Enjoy a trip of historical discovery on this full-day minibus tour that takes you through West Flanders, from Bruges to the Belgian town of Ypres. The city, nicknamed Wipers, was rebuilt according to a medieval blueprint after being completely razed to the ground in the early 1900s. It was also here that the Germans invaded Belgium during World War I; a strategic move to attack France from the north. You will see the remaining artifacts and places of the city as you discover restored trenches, stroll among war graves in Passchendale and Polygon Wood, clamber over craters and bunkers on the preserved battlefield, and visit key war memorials.  Behold the impressive sight of the imposing Menin Gate Memorial to the missing soldiers, complete with 55,000 names, erected on the spot where the soldiers left the city for the battlefront. As your day continues you will also see the iconic poppy fields of Flanders as you ride through the countryside in an air-conditioned mini coach, perfect for relaxing and taking in the picturesque scenery. It is possible to visit an ancestor's grave if requested ahead, and it is also possible to extend the tour for the Last Post Ceremony under the Menin Gate Memorial with transport back to your hotel in Bruges.  This must be requested in advance as well and will incur a fee of €20 to be paid on the day of the tour.

On the way to the Flanders Fields area our guide will tell you which events led to the First World War and how the disaster developed. We stop at a very moving German Cementery, from where we drive to a section of the WW1 trenches. We will visit the Monument of the Brooding Soldier, which commemorates the sacrifice of 2,000 Canadian soldiers during the first German gas attack. Close by is Hill 60 which had fallen into German hands but was mined by tunnelling companies of the Royal Engineers. After a short lunch in Ypres (included in the price) our guide will take us to the outstanding Flanders Fields museum. We will hear the touching stories behind four years of trench war. You will then be taken to the battlefield at Passchendaele and visit Tyne Cot Cemetery, the largest Commonwealth cemetery in the world where British, Irish, Australian and Canadian soldiers rest. Then our coach will take us to Essex Farm. This was the field hospital where Canadian field surgeon Dr. John McCrae wrote the famous poem "In Flanders Fields" We will then arrive again in beautiful Ypres and eat a quick snack. At 8pm we will attend the Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate, a daily tribute to all Commonwealth soldiers and officers that were missing after battle.

On the way to the Flanders Fields area our guide will tell you which events led to the First World War and how the disaster developed. We stop at a very moving German Cementery, from where we drive to a section of the WW1 trenches. We will visit the Monument of the Brooding Soldier, which commemorates the sacrifice of 2,000 Canadian soldiers during the first German gas attack. Close by is Hill 60 which had fallen into German hands but was mined by tunnelling companies of the Royal Engineers. After a short lunch in Ypres (included in the price) our guide will take us to the outstanding Flanders Fields museum. We will hear the touching stories behind four years of trench war. You will then be taken to the battlefield at Passchendaele and visit Tyne Cot Cemetery, the largest Commonwealth cemetery in the world where British, Irish, Australian and Canadian soldiers rest. Then our coach will take us to Essex Farm. This was the field hospital where Canadian field surgeon Dr. John McCrae wrote the famous poem "In Flanders Fields" We will then arrive again in beautiful Ypres and eat a quick snack. At 8pm we will attend the Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate, a daily tribute to all Commonwealth soldiers and officers that were missing after battle.

Crazy new things! Bellewaerde Park never stops, literally and figuratively, with a load of new family rides for you to discover. Let yourself go on our new ride, Hampi, which will hurl you through the air at high speed. You will find it in the India zone, where you can also find Hampi Playground. Scramble and clamber to the summit of the Indian temple… if you dare! Live out your animal adventures in the new tiger and giraffe enclosures and get up close and personal with these impressive creatures! Need to refuel after all that? Feast like a royal at The King’s Table, our renovated restaurant. This break will give you the necessary energy to make a mad dash for one of our other new rides: Psssht Station. So don’t forget to swing by the Canada Zone with the whole family to have a go on the spinning wagon! All aboard! Butterflies in your stomach? Are you very young but full of fun? Well, one thing is for sure: you can also get your thrills on our rides! Climb and plummet on your favourite rollercoaster, brave the craziness with your whole family and splash around on the water rides. The Bengali stunt & and dive show: an unheard-of enchantment! Make sure to inhale, because this performance will take your breath away! In this completely new show, two Indian heroes try to free their village from a dark wizard’s curse by flying, diving and breathing fire …. A marvelous spectacle full of crazy stunts that you can enjoy with the whole family. A mad meet-and-greet with the animals! Bellewaerde Park is a zoological paradise for exotic animals that you can visit year-round. Monkeys swinging from the trees, grazing zebras … all the animals are amazing! And the giraffe and tiger enclosures have been given an impressive upgrade. Get close to the animals in their new indoor habitat or on one of the new outdoor footbridges. Get up close and personal with the tigers and see eye-to-eye with the giraffes - without craning your neck! Amazingly calm… Bellewaerde Park is an exciting place, full of adventure. But it can also be relaxing. Does that surprise you? Just take a stroll around the vast park, lush with greenery, flowerbeds, and fountains. And don’t forget the jewel in the crown: the flower castle with more than 200,000 colorful summer flowers!

Bellewaerde Aquapark, it’s downright insane ! More than that, it’s an amazing place to let yourself go nuts. Splash around and get wet without worrying about the bath overflowing. At Bellewaerde Aquapark, you can glide down spectacular slides, clamber up the climbing wall and gad about in boats and forts. In short: it’s a bather’s paradise where you’ll be as happy as a fish in water! After your aquatic adventures, stop by the wellness space, which has a jacuzzi and sauna, and relax in our green and tropical oasis. Oh and one other thing: at Bellewaerde Aquapark, it’s a balmy 34 degrees all year round! So dig out your bathing suit and go crazy in the water!

Experience the excitement of being a detective and join the thrilling Sherlock Holmes game with your team. While celebrating freedom at the Liberty Festival, a man named Balthazar, the head of Homeland Security, is found dead with a knife in his back. The police have apprehended four suspects and it's up to you to solve the case and uncover the truth. By moving around the city you will unlock assignments. Here you will find characters who are willing to help. But the information comes at a price! Solve their puzzles, chase down culprits and play along to get closer to solving the murder. During this murder mystery you can check your progress on the suspect board. Can you solve the murder? Play Sherlock Holmes! IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Date: to book this game you have to choose a date, BUT you can play, pause & continue whenever you like. - Persons: 1 player stands for 1 team. - Note: this City Game uses the city as an interactive playing field, but does not provide any information about the city!

The very medieval heart of Ghent is situated between the river Lys and the river Scheldt. It was there that our beautiful city arose! Walking through the Kuip (our Dutch name for the centre) invites you to see the historical highlights . This walk starts on Sint-Baafsplein with the Cathedral, the Belfry and the Cloth Hall that symbolise our rich medieval heritage. Past patrician houses and the City Hall we reach the Castle of the Counts. In the Great Butchers’ Hall you can taste specialties of our region. The old harbour, the beating heart of Ghent, is only one step away. When looking at both banks (Graslei and Korenlei) of the river Lys, guild houses and grain warehouses will take your breath away! From St Michael’s bridge you’ll get a unique view of the three towers, the city’s great landmarks. A moment for a selfie? More information on our website www.walkingent.be