The Platoon WW1
3 Days / 2 Nights Per Person
Why Book with us?
- We are Irish owned & operated and have been in business since 2003
- All of our team are experienced and have a professional approach
- We operate a 24-hour emergency service
- GTI Travel only uses professional guides
- Licensed by the Commission for Aviation Regulation, TA 0533
Minimum Deposit of 300 Required
Begin your WWI tour in Ypres, visit museums, attend ceremonies and explore historic cemeteries.
Kick off your WWI tour by meeting your GTI representative at Dublin Airport before flying to Brussels or Amsterdam. After arriving, you’ll transfer to Ypres to visit the In Flanders Museum, followed by check-in at your hotel and the moving Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate Memorial.
The next day starts with breakfast and the immersive Platoon Experience, where students wear the uniform of the 3rd Australian Division from 1917 and walk to Tyne Cot Cemetery. After enjoying a traditional “Hot Tommy Tucker” dinner, take a guided tour of the cemetery before relaxing with bowling in the evening.
On your final day, check out and visit Essex Farm Cemetery, the Island of Ireland Peace Park, and the Hill 62 Museum. After this meaningful exploration, you’ll transfer to the airport for your return flight to Ireland, leaving with lasting memories of your WWI journey.
Departures from:
Our Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Fly to Brussels/Amsterdam, Transfer to Ypres, Visit In Flanders Museum & Attend Last Post at Menin Gate
Morning
Meet GTI Rep at agreed check-in area in Dublin Airport
Fly to Brussels/Amsterdam
Afternoon
Transfer to Ypres
In Flanders Museum
Evening
Transfer to hotel & check-in
Attend the Last Post played at the Menin Gate Memorial
Overnight at your hotel
Day 2: Platoon Experience in WWI uniform, Hot Tommy Tucker dinner, Guided tour of Tyne Cot Cemetery & Bowling.
Morning
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.
Afternoon
Hot Tommy Tucker dinner, a genuine soldier’s meal of 1917
Guided tour of Tyne Cot Cemetery
Evening
Return to your hotel
Bowling
Overnight at your hotel
Day 3: Check-out, Visit Essex Farm Cemetery, Island of Ireland Peace Park, Hill 62 Museum & return flight.
Morning
Breakfast at hotel
Check-out
Afternoon
Essex Farm Cemetery
Island of Ireland Peace Park
Hill 62 Museum
Evening
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Ireland
- Tailor-made itineraries to suit all budgets
- Fully inclusive packages include:
- 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)
Please note all balances are due
10 weeks before departure
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- Where you are going and for how long
- The costs involved for the holiday itself and payment schedule (if this applies), as well as any tax or compulsory charges
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- Itinerary of any excursions included
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As this is an organised school tour, all relevant flight information will become available through your dedicated group/tour leader. Additional information will be detailed in your dedicated login area. Once the tour has been confirmed every person (on that tour) will be sent their own specific link to login to the GTI Tour Portal where you can access additional relevant information and pay for the trip.