Great Rail Journeys
battlefield tours visit some of the most educational and emotionally - stirring destinations associated with the First World War.
Not exact matches
Visit Flanders» new Educational Guide highlights key historical sites to consider, the educational resources available and offers general advice for all teachers planning to undertake a First World War
battlefields tour with their students as part of the centenary commemoration.
«The song «My Mate George» is a reflection of the real and personal connections that students make and experience when they
visit the First World War
battlefields as part of our
tours.
A
visit to the Zulu Kingdom would not be complete without an experience of the Zulu culture, so make sure to
visit one of the many Zulu cultural villages or Kraals that give insight into the traditions of these great warriors, or take a
tour of the many famous
battlefields where these proud people fought off the early European settlers.
Our itineraries are carefully planned and offer up some of the most memorable excursions and natural beauty the country has to offer, from the sublimely beautiful mountain ranges of the Western Cape and tropical beauty of the Garden Route, to
visits to the sites of iconic Zulu
battlefields and fascinating
tours of lively, multicultural cities.
Meanwhile, Great Rail Journeys» selection of
battlefield themed
tours visit the poignant memorials to the fallen on the theatres of the First World War.
Our superb
battlefields tours take you to
visit some of the most moving memorials and museums across Europe, including the region of Flanders which has some of the most poignant cemeteries and former military hospitals.
On Great Rail Journeys»
tour of Arras & the Somme
Battlefields, this pleasant trip provides a charming outlook on an otherwise infamous battleground, and is followed by an intriguing
visit to the Wellington Caves, where Allied soldiers lived during the war.
Whether
visiting the
battlefields and memorials to the Great War at Flanders and Ypres, admiring the architecture of medieval Bruges or sampling arts, culture and cuisine in Brussels, an escorted rail
tour of Belgium promises guests a memorable trip.
Escorted by a professional Tour Manager with specialist
battlefields knowledge, our superb
battlefields tours take you to
visit some of the most moving memorials and museums across Europe.
Whether
visiting the
battlefields and memorials to the Great War or admiring the architecture of medieval Bruges, a rail
tour of Belgium promises a memorable trip.
No
battlefields tour to Ypres would be complete without a
visit to the Menin Gate to witness the Last Post Ceremony.
The trip includes the option to take a
battlefield tour at Spionkop and a
visit to the Ardmore Ceramics Gallery.
The
tours to the
battlefields of the Somme may include a
visit to the Thiepval Visitor Centre, which focuses on the events during the actual Battle of the Somme - one of the biggest battles of the entire war, which lasted 141 days and, with over 1,000,000 men killed or wounded, was the bloodiest battle in human conflict.
That's why Cosmos has included
visits to prehistoric Stonehenge; Bath, known for its Roman ruins and baths; Edinburgh Castle, dating to the 12th century, where you'll admire Scotland's Crown Jewels; Hadrian's Wall, the remains of the fortifications built by the Romans 2,000 years ago to defend against marauding northern tribes; the Mayflower Steps in Plymouth, where the Pilgrim Fathers embarked in 1620; Chester, where you'll see the Roman remains and half - timbered buildings; the
battlefield of Culloden Moor, where in 1746, the last battle was fought on British soil; and more.You'd also expect to see stunning scenery and lush landscapes on a Britain and Ireland
tour.
Of course, the
tours also
visit many of the most famous and significant
battlefields of the entire war.
Whether you're a veteran, relative or just have a general interest, theer specialist
battlefield tour guides will take you in an interesting journey of discovery, recreating the events of each battle and
visiting museums such as the Flanders Fields Museum and the World War Museum.