Armistice Day in Flanders
- Overview
- Itinerary
- What's Included
- FAQ
- Dates
Embark on a poignant journey to commemorate Armistice Day in Flanders with a specialist battlefield guide. This tour offers a unique opportunity to attend commemorative events in Ypres, including the moving Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate. Explore significant battlefield sites such as Tyne Cot, Langemarck German Cemetery, and the Hooge Crater Museum. Delve into the history of the battlefields around Ypres with visits to Vancouver Corner and Essex Farm. Discover the solemn grounds of Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinghe, and the Messines Ridge and Ploegsteert Memorial. Enjoy comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach travel from various UK joining points, and stay for three nights at a minimum 3-star hotel in Belgium or northern France. This fully guided tour ensures a memorable and educational experience, honoring the past while providing insight into the historical significance of these hallowed grounds.
Highlights
- Join a specialist battlefield guide to commemorate Armistice Day in Flanders.
- Attend commemorative events in Ypres, including a special Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate.
- Visit battlefield sites such as Tyne Cot, Langemarck German Cemetery, and the Hooge Crater Museum.
- Explore the battlefields around Ypres with visits to Vancouver Corner and Essex Farm.
- Discover Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinghe, and the Messines Ridge and Ploegsteert Memorial.
Accommodation
4BFAHV departures stay in central Ypres at the 3-star Novotel Ypres Centrum, just a few hundred yards from the Menin Gate.
Mode of Transport
Insurance
Destinations
- Belgium
- Europe
Tour Types
- History
- Cultural
- Coach tours (worldwide)
- Special Guest Tours
- Sightseeing
- Battlefield Tours
Location: Belgium
Local departure by coach, then to our hotel in Belgium or northern France, where we stay for three nights.
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Belgium or northern France, 4 nights
Location: Ypres
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.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Flanders
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.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Belgium
Return home.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Included
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Accommodation
-Accommodation is provided as detailed in the itinerary.
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Additional Services
-Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
-This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point.
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Fully Guided
-The tour is fully guided by a specialist battlefield guide.
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International Travel
-International travel is included in the tour package.
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Transport
-Transport is provided by a comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach.
Not Included
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Insurance
-Travel insurance is not included in the tour package.
You will have the option to book your own flights independently with the operator.
| Dates | Price | ||
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10-Nov-2025
for 0 Nights |
Standard Room | £559.00 | |
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09-Nov-2026
for 0 Nights |
Standard Room | £569.00 | |
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09-Nov-2027
for 0 Nights |
Standard Room | £579.00 |
