| Travel 55 offer you discount on Leger Holidays, Tours and Short Breaks To book, call Leger Holidays direct on 0844 504 6480 and quote T55 for the Travel 55 discounted price All of these Leger Holidays tours have been discounted from their brochure prices* |
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Inspirational journeys of remembrance & discovery Ordinary People in Extraordinary 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! |
| Armistice Day in Normandy Coach Holidays 4 Days - 5% Discount Remembering the sacrifice of the fallen on D-Day and in WWII |
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| Armistice Day in Normandy - Itinerary |
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NOV 9: Local departure by coach then onwards to Caen for a three-night stay. |
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NOV 10: Merville Battery and The
American Sector
(included) Merville Battery, with its four huge concrete casemates, was made to defend the coastline and hinder an invasion from Sword Beach. We’ll hear the haunting story of how the battery was heroically disarmed by the 9th Battalion of the Parachute Regiment, under Lt. Colonel Terence Otway in the early hours of 6th June 1944. We visit the superb museum, which is housed in casemate number one. In the afternoon, we explore the American Sector, visiting Ste Mère Église, where the American paratroopers dropped in the middle of the burning town. We also see Utah Beach and the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach. B |
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NOV 11: Armistice
Day (included) Following the progress of the British 6th Airborne Division, we visit Pegasus Bridge, scene of the dramatic ‘coup de main’ operation when Major John Howard and his men took this vital bridge over the Caen Canal, just after midnight on 6th June 1944. Next, we visit the country village of Ranville and attend an intimate Remembrance Day Ceremony at Ranville Cemetery, where so many of the casualties of the early stages of the invasion were laid to rest. After paying our respects, we continue alongside the British and Canadian landing beaches of Sword, Juno and Gold, hearing the story of the only Victoria Cross winner on D-Day, CSM Stan Hollis. We end the day at Bayeux with an opportunity to visit the Bayeux War Cemetery. B |
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DAY
4: To Calais then return journey home. B |
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Included Meals: B=Breakfast |
| Your Hotel |
You will stay for three nights at the 2-star Kyriad Hotel Caen Sud, situated on the outskirts of Caen. The hotel has a bar and restaurant. All bedrooms have T.V. and telephone. This hotel does not have a lift but rooms are only on two floors. Due to high demand other hotels of a similar standard, such as the Clarine Caen Nord may be used.. |
| Silver Service Coach |
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well as extra legroom and a spacious rear lounge, Silver
Service is much more than a coach with added comfort and
facilities. The spacious rear lounge is
the ideal place to meet your fellow travellers, relax or
simply have a change of scene. And, you’ll get extra benefits
such as porterage in your hotels and extra included excursions
on selected tours. |
| Silver Service Departure Dates & Prices 2010 Tour ref 4FANV | |||
FREE
local joining points Porterage at your hotel 2 Battlefield visits: Armistice Day in Normandy; Merville Battery & the American Sector 3 nights’ accommodation
with breakfast |
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| Leger
Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: T55 + Tour Code Tel Leger Reservations on 0844 504 6480 |
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November
9 |
£279 £266 |
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| Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras • Optional excursions • Single room supplement £64 • Travel insurance from £29.95 | |||
| Executive Coach Departure Dates & Prices 2010 Tour ref 4BAF | |||
FREE
local joining points Travel by Executive coach Specialist Battlefields Guide 2 Battlefield visits 3 nights’ accommodation Note: Entrance fees to museums & places of interest are at extra cost |
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Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: T55 + Tour Code Tel Leger Reservations on 0844 504 6480 |
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November
9 |
£269 £256 |
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| Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras • Optional excursions • Single room supplement £78 • Travel insurance from £29.95 | |||