Our tours are of great educational value and tie within the standard requirements of the National curriculum.  Students can develop their understanding of the events leading up to and during WWI by visiting the many battlefield sites, memorials and cemeteries in the Somme and Ypres areas.

Suggested 3 day tour of Belgium Battlefields:

DAY 1

• Depart UK early morning by coach and ferry
• Arrive in Ypres for a guided tour of the battlefield sites (Menin Gate, Essex Farm, Tyne Cot Cemetary) rounded off with a visit to Hill 60 and Sanctuary Wood Museum
• Early evening visit to the Menin Gate for the Last Post Ceremony
• Arrive at your accommodation

DAY 2

• Breakfast at accommodation
• Morning exploration of Ypres (In Flanders Museum)
• Afternoon of The Somme battlefield sites (Thiepval Memorial, Newfoundland Park and Musee Somme 1916)
• Evening meal at accommodation
• Optional ten-pin bowling

DAY 3

• Breakfast at accommodation
• Morning visit to Chocolaterie Peter de Groote for chocolate tasting and souvenir shopping.
• Then, proceed to visit Vimy Ridge
• Return to the UK by coach and ferry

All itineraries are based on the recommendations of our expert guides, however each itinerary will be tailored to your needs. We operate bespoke itineraries for 2-5 days WW1 Battlefield trips. All itineraries are provisional guides and can be tailored to your specific needs.

Please contact us for more information and let Adaptable Travel tailor make your next school Battlefields trip.