4-Hour Battle of Messines Exploration Tour

Battle of Messines

Highlights

Visit significant WWI sites including Ploegsteert Memorial and Christmas Truce site

Explore the intricacies of the Bayernwald Trenches and gain historical insight

Discover the Irish Peace Park and its historical significance during the tour

Experience Hill 60 and Hill 62 Trenches & Sanctuary Wood Museum for vivid WWI history

Antwerp

historical, museums, sightseeing

Private Tour

4 Hours

Easy

Dutch, English

Description

Sign up for the Battle of Messines Tour to explore key World War I sites from the pivotal battle fought in June 1917. Discover the history of the Messines Ridge capture through visits to the Ploegsteert Memorial, Christmas Truce site, Bayernwald Trenches, Irish Peace Park, Hill 60, and Sanctuary Wood Museum.

Itinerary

Battle Messines
- Start at the Ploegsteert Memorial and visit the Christmas Truce site, then explore the Bayernwald Trenches.
- After lunch, head to the Irish Peace Park, followed by Hill 60. End the day at Hill 62 Trenches & Sanctuary Wood Museum for a vivid glimpse into WWI history.
Ploegsteert Memorial / Christmas Truce / Bayernwald Trenches / Irish Peace Park / Hill 60 / Hill 62 Trenches & museum Sanctuary Wood

What's Included

Battle Messines

Ploegsteert Memorial / Christmas Truce / Bayernwald Trenches / Irish Peace Park / Hill 60 / Hill 62 Trenches & museum Sanctuary Wood

Know Before You Go

Battle of Messines, battle during World War I, fought June 7–14, 1917, between German and British forces, resulting in a British victory. The capture of Messines Ridge, in southernmost Flanders, Belgium, was a preliminary operation that took place just prior to the Battle of Passchendaele (Third Battle of Ypres). High-explosive mines placed under the German lines were used to devastating effect, and the blast from the explosions could be heard in London some 130 miles (209 km) distant.