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Overview

Enjoy the luxury of a private tour with your own personal guide with over 16 years experience ,Historian and published author Roger Steward . As British National living in Belgium you can book me in confidence knowing there will be no language issues, I also have a great level of local knowledge which means I am able to recommend hotels, restaurants etc should you wish to know. Ypres Battlefield Tours are the perfect partner for your battlefield pilgrimage. I look forward to meeting you Roger Steward

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meeting place is the main entrance at Ypres railway station. I will be waiting in a black minibus marked Ypres Battlefield Tours. Please arrive by 9.45 am

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Flanders Field American Cemetery
Visit the beautifully maintained cemetery, pausing for reflection as you walk amongst the graves of the 368 men buried within its grounds and then the chapel which records the names of the 43 Americans who have no identified grave. Having paid our respects in the Cemetery we will then spend time in the excellent visitor centre to learn of the importance of the American contribution in the Great War.
Duration: 90 mins
2. Waregem
Visit to the memorial of Michele Chimienti and the sad story of his death.
Duration: 15 mins
3. Oudenaarde
A visit to the site of Ohio Bridge and Memorial of the 37th Division with its famous Bison statues.
Duration: 20 mins
4. Oudenaarde
Memorial to Sergeant Paul Smithhisler and Franke Burke, the story of a heroic river crossing and selfless sacrifice.
Duration: 20 mins
5. Oudenaarde
The beautiful Memorial to the 37th and 91st American Divisions.
Duration: 20 mins
6. Oudenaarde
The stunning town hall and market square in the centre of Oudenaarde.
Duration: 90 mins
7. Kemmel
Monument to 27th and 30th American Divisions and the story of their input in the Fifth Battle of Ypres
Duration: 15 mins
8. Ieper (Ypres)
Lankhoff Farm Bunkers on the outskirts of Ypres
Duration: 10 mins
9. Lijsenhoek Cemetery. A guided tour of the second largest British and Commonwealth War Grave Cemetery in Belgium and the story of the Americans who lay in its grounds
Duration: 90 mins

Inclusion

Private transportation

Bottled water

All Fees and Taxes

Lunch

In-vehicle air conditioning

Exclusion

Alcoholic beverages

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Ypres Battlefield Tours

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