""I didn't realise how much history there is involving Ireland and World War 1. This experience has taught me a lot and really opened my eyes, and I hope to take this experience back home and use it to teach others what it's all about""Sean, Community Worker

General Itinery

Outline of Itinerary

Programmes normally last between 4 and 6 days and are based in the historical City of Ypres.

Tours include visits to:

The number of days per programme is dictated by several factors. These include:

The requirement of the group
The funding available
The level of accreditation
The size of the group
Availability of flights and hotels

The Somme Battlefields

- 36^th Ulster Division Ulster Tower
- Thiepval Memorial
- Lochnagar Crater
- Grave of Willie McBride
- 16^th Irish Division Memorial at Guillemont

Flemish Battlefields to include:

Lone Tree Cemetery
Pool of Peace
16^th Irish Monument Cross at Wytschaete
Island of Ireland Peace Park
Grave of Willie Redmond at Loker
Execution Cells in Poperinge
German graveyard at Langemark
Grave of John Condon at Poelkapelle
Tyne Cot Cemetery at Passchendaele
Hill 62
"Last Post Ceremony" Ypres

The beautiful City of Brugge

Social activities for younger groups include:

Snowboarding
Movie nights
Games nights

Programmes are individually tailored to suit every group's special requirements. Prices reflect a complete programme package with NO hidden costs. ISPS can offer groups our "Gold Standard" package in which we take care of everything - from the minute you depart until you return - offering you peace of mind and absolutely no hassle! We offer this invaluable service as part of your programme package, allowing groups to interact better with each other, enjoy the experience and the learning more effectively, and also allows leaders to relax and interact with their group more. Plus you get the expert training and facilitation services provided by the International School for Peace Studies.

All participants will receive a programme certificate from the International School for Peace Studies. If your programme is accredited, each participant will receive an award from the Open College Network in addition.