Western Front Battlefield Tours. Leger Western Front by Coach.

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!

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

All Quiet on the Western Front - Itinerary

DAY 1:
Local departure by coach then onwards to Belgium or northern France for a three or four-night stay.

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.

DAY 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

DAY 4: (4-day break) or (5-day break)
To Calais and return home. B

Included Meals: B=Breakfast

Reduced Children's Prices

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 Travel by luxury coach Silver Service coach - Extra legroom for your added comfort Porterage at your hotel 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
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
5 Day Tour - Tour Ref 5BWFV
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
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
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
5 Days Tour Ref 5BWF
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
4 Days Tour Ref 4BWF
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

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*
* Discount is not available for Oberammergau tours

Please note - prices may change and will be confirmed when you call to make a booking. The discount will be applied accordingly to reflect the price. Discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Departure dates and joining points are subject to availability.