Our motorcycle tour of historical war sites offers a unique and immersive experience for those interested in the profound narratives of conflict and resilience. Riders can traverse significant locations that played pivotal roles in various wars, gaining insight into the events that shaped nations and cultures. The journey not only allows for the exploration of these sites but also provides an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made and the lessons learned from history. Riding through diverse landscapes, motorcyclists will appreciate the juxtaposition of serene environments against the backdrop of past turmoil, making for a compelling and educational adventure.
8 day Guided Tour, For All levels of riders
Approxamatley 928m / 1494km
Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Luxembourg
(Hull UK) Tour Guide: Chris Brawley
Ride Through History – A Motorcycle Journey to the Battlefields of the Somme & Ypres
There are few journeys as powerful, humbling, and unforgettable as riding a motorcycle through the historic battlefields of the Somme, Ypres and surrounding areas. This is not just a ride—it’s a journey through time, where every mile tells a story of courage, sacrifice, and remembrance.
Imagine cruising through the rolling countryside of northern France and Belgium, where peaceful fields and quiet villages were once the scene of some of the most intense battles of World War I and World War II. With the freedom of two wheels, we can explore these historic sites, stopping to reflect at cemeteries, museums, and memorials that honor the fallen.
Why Ride Here?
🏍 Perfect Roads – Scenic, quiet country roads, ideal for motorcycling.
🕊 Deeply Moving Experience – Stand where history was made, in places that shaped the modern world.
📸 Stunning Scenery – Ride through picturesque landscapes that contrast with their somber past.
🏛 Rich History – Walk through preserved trenches, visit powerful memorials, and witness the legacy of the World Wars firsthand.
Let us tick this one off your wannado list! We’ve got the most amazing motorcycling War tours lined up! Combining motorcycles and the war has long been considered a motorcyclist's dream. Riding from Rotterdam through the Eiffel Forest, it delivers on its promise of being one of the best with it's scenic beauty and tree lined roads to keep even the most seasoned riders happy! We take in some of the best WW1 & WW2 site and museums that can be packed into an epic 8 day trip.
Highlights of the tour:
🇫🇷 The Somme (France)
✅ Thiepval Memorial – A towering tribute to over 72,000 missing British and South African soldiers.
✅ Australian 2nd division Memorial – This monument was erected in honor of the fallen soldiers of the Australian Second Division.
✅ The caves of Naours – These Caves contain about 300 rooms, one cave being ½ mile long. A whole Division of troops 20,000 could be accommodated here, horses, artillery.
✅ Somme 1916 Museum (Albert) – A fascinating underground museum bringing the realities of trench warfare to life.
🇧🇪 Ypres & Flanders (Belgium)
✅ Menin Gate Memorial – Attend the moving Last Post ceremony, held every evening in Ypres.
✅ Tyne Cot Cemetery – The largest Commonwealth War Cemetery in the world.
✅ Bastogne War Museum – One of the best war museums in Europe, showing life in the area as soilder, a teacher and a child.
✅ Hill 62 – The Canadian Hill 62 Memorial is a war memorial that commemorates the actions of the Canadian Corps.
✅ Flanders Museum – The In Flanders Fields Museum is a museum in Ypres, Belgium, dedicated to the study of the First World War.
✅ Kemmel’s Command Bunker – Built by the belgium defence forces, the command bunker is a large underground military bunker which was installed during the Cold War period.
✅ Fort Breendonk – Fort Breendonk is a former military installation at Breendonk, near Mechelen, Belgium, which served as a Nazi prison camp during the German occupation of Belgium during World War II.
✅ Dodengang The Belgium Tranches of Death – The only preserved Belgian trench system from the First World War.
🇱🇺 Luxembourg
✅ General Patton American Military Cemetary
The Ultimate Ride Through History
This is more than just a motorcycle tour—it’s a chance to ride through the landscapes that shaped the world, to pay tribute to those who gave everything, and to experience history in a way that is deeply personal and profoundly moving.
⚡ Book your battlefield motorcycle tour today and embark on a journey of remembrance, discovery, and adventure. The road is calling—will you answer?
Day 1
We start with a little bit of motorway riding to get us south and onto the good motorcycling roads. Heading to wards the Eiffel mountian range & The Biker Ranch for a spot of lunch. Its then great motorcycling roads until we reach Luxembourg.
Day 2
A ride out day to see some sites. We first head toward Bastonge to the War Museum and learn a little about the American forces in that area, then a short ride for lunch. Following lunch it a ride to the American Military Cemetery and the burial site of General Patton. Next its on to the Museum of Military Vehicles & Weapons before a country ride back to the Hotel/B&B.
Day 3
After breakfast we move on to France taking in the fantastic Ardennes Forest.
Day 4
We ride to the Museum of 1916 The battle of the Somme. 2nd stop is The caves of Naours (The Underground City). 3rd stop Thiepval (The Path Of Peace). And finally the Australian 2nd division Memorial.
Day 5
We continue through France and jump over into Belgium and take a visit to the Flanders Museum.
Day 6
Rest Day. Take in the sites of Ieper or we can arrange a little ride for lunch.
Day 7
A great day seeing the War sites and attending the 8pm trubute to the Allied forces. Sites we visit: 1) Tyne Cott (The largest Allied war grave site) 2) Dodengang The Belgium Tranches of Death. 3) Kemmel’s Command Bunker. 4) Hill 62 Musuem and Canadian Troups Cemetery.
Day 8
Time to head back to the ferry. If we make good time its possible we may visit Fort Breendonk wich served as a WW2 Nazi prison camp.
8 day tour looking into the museums, war sites and memorials of the Allied Troups!
Tour From £0
Deposit From £250 Per Person
Can I get a different crossing on this trip?
Yes, you can get whichever crossing suits you best. We will refund the difference on the crossing once your trip is booked. If crossing at a different place you should meet us at the first Hotel/b&b.
Are there any rest days on this tour will I be too tired?
Yes we have rest days on most of our tours, and even on our ride days we take 30 minutes coffee stop in the morning, 1 hours stop for lunch and a further 30 minutes coffee stop in the afternoon.
What will the weather be like on this tour?
We can never fully predict the weather, Some trips its been really hot, other have been wet, so we always suggest to take a good set of waterproof clothing with you no matter what.
16/05/2025 – 26/05/2025
01/08/2025 – 11/08/2025
02/05/2025 – 10/05/2025
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