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Deutscher Soldatenfriedhof Vladslo / Vladslo German War Cemetery - After boarding the coach in Brussels, you’ll travel towards the town of Vladslo. Disembark and explore the German Military Cemetery of Vladslo, that features the famous sculpture by Käthe Kollwitz, ‘Grieving Parents.’
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Diksmuide - Next, head to Diksmuide where you will see the monument of the “Brooding Soldier” dedicated to the sacrifice of 2,000 Canadian soldiers during the first German gas attack.
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In Flanders Fields Museum - After a short lunchbreak we leave for Flanders Fields which was one of the major battlegrounds in the First World War. Our expert guide will help you throughout the visit to understand the events that led to the first world war and how the catastrophe developed.
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Passendale - We take you to Passchendaele battlefield
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Tyne Cot Cemetery - We’ll go to Tyne Cot Cemetery, the largest Commonwealth cemetery in the world where British, Australian and Canadian soldiers lie at rest
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Essex Farm Cemetery - You’ll visit Essex farm Cemetery, the dressing station where Dr. John McCrae wrote the famous poem “in Flanders Fields”.
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Last Post ceremony - At 8 pm you’ll attend the Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate, a daily tribute to all Commonwealth soldiers and officers that were missing after battle.
- Professional multilingual guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breadmeal
- Hotel pick up & drop-off
- Gratuities
We begin our journey with a brief stop in Bruges. Following this, we visit a poignant German Cemetery, before proceeding to a distinct section of the WW1 trenches. Our next stop is the ‘Monument of the Brooding Soldier’. We allow a short time for lunch, before heading to Flanders Fields, a prominent battleground during World War One. Utilize the services of our knowledgeable guide to gain insights into the factors that led to the Great War and its subsequent impact. We will later journey to the Passchendaele battlefield and the Tyne Cot Cemetery - the largest cemetery for Commonwealth soldiers globally, housing British, Australian, and Canadian troops. You will have the chance to observe the ‘Brooding Soldier’ monument and Essex Farm. Lastly, at 8 pm, witness the daily ‘Last Post Ceremony’ at Menin Gate as a tribute to all Commonwealth soldiers and officers who went missing after battle.
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