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Specialist
Battlefield Guides: Consistently highly rated by Leger's guests
for their knowledge, personal perspective and going the extra
mile; your guide on tour will be one of Leger's hand picked
specialists. The team of over 20 guides is headed by Paul
Reed, Tony Lea and Bill McQuade, who between the three of
them have a combined total of over 50 years' guiding experience!
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Cycling the Ypres Salient – a leisurely cycling tour of the First World War Ypres Battlefield Coach Holidays 5 Days - 5% Discount Together with your Specialist Battlefields Guide, discover by bike the front line areas surrounding Ypres |
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| Cycling
the Ypres Salient Tour Itinerary |
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DAY
1: Local departure then onwards to Ypres for a four-night stay. |
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2: Behind the Lines (included) Cycle Ride 1: We will be riding to Poperinge, behind the British Front Line, looking at cemeteries used by the medical facilities, especially the cemetery at Lijssenthoek. We will also look at campsites used by the British and Commonwealth troops in the area between Poperinge and Ypres, before cycling back to Ypres via Vlamertinge where we visit the grave of Captain Francis Grenfell, V.C. B |
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3: The Front Line (included) Cycle Ride 2: We will follow the curve of the Ypres Salient. The ride takes in some of the major British cemeteries of the Passchendaele offensive and visits the German cemetery at Langemarck. There will be an opportunity to visit Varlet Farm and see how a modern farm deals with the aftermath of the Great War. We will also visit Tyne Cot Cemetery, before seeing Polygon Wood and Hill 60. B |
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4: Messines Ridge (included) Cycle Ride 3: Cycling south of Ypres, we will make our way along the Messines Ridge, the scene of the largest detonation of mine explosions under the German lines in June 1917. We will visit the grave of Major Willie Redmond, leader of the Royal Irish Regiment before seeing some of the mine craters on the Ridge itself. B |
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5: To Calais, and return home. B |
| Included Meals: B=Breakfast |
| Cycling |
This
new concept of seeing the battlefields has been introduced
by popular request. Peter Williams, our head cycling guide
(pictured opposite) has many years experience guiding First
World War tours around the Ypres Salient, and he is looking
forward to sharing his knowledge with you. Each ride is approx.
20 – 25 miles a day, and although you need to be able to ride
in traffic, most of the rides are at a leisurely pace through
often lovely countryside, following quiet country lanes and
cycle paths. Equipment Bicycles are provided and will be town and country type cycles, each with seven gears, straight handlebars and comfortable saddles, ideally designed for leisurely cycling. Please note that hard hats are not provided, so you should bring your own. Other items which you may require are cycle clips, rucksack or panniers, suitable waterproofs and riding clothing, sun-tan cream and water bottle. |
| Your Hotel |
You’ll
stay for four nights at the 3 star Novotel in the centre of
Ypres, near the Menin Gate and the market place, with its
many cafes, shops and bars. The hotel has a lift, bar, and
restaurant. All bedrooms have TV, hairdryer and air-conditioning. |
| Executive Coach Departure Dates & Prices 2009 Tour ref 5BCY | |||
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local joining points - details Travel by executive coach 4 nights accommodation with breakfast Specialist Battlefields Guide 3 cycling excursions Bicycle hire Note: Entrance fees to museums & places of interest are at extra cost |
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Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: T55 + Tour Code Tel Leger Reservations on 0844 504 6480 |
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June
29 |
£449 £427 |
July
27 |
£449 £427 |
| Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras • Optional excursions • Single room supplement £119 • Travel insurance from £29.95 | |||