Flanders Fields Remembrance Tour vanuit Brugge
Beschrijving
We stoppen bij een zeer ontroerende Duitse begraafplaats, vanwaar we naar een gedeelte van de WO1 loopgraven rijden. We bezoeken dan het Monument van de Broedende Soldaat. Na een korte lunchpauze vertrekken we naar Flanders Fields wat een van de belangrijkste slagvelden in de Eerste Wereldoorlog was. Onze Expert Gids zal u helpen tijdens het bezoek om de gebeurtenissen die leidden tot de eerste wereldoorlog te begrijpen en hoe de catastrofe zich ontwikkelde. We nemen je mee naar het slagveld van Passchendaele en de Tyne Cot Cemetery, de grootste begraafplaats van het Gemenebest ter wereld waar Britse, Australische en Canadese soldaten rusten. Je bezoekt het Monument van de ‘Brooding Soldier’ en Essex Farm. Om 20.00 uur woont u de Last Post Ceremony bij Menen Gate bij (onder restauratiewerkzaamheden tot medio 2025), een dagelijks eerbetoon aan alle soldaten en officieren van het Gemenebest die na de strijd vermist waren.
Rondreisopties
Reisroute
Na de lunch neemt je gids je mee naar de plaats van de eerste gasaanvallen van de Eerste Wereldoorlog en naar Passendale waar een van de bloedigste veldslagen werd uitgevochten.
Je belt naar ‘Tynecot’, ’s werelds grootste Commonwealth begraafplaats.
Je passeert Hill 60, een herdenkingsplaats en park in het Zwarteleen van Zillebeke.
Dit was het veldhospitaal waar John McRae het beroemde gedicht 'In Flanders Fields' schreef.
Het hoogtepunt van de dag zal de Last Post Ceremony zijn, een dagelijks eerbetoon aan alle soldaten en officieren van het Gemenebest die na de slag vermist waren.
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Beoordelingen van reizigers
Belangrijke informatie
- Baby's en kleine kinderen kunnen in een wandel- of kinderwagen mee
- Opties voor openbaar vervoer zijn in de buurt aanwezig
- Reizigers moeten ten minste een gemiddelde conditie hebben
Beoordelingen(210)
Very good tour well worth the money. Tour guide very knowledgeable bus driver not very friendly. The last post ceremony at the end of the tour makes the tour worth every penny. I have mobility issues so at times stayed on the bus, tried making small talk and asking driver for information like if he could drop us at the traffic light by the train station upon our return to Brugge he never answered just ignored me. We asked our tour guide to be dropped off at train station traffic light so we could access a cab easier. After a heated french conversation exchange between the bus driver and the tour guide, the bus dropped us off on the opposite side away from taxi stand and Brugge tour bus stand. They both knew that I speak French. I felt that last exchange to be rude and unprofessional and it cost them each a 20 euros tip.
We had a really knowledgeable guide, and learnt so much. The whole tour was great from start to finish. At the Menin Gate there was also a piper band from an Airdree regiment playing, which made the last post ceremony even more moving. A long day but well worth it
Guide was excellent. Would have liked more time at the museum and less time at other sites. Would have preferred to go into the town only one time to end the tour.
Stephen was a knowledgeable tour guide. He has thorough interest in educating people on the tour about the wars. It was a full day of visiting key sites providing plenty of opportunity to learn, ask questions. Easy to find tour meeting point.
The tour was interesting and informative. My wife and I joined from Bruges. Meeting the group was easy and the bus was very comfortable. It was a long day, though. I think we would have preferred one less cemetery or two and shave some time off the trip. Maybe it could be just an afternoon…omit the lunch break. I think you have to have the dinner break if you are going to include the 8:00 pm Last Post Ceremony in Ypres. I also don’t think we spent nearly enough time in the Flanders Fields Museum. We only had an hour. A simple solution would be to give out the tickets/bracelet fobs before the lunch break (assuming that remains part of the trip). That way guests can determine for themselves how to prioritize their time over the two hours reserved for lunch and the museum. Overall, we enjoyed the tour…but doing it again, we’d look for a shorter option.
It was very interesting and informative. My friends and I were able to understand the historical events leading up to WW1 and see the impact , which was humbling. On another note, The tour was advertised as a max of 20 people but we had 27 and it was difficult to hear all the information and had to frequently compare notes with each other. 27 was too large a group for this reason. The tour bus was comfortable.
A connective and realistic connection to our history with a very knowledgeable guide . Days schedule was well organised. Visiting the areas we had only ever studied and heard about…Experiencing the Last Post Ceremony at Ypes…
Stefan was a fantastic guide and showed us so many special places pertaining to the war. His commentary was so illuminating and I left understanding the events leading to WW1 and what life was like for the soliders. I couldn’t recommend this tour more for those with a love of history and an interest in WW1.
The trip was very comprehensive and the guide Dietrich was excellent with his explanations. It is fast paced and the statistics were horrifying. The museum in Ypres was great. The last post ceremony was very moving and we had a bonus of a ladies choir, English I think. Highly recommended.
It was a full day of visiting key sites providing plenty of opportunity to learn, ask questions and reflect on the courage of our soldiers and the devastating consequences of unnecessary war.
Dear customer, Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're glad to hear that the tour provided a meaningful experience, allowing you to reflect on the courage of soldiers and the impact of war. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again soon for another insightful journey. Best regards, Brussels City Tours
