WW1 Flanders & The Somme

13 May / 11 June / 2 July / 19 August / 16 September

Cork & Dublin Departures

Explore Flanders and the Somme on a WW1 battlefield tour from Ireland, honouring the bravery and sacrifice of Irish soldiers bravery during World War One

This tour offers more than a visit to historic sites, it’s a chance to honour the legacy of the men who fought in the war. You’ll walk the very ground where they stood, from the trenches of Flanders to the windswept fields of the Somme. Whether you have a family connection, an interest in Irish history or simply feel it’s time to finally make this journey, you’ll experience these places with the respect, depth and understanding they deserve.

Travelling with a like-minded Irish group and guided by a professional historian, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation of what these men endured. Each day adds another layer of meaning. Whether it’s standing in silence at Tyne Cot, walking through the preserved trenches of the Somme, or hearing the Last Post echo through the Menin Gate. These moments stay with you, deepening your understanding of the sacrifices made and the legacy left behind.

With GTI Travel taking care of your flights, hotels, transfers and expert guiding, all you need to do is arrive, take it all in and reflect. This isn’t just a battlefield tour, it’s a deeply personal journey that brings connection, perspective and pride. You’ll return home with more than memories. You’ll carry something that stays with you.

Price Includes :

• Return flights from Dublin to Brussels or Amsterdam including taxes & charges

• 10kg checked bag per person & small bag taken on board (as per airline)

• Executive private coach transfers & airport transfers (as per itinerary)

• Tour manager, professional tour guide during excursions (as per itinerary)

• Entrance fees (as per itinerary)

• Meals included (as per itinerary)

Accommodation:

• 3 nights accommodation at a central Ypres hotel, including breakfast

A selection of activities (as per itinerary):

• Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917

• Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate Memorial

• Rue du Bois

• Le Touret Memorial

• Guillemont

• The Lochnagar Crater

• Newfoundland Park Memorial

• The Ulster Tower

• The Thiepval Memorial

• In Flanders Field Museum in Ypres

• Free time for sightseeing, shopping at leisure or relaxation (as per itinerary)