Thur 11/Nov/2010
Remembrance Day in Ypres
£35.00 Per Person
Local pick up times
Deal (Tides) 0900
Sandwich (Guildhall) 0915
Dover (Pencester) 0930
Folkestone (Tescos @ Cheriton) 0945
Itinerary
This tour will be accompanied by an experienced long standing member of the Guild of Battlefield Guides.
NOTE: All timings are approximate and weather dependant. Appropriate footwear and clothing for the conditions is advised.
Pick up point/Timings: See above
Depart Euro Tunnel 10.50 hrs
Arrive Calais 12.25 hrs
Arrive Poperinge 13.35 hrs
Depart Poperinge 14.05 hrs
Arrive Essex Farm 14.15 hrs
- The Commonwealth War Graves Commission
- In Flanders Field poem
- Medical Facilities in WW1
Depart Essex Farm 1445 hrs
Arrive Langemark 1500 hrs
Depart Langemark 1530 hrs
Arrive Canadian Memorial 1540 hrs
Depart Canadian Memorial 1605 hrs
Arrive Tyn Cot 1620 hrs
- The Battle of Passchendaele 1917
- Largest CWG Cemetery in the world
Depart Tyn Cot 1720 hrs
Arrive Ypres via Hell Fire Corner and Menin Gate 1745 hrs
1745 to 1915 hrs Free time for refreshments and shopping.
The Last Post Ceremony starts at 2000 hrs prompt. Our tour is on the most popular day of the year for visitors to this area. There will be many people, including VIP's (civilian and military), TV and documentary makers on this particular day. It is suggested that clients make their own way to the Menin Gate from 1915 hrs onwards. It is approximately a 10 minute walk from the centre of Ypres to the Menin Gate.
Depart Ypres 2030 hrs
Arrive Euro Tunnel 2150 hrs
Train Departs 2250 hrs
Arrive Folkstone 2225 hrs
Drop off Locations and Timings: In reverse order from local pick up times (above)
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1. Bayliss Executive Travel reserve the right to cancel any trip due to lack of demand up to forty-eight (48) hours prior to travel.
2. Pick up times, itineraries or prices mentioned in this brochure may be altered by Bayliss Executive Travel.
3. Rules of carriage must be adhered to at all times (covered by each driver upon departure). Any traveller(s) not adhering to travel rules may be removed from the vehicle and banned from any future travel with Bayliss Executive Travel. No refunds will be made to such offenders.
4. All trips require payment in full 7 days prior to the day of travel. Each seat available is sold on a first come, first serve basis and seats cannot be held for late paying parties.
5. All channel crossings have been booked through Eurotunnel. Through circumstances beyond our control Bayliss Executive Travel reserve the right to change the method of channel crossing to sea ferries if Eurotunnel cannot fulfil our requirements due to the recent reduction in the service.
6. Bayliss Executive Travel will not be held responsible for any loss, damage or injury, delay or inconvenience caused to passengers or their belongings through a third party. Passengers are advised to ensure thy have adequate insurance protection to cover all eventualities.
7. Consumption of alcohol and/or smoking is not permitted on our vehicles.
8. Passengers must only purchase goods in the E.U. for their personal consumption or gifts. The weight restriction onboard the coach for each passenger returning to the UK is 2 cases of beer and 6 bottles of wine/spirits.
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