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!
D-Day Landings in Normandy Operation
Overlord Coach Holidays 4 or 5 Days
- 7.5% Discount See
the landing beaches, battlegrounds, military cemeteries and
museums of the single biggest invasion force ever assembled.
D-Day
Landings in Normandy Itinerary
DAY 1: To Normandy
for a 3 or 4-night stay.
DAY 2:The British Sector (included). We start in the British Sector with some
of the initial landings by 6th Airborne Division, visiting
Ranville Commonwealth Cemetery and Pegasus Bridge. We then
visit each of the beaches in the British/ Canadian sector,
explaining the significance of each beach, with time taken
to bring to life the story of the only Victoria Cross of
D Day, won by CSM Stan Hollis on ‘Gold Beach’. We lunch
in Arromanches, with the opportunity to visit the famous
Mulberry Harbour Museum. In the afternoon we visit the German
gun battery at Longues, made famous by the film, ‘The Longest
Day’. We end the day with a poignant visit to the Commonwealth
War Cemetery at Bayeux. B
DAY 3: Merville Batter
(optional) and The American Sector (included)
We continue our story of the 6th Airborne Division and the
battles for the Eastern Flank, with an optional visit to
the Merville Battery, which was heroically disarmed by the
9th Battalion of the Parachute Regiment, commanded by Lt.
Col. Terence Otway D.S.O. in the early hours of 6 June.
It is now a superbly restored Museum. We also visit the
Bréville Ridge, an important sector of high ground, where
your guide will take you through the story of the battles
for the important eastern flank and the numerous attempts
to take the city of Caen. After lunch it’s the highly emotive
American Sector, visiting the American Cemetery overlooking
the tragic Omaha Beach, then a short visit to the beach
itself, walking in the footsteps of these brave young men.
We then move on to Utah Beach and finally into Ste. Mère
Église, the scene of some of the tragic landings of the
U.S. Paras, the Screaming Eagles and the All-Americans.
B
DAY 4:
(5 day break only) Inland Battles (included) We investigate
the ‘inland battles’, including Jerusalem Cemetery and Villers
Bocage, covering the story of German tank ace, Michael Wittmann.
You’ll also study ‘Operation Epsom’ and Hill 112. In the
afternoon, we visit the ‘Falaise Pocket’, walking and driving
the ‘Corridor of Death’ – the only escape route for two
German armies. Our day ends at the Polish Memorial at Montormel.
B
DAY 4:
(4 day break) or Day 5 (5 day break) Journey
to Calais, then return home. B
Included Meals: B=Breakfast
Special
Family Departures
To make
these tours more accessible to families, we are pleased
to introduce reduced prices for children (aged 17 and under
) on selected dates in the school holidays. This offer is
available on 4-day breaks on Feb 21, Mar 21, Jul 25, Aug
22 and Oct 23 departures. 1 child sharing a room with 1
or 2 paying adults pays £129 (subject to room availability).
2 or 3 children travelling with at least one adult, occupying
their own room, pay £179 each.
Your Hotel
You’ll stay for three or
four nights at either the 2-star Kyriad Caen Sud IFS or the
2-star Hotel Clarine Caen Nord, both situated on the outskirts
of Caen. The hotels have a bar and restaurant, and the Clarine
hotel has a lift. The Kyriad has no lift, but rooms are only
on two floors. All bedrooms have a T.V. and telephone. Other
hotels of a similar standard may be used.
Silver
Service Departure Dates & Prices 2008 - May 2009
3 or 4
nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast
Specialist Battlefields Guide
2 or 3 Battlefield visits: The British Sector; The American
Sector; The Inland Battles (5-day break only)
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
4 Day Tour - Tour Ref
4FDNV
March
6
£245 £227
February
13, 19 2009
£231 £214
March
20
£285 £264
March 5
2009
£251 £233
April 11
£285 £264
April 30
2009
£295 £273
May 15
£291 £270
5 Day Tour - Tour Ref
5FDNV
March 24
£317 £294
August
4, 18
£345 £320
April
7, 14
£317 £294
September
1, 15, 22
£345 £320
April
28
£345 £320
October
6
£325 £301
May
5
£345 £320
October
20
£319 £296
May
19
£357 £331
October
27
£309 £286
May
26
£363 £336
February
15 2009
£285 £264
June 2
£363 £336
March 15
2009
£315 £292
June 9,
23
£353 £327
April 5
2009
£339 £314
July
7, 21
£353 £327
Prices
are per person, based on two sharing.
Extras • Optional excursions • Single room supplement
£64 (4 days) £85 (5 days) • Travel Insurance
from £29.95.
Executive
Coach Departure Dates & Prices 2008 - May 2009
Travel
by Executive coach 3 or 4
nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast
Specialist Battlefields Guide
2 or 3 Battlefield visits: The British Sector; The American
Sector; The Inland Battles (5-day break only)
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
4 Days Tour Ref 4FDN
March 6
£205 £190
August
14, 22
£245 £227
March 21
£245 £227
September
5, 12, 19
£245 £227
April
4, 11
£235 £218
October
3, 23
£235 £218
May
2, 8
£235 £218
October
30
£225 £209
May
23
£255 £236
March 19
2009
£241 £223
June
19, 27
£245 £227
April 10
2009
£251 £233
July 25
£245 £227
5
Days Tour Ref 5FDN
April
21
£287 £266
July 28
£297 £275
May
19
£287 £266
September 8
£297 £275
June
2
£297 £275
April 20
2009
£297 £275
Prices
are per person, based on two sharing.
Extras • Optional excursions Single room supplement
£64
(4 days) £85 (5 days) • 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
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