Things to do in West Flanders Province, Flanders: The Best Day Trips from

You will stand in the footsteps of the Australian soldiers in Fromelles, Ploegsteert and Messines. You will see some of the mine craters laid by the 1st Australian Tunneling Cie. Polygoon Wood, and Passendale will be visited. You will finish your day at the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres

Inclusions: Local taxes, Lunch, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Bottled water, Private transportation

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Explore Canadian World War I history in Vimy and Belgium on this battlefield tour from Lille or Arras. Follow a guide through Vimy’s WW1 trenches and discover sites of interest including Hill 145, the Canadian Passchendaele Memorial, the St. Julien Memorial, and the Tyne Cot Military Cemetery. See where John McRae wrote his famous poem ‘In Flanders Fields’. Then, finish your tour at the Last Post ceremony in Ypres. This tour of Canada’s WW1 sites includes round-trip travel from Lille or Arras.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off in Lille or Arras, Guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Lunch, Bottled water, Private transportation

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Stand on Messines ridge where the New Zealand Corps launched the attack after the explosion of the 19 mines. You will visit Passendale, Tyne Cot Cemetery, Gravenstafel and many other places in which the ANZAC Corps was involved.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Enjoy a full day sightseeing, shopping and chocolate tasting during this 12 hour private day tour to Belgium. The historic centre of Bruges is outstanding in it's architecture in medieval Europe. On route we will make a brief stop at the famous Delta works and have a coffee in one of the old fishing villages in the province Zeeland.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Lunch

Explore Bruges with a private guide on a day trip from Amsterdam. Visit the historic center, join a boat tour, learn more about Belgium’s world-famous beers and see the historical houses that date back from the medieval times. Your private guide will pick you up at your hotel or any other desired location. From here he will drive you Bruges in a comfortable vehicle. When arriving in Bruges you will see why the historic center of Bruges was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the historic city center, learn more about Belgium’s world-famous beers and see the Church of Our Lady. Explore the charming area around the Dyver canal, and then stroll the cobbled square of Walplein. After exploring Bruges by foot your guide will take you on a 1-hour boat tour of Bruges. This is included with the tour. You also get the option to do a Belgium Beer and chocolate tasting. After the tour the guide will drive you back to your hotel.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, You can pick a departure time between 8:00am - 1:00pm.

Exclusions: Dinner

DISCOVER THE BEST OF BRUGES & GHENT IN FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR FROM BRUSSELS Enjoy a guided sightseeing excursion in the beautiful cities of Bruges and Ghent Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide . Bruges and Ghent are two of the most beautiful cities of Belgium. The former is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, whereas the latter has preserved its medieval city centre and is considered a historical jewel of Belgium. In one day, you will explore and get to learn more about the history of both cities . A full day tour that will give you a good overview of two of Belgium’s nicest gems! The itineraries are arranged to suit your needs and preferences .

Inclusions: Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation, Entrance - St Michael s Church, Transport by private vehicle, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Lunch, Tips

Customised private tour- work with a local guide to customise the tour to suit your interests and preferences. Enjoy a private tour of Ghent and Bruges with a professional driver and a tour guide. Start the tour from your location in Brussels then head to Bruges, the fairy-tale city a Unesco World Heritage site. Discover the Lake of Love,the Basilica of the Holy Blood of Jesus,and the Belfrey tower.. Gaze at the Church of Our Lady, visit Saint John's Hospital with it's beautiful Memling museum, and/or the Groeninge museum. After lunch, continue on to Ghent.You will be able to see a marvellous altarpiece in the city's cathedral. Wander along the canals and see the Castle of the Counts of Flanders before you are returned back to Brussels.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water, Tour guide in Ghent and Bruges, Hotel pick up and drop off

Exclusions: Lunch, Museum/ attraction tickets

This tour covers the Ypres Salient from Messines to Passchendaele spanning 1914 to 1918, we follow the Australian/Canadian/New Zealand/ South African/ British soldiers as they attacked towards Passchendaele in 1917, if you have ancestors that fell in the battle I will tailor the tour where possible to include them Minimum x2 guests Max x5 Not a private tour but small group size max 5

Inclusions: Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch

At the desired time, an experienced English-speaking professional driver will pick you up from your accommodation in a private vehicle. Your tour will begin in the heart of the city of Burges, the Markt, a large square where tourists mingle with locals. Here, you can admire the imposing Belfry tower, the top of which can reward you with a panoramic view of the city. Architecture lovers will be astonished by the buildings in Brug Square. The Basilica of the Holy Blood, the City Hall, the Oude Griffie and the Palace of Justice are all of a unique style. The main attraction of Bruges is the Lake of Love. Legend says that you will experience eternal love if you walk over the lake bridge with your partner. Our drivers are not official tour guides but are very knowledgeable of the places visited and will provide all the necessary historical information and their local perspective. At the end of the tour, your friendly Welcomer will drop you off at your accommodation.

Inclusions: Hotel Pickup & Dropoff, Personal English-Speaking professional Driver, Free wifi on board, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel and Tolls

Exclusions: Entrance fees for all attractions, Beverages and meals, Tips and gratuities, Official Tour Guide - Our drivers are English Speaking and very knowledgable of the places visited

Explore Flanders and Fromelles, and delve into Australia’s World War I history on this 9-hour small-group battlefield tour from Lille. Travel through Flanders and Fromelles with a guide, and discover key sites of interest including the Cobbers’ Memorial, the Tyne Cot Cemetery in Passchendaele, and the VC Corner Cemetery — France’s only exclusively Australian WWI cemetery. Learn of the thousands of Australian soldiers who laid down their lives, and see the many ways in which the Commonwealth War Graves Commission mark their sacrifice. This tour includes round-trip travel from your Lille hotel.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Lunch, Bottled water, Private transportation

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)