| 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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| Colditz,
Dambusters and the Great Escape Coach Holidays 9 Days - 5% Discount Honouring the commitment and spirit of the RAF during WWII. This poignant reminder of the RAF’s contribution to the war effort visits the Ruhr Valley, ‘Colditz’, Dresden, Zagan, Berlin and Swiss Saxony |
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| Colditz, Dambusters and the Great Escape Tour Itinerary |
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1: Local departure then onwards to Holland for an overnight stay. |
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2: Ruhr Valley and Rheinberg (included) The Möhne Dam, in the Ruhr Valley, was heroically breached by the Lancasters of 617 Squadron in 1943. During this fascinating day, walk on top of the dam and see where the breach was made. Visit the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery at Rheinberg, to pay respects to those who did not return. On to Jena for an overnight stay. B |
DAY 3: Colditz (included) We visit the castle and museum (entrance and guided tour extra) at Colditz, the infamous ‘bad boys camp’ and scene of many ingenious escape bids. Perched above a sleepy town of the same name, Colditz has a varied history, although we will focus on its use as an internment camp for Allied prisoners during World War II. We’ll hear the story of the ‘Red Fox’, Mike Sinclair, killed on an escape attempt, and also the story of Douglas Bader, plus many more. Then on to Dresden for some free time and a two-night stay. B |
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4: The Dresden Raids (included) and Swiss Saxony (optional) Uncover the tumultuous history of the great city of Dresden. As the seat of Saxon royalty, Dresden became arguably Germany’s most beautiful city. During the war it suffered almost complete destruction. However, it has since been painstakingly restored to its former glory. On our optional excursion to the Swiss Saxony area you will come across the Bastai, rising to 1000ft above the Elbe valley and offering spectacular views across the Regional Park area. Sandstone cliffs that have been weathered into amazing shapes by the elements provide natural walkways and viewpoints. B |
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5: To Zagan for 'The Great Escape' (included) We cross the border to visit Zagan, the Polish camp from where ‘The Great Escape’ was planned. We will uncover the story of the escape and the reprisals ordered by Hitler against the recaptured men, before we visit the memorial. We then travel on to Berlin for a two-night stay. B |
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6: Battle for Berlin (included) and Berlin by Night (optional) At the Berlin War Cemetery, we pause for reflection at the graves of many RAF crews shot down over the city. We also see the remains of the Anhalter Bahnhof. Once Berlin’s rail gateway to Europe and the point from which many fled the Third Reich, it is now poignantly preserved as a ruin. An equally poignant reminder of the war is the Kaiser Wilhelm Gedächtniskirche (memorial church), a ruin amongst the wealth of the Ku-Damm shopping area. Join us on our optional Berlin by Night tour and view this vibrant capital city at its best! During the tour you will see the Brandenburg Gate, the Unter Den Linden areas, Babelplatz, the Royal Palace, the Humboldt University, the Berliner Dom, Alexanderplatz and T.V. Tower, and the Kurfürstendamm and Zoo area. Plus we visit the Checkpoint Charlie Museum and view the Reichstag Building. B |
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7: We cross Germany into Holland for an overnight stay in Arnhem-Velp. B |
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8: Arnhem (included) and Dambusters (included) Our day begins in the historical Dutch town of Arnhem on the Rhine, which was the site of the famous and controversial ‘Operation Market Garden’. We then visit the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery at Reichswald. Later, we visit Bergen-op-Zoom Cemetery to see the graves of Pilot Officer Burpee and his crew. Afterwards, we travel to Steenburgen to see the famous Dambuster Memorial and the graves of Wing Commander Guy Gibson VC and Jim Warwick, his navigator. Then travel to our hotel in Belgium for an overnight stay. B |
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9: To Calais then return home. B |
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Included Meals: B=Breakfast |
| Your Hotels |
You’ll stay overnight in
Holland at the Golden Tulip Jagerhorst in Leende, near Eindhoven,
or similar and the 4-star Best Western in Jena, then two nights
at the 3-star Ramada Resident Hotel in Dresden or similar,
two nights at the 3-star Ramada Globus in Berlin or similar,
overnight at the 4-star Golden Tulip in Arnhem-Velp, Holland
and finally overnight at a city-style hotel in Belgium. |
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Evening
meal package |
Available for 5 evening meals in Dresden, Berlin and Arnhem: £65 per person when pre-booked. |
| 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. Find
out more... |
| Silver Service Departure Dates & Prices 2009 Tour ref 9GCZV | |||
FREE
local joining points - details Travel by luxury coach Silver Service coach Porterage in all hotels Smaller, more personal group 8 nights’ accommodation with breakfast Specialist Battlefields Guide 6 Battlefield visits and excursions 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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April
9 |
£659 £627 |
August 1 |
£679 £646 |
May
2 |
£649 £617 |
September
5, 19 |
£679 £646 |
June
18 |
£679 £646 |
October 17 |
£649 £617 |
July
11 |
£679 £646 |
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Prices
are per person, based on two sharing. Extras • Optional
excursions • Single room supplement £145 •
Travel insurance from £42.95 |
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| Departure Dates & Prices 2009 Tour ref 9GCZ | |||
FREE
local joining points - details Travel by executive coach 8 nights’ accommodation with breakfast Specialist Battlefields Guide 6 Battlefield visits and excursions 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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May
23 |
£539 £513 |
August 29 |
£569 £541 |
Prices
are per person, based on two sharing. Extras • Optional
excursions • Single room supplement £145 •
Travel insurance from £42.95 |
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