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Armistice Day in Flanders
On this battlefield tour, join one of our specialist battlefield guides as we commemorate Armistice Day in Flanders. On the 11th November we attend commemorative events in the Belgian town of Ypres, including an annual commemoration parade and a special Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate. We also spend a day visiting the battlefield sites in the area, where over 250,000 British and Commonwealth soldiers fell, such as Tyne Cot, Langemarck German Cemetery and the Hooge Crater Museum.
Tour Includes
- 3 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- Specialist Battlefield Guide
- Convenient local joining points
4 days from £549pp
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Itinerary
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Local departure by coach, then to our hotel in Belgium or northern France, where we stay for three nights.
We travel to Flanders in the company of our Specialist Guide, where we explore the battlefields around Ypres. Today we visit Tyne Cot, Langemarck German Cemetery, Vancouver Corner, Hooge Crater Museum, and Essex Farm.
Includes Breakfast
Key Visits
We will attend commemorative events on 11th November, including a special Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate and annual commemoration parade in the main square.
Includes Breakfast
Key Visits
Return home.
Includes Breakfast
Local departure by coach, then to our hotel in Belgium or northern France, where we stay for three nights.
We will attend commemorative events on 11th November, including a special Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate and annual commemoration parade in the main square.
Includes Breakfast
Key Visits
We travel to Flanders in the company of our Specialist Guide, where we explore the battlefields around Ypres. Today we visit Tyne Cot, Langemarck German Cemetery, Vancouver Corner, Hooge Crater Museum, and Essex Farm.
Includes Breakfast
Key Visits
Return home.
Includes Breakfast
Entrance fees to museums, places of interest and optional excursions are at extra cost.
Accommodation
You will stay for three nights at a minimum 3-star hotel in Belgium or northern France.4BFAHV departures stay in central Ypres at the 3-star Novotel Ypres Centrum, just a few hundred yards from the Menin Gate.
Alize Hotel Mouscron
The 4-star Alize Hotel Mouscron is located in the heart of Mouscron. Despite not having its own restaurant, the hotel is ideally located only a short walk from the Mouscron Market Place, where a selection of bars and restaurants can be found. The hotel does have a bar, and all rooms are equipped with a T.V., tea and coffee-making facilities, and a fridge.
Hotel Facilities
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General
- English Speaking Staff
- 4 Star
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Lift
- Central Location
Room
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Extra Pillows and Blankets
- Safe Box
- Air Conditioning
- Fridge
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Telephone
- Free Wifi
- Iron or Trouser Press
Accessibility
- Disabled Rooms Available
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Rooms on Request
Service
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Laundry Service
- Gym
- Dogs Allowed on Request
Transport
- Bus Stop Nearby
- Train / Tram Nearby
Food & Drink
- Gluten Free Menu
- Lactose or Dairy Free Menu
Hotel
- English Speaking Staff
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Lift
- WiFi Available
Novotel Ypres Centrum
The Novotel Ypres Centrum is located in the heart of historic town of Ypres, just a short walk from the Menin Gate. The hotel makes the ideal base for exploring the rich military heritage of the area.
Hotel Facilities
Need further information? Fill in our enquiry form and we'll get back to you as soon as we can
General
- 3 Star
- English Speaking Staff
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
Room
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Extra Pillows and Blankets
- Air Conditioning
- Fridge
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Shower
- Telephone
- Free Wifi
Service
- Safe Box in Reception
- Room Service Available
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Iron at Reception
- Dogs Allowed on Request
Food & Drink
- Vegetarian Meals
- Gluten Free Meals on Request
- Lactose or Dairy Free Menu
- Vegan Menu
Accessibility
- Disabled Rooms Available
- Wheelchair Access
Transport
- Bus Stop Nearby
Hotel
- English Speaking Staff
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
Luxuria Coach
Stylish and modern, state-of-the-art Luxuria is the business class of coaches. Boasting comfort of the highest standard, sink into the deluxe armchair-style seats, stretch out with much more space around you, and enjoy a vast choice of entertainment on your personal touch-screen TV.
Luxuria Features
- Deluxe armchair-style seats with leather exterior, central arm rests* with cup holders, adjustable headrests and retractable calf rests on most seats to give you a more comfortable journey.
*Face to face seats are forward and rear facing with a table and will not have a calf rest. - Every seat has its own, fully interactive, touch-screen TV offering a wide choice of entertainment so you can control what you want to watch and when.
- There’s a selection of double and single seats, including six face-to-face seats with tables, and five single seats which are ideal for passengers travelling independently.
- Plug sockets and USB points at each seat mean you can keep your devices fully charged throughout your journey.
- Onboard toilet.
Silver Service Coach
More than simply your method of transport, Silver Service offers a coach with added comfort and facilities, such as deluxe reclining seats with leather headrests, an onboard entertainment system, and a spacious rear lounge so you can socialise with your fellow passengers.
Silver Service Features
- Specially designed reclining seats, with leather headrests, footrests and extra legroom.
- A spacious rear lounge where you can relax, socialise and get to know your fellow passengers.
- Our onboard entertainment and satellite navigation system makes your journey fly by.
- Free personal headphones mean you can tune into the music channel, listen to the radio or watch DVDs being played by your crew.
- Personal tables so you can enjoy your refreshments in comfort as you take in the passing scenery.
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