Ypres & Flanders Battlefields private day tour from Lille
Highlights
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Visit the main WWI Sites of Flanders Battlefields
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Discover the town of Ypres
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Local Tour Guide, Expert of WWI
Summary
A fascinating day trip from Lille to Ypres & Flanders Battlefields. Visit Fromelles, Messines ridge, Hill 60, Passchendeale or Menin Gate. Tour conducted by local guide expert in WWI.
Tour info
Duration
9 hours
Group Size
7
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location
Why take this tour?
Embark on a deeply historical journey from Lille to Ypres and surrounding WWI battlefields. This private tour is designed to cover significant sites, including Fromelles, Messines Ridge, Hill 60, Passchendaele, and the iconic Menin Gate. You will be guided by an expert who can tailor the day to your interests, ensuring an informative and moving experience.
Program & Itinerary
9:00AM : Departure from Lille
- Arrive at Fromelles
- Discover the poignant story of the Christmas Truce
- Discover the poignant story of the Christmas Truce
- Reach Messines Ridge
- Hill 60
- Lunch Break (at own expense)
- Ypres and WWI
- Menin Gate
- Visit Passchendaele (Third Battle of Ypres) and the Memorial Museum
- Hill 60
- Lunch Break (at own expense)
- Ypres and WWI
- Menin Gate
- Visit Passchendaele (Third Battle of Ypres) and the Memorial Museum
6:00PM Return to Lille
What’s included?
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Private English-speaking driver/guide, WW1 historian -
Entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary -
Full transport in a Mercedes V-Class Van -
Pick up and drop off at your hotel -
Tour can be customized to suit your interests -
Personal insurance & expenses
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Meals & drinks
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Gratuities for the driver/guide
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Entrance fees to the sites/museums not mentioned in the itinerary
Things to know
Before you book
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Prices are per group from 2 to 7 persons
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Tour is not wheelchair accessible
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Tour is operated in English
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9 hour Private Tour
Before you go
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Please be ready 10 minutes before arrival time
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Currency is in Euro.
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Tour involves some walking, good walking shoes recommended
Cancellation Policy
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Up to 7 days prior to departure > full refund except for booking fees and all the non‐refundable tickets required for bookings
From 7 days up to 72 hours prior to departure > 50% of the overall price + all the non‐refundable tickets required for bookings
72 hours prior to departure and less > no refund
Redemption information
If any hotel or predetermined meeting place changes, notify Orphorus immediately. Otherwise be at location 10 minutes prior to pick up time.
About operator:
Ophorus Tours is both a licensed Tour Operator, member of Atout France and ETOA, and a Transportation company with headquarters in Bordeaux. We operate since 2005 and conduct Walking Tours, Day Trips, Private Tours, Shore Excursions and multi-regional Tours throughout France.
Our multilingual office staff is made up of France Travel Experts that design unique itineraries for both individuals and groups. Their perfect knowledge of the destination allows them to suggest carefully crafted programs to professionals of the Travel Trade all over the world.
Our in house team of licensed, multilingual Tour Guides are local Experts that can conduct any type of tours including (but not limited to) Cultural & Historical, Food & Wine, Luxury, Battlefields, Active, Family friendly, Faith-based etc...
Our multilingual office staff is made up of France Travel Experts that design unique itineraries for both individuals and groups. Their perfect knowledge of the destination allows them to suggest carefully crafted programs to professionals of the Travel Trade all over the world.
Our in house team of licensed, multilingual Tour Guides are local Experts that can conduct any type of tours including (but not limited to) Cultural & Historical, Food & Wine, Luxury, Battlefields, Active, Family friendly, Faith-based etc...
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