Imagine
what it must have been like to live through the wars of the
last century: defending the muddy trenches or waiting for
the troops to return; tending the wounded or landing on the
D-Day beaches; living in occupied territory or flying a war
plane; hiding from the Gestapo or liberating towns. Thankfully,
those aren’t things that most of us will ever have to experience,
but if we want to understand our nation’s and our families’
history, there is no better way than to actually visit the
battlefields and the places where these events unfolded.
Your tour
will take in a combination of battlefields, memorials and
war cemeteries. 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 extraordinary times.
“Imagine
what it must have been like... defending the muddy trenches...
there is no better way than to actually visit the battlefields
and the places where these events unfolded.”.
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
Italian Campaign: Hitler’s Rise & Fall Coach Holidays 12 Days -
5% Discount
A
fascinating tour featuring many major battles; we uncover
the impact of the Italian Campaign of 1944 and learn of the
rise and fall of Hitler and National Socialism.
The
Italian Campaign Tour Itinerary
DAY 1: Local
departure then onwards to northern France for an overnight
stay.
DAY 2: To northern
Italy for an overnight stay. B
DAY 3: Arrive at our hotel in the Rome area for
a four-night stay. B,D
DAY 4:
Anzio and Nettuno (included) Anzio was chosen by the Allies
to ease the pressure on the battles for
Montecassino and this battle would last for
many months, prior to the breakout and
advance on Rome. We visit the Beach
Head War Cemetery as well as the Anzio
War Cemetery (both Commonwealth
Cemeteries). We then visit the American
War Cemetery at Anzio/Nettuno and stop
at the local war museum to remember
the victims of the battles for Anzio.
B,D
DAY 5:
Cassino and Montecassino (included) We head
to Montecassino, site of the four battles to ‘take the important
road to Rome’, by breaking through the strong German defences
of the Gustav Line. We visit the famous Abbey, built and
destroyed on four occasions. The last time was in 1944 when
controversially it was bombed by the Allies. Next, we visit
the Polish War Cemetery prior to visiting the town itself
and the biggest Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery in southern
Italy. B,D
DAY 6:
Rome (included) A day’s break
from the battlefields. Enjoy a day in the
Eternal City. To get the most from your
visit, join our optional guided sightseeing
tour both by coach and on foot, visiting
the principal sights of the city. Climb the
famous Spanish Steps and ensure a return
visit to Rome by tossing a coin in the Trevi
Fountain! A visit to the mighty Colosseum
for a guided tour of Rome’s greatest
amphitheatre will be the highlight of the
tour. B,D
DAY 7:
We travel to our hotel in the Trento region
of Italy for an overnight stay .B,D
DAY 8:
Berchtesgaden and Eagle's Nest* (included)
En route to Bad Aibling in Bavaria for a two-night stay,
we visit Berchtesgaden, Hitler’s power base, and the Eagle’s
Nest, his alpine hideaway. The Eagle’s Nest was presented
to the fascist dictator as a gift on his 50th birthday.
Since then, the idyllic setting and remarkable architecture
have been overshadowed by its close connection with the
Third Reich, Hitler’s tyrannical image still hanging over
it today. B
* Please Note: on April 27 departure the
Eagle’s Nest may not be open. If this is the case
time will be spent at the Eagles Nest Museum
and in the town of Berchtesgaden.
DAY 9:
Munich and Dachau (included) We follow the route taken by
Hitler and his associates in the ill-fated
‘Munich Putsch’ of November 1923.
Visit the Ludwigsbrücke, then Marienplatz
and the Feldernhalle where the attempted
coup came to a dramatic climax. Later, we
pay a remembrance visit to the
Concentration Camp at Dachau.
B
DAY 10:
To Nuremberg area (included)
for an overnight stay. Visiting Nuremberg
is a fascinating opportunity to study the
rise of National Socialism and see the sites
chosen by Hitler for his famous rallies,
including the remains of the main rally site
at the Zeppelinwiese. Visit the remains of
the Congress Hall, Victory Avenue and the
Luitpoldhain – all part of his vision of a
National Socialist Germania. We also visit
the famous Nuremberg Court Room
(subject to modern day court proceedings
not taking place) where many Nazis
including Goering and Hess, were tried in
front of a world audience – the fall of
National Socialism.
B
DAY 11:
River Rhine Cruise with lunch (optional) We leave
Nuremberg and head north. Relax over lunch as you cruise
through the Rhine Gorge, famous for its ancient castles,
picturesque villages and vine clad slopes – the perfect
way to view the splendour of the Rhine. We then travel to
our hotel in Belgium for an overnight stay. B
DAY 12: To Calais
then return home. B
Included Meals: B=Breakfast,
D=Dinner
Your Hotels
You will stay overnight
in northern Italy at the 3-star Hotel Albavilla in Albavilla
or similar then you will stay for 4 nights at a 4-star hotel
on the outskirts of Rome such as the hotel Principe in Pomezia.
The hotel has a bar, restaurant and lift. All bedrooms have
T.V., telephone, and air conditioning.
You will have an overnight stay in the Trento region of Italy
at the 3-star Hotel Drago in Mezzacorona. You’ll also stay
for 2 nights at the 3-star standard Hotel Johannisbad in Bad
Aibling, 40 miles from Munich and then stay at the 3-star
Ramada Landhotel Nuremberg or similar.
Overnight stays in Belgium and northern France will be in
city-style hotels.
Flying
Start/Return
On a selection of our
most popular tours, you can choose a flying start (fly out
and join our coach for the return journey), flying return
(travel out by coach and fly home), or fly both ways – whatever
suits you best!
Plus, whichever option you choose, we’ll arrange your flights
and transfers between your hotel and the European airport.
Just look for the tours marked with the ‘Flying Start/Return’
symbol.
Silver
Service Departure Dates & Prices 2009 Tour ref 12ICIV
FREE local
joining points - details
Travel by luxury coach Silver Service coach
Porterage in all hotels
Smaller, more personal group
11 nights’ accommodation with breakfast & 5 evening
meals
Specialist Historical Guide
6 Battlefield visits and excursions
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
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April
27
£869 £826
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24
£899 £855
June
22
£879 £836
September
28
£899 £855
July
27
£899 £855
Prices
are per person, based on two sharing.
Extras
• Optional excursions • Single room supplement
£175 • Travel insurance from £42.95
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20 miles of one of our joining points, we will collect you
from your home and take you to one of our local joining
points, then return you to your home at the end of your
holiday. On holidays of 12 days duration or more, plus on
the Oberammergau packages, you can reserve this Door-to-Door
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can share). Just look out for the symbol on the holiday
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