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4 night Hotel Break and Guided Tour of Ypres Battlefields 

Undertake this battlefield tour of Ypres and visit some of most monumental landmarks of the First World War with guided tours throughout your short break. Book Online!

What's Included:

• 2 nights in an en suite cabin

• Live entertainment onboard

• Return coach transfers to/from the ship to the hotel

• 2 nights in a double room at the 3 star Novotel Irper

• Breakfast & dinner at the hotel

• Guided battlefields tour

This guided tour of Ypres will undoubtedly open your eyes to the horror and tragedy of the First World War.

Situated in the middle of the frontline between Allied and German troops Ypres is a popular battlefields tour for many enthusiasts.

Departing from Newcastle early evening you will begin your WW1 tour onboard our ferry sailing overnight to Amsterdam.

Arriving early the following morning you will be transferred by coach to Ypres, where you will be provided with a packed lunch for the journey.

After lunch you will be given a guided tour by coach of Salient. We visit the major sites including British, Canadian and Anzac memorials, Essex Farm Cemetery, the John McCrae site, The only German cemetery, the site of the first gas attack, the world’s largest Commonwealth cemetery Tyne Cot and the Battle of Passchendaele before arriving at your hotel, ideally located in the centre of Ypres.

After breakfast the following morning your battlefields tour continues with a visit to Vimy and then Vimy Ridge, followed by the 2nd largest French Cemetery in France (Notre Dame de Lorette) and the largest German Cemetery in France (La Targette) and then return for the Wellington Caves beneath Aras which were used by soldiers (extra charge).

Relax the rest of the evening and explore Ypres at your own leisure. Maybe wander around this quaint town taking in the brilliant architecture of the Menin Gate before a peaceful nights sleep in at your hotel.

After breakfast the following morning, relax and roam the town at your own leisure. You could either visit the Flanders Fields Museum and/or  Saint George’s Memorial Church before boarding the coach once again and heading back to Amsterdam for your return ferry crossing to the UK.


Ypres Battlefields

Esbjerg beach

This fully guided tour of Ypres includes visiting some of the most monumental landmarks of the First World War.

For couples

Explore Ypres with your partner and indulge into the history of the First World War. Roam the battlefields and historical landmarks before returning to your hotel, spending the evening and following morning browsing at your leisure. Choose to take in the grand architecture of Ypres, visit the Flanders Field Museum or wander around Saint George’s Memorial Church.

For families

What better way of learning about Ypres rich history than with your family. Roam around the battlefields learning about the historical events that happened here during the First World War. Afterwards, spend your family time in the quaint town of Ypres, enjoying a great array of restaurants and family friendly service.

For friends

Browse around the historical landmarks and battlefields with your friends, learning all about the role Ypres played in the First World War. Roam major sites including British, Canadian and Anzac memorials, before returning to your hotel, spending the night and morning in Ypres town. Choose to visit one of the bars for a drink, or enjoy a meal in one of the welcoming restaurants.


Novotel Ieper Hotel - 3 Star

Novotel Ieper - Room

Ideally located near market square, this comfortable, child friendly hotel is the ideal location to sit back and relax. Enjoy a delicious meal from the hotels fabulous restaurant before roaming the city at night. Due to its city centre location you can explore the city at night when it truely comes to life.

All rooms come as standard with minibar, phone, TV and coffee making facilities

Services at the hotel

  • Wi-Fi
  • Tourist information desk
  • Safe deposit box at reception
  • Fitness centre
  • Video game area
  • Bars and restaurants

Your time onboard the ferry to Holland

Couple onboard the ferry

As soon as you step onboard you can go straight to your cabin but with all our cruise ferries have to offer you won't be there for long. Before sitting down to dinner you could treat yourself to some retail therapy - everything from clothes, perfumes and jewellery to wines, spirits and tobacco. There's even a variety of toys and games for children.

 Relax with a drink

We have a number of bars on board our ferries to Holland, each offering something a little different. Enjoy the intimate atmosphere of the Navigator's or Compass Bar. But if you desire something with a little more sparkle the Columbus Club with its mix of live music and entertainment is certain to please.

Entertainment all night

Try your luck at the casino and enjoy the thrill of the roulette wheel or a game of blackjack all with cash prizes. Or take a trip to the movies and choose from a selection of the latest blockbuster films in our cinema.

Enjoy a delicious meal

Savour the choice of our cuisine and satisfy your appetite in one of our fantastic restaurants. We pride ourselves on the quality and range of our dishes, all prepared fresh on board by our experienced chefs. Feast on our all you can eat international buffet with its huge selection of hot and cold dishes and scrumptious desserts and cheeses. There are also meals for children who eat half price.

You may prefer to dine à la carte and can enjoy a top quality meal in intimate surroundings or treat yourself to a mouth watering tender steak cooked perfectly to your taste. Alternatively simply select a sandwich, snack or pastry from the cafe.


Your Trip at a Glance:

Day 1
14:30 Check-in opens.
16:30 Check-in closes.
17:00 Depart North Shields for Amsterdam.

Day 2
09:30 Arrive in Holland.
10:00 Coach departs IJmuiden to Ypres (3hrs 30mins).
14:00 Afternoon tour: Orientation tour of the Salient. We visit the major sites including British, Canadian and Anzac memorials, Essex Farm Cemetery, the John McCrae site, the only German cemetery, the site of the first gas attack, the world’s largest Commonwealth cemetery Tyne Cot, Battle of Passchendaele, Hooge Craters and trenches.
18:00 Dinner at Novotel Ieper (included)
20:00 Last Post under the Menenpoort

Day 3
Breakfast at hotel.
08:30 Coach departs Ypres.
Visit to Vimy Ridge - 2 hours
Lunch - 1.5 hours
2nd largest French Cemetery in France (Notre Dame de Lorette) 30-45mins
Largest German Cemetery in France (La Targette) 20 mins
Wellington Caves – Caves and tunnels beneath city of Arras used by soldiers (5.80 entry fee pp for guided tour) 1.5hrs
Dinner at the hotel (included)

Day 4
Breakfast at hotel followed by morning at leisure.
Morning for own arrangements, eg. Visit the In Flander’s Fields Museum (entry €8) and the Saint George’s Memorial Church.
12:00 Coach departs for IJmuiden
17:30 Depart Holland for North Shields.

Day 5
09:30 Arrive in North Shields.

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