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Walking the Waterloo Battlefields
On our walking tour of the Waterloo Battlefield we explore the ground on foot with a series of walking tours around key places like La Haye Sainte and Hougoumont. We see how Wellington and the Allied coalition defeated Napoleon in 1815, and see where the Prussians fought at Ligny and Plancenoit. We also have time to visit the Brussels War Museum with its Napoleonic displays of weapons and uniforms.
Tour Includes
- 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- Specialist Battlefield Guide
- Convenient local joining points
5 days from £609pp
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Local departure by coach, then to our hotel in Belgium for a four-night stay.
Walk 1: We start by undertaking two short battlefield walks at Quatre Bras and Ligny, examining the vital opening shots to the Waterloo Campaign in June 1815. After lunch, we visit the Wellington Museum in Waterloo and see the memorials to fallen officers in St. Joseph’s Church. Walk 2: We then walk across the battlefield to Frischermount and Papelotte, defended by Nassau troops. Later, we walk across Wellington’s left flank looking at where Picton’s 5th Division fought. We end the day at La Haye Sainte, defended by the King’s German Legion, seeing their memorials nearby.
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Key Visits
Walk 3: Walking Wellington’s right flank you will see the ground where the French cavalry charged the British squares and Napoleon’s Imperial Guard were repulsed. At the Lion Mound Centre you will see the museum, view the battlefield from the top of the mound and visit the impressive Waterloo Panorama, one of the largest painted battlefield panoramas in the world. Following lunch you visit the recently restored Hougoumont Farm. Here we look in-depth at arguably the most important part of the Waterloo battlefield for Wellington, seeing the memorials, original buildings, gates and loop-holed walls. Walk 4: We then walk across the battlefield to La Belle Alliance, looking at the battlefield from the French perspective. We end the day at Le Caillou, Napoleon’s General Headquarters.
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Key Visits
In the morning we visit the superb Brussels War Museum with its collection of Napoleonic War period uniforms, weapons and equipment. Walk 5: Later we walk the battlefield at Wavre, where the Prussians clashed with French Marshal Grouchy’s men resulting in a French hollow victory. After visiting the impressive private Napoleonic war museum at Ligny you return to Waterloo. At Plancenoit, where the Young Guard fought the Prussians, we see the church, village and memorials, including the impressive Prussian Memorial. To conclude, at the Wounded Eagle memorial we study the ‘Crisis’, the attack, repulse and demise of Napoleon’s Imperial Guard and the allied rout of Napoleon’s army.
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Return home.
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Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Mercure Brussels Airport Hotel, or similar.
Holiday Inn Brussels Airport
The Holiday Inn Brussels Airport is a modern and friendly hotel close to Brussels airport and has easy access to the city centre which is 15 minutes away.
Hotel Facilities
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General
- English Speaking Staff
- 4 Star
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Indoor Swimming Pool
- Lift
Room
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Air Conditioning
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Telephone
- Shower or Bath
- Free Wifi
- Iron or Trouser Press
Accessibility
- Fridge Available for Medical Requirements
- Disabled Rooms Available
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Rooms on Request
Service
- Bureau de Change
- Room Service Available
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Gym
- Dogs Allowed on Request
Food & Drink
- Vegetarian Meals
- Gluten Free Menu
Transport
- Bus Stop Nearby
- Train / Tram Nearby
Hotel
- Swimming Pool
- English Speaking Staff
- Bureau de Change
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
Silver Service Coach
More than simply your method of transport, Silver Service offers a coach with added comfort and facilities, such as deluxe reclining seats with leather headrests, an onboard entertainment system, and a spacious rear lounge so you can socialise with your fellow passengers.
Silver Service Features
- Specially designed reclining seats, with leather headrests, footrests and extra legroom.
- A spacious rear lounge where you can relax, socialise and get to know your fellow passengers.
- Our onboard entertainment and satellite navigation system makes your journey fly by.
- Free personal headphones mean you can tune into the music channel, listen to the radio or watch DVDs being played by your crew.
- Personal tables so you can enjoy your refreshments in comfort as you take in the passing scenery.
Reviews
4.7 Out of 5 ( 3 Reviews )
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4 / 5
Value for Money
4.7 / 5
ALAN BROOKES, 0 years ago
I was very impressed with the level of organisation. The leader kept us well informed with explanations, texts and maps. The selection of locations and museums visits were excellent. The hotel was very good, but I had only one disappointment. There was there was no restaurant in the hotel. This meant walking to the nearest city centre or being driven to an eatery for lunch and dinner each day.
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A Webster, 0 years ago
Good tour guides and drivers who looked after us well. Programme enjoyable and very informative. Travel arrangements went smoothly except for unfortunate delay on way back to Carlisle that added an hour to the journey.
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Andy, 0 years ago
Excellent trip with extremely knowledgeable guide and very helpful and friendly staff.
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