Tour
WWI Battlefields of Ypres and the Somme
During World War I, the battles around Ypres and the Somme alone claimed the lives of millions of young men from all corners of the globe.
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Leading you to some of the key sites of 20th Century European history, our expert guides will reveal the epic scale of WWII, story by story. You will visit sites of the most seismic events that still shape our world today, and understand the reality of wartime both on and off the battlefields.
This is no ordinary trip - when you join us on tour you begin a powerful journey into the past.
Find everything you need to prepare for your tour, including travel information, packing advice and useful resources.
More InfoSimply submit an enquiry form online an one of our team will be in touch with an itinerary and initial costings. Payment of the deposit (£200 per person) is required within one month of receiving your itinerary to secure the booking.
All travellers will require their own Passport and GHIC card. Any non UK, non-Irish travellers may require an ETA.
There are plans to introduce a new scheme, ETIAS, in the near future - if this is required we will let you know. You can find out more about each of these documents by clicking the links above.
We send you a list of suggested items for the tour which varies depending on weather and time of year. You should bring a small overnight bag for travel, as all main luggage will be kept on the coach until you arrive at your accommodation. We would suggest including toiletries, essential medications, phone chargers, a change of clothes, and PJs if on the overnight ferry.
Our tour itineraries are carefully designed to provide an immersive, comprehensive look back at the history whilst making the most of your time with us. We recognise it is a busy few days, and so the evenings are yours to explore and enjoy your way.
There is no specific limit, however you may need to carry all your belongings a short distance from the coach drop off point to your accommodation, so please bear this in mind!
All coaches are fitted with seatbelts for safety, and a toilet for emergency use. There will be AV equipment that your guide will use during your trip. Not all coaches have USB charging ports.
We happily invite anyone on our tours to let us know of any relatives who are buried or commemorated at any of the sites on the itinerary. The information you provide will be shared with your guide, who will make efforts to research the relative(s) and gather any additional information in time for the tour. We will do our best to arrange a visit to the site(s) where the relatives are buried or commemorated. However, please note that this will depend on time, traffic, and weather conditions. We also invite schools to let us know of any former pupils who are buried or commemorated at any of these sites.