The Somme and Flanders

Taking place between July and November 1916, the Battle of The Somme was one of the hardest fought of WWI. Ideally based in the centre of Mouscron at the friendly Hotel Alize, the main sites and museums of the region are within easy reach, including the towns of Arras, Ypres and Poperinge.

Arras and Wellington Quarry • Ypres and the Menin Gate • Poperinge • Vimy Ridge

Day 1 Channel crossing to Calais. Continue along the coast, past Dunkerque and Veurne, before travelling on to Mouscron for a 3 night stay.

Day 2 A full day to the Somme. Begin in Arras where a guided tour is recommended as an introduction to the Battle of Arras. Continue for an included  visit to the fascinating Wellington Quarry, where in a feat of incredible engineering, soldiers tunnelled to the front line.  Return to Mouscron via the impressive Vimy Ridge.

Day 3 Morning in Ypres with a possible visit to the In Flanders Fields Museum. In the afternoon visit Tyne Cot Cemetery. Late afternoon, return to Ypres and enjoy a dinner at leisure at one of the many restaurants lining the Grote Markt, before taking the short walk to the Menin Gate for the 8pm Last Post Ceremony. Return after to Mouscron.

Day 4 Visit Poperinge, which at one time was one of only two towns in Belgium not under German occupation. See Talbot House and the Town Hall. Finally, travel for the short Channel crossing to Dover and home.

All tours are tailored to your requirements and can be adapted for travel by coach and/or air as you prefer. Occasionally itineraries change. Please see our current brochure or contact us for the latest version.

Hotel Alize, Mouscron

This friendly 4 star hotel is situated in the centre of Mouscron close to the Grand Place and its many bars and cafés. The hotel has modern facilities, and prides itself on its green credentials and support of local suppliers.

• 4 star • 62 bedrooms with tea/coffee

• Lift • Coach parking

Your tour includes:

• Return short Channel ferry crossings

• 2 nights half board and 1 night bed and breakfast in Mouscron with:
Welcome drink
Hot buffet breakfast
3 course dinner with choice
Tea/coffee after dinner

• Local guide for walking tour of Ypres

• Admission and guided tour of The Wellington Quarry

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