| 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* |
| 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!
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All Quiet on the Western Front Coach Holidays 4 or 5 Days - 5% Discount Discover the stories, tragedy and bravery of the First World War Battlefields of the Somme & Flanders |
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| All Quiet on the Western Front - Itinerary |
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DAY
1: Local departure by coach then onwards to Belgium or northern France for a three or four-night stay. |
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DAY
2: Battlefields of Flanders (included) Today we look at the battlefields around Ypres; this was the main British battlefront in World War I where more than 250,000 British and Commonwealth soldiers died. We start at the preserved trenches at Sanctuary Wood and see the museum. We then move on to Tyne Cot Cemetery. In the afternoon we head to the Messines Ridge sector and the nearby Irish Peace Tower which commemorates the role of Irish troops from both North and South. At Ploegsteert we study the story of the Christmas Truce and see the Memorial. We end the day at the ‘Last Post Ceremony’ in Ypres. Each night, at 8pm the Last Post is played at the Menin Gate which commemorates approximately 55,000 men who were never found. B |
DAY 3: (5 day break)
Tunnels and Trenches (included) We begin the day at Arras and spend the morning in the Wellington Quarries – a massive system of tunnels used by British troops in WW1, and dug by New Zealand Tunnellers. This fascinating new site only opened in 2008, and is fully accessible via a lift and walkways. We then visit the Arras Memorial, and travel out to Monchy le Preux to look at the defence of the village by the Newfoundland Regiment. We end the day at Vimy Ridge, captured by the Canadians in April 1917, seeing the preserved trench system, visitors centre and impressive memorial on Hill 145 – the highest point on Vimy Ridge. Vimy was a defining moment for Canada in World War I and this is arguably one of the finest memorials on the Western Front. B Please Note: the Wellington Tunnels are accessible to visitors of all abilities. The tunnel system is reached by a lift, and there are wooden walk-ways throughout. Some dates may stay at the 2-star Ibis Arras or the 2-star Ibis Albert. |
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3: (4-day break) or Day 4 (5-day break) The Somme, Death
of a Generation (included) The haunting Somme battlefield is our destination today. We begin at the Historial Museum at Péronne and then to the largest British Mine Crater on the Western Front at La Boisselle. At Thiepval we visit the Memorial and the new visitor’s centre then the Ulster Tower, which commemorates those from Northern Ireland who fell on the Somme, before seeing Newfoundland Park with its preserved trenches. We end the day at Serre and see the area where war poet Wilfred Owen fought. B |
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DAY
4: (4-day
break) or (5-day break) To Calais and return home. B |
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Included Meals:
B=Breakfast |
| Reduced Children's Prices |
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To make these tours more accessible
to families, we are pleased to offer
reduced prices for children (aged 17
and under) on selected dates in the
school holidays. This offer is available on our 4-day break departing Feb 18, May 28, Aug 12, 27 and Oct 28 and on the 5-day break departing Feb 14, Apr 12, May 31, Jul 26, Aug 16, Oct 25. 1 child sharing a room with 1 or 2 paying adults pays £159 (4 days) £199 (5 days). 2 or 3 children, occupying their own room, pay £199 each. Offer subject to availability. |
| Your Hotels |
You will stay for three or four nights at the
4-star Best Western Ambassador in
Menen. The hotel has a bar and lift.
All bedrooms have T.V., telephone and
hairdryer. When demand is high, other
hotels such as the 3-star Hotel Altia or
Des Acacias in Neuville-en-Ferrain may
be used. Silver Service departures will stay for three or four nights at the 4-star Best Western Hotel Alize situated close to the main square of Mouscron in Belgium. The hotel does not have a restaurant, but snacks are available from the bar. There are also a number of restaurants and bars nearby. The hotel has a lift and all bedrooms have T.V., telephone, tea/coffee-making facilities, hairdryer and air-conditioning. When demand is high, other hotels such as the 4-star Hotel Ambassador in Menin or the 3-star Hotel Altia or Hotel Acacias in Neuville-en- Ferrain may be used.. |
| Silver Service Coach |
| As
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 | |||
FREE
local joining points Battlefield visits: Battlefields of Flanders; Tunnels and Trenches (5-day break only); The Somme, Death of a Generation 3 or 4 nights’ accommodation |
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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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5 Day Tour - Tour Ref
5BWFV |
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February
14 |
£339 £323 |
May 31 |
£399 £380 |
March
14 |
£359 £342 |
June 21 |
£389 £370 |
March 29 |
£365 £347 |
July 5, 26 |
£389 £370 |
April
5, 12, 26 |
£379 £361 |
August
16, 30 |
£389 £370 |
May 3 |
£379 £361 |
September
13, 27 |
£389 £370 |
May
17, 24 |
£389 £370 |
October 4, 25 |
£389 £370 |
4 Day Tour - Tour Ref
4BWFV |
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February
12 |
£239 £228 |
April 9, 16, 29 |
£299 £285 |
February 18 |
£259 £247 |
May 13 |
£309 £294 |
March 4 |
£275 £262 |
July 9 |
£309 £294 |
April
2 |
£299 £285 |
October 14, 28 |
£299 £285 |
| Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras: optional excursions; single room supplement £79 (4 days) £99 (5 days); travel insurance from £29.95 | |||
| Executive Coach Departure Dates & Prices 2010 | |||
FREE
local joining points Travel by Executive coach Specialist Battlefields Guide Battlefield visits: Battlefields of Flanders; Tunnels and Trenches (5-day break only); The Somme, Death of a Generation 3 or 4 nights’ accommodation Note: Entrance fees to museums & places of interest are at extra cost |
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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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5 Days Tour Ref 5BWF |
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March
29 |
£319 £304 |
July
19 |
£329 £313 |
April
26 |
£329 £313 |
August
2, 23 |
£329 £313 |
May
17, 24 |
£339 £323 |
September
6, 20 |
£329 £313 |
May
31 |
£349 £332 |
October
11, 25 |
£329 £313 |
June
7, 28 |
£339 £323 |
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4
Days Tour Ref 4BWF |
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March
18 |
£249 £237 |
June 4, 17 |
£269 £256 |
April
2 |
£269 £256 |
July 23 |
£269 £256 |
April 16 |
£259 £247 |
August 12, 20, 27 |
£269 £256 |
April 29 |
£259 £247 |
September 10, 24 |
£269 £256 |
May 13, 28 |
£269 £256 |
October
1, 28 |
£269 £256 |
| Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras: optional excursions; single room supplement £79 (4 days) £99 (5 days); travel insurance from £29.95 | |||

