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5% Discount


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& Short Breaks

 

 

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General Info

 

 

To obtain the Travel 55 discounted price,
call Leger Holidays direct on 0844 504 6480
and quote T55



 

Travel 55 offer you discount on Leger Holidays, Tours and Short Breaks
To book, call Leger Holidays direct on 0844 504 6480 and quote T55 for the Travel 55 discounted price

All of these Leger Holidays tours have been discounted from their brochure prices


Walking the Ypres Salient
Coach Holidays 5 Days - 5% Discount


Specialist Battlefield Guide on Every Tour


Tyne Cot Cemetary

 

A leisurely tour walking over the infamous Battlefields of western Belgium.
All Leger Holidays' walks have been planned by their expert battlefield guide, Paul Reed. Walks take a leisurely two to four hours with plenty of stops to view the battlefields, discuss the history and visit cemeteries and memorials on the way. Should the weather be particulary inclement, then excursions will operate by coach instead.

Walking the Ypres Salient Itinerary 


DAY 1:

Local departure by coach then onwards to Ypres for a four-night stay


DAY 2: The Hills of Flanders – The Bluff (included)
Walk 1:
We start in the village of Locre, looking at the subject of soldiers 'Shot At Dawn'. We then walk out to the site of Locre Hospice. From here we look at operations around Kemmel Hill in April 1918, climbing our way to the top of the hill, seeing the French cemetery, and crossing down into the village.
Walk 2:
We begin in the village of Voormezeele, and see the grave of George Llewllyn Davies, immortalised in 'Peter Pan'. We then follow a route to the Ypres-Comines canal, and towards the Bluff. Along the way we see bunkers, battle-scarred remains of the canal and battlefield cemeteries. B


DAY 3: Messines Ridge – Behind The Lines (included)
Walk 3:
We start in the village of 'Whitesheet', in the centre of the Messines Ridge. We walk out to the eastern side of the ridge, and follow the site of fighting, seeing several small battlefield cemeteries, and a British bunker. In Messines we look at the fighting of 1914 and capture of the village in June 1917.
Walk 4:
We move away from the battlefield, and look at the work of Casualty Clearing Stations at Brandhoek, also seeing the grave of Captain Noel Chavasse VC & Bar. In the village we also see his memorial, before going to Hagle Dump. B


DAY 4: Broodseinde Ridge – (included), Visit to Nieuport (optional)
Walk 5:
Our final walk starts at The Passchendaele Memorial Museum. From here we walk from the grounds of the Zonnebeke Chateau, through the village, and follow the old railway line up onto the Broodseinde Ridge. From here we walk across to Tyne Cot Cemetery, and take time to see the Visitors' Centre. In the afternoon either take free time in Ypres, or join us on an optional visit to Nieuport, where the Western Front petered out on the beaches of North Belgium. B


DAY 5:
To Calais, and return home. B


Included Meals: B=Breakfast

 


What's included

 

• FREE local joining points

• Travel by executive coach
• Specialist Battlefields Guide

• 5 Battlefield walks Each walk is approximately 3-4 hours

• 4 nights' accommodation with continental breakfast

Note: Entrance fees to museums & places of interest are at extra cost


Upgrade to Silver Service Coach ...

 

... for luxury coach travel with :-

• EXTRA legroom for your added comfort

• Rear lounge to relax and chat

• Porterage at your hotels


More than simply your method of transport, our Silver Service departures offer a coach with added comfort and facilities, plus extra benefits such as porterage in your hotels and extra included excursions on selected tours.

Your Silver Service journey starts from the moment you meet your tour coach at the port. Then, as you travel onwards, it's time to sit back, relax and enjoy the added comfort and extras you get by choosing Silver Service. Watch your journey's progress on the onboard satellite navigation system, listen to a CD, enjoy time to relax and talk to fellow travellers in the rear lounge and enjoy the added comfort you get with Silver Service. Find out more

 

Your Hotel

You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Novotel in the centre of Ypres, near the Menin Gate and the market place. The hotel has a lift, bar, and restaurant. All bedrooms have a T.V., hairdryer and air-conditioning.


Silver Service Departure Dates & Prices 2012

Tour ref 5BWYV


Leger Brochure Price in
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Travel 55 Discount Price in Red
Quote Travel 55 Ref: T55 + Tour Code Tel Leger Reservations on 0844 504 6480

May 7 2012
£459
£437
July 23 2012
£469
£446

Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras • Optional excursions • Single room supplement £129 • Travel insurance from £31.95


Executive Coach Departure Dates & Prices 2012
Tour ref 5BWY

Leger Brochure Price in
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Travel 55 Discount Price in Red
Quote Travel 55 Ref: T55 + Tour Code Tel Leger Reservations on 0844 504 6480

June 11
£399
£380
September 24
£415
£395

Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras • Optional excursions • Single room supplement £129 • Travel insurance
from £31.95


To book, call Leger Holidays direct on 0844 504 6480 and
quote T55 for the Travel 55 discounted price

All of these Leger Holidays tours have been discounted from their brochure prices

Please note - prices may change and will be confirmed when you call to make a booking. The discount will be applied accordingly to reflect the price. Discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Departure dates and joining points are subject to availability.