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Your holiday Your holiday planner Welcome to London From tragic battles to tales of 7 triumph, this special-interest exploration of two World Wars kicks off in the vibrant British capital of London, Meet your Travel Director and fellow companions this evening for a traditional English pub Welcome Reception, (WR) Hotel: Park Plaza Riverbank See the Sights of London Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey feature on this half- day introductory sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist, which includes views of Buckingham Palace. This afternoon, we visit the Imperial War Museum, which tells the story of those whose lives were shaped by war, from World War 1 to today. (B) Cross the English Channel to Caen We journey south to Portsmouth and leave British shores bound for Caen by ferry this afternoon. After dinner on the ferry, âwe transfer to our hotel in Caen. (B, D) Hotel: Novotel (CĂ©te de Nacre Explore the D-Day Normandy Beaches Take yourself back to June 6, 1944. Imagine the terror and bravery of thousands of soldiers who landed on the beaches of Normandy to free Europe from the Nazis. This 9 morning, we visit the Memorial de Caen to learn about the significance of Normandy and the day that changed World War II. You'll also receive a D-Day Landings souvenir booklet. (B, D) " Visit the D-Day bees Beaches. imagine thousands of soldiers advancing bravely he beaches of Normar Journey to Elegant Paris Journey inland through Normandy today, bound for the grand boulevards of Paris. Perhaps join us for an optional visit to the glittering Palace of Versailles before arriving in the French capital, (B) Hotel: Mercure Vaugirard Porte de Versaill Discover the Delights of Paris Join your Local Specialist to visit the remarkable church of Saint- Sulpice, then delve into the lives of Parisians, wandering through the enchanting hidden squares and secret passages of one of Paris's oldest neighbourhoods. Our walking tour concludes in one of the city's loveliest squares which is a real favourite among the locals Spend the rest of the day on your own to see the sights, This evening, you may wish to enjoy a traditional Parisian Cabaret. (B) © Connect With Locals), WR Welcome Reception L 8 Breakfast Stays With Stories << Lunch RD Dinner FD Onwards to the Somme Battlefields and Amiens The bloody battlefields of the Somme take centre stage today. Stop at the Villers-Bretonneux memorial to the Australian soldiers who lost their lives in WWI Carry on to Thiepval to see the poignant memorial which honours the 72,337 missing British and South African men who died with no known graves. We journey to Amiens for an evening at leisure. (B) Hotel: Mercure Cathedrale Venture to Vimy Ridge, Dunkirk, Fromelles and Lille Today we visit the memorial at Vimy Ridge dedicated to the Canadian soldiers, who fought a battle here in 1917. This horrific battle, and the bravery of the men who fought in it, came to symbolise Canada's coming of age as a nation. We then journey to Dunkirk, where Operation Dynamo miraculously saw over 330,000 Allied troops evacuated to Britain. We stop in Fromelles, where there was a combined operation between British troops and the Australian Imperial Force, described as the âworst 24 hours in Australia's military historyâ. (B, D) Hotel: Novotel Centre Grand Place Off to the Ypres Battlefields and Menin Gate Some of the biggest battles of World War I are explored at Ypres Salient in Belgium, where we will see such sites as Tyne Cot, Langemark and Vancouver Corner. Stop in Zonnebeke for an included visit to the Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917, where you can see a replica trench. See Essex Farm Cemetery where over 1,200 brave servicemen are buried and where Lt. Col. John McCrae wrote his immortal poem, âIn Flanders Fieldsâ. Spend the rest of the afternoon âon your own, before making your way to Menin Gate to witness the moving Last Post Ceremony that pays tribute to over 100,000 soldiers who laid down their lives more than a century ago. (B) Journey to Bruges and on to Amsterdam Travel to Bruges and perhaps try the delicious local chocolate and Belgium's famous frites - the perfect fried chips! Explore the cobblestone streets and medieval facades reflected in the still waters of the canals, Continue to Amsterdam, where we spend the next two nights. (B) Hotel: Leonardo Royal Experience Atmospheric Amsterdam Gabled townhouses dating back centuries and leafy canals provide a beautiful backdrop for our orientation tour. Enjoy free time afterwards to explore the city on your âown, Later, we Dive Into Culture and gain insights into the art of making cheese and wooden clogs, before we Connect With Locals, joining the Pauw family for a gezellig Be My Guest Farewell Dinner. (B, BMG, 59,@) Farewell Amsterdam Say farewell to this magical country and your newfound friends at the end of a remarkable trip. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers. (B) Dive Into Culture MAKE TRAVEL MATTERÂź Regional Dinner BMG Be My Guest Farewell Dinner See below for a selection of foe dates. Speak to your Travel Agent or search and WWII Battlefieldsâ on eaiagaecan tt for all available departures and pricing. 2023 Apr 07 22 28 Jul 094 21 May 07 12. 26 Aug 06 18 Jun 04 16 Sep 01 2024 Apr 05 20 26 Jul 074 19 May 05 10 24 Aug 04 16 30 jun 02 14 âA. Bastille Day is a national holiday in France. Celebrations will be taking place throughout the country on 14 July. Deals & discounts For Today's Best Travel Deals and year-round offers including past guest offers, group booking discounts for 9+ guests, multi-tr savings and more visit trafalgar.com/deals @©see what happens on trip: #TTBattlefields Trip code: FBAT 107
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