WWI BATTLEFIELD TOURS BY TRAIN 2014
Great Rail Journeys Tours of Ypres and the Somme
The farm fields of Flanders in western Belgium and the plains of the Somme in northern France saw some of the most brutal and devastating conflicts of the First World War, , where earth was bombarded, gas and trench fighting came to symbolize the human cost of modern mechanized war. This region is also dotted by wonderful medieval towns and Gothic cathedrals. With the 100th Anniversary year of the beginning of the war “To End All Wars”, these guided battlefield tours offered by Great Rail Journeys offer a chance to explore the tragedy and hope of the conflict while enjoying fabulous sights, food and culture on excursion filled tours by the convenience of rail travel from London (see Eurostar London to Brussels).
Bruges & the Battlefields of Ypres 2014
Enjoy amazing picturesque Bruges, with its perfectly preserved center and collection of attractive canals and explore the historic area of Ypres (Ieper), on a guided tour of the preserved trenches and cemeteries of Flanders in the area of the Passendaele battles, with monuments at nearly every turn of the road. Departures from March to October.
The Battlefields of Flanders 2014
Visit some of the most emotionally moving memorials and fascinating museums of the “Great War” in the region come to be known as Flanders Fields, on this exceptional World War I themed tour. Stay in the town of Ypres, with its stunning town hall, rebuilt from ashes and rubble, just a short walk from the Menin Gate. Departures from April to November.
Battlefields of Ypres & the Somme 2014
Explore the Western Front of the First World War from Belgium to France on this moving tour to the Ypres Salient and famed region of the Somme. Find the many landmarks, museums and memorials dedicated to those who sacrificed their lives in the tragic conflict of battles in trenches fought for inches of ground. Departures from April to October
Lille, Flanders & the Somme 2014
A short rail journey to Lille carries you close to the Battlefields of Ypres and the Somme, where you explore either side of a guided tour of the fascinating city of Lille, which includes a 'gourmet' beer and waffle tasting. Departures from April to October. © Bargain
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