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!
The Green Fields & Beyond Coach Holidays 4 Days - 7.5%
Discount
This
fascinating tour looks at the Battle of Cambrai – the first
mass use of tanks in WW1 when more than 400 tanks supported
by artillery and infantry smashed the German Hindenburg
Line. We are in the Cambrai area close to the period of
the 20th November Anniversary – if any ceremonies or events
take place they will be added to the tour itinerary closer
to the tour departure.
The
Green Fields & Beyond Tour Itinerary
DAY 1: To northern
France for 3 nights.
DAY 2: Havrincourt &
Bourlon Wood (included) We begin
with a look at the fighting on 20th November 1917 and start
in the sector around Moeuvres where the 56th (London) Division
fought. At Havrincourt we see the wood, and follow the attack
of the 62nd (West Riding) Division from their memorial to
the ground near Anneux, their final objective and then move
on to Bourlon Wood. We then continue on to the important
‘right hook’ of operations in 1917. We see the ground at
La Vacquerie and Lateau Wood where the 12th (Eastern) Division
fought, and also look at the German counter-attack, seeing
where the Guards Division stood their ground at Gouzeaucourt
and Gonnelieu. We end the day at Welsh Ridge where we follow
the Royal Naval Division, and examine a forgotten truce
of the last winter of the war. B
DAY 3: Anniversary & Cambrai Memorial
(included) On this day we will attend any special
events, and also visit the Cambrai Memorial at Louverval,
take lunchtime in Cambrai and visit cemeteries in the area
of the city itself. We also see the Flesquieres area along
with the grave of war poet E.A.Mackintosh and also the Newfoundland
Memorial at Masnieres. If no ceremonies take place, additional
visits connected to the battle will be added to the itinerary.
B
DAY 4:
To Calais
then return home. B
Included Meals: B=Breakfast
Your Hotel
You will stay for 3 nights
at the 3-star Novotel Lille Airport, situated on the outskirts
of the city. The hotel has a restaurant and bar. All bedrooms
have T.V. and hairdryer. Due to demand other hotels of a similar
standard will also be used.
Silver
Service Departure Dates & Prices 2008 Tour ref 5FCAV
3 nights’
accommodation with continental breakfast
Specialist Battlefields Guide
2 full-day battlefield visits as listed
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
22
£255 £236
Prices
are per person, based on two sharing.
Extras
• Optional excursions • Single room supplement
£59 • Travel insurance: Standard £25.95,
Gold upgrade £5.
Executive
Coach Departure Dates & Prices 2008 Tour ref 5FCA
Travel
by Executive coach
3 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast
Specialist Battlefields Guide
2 full-day battlefield visits as listed
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
22
£235 £218
Prices
are per person, based on two sharing.
Extras
• Optional
excursions • Single room supplement £59 •
Travel insurance: Standard £25.95, Gold upgrade £5.
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
