After arriving in Ypres, you can learn about the WWI battles and visit memorials, before moving on to Tyne Cot Cemetery, where solemn tributes evoke the scale of wartime sacrifice, all at your own pace.
Nicknamed “Tyne Cot” after the resemblance of German pillboxes to workers cottages by the river Tyne in England’s Northumberland county by the Northumberland Fusiliers, initially this liberated area was home only to 343 casualties, but at the end of the Great War the land was granted to the British Empire by King Albert I of Belgium and casualties from local battles, principly Passchendaele, were interred here. Of the 11,954 soldiers buried here only 3596 have been identified, making this as much a commemoration to the unknown soldier and as a memorial to the missing.At the behest of King George V the Cross of Sacrifice, which is present at most Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries, was built on top of one of the surviving pillboxes. Two other pillboxes survive in the cemetery today. Tyne Cot is designed a laid out to have the feel of a well-ordered English churchyard.
Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.