Your tour
will take in a combination of battlefields, memorials and
war cemetaries. You'll learn why battles were fought at particular
locations, your guide will help you to interpret the landscape
and look for signs of the battle evident today. You'll hear
the countless stories of personal bravery and sacrifice, not
just on the battlefield but also the acts of ordinary people
in extraorinary times.
Specialist Battlefield Guides: Consistently highly rated by
Leger's guests for their knowledge, personal perspective and
going the extra mile; your guide on tour will be one of Leger's
hand picked specialists. The team of over 20 guides is headed
by Paul Reed, Tony Lea and Bill McQuade, who between the three
of them have a combined total of over 50 years' guiding experience!
Last Days of World War I
– 90th Anniversary Armistice Weekend Coach Holidays 4 Days - 7.5%
Discount
Join
us for the 90th anniversary of the Armistice – the end of
the First World War – as we commemorate the final battles
of 1918 in Flanders and attend the moving remembrance ceremonies
at Ypres.
Last
Days of World War I Tour Itinerary
DAY 1: To northern
France or Belgium for a three-night stay.
DAY 2: The Final Battles
of the Great Ward (included) We look
at the final battles of the Great War in Flanders, visiting
Bailleul and Kemmel where the Germans broke through in April
1918, and seeing the Ploegsteert Memorial where the dead
are commemorated. In the afternoon we look at the forgotten
‘Fourth Battle of Ypres’ following the advance along the
Menin Road, and visiting the Newfoundland Memorial at Courtrai.
We end the day at the American ‘In Flanders Fields’ cemetery,
close to one of their final actions of WW1, before returning
to Ypres for the Last Post. B
DAY 3: Ypres and the Armistice Day Ceremonies
(included) We attend ceremonies in Ypres for
11th November, with a special
commemoration at the Menin Gate at
11.00am and another in the evening at
8.00pm – including the veteran’s parade
from the main square in the morning.
Our head WW1 Guide, Paul Reed, may
also adapt today’s itinerary closer to the
departure if any special exhibitions or
events are scheduled to take place.
However, the main focus of the day will
be to attend the Last Post ceremonies in
Ypres.
B
DAY 4:
To Calais
then return home. B
Included Meals: B=Breakfast
Your Hotel
You’ll stay for three nights
in a city-style hotel in northern France or Belgium. All hotels
will have a bar and restaurant and all bedrooms will have
TV and telephone.
Silver
Service Departure Dates & Prices 2008 Tour ref 4BAFV
3 nights’
accommodation with continental breakfast
Specialist Battlefield Guide
2 included Battlefield visits: The Final Battles of the Great
War; Ypres and the Armistice Day Ceremonies
Travel by Silver Service luxury coach
Porterage at your hotel
Smaller, more personal group
Note: Entrance fees to museums & places of interest are
at extra cost.
Leger
Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price
in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: T5501 + Tour Code
Tel Leger Reservations
on 0845 458 5604
November
9
£275 £255
Prices
are per person, based on two sharing.
Extras • Optional excursions • Single room supplement
£78 • Travel insurance
from £29.95.
Executive
Coach Departure Dates & Prices 2008 - May 2009 Tour ref
4BAF
Travel
by Executive coach
3 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast
Specialist Battlefield Guide
2 included Battlefield visits: The Final Battles of the Great
War; Ypres and the Armistice Day Ceremonies
Note: Entrance fees to museums & places of interest are
at extra cost.
Leger
Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price
in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: T5501 + Tour Code
Tel Leger Reservations
on 0845 458 5604
November
9
£245 £227
Prices
are per person, based on two sharing.
Extras
• Optional excursions • Single room supplement
£78 • Travel insurance
from £29.95.
To
book or to check availability Contact Leger Holidays
0845 458 5604 Quote Travel 55 Ref T5501
plus Leger's Holiday Code
Please note - prices may change & will
be confirmed when you call to make a booking.
The discount will be applied accordingly to reflect the
price
