Vimy and Flanders Fields Canadian Battlefield Tour from Lille

World War 1 has come and gone but it surely left many ruins, battlefields, graveyards, special army cemeteries, and lots more. This is a Canadian Battlefield Tour into the sites and sights left out the World War and its effect on France and Belgium. You will visit the well-kept tunnels and trenches of Vimy and you will see the effect of how Canadian troops raged German forces in April 1917. ON this site, you will learn how about the Canadian Assault and how it affected the World War. Before going for lunch, you will explore Hill 145 Memorial and after lunch, you will see key Belgian WW1 sites which include St. Julien Memorial, Tyne Cot Cemetery, and lots more. Other key places you will get to is The Ploegsteert Memorial, Messines Ridge, Sanctuary Wood (Hill 62 Canadian Memorial), PPCLI Memorial, Essex Farm Cemetery, Ypres Cloth Hall and other related sites.

This is a full day tour of up to 9 - 12 hours (approx.) investigation of the sites and sights where World War 1 affected. This tour includes a private transportation by an air - conditioned minivan which will be driven by an expert driver. The transportation will start from your hotel with a pick - up and end at same point with a drop - off. You will also be accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who will take you through every place on the itinerary and also be your source of live commentary. You will enjoy a delicious lunch in one of the on - site restaurants coupled with bottled water. This tour accommodates almost all travelers except that it is not wheelchair accessible. Also note that, this is a private tour which means only your group will participate.

This is undoubtedly a great way to know, see and feel the history of the battles. This tour has made many travelers see and feel the effect of World War 1 that happened before most were born. According to many comments and reviews, participant commended the work of the professional driver and guide, and they also were happy about the knowledge they were able to gather about WW1. This is an interesting tour mixed with history and education, you definitely won't want to miss it.