WW1: The Platoon Experience
On this fascinating School Tour your students will experience first-hand the life of WW1 soldiers on the front line
WW1: The Platoon Experience
Contact us
Phone us on 01-8434734
Why Book with us?
| ITINERARY | MORNING | AFTERNOON | EVENING |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAY ONE |
Own arrangements to airport
Meet GTI Rep at agreed check-in area in Dublin Airport
Fly to Brussels/Amsterdam |
Transfer to Ypres
In Flanders Museum |
Transfer to hotel & check-in
Attend the Last Post played at the Menin Gate Memorial
Overnight at your hotel |
| DAY TWO |
Breakfast at hotel
Platoon Experience; All students are fully dressed in the uniform of the 3rd Australian Division platoon of 1917. They are equipped with luggage and rifles and walk in the footsteps of their predecessors to Tyne Cot Cemetery. |
Hot Tommy Tucker dinner, a genuine soldier’s meal of 1917
Guided tour of Tyne Cot Cemetery |
Return to your hotel
Bowling
Overnight at your hotel |
| DAY THREE |
Breakfast at hotel
Check-out |
Essex Farm Cemetery
Island of Ireland Peace Park
Hill 62 Museum |
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Ireland |
Remember this is a sample itinerary and can be tailored to suit your group’s requirements!
OTHER OPTIONAL TOURS & ACTIVITIES:
- Bruges
- Brussels
- Ghent
- Passchendaele
- Thiepval Memorial
- Vimy Ridge
- Beaumont Hamel
- Chocolate Factory
- Mini Europe
- Parlamentarium
- Bellewaerde Theme Park
- Walibi Theme Park
Note: All tours & activities are subject to availability at time of booking
- Tailor-made itineraries to suit all budgets
- Fully inclusive packages including:
- Flights
- Pre-inspected & approved accommodation
- Coach & friendly, knowledgeable drivers
- Insurance
- Meals
- Professional guides
- Excursions
- Single rooms free of charge for all group leaders
- Free places & early booking bonuses
- Meeting with Group Leader
- Assistance at Dublin Airport
- 24-hour emergency service
- Peace of mind … GTI is fully licensed and bonded in accordance with the Commission of Aviation Regulation (T.A. 0533)
Flights, hotels, prices & itinerary are subject to availability at time of booking
Please note all balances are due 10 weeks before departure.
Send us an enquiry
Do you have any questions?
Call us today for a no-obligation consultation with one of our group tour specialists.