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- English
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
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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
Itinerary
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1Flanders 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.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Visit to the memorial of Michele Chimienti and the sad story of his death.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A visit to the site of Ohio Bridge and Memorial of the 37th Division with its famous Bison statues.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Memorial to Sergeant Paul Smithhisler and Franke Burke, the story of a heroic river crossing and selfless sacrifice.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The beautiful Memorial to the 37th and 91st American Divisions.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The stunning town hall and market square in the centre of Oudenaarde.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Monument to 27th and 30th American Divisions and the story of their input in the Fifth Battle of Ypres
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Ieper (Ypres)
Lankhoff Farm Bunkers on the outskirts of Ypres
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
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
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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