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In the footsteps BATTLEFIELD TOURS
The Ypres Salient Tour
20th to 23rd September 2010
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Follow in the footsteps of the British and Commonwealth Troops that fought across the muddy bloody fields of Flanders during the 1914-18 Great War on our four day / three night tour of the Ypres Salient.
The itinerary includes visits to: Essex Farm CWGC Cemetery and Dressing Station; Yorkshire Trench; Pilkem Ridge; Kitcheners Wood; St Julian and the ‘Brooding Soldier’ Memorial; Ieper Town Square, the Cloth Hall and St George’s Church; Hill 60; The Messines Ridge; Spanbroekmolen ‘Pool of Peace’; Ploegsteert Wood; Toronto Avenue CWGC Cemetery; The Irish Peace Park; the Menin Road; Hill 62 Sanctuary Wood; Polygon Wood; Broodseinde; Poelcappelle; Passchendaele and Poperinge.
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You also get the opportunity to pay your respects to those who fell during the battles of the Ypres Salient at the Menin Gate Memorial to the Missing where we attend the world famous ‘Last Post’ Ceremony; Ploegsteert Memorial to the Missing; Hooghe Crater CWGC Cemetery; Tyne Cot CWGC Cemetery and Memorial to the Missing and the German Military Cemetery at Langemark.
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The tour package includes: -
• Free transfer to our designated pick up and drop off point from your local National Express Coach Station anywhere in England , Scotland or Wales .
• Dedicated and experienced guides will accompany you throughout the tour explaining the events that took place at each location.
• Executive coach travel with an experienced and friendly driver, with no changing coaches once you join the tour.
• En-suite accommodation in one of our carefully chosen hotels.
• All entrance fees to the museums and attractions visited as part of your itinerary.
• Our exclusive tour information pack with maps and illustrations to assist you in understanding the events that took place at each location. Also included within the pack is a small wooden ‘RBL Poppy Cross' which is your to use as you wish.
Your tour package options are: -
• Bed and breakfast only £325:00
• Half-board (bed, breakfast and evening meal) £385:00
• Full-board (bed, breakfast, lunch and evening meal) £425:00
Let us take you on a journey that is a truly unique experience that will leave you with memories that will last forever.
Arranging your 2010 Coach TourTo reserve your place on one of our In the footsteps COACH TOURS check the button below to pay a £50.00 deposit and secure your place. Alternatively, please email enquiries@inthefootsteps.com with details of the number of places required and your prefered tour option. We will get back to you to with payment details and options of how this can be paid. |
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In addition to providing a Ypres Salient tour we also offer a range of other popular tours covering significant events in military history such as the Battle of The Somme and D-Day Beaches of Normandy.