Day 1
Departure
Depart Edinburgh at 10 am, travel to Newcastle with lunch en route, then overnight in cabins on the ferry from Newcastle to Amsterdam.
Adult Tour
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.
Experienced Mercat Tours International guide
All transport to and from departure point
All accommodation
Dinner and breakfast at the hotel in Ypres
Free entry to all museums and sites on the itinerary
From £850 Per Person
Tour rates vary based on the type of group, time of year, and accommodation preferences. For a customised itinerary and pricing, please contact us directly.
Overview
Our Battlefield Experience Tour offers a chance to walk in the very footsteps of the men and women who fought and died in these eponymous locations.
Our experienced guides will immerse you in the history of the Great War, and through powerful storytelling, monumental moments of reflection and poignant acts of remembrance, the experience will truly remain with you forevermore.
What To Expect
✓Witness the powerful sites and stories of Ypres and the Somme
✓Honour the fallen from all nations in the solemn Silent Cities
✓Visit the monumental memorials to the missing at Thiepval and the Menin Gate
✓Hear of bravery, loss, luck and survival where they unfolded
✓Stand in silence with the many to remember at the Last Post Ceremony
Tyne Cot Cemetery and Memorial, Belgium
Tyne Cot Cemetery, Ypres
Black Watch Corner memorial, Ypres
Y Ravine Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial Park
Vimy Memorial, Vimy Ridge
We take care of all the logistics for the 6-day tours. Including travel, accommodation to ensure you can fully enjoy the history, culture, and unforgettable moments. * Meals are not included.
Departure
Depart Edinburgh at 10 am, travel to Newcastle with lunch en route, then overnight in cabins on the ferry from Newcastle to Amsterdam.
Arrival
Arrive in Amsterdam, then travel to Salient with lunch en route before arriving at the hotel for dinner.
Ypres Salient, South
Visit Spanbroekmolen Mine (the Pool of Peace), Messines and Church, Sanctuary Wood Museum, Black Watch Corner Memorial, Hill 60, and Hooge Museum, with lunch near Ypres and dinner at the hotel.
France and the Somme Battlefields
Visit Newfoundland Memorial Park, Ulster Tower, Thiepval, Dartmoor Cemetery, Lochnagar Crater, and Vimy Ridge, with lunch in the trenches and dinner in Ypres.
Ypres Salient, North
Visit Essex Farm Cemetery, St. Julien Memorial Vancouver Corner, Poelcapelle, Hill 60, Tyne Cot, and Langemark, with lunch in Ypres, free time to explore, and the Menin Gate Last Post Ceremony in Ieper-Ypres.
Departure
Travel to Amsterdam with lunch en route, then overnight on the ferry with dinner and breakfast served on board.
Return
Arrive in the UK at 9:00 am, enjoy lunch en route, and reach Edinburgh at approximately 3:00 pm.
Simply 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.