1. Thee Day Battlefield Tour Ypres & The Somme 2013/2014
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Thee Day Battlefield Tour Ypres & The Somme 2013/2014

2. THE COMPANY... Holts Tours Over 30 years’ experience
ABTA code of conduct
ATOL security
100%Due-Diligence Checks
24 Hour Emergency Cover
STF Assured
LOtC Assured (Learning Outside the Classroom) Quality Badge)

3. Ypres Map
Poppies
School
Hotel

4. The Poppies School Hotel
Accommodation
The Poppies School Hotel
Ypres

5. Accommodation Cont. Poppies School Hotel
All rooms have single beds or bunk beds
Shower, toilet and washbasin in every room
Central Heating
Private Courtyard
Free Wireless Internet Access in every room
Cable Television in the breakfast/evening room
Games room with pool, billiard table and drinks machine

6. Day 1 04:45 Coach Pick up at XXXXXX School 05:00 Depart for Eurotunnel
11:20 Crossing Folkestone to Calais
12:55 Arrive in Calais
14:30 Arrive in Ypres (time for lunch)
15:00 In Flanders Field Museum
17:15 Arrive at Hotel
18:15 Dinner
20:00 Last Post Ceremony

7. YPRES

8. Day 2 07:30 Breakfast & collect packed lunch
08:30 Depart for The Somme
10:30 Visit Musee Des Abris - Albert
12:00 Time for lunch
12:30 Afternoon Battlefield Tour of the Somme.
16:30 Depart from the Somme
18:30 Arrive at Hotel
19:30 Dinner

9. THE SOMME

10. Day 3 08:00 Breakfast & collect packed lunch
09:00 Depart for morning Battlefield Tour of Ypres.
12:30 Sanctuary Wood Museum & Trenches
(time for lunch)
14:30 Depart for Eurotunnel
16:50 Crossing Calais to Folkestone
16:25 Arrive in Folkestone
21:30 Approx. Arrive at School

11. British Passport Standard10 Year Passport (For Adults)
5 Year Passport (For Children)
Valid for a minimum period of 6 months after the date of entry.
Non British Citizens (May require a Visa)
School Travel Insurance

12. Additional Advice for Groups
We advise that groups be dressed appropriately – wrap up warm
Wellington Boots & sensible footwear for muddy conditions
Organise exact pick up point for coach
Tour leader to have mobile telephone throughout the tour.

13. WHAT’S INCLUDED One 49, 53 or 74 seat Executive coach with Kings Ferry
Return Eurotunnel Crossing – Folkestone to Calais
2 nights accommodation at Poppies School Hotel Ypres - based on FB (Dinner on day 1 & 2, breakfast and packed lunch on days 2 & 3)
English speaking Battlefield Guide throughout OR Tourist Board Guide
Cont…
Sunset Crest – room only
Coconut Court – Bed and buffet breakfast
Rainbow reef – Bed and buffet breakfast

14. WHAT’S INCLUDED Cont..
Entry to the ‘In Flanders Fields’ Museum in Ypres
Entry to the ‘Musee Somme’ in Albert
Entry to the ‘Sanctuary Wood’ Museum & Trenches
Teacher’s Guides & Student Worksheets for Ypres & The Somme
A Dedicated Tour Executive
Student Back Packs
Tour Leader Bag
Sunset Crest – room only
Coconut Court – Bed and buffet breakfast
Rainbow reef – Bed and buffet breakfast

15. NOT INCLUDED Incidentals and extra meals
Any item’s not included under ‘Cost Includes’
Travel Insurance
Towels
Sunset Crest – room only
Coconut Court – Bed and buffet breakfast
Rainbow reef – Bed and buffet breakfast

16. Have Fun while learning

17. Holts Tours Battlefield Tours to Remember