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!
Vimy Ridge and Arras Anniversary Tour Coach Holidays 4 Days - 10%
Discount
. The
battle of Arras was fought in April and May 1917 –
it was one of the most costly battles of WWI for the British
Army. Ninety years later, join us as we visit the Arras
battlefields and attend the Canadian memorial ceremonies
at Vimy Ridge
Vimy
Ridge and Arras Anniversary Tour Itinerary
DAY 1: We travel
to northern France.
DAY 3: Vimy Ridge (included) On 9th April, the 90th anniversary of
the battle, we attend the Vimy Ridge commemorations at the
Canadian Memorial Park, seeing the battlefield and visitors
centre – we also see the newly renovated Vimy Memorial.
Lunchtime in central Arras and in the afternoon we attend
any other special events or exhibitions that are put on
to coincide with the anniversary, or other selected sites
on the battlefields around Arras. The exact itinerary for
this day will be confirmed closer to the time of the tour
to ensure that we accommodate any special events. B
DAY 2: Arras (included) We begin
at the Arras Memorial where more than 35,000 soldiers are
named, then go out to the ground captured on the first day,
seeing the 9th (Scottish) Division memorial at the Pont
du Jour, and the Royal Naval Division Memorial at Gavrelle.
At Roeux, we see the site of the ‘Chemical Works’
and nearby German bunker. We then see the Seaforths Memorial
at Fampoux, examining their tragic attack from the sunken
lane. We stop for lunch in central Arras, followed by a
visit to war poet Edward Thomas’s grave at Agny, then
onto Monchy le Preux for the Newfoundland Memorial and story
of the Royal Fusiliers. We follow the Hindenburg Line defences,
ending at Bullecourt, where the Australians lost more than
10,000 men in the fighting and see the Digger Memorial.
B
DAY 4:
Notre Dame de Lorette (included) On our
final morning, we visit the huge French National Cemetery
and Memorial at Notre Dame de Lorette, before departing
for Calais and onward travel home. B
Included Meals: B=Breakfast
Your Hotel
You’ll stay for three
nights in a 2 or 3-star hotel in northern France. All bedrooms
have private facilities.
Executive
Coach Departure Dates & Prices 2007
Tour Ref 4FVR
Travel
by Executive coach
3 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast
Specialist Battlefields Guide
3 excursions & visits: Arras; Vimy Ridge; Notre Dame de
Lorette
Note: Entrance fees to museums & places of interest are
at extra cost.
Please note: In order to accommodate the date of the anniversary,
this tour is running outside of Leger’s normal programme,
meaning that a reduced number of joining points are offered
on the tour, please ask for full details.
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
April
7
£229 £207
Prices
are per person, based on two sharing.
Extras
• Optional
excursions • Single room supplement £95•
Travel insurance: Standard £24.95, Gold £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
price
