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The Battlefields of Belgium – Campaigns from WW1, WW2 & Waterloo
A fascinating introduction to a wide range of military history and battlefields in Belgium from Waterloo to WWI to WWII. From Bruges we explore the field of Waterloo and jump 99 years to Mons in 1914 to look at the first and last shots of WWI. In Flanders we travel to Tyne Cot and war sites like the trenches at Hooge. We finish with the story of liberation in WWII, looking at places connected to the Allied liberation in September 1944. The amazing Liberation Museum sets the scene as we examine Operation Switchback, the Breskens Pocket and the battle for the Walcheren Island.
Tour Includes
- 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- Specialist Battlefield Guide
- Convenient local joining points
5 days from £679pp
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Local departure by coach, then to Belgium for a four-night stay.
After lunch in Waterloo we travel the ninety-nine years from Waterloo to Mons and look at the opening shots of WWI. At Nimy Bridge we see where the first Victoria Crosses were awarded for bravery in 1914 and then see the Mons War Museum. At St. Symphorien we see a unique and moving cemetery where the dead of both sides are buried and in the British plots this includes the ‘first and the last’ Commonwealth casualties of the Great War.
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Key Visits
At the Sanctuary Wood Trench Museum we see a system of preserved WWI trenches and then have lunch at Hooge, together with time to visit the museum. In the grounds of the Hooge Château we visit some mine craters from 1916 and then travel down the Messines Ridge to the visitors' centre before seeing the Memorial to the Missing at Ploegsteert.
We end the day by travelling into Ypres for free time to explore before we attend the moving Last Post Ceremony which is held at 8pm every evening.
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Key Visits
We then travel into the Breskens Pocket to see where the Canadians landed on the coast. After lunch we look at the battle for the Walcheren Island in November 1944 when commandos landed on the coast and the Canadians attacked from Antwerp. We see the Sherman Tank Memorial overlooking the landing beaches and also visit the war graves in Bergen op Zoom.
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Key Visits
Return home.
Includes Breakfast
Entrance to museums, places of interest and optional excursions are at extra cost.
Meal and museum package available whilst on tour approx cost €50.
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Olympia Hotel in Bruges.
Hotel Olympia
The friendly, family-owned Hotel Olympia is situated in a quiet neighbourhood on the western outskirts of Bruges, yet only around a 30-minute walk from the Grote Markt, and the shops and sights. Popular with Leger guests for many years, Valerie and her team will do their best to ensure a pleasant stay in this beautiful city. The hotel has a small bar, breakfast room on the first floor and lift to bedrooms. The hotel has 31 comfortable bedrooms with T.V., telephone, free WiFi and safe (at small additional cost). All rooms have walk-in shower.
Hotel Facilities
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General
- 3 Star
- English Speaking Staff
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Lift
- Central Location
Room
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Extra Pillows and Blankets
- Safe Box
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Shower
- Telephone
- Free Wifi
Accessibility
- Fridge Available for Medical Requirements
- Ground Floor Rooms on Request
Transport
- Bus Stop Nearby
- Train / Tram Nearby
Service
- Iron at Reception
- Laundry Service
Hotel
- English Speaking Staff
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Lift
- WiFi Available
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.
Reviews
4.5 Out of 5 ( 4 Reviews )
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Quality
4.5 / 5
Value for Money
5 / 5
James Nowell, 1 year ago
We enjoyed are trips the staff were lovely Thank you ledger
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Susan , 1 year ago
The visits were well chosen and the tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and well organised. The hotel accommodation and the breakfast were of a good standard, but it was quite a long walk to the nearest restaurant. The coach was comfortable, with one very good driver, and one who was barely adequate. Some of the administration by Leger was disappointingly not correctly carried out, despite an email and a phone call.
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Joanna Koenigsberg, 1 year ago
A really fascinating three days, cramming in so much information!! We had a slightly rocky start with Leger, getting all our passport, insurance, and dietary requirements information in a row, but then it was plain sailing.We were efficiently collected, redistributed, and sent on our way in Kent, and then collected our superb guide, Gary. Good hotel, good drivers, interesting museums, highly recommended.
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Lyn Barber, 1 year ago
A very interesting tour it flows very well from one battle to another
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