Embark on a poignant day trip from Brussels to explore the historic Flanders Fields, a major battle-site during World War I. This immersive journey includes a visit to Essex Farm Cemetery, where John McCrae penned his iconic poem 'In Flanders Fields' in 1915. Traverse the trenches and pay homage to the Canadian resistance during the German gas attack of 1915. After a fulfilling lunch, venture to the monumental Tyne Cot Cemetery, the largest Commonwealth cemetery globally. Explore Hill 60 or Hill 62, adorned with Canadian maple trees, and delve into the gripping narratives of trench warfare at the In Flanders Fields Museum in Ypres. Conclude your day by honoring Britain's missing soldiers and officers at the Menin Gate before returning to Brussels. This thought-provoking excursion offers a profound perspective on the sacrifices made during World War I.
Brussels City Tours - Keolis Travel