From Ypres 4hr Christmas Truce and Monster Mines of Messines PRIVATE Tour
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This unique PRIVATE Ypres battlefield tour covers the Ypres SOUTH Salient from spanning 1914 to 1918, The tour can be instantly adapted on the day to highlight Australian/Canadian/New Zealand/ South African/ British/ Irish content that may be of interest to you I will ascertain your particular areas of interests and tailor the tour to your liking If you have ancestors that fell in the battle I will tailor the tour where possible to include them I will meet you at the place of your choice, at your IEPER based accommodation or the IEPER railway station whatever is your preference. My own gt uncle is commemorated on the memorial to the missing and my gt grandfather suffered horrific wounds at Passchendaele still only 16 years old. This tour covers a route of 23 miles or 37 km's Max x4 people, private tour for one price 180 euro which equates to 45 euro per person For groups larger than 4 please contact me in advance
Your experience
Stop 1
Here you will hear the story of Hill 60 & The Caterpillar Crater and learn about the 8,000 soldiers encased in the earth, a cemetery without headstones
Stop 2
Here you'll see the 91,000 lb Spanbroekmolen Mine Crater and learn about the tunnellers of WW1
Stop 3
Here you'll hear about the New Zealand contribution to the battle
Stop 4
Here you will hear the story of the Irish contribution to the battle of Messines
Stop 5
Here you will hear the story and see the ground where that wonderful moment took place, when the soldiers forgot their differences and met in 'No Man's Land' Christmas 1914.
Stop 6
Hear we will see the wonderful 'Hyde Park Corner Memorial' see the resting place of the England Rugby captain and see twin brothers buried side by side
What’s included
- Bottled water
Before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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