| 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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| Dunkirk
and Fortress Europe Coach Holidays 5 Days - 7.5% Discount Blitzkrieg to the ‘V’ weapons |
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| Dunkirk & Fortress Europe Tour Itinerary |
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DAY
1: Local departure then onwards to Belgium for a four-night stay. |
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2: Dunkirk (included), Ypres and the Last Post Ceremony
(optional) Discover the ‘miracle’ of the withdrawal at Dunkirk and visit the site of the old mole, including the area of the Dunes where the ‘small ships’ came to prominence. Then study the fighting in and around Calais – the ‘Last Stand’ – seeing the museum in Parc St. Pierre, the Citadel, Fort Neuilly, the Cathedral Bunker and Fort Lapin. In the evening join our optional excursion to Ypres, to attend the moving Last Post Ceremony at the magnificent Menin Gate Memorial. B |
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3: Coastal Defences (included) We examine the sites once containinghuge guns and missiles designed to fire directly across to Britain. See sites at Sangatte, Cap Blanc Nez, Cap Gris Nez, the museum at Todt Battery with its immense Railway Gun and the V3 London Cannon site at Mimoyeques. In addition, you’ll visit the V2 complex at Eperlecques. B |
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4: Wormhout and Ostend (included) After a visit to the massacre site at Wormhout, we see the little known V1 (‘buzz bomb’) fixed launch area near Hazebrouck. Continue to the Belgian resort of Ostend where the Atlantic Wall Museum summarises the strength of the Festung Europa – Fortress Europe. B |
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5: La Coupole (included) We explore this former V2 base and museum, then onto Calais for our return journey home. B |
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Included Meals: B=Breakfast |
| Your Hotel |
You’ll stay for four nights
in the historic town of Lo, just over the French border in
Belgium at the Hotel Oude Abdij which translates as ‘Old Abbey’.
This family-run 3-star hotel has a spacious lounge area, bar,
restaurant, large patio and lift. All bedrooms have a T.V.,
telephone and hairdryer. |
| 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 5BDKV | |||
FREE
local joining points - details Travel by luxury coach Silver Service coach Porterage at your hotel 4 nights’ accommodation with breakfast Specialist Battlefields Guide 4 Battlefield visits 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
27 |
£329 £313 |
August
3, 31 |
£339 £323 |
June
8 |
£339 £323 |
October
5 |
£329 £313 |
July
27 |
£339 £323 |
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Prices
are per person, based on two sharing. Extras • Optional
excursions • Single room supplement £59 •
Travel insurance
from £29.95 |
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| Executive Coach Departure Dates & Prices 2009 Tour ref 5BDK | |||
FREE
local joining points - details Travel by Executive coach 4 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast Specialist Battlefields Guide 4 Battlefield visits 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
13 |
£279 £266 |
September
21 |
£299 £285 |
June
1 |
£299 £285 |
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Prices
are per person, based on two sharing. Extras • Optional
excursions • Single room supplement £59 •
Travel insurance
from £29.95 |
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