8For another tour taking in the events of World War I, see ' Armistice Day in Ypres' on page 15 See the preserved trenches at Vimy Ridge on our five- day break OUR MOST POPULAR TOUR SPECIALIST BATTLEFIELD GUIDE ON EVERY TOUR All Quiet on the Western Front Discover the stories, tragedy and bravery of the First World War Battlefields of the Somme & Flanders. WORLD WAR I1914- 1918 YOURITINERARY DAY1Local departure by coach then onwards to Belgium or northern France for a three or four- night stay. DAY2Battlefields of Flanders ( included). Today we look at the battlefields around Ypres; this was the main British battlefront in World War I where more than 250,000 British and Commonwealth soldiers died. We start at the preserved trenches at Sanctuary Wood and see the museum. We then move on to Tyne Cot Cemetery. In the afternoon we head to the Messines Ridge sector and the nearby Irish Peace Tower which commemorates the role of Irish troops from both North and South. At Ploegsteert we study the story of the Christmas Truce and see the Memorial. We end the day at the ' Last Post Ceremony' in Ypres. Each night, at 8pm the Last Post is played at the Menin Gate which commemorates approximately 55,000 men who were never found. B DAY3( 5- day break) Tunnels and Trenches( included). We begin the day at Arras and spend the morning in the Wellington Quarries - a massive system of tunnels used by British troops in WW1, and dug by New Zealand Tunnellers. This fascinating new site only opened in 2008, and is fully accessible via a lift and walkways. We then visit the Arras Memorial, and travel out to Monchy le Preux to look at the defence of the village by the Newfoundland Regiment. We end the day at Vimy Ridge, captured by the Canadians in April 1917, seeing the preserved trench system, visitors centre and impressive memorial on Hill 145 - the highest point on Vimy Ridge. Vimy was a defining moment for Canada in World War I and this is arguably one of the finest memorials on the Western Front. B Please Note: the Wellington Tunnels are accessible to visitors of all abilities. The tunnel system is reached by a lift, and there are wooden walk- ways throughout. Some dates may stay at the 2- star Ibis Arras or the 2- star Ibis Albert. DAY3( 4- day break) or DAY4( 5- day break) The Somme, Death of a Generation( included). The haunting Somme battlefield is our destination today. We begin at the Historial Museum at Péronne and then to the largest British Mine Crater on the Western Front at La Boisselle. At Thiepval we visit the Memorial and the new visitor's centre then the Ulster Tower, which commemorates those from Northern Ireland who fell on the Somme, before seeing Newfoundland Park with its preserved trenches. We end the day at Serre and see the area where war poet Wilfred Owen fought. B DAY4( 4- day break) or DAY5( 5- day break) To Calais and return home. B Included Meals: B= Breakfast All Quiet on The Western Frontis an excellent introductory tour for the first time visitor to the First World War battlefields and helps to set the conflict in context from a British and Commonwealth point of view. Paul Reed, WWI Head Battlefields Guide. A fantastic experience, the battlefield expert was quite superb. We will definitely be doing another tour. Mrs S Humphreys, Northampton. Join us for the moving ' Last Post Ceremony' at the Menin Gate in Ypres

For added comfort and benefit, upgrade to SILVERSERVICEluxury coach9 What's included . Specialist Battlefields Guide . Battlefield visits: Battlefields of Flanders; Tunnels and Trenches ( 5- day break only); The Somme, Death of a Generation . 3 or 4 nights' accommodation with breakfast . FREElocal joining points - see page 34 for full details . Travel by executive coach Please Note: Entrance fees to museums Life in the trenchesand places of interest are at extra cost. Upgrade to Silver Service for luxury coach travel and enjoy these added benefits . EXTRA legroom for your added comfort . Porterage at your hotel See page 6 for full details Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras: optional excursions; single room supplement £ 79 ( 4 days) £ 99 ( 5 days); travel insurance from £ 29.95 Mar 18£ 249 Apr 2£ 269 Apr 16£ 259 Apr 29£ 259 May 13,28£ 269 Jun 4,17£ 269 Jul 23£ 269 Aug 12,20,27£ 269 Sep 10,24£ 269 Oct 1,28£ 269 EXECUTIVE Tour ref: 4BWF 4- DAY BREAK Mar 29£ 319 Apr 26£ 329 May 17,24£ 329 May 31£ 339 Jun 7,28£ 329 Jul 19£ 329 Aug 2,23£ 329 Sep 6,20£ 329 Oct 11,25£ 329 EXECUTIVE Tour ref: 5BWF Feb 12£ 239 Feb 18£ 255 Mar 4£ 275 Apr 2£ 299 Apr 9,16,29£ 299 May 13£ 309 Jul 9£ 309 Oct 14,28£ 299 Silver Service Tour ref: 4BWFV 5- DAY BREAK Feb 14£ 329 Mar 14£ 349 Mar 29£ 365 Apr 5,12,26£ 375 May 3£ 379 May 17,24£ 389 May 31£ 399 Jun 21£ 389 Jul 5,26£ 389 Aug 16,30£ 389 Sep 13,27£ 389 Oct 4,25£ 389 Silver Service Tour ref: 5BWFV REDUCED CHILDREN'S PRICES To make these tours more accessible to families, we are pleased to offer reduced prices for children ( aged 17 and under) on selected dates in the school holidays. This offer is available on our 4- day break departing Feb 18, May 28, Aug 12, 27 and Oct 28 and on the 5- day break departing Feb 14, Apr 12, May 31, Jul 26, Aug 16, Oct 25. 1 child sharing a room with 1 or 2 paying adults pays £ 159 ( 4 days) £ 199 ( 5 days). 2 or 3 children, occupying their own room, pay £ 199 each. Offer subject to availability. Imperial War Museum: Q1500 Visit the largest British Mine Crater, Lochnagar, at La Boiselle YOUR HOTELS You will stay for three or four nights at the 4- star Best Western Ambassador in Menen. The hotel has a bar and lift. All bedrooms have T. V., telephone and hairdryer. When demand is high, other hotels such as the 3- star Hotel Altia or Des Acacias in Neuville- en- Ferrain may be used. Silver Servicedepartures will stay for three or four nights at the 4- star Best Western Hotel Alize situated close to the main square of Mouscron in Belgium. The hotel does not have a restaurant, but snacks are available from the bar. There are also a number of restaurants and bars nearby. The hotel has a lift and all bedrooms have T. V., telephone, tea/ coffee- making facilities, hairdryer and air- conditioning. When demand is high, other hotels such as the 4- star Hotel Ambassador in Menin or the 3- star Hotel Altia or Hotel Acacias in Neuville- en- Ferrain may be used. See the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing 4 daysfrom £ 239 5 daysfrom £ 319 SPECIALIST BATTLEFIELD GUIDE Paul Reed Paul Reed is our head Battlefield Guide. Paul has an MA in history and 20 years' experience as a military history researcher, lecturer and battlefields guide. As the author of five definitive books on WWI, Paul's tours bring history to life. Paul has also appeared on the BBC2 programmes, ' Meet the Ancestors' and ' Timewatch'. In addition to himself, Paul has carefully selected a team of expert guides.