| 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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| The
Italian Campaign: Hitler’s Rise & Fall Coach Holidays 12 Days - 5% Discount A fascinating tour featuring many major battles; we uncover the impact of the Italian Campaign of 1944 and learn of the rise and fall of Hitler and National Socialism |
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| The Italian Campaign Tour Itinerary |
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1: Local departure then onwards to northern France for an overnight stay. |
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2: To northern Italy for an overnight stay. B |
DAY 3: Arrive at our hotel in the Rome area for a four-night stay. B,D |
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4: Anzio and Nettuno (included) Anzio was chosen by the Allies to ease the pressure on the battles for Montecassino and this battle would last for many months, prior to the breakout and advance on Rome. We visit the Beach Head War Cemetery as well as the Anzio War Cemetery (both Commonwealth Cemeteries). We then visit the American War Cemetery at Anzio/Nettuno and stop at the local war museum to remember the victims of the battles for Anzio. B,D |
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5: Cassino and Montecassino (included) We head to Montecassino, site of the four battles to ‘take the important road to Rome’, by breaking through the strong German defences of the Gustav Line. We visit the famous Abbey, built and destroyed on four occasions. The last time was in 1944 when controversially it was bombed by the Allies. Next, we visit the Polish War Cemetery prior to visiting the town itself and the biggest Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery in southern Italy. B,D |
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6: Rome (included) A day’s break from the battlefields. Enjoy a day in the Eternal City. To get the most from your visit, join our optional guided sightseeing tour both by coach and on foot, visiting the principal sights of the city. Climb the famous Spanish Steps and ensure a return visit to Rome by tossing a coin in the Trevi Fountain! A visit to the mighty Colosseum for a guided tour of Rome’s greatest amphitheatre will be the highlight of the tour. B,D |
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7: We travel to our hotel in the Trento region of Italy for an overnight stay .B,D |
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8: Berchtesgaden and Eagle's Nest* (included) En route to Bad Aibling in Bavaria for a two-night stay, we visit Berchtesgaden, Hitler’s power base, and the Eagle’s Nest, his alpine hideaway. The Eagle’s Nest was presented to the fascist dictator as a gift on his 50th birthday. Since then, the idyllic setting and remarkable architecture have been overshadowed by its close connection with the Third Reich, Hitler’s tyrannical image still hanging over it today. B * Please Note: on April 27 departure the Eagle’s Nest may not be open. If this is the case time will be spent at the Eagles Nest Museum and in the town of Berchtesgaden. |
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9: Munich and Dachau (included) We follow the route taken by Hitler and his associates in the ill-fated ‘Munich Putsch’ of November 1923. Visit the Ludwigsbrücke, then Marienplatz and the Feldernhalle where the attempted coup came to a dramatic climax. Later, we pay a remembrance visit to the Concentration Camp at Dachau. B |
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10: To Nuremberg area (included) for an overnight stay. Visiting Nuremberg is a fascinating opportunity to study the rise of National Socialism and see the sites chosen by Hitler for his famous rallies, including the remains of the main rally site at the Zeppelinwiese. Visit the remains of the Congress Hall, Victory Avenue and the Luitpoldhain – all part of his vision of a National Socialist Germania. We also visit the famous Nuremberg Court Room (subject to modern day court proceedings not taking place) where many Nazis including Goering and Hess, were tried in front of a world audience – the fall of National Socialism. B |
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11: River Rhine Cruise with lunch (optional) We leave Nuremberg and head north. Relax over lunch as you cruise through the Rhine Gorge, famous for its ancient castles, picturesque villages and vine clad slopes – the perfect way to view the splendour of the Rhine. We then travel to our hotel in Belgium for an overnight stay. B |
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12: To Calais then return home. B |
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Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner |
| Your Hotels |
You will stay overnight
in northern Italy at the 3-star Hotel Albavilla in Albavilla
or similar then you will stay for 4 nights at a 4-star hotel
on the outskirts of Rome such as the hotel Principe in Pomezia.
The hotel has a bar, restaurant and lift. All bedrooms have
T.V., telephone, and air conditioning. You will have an overnight stay in the Trento region of Italy at the 3-star Hotel Drago in Mezzacorona. You’ll also stay for 2 nights at the 3-star standard Hotel Johannisbad in Bad Aibling, 40 miles from Munich and then stay at the 3-star Ramada Landhotel Nuremberg or similar. Overnight stays in Belgium and northern France will be in city-style hotels. |
| Flying Start/Return |
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On a selection of our
most popular tours, you can choose a flying start (fly out
and join our coach for the return journey), flying return
(travel out by coach and fly home), or fly both ways – whatever
suits you best! Plus, whichever option you choose, we’ll arrange your flights and transfers between your hotel and the European airport. Just look for the tours marked with the ‘Flying Start/Return’ symbol. |
| 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 12ICIV | |||
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local joining points - details Travel by luxury coach Silver Service coach Porterage in all hotels Smaller, more personal group 11 nights’ accommodation with breakfast & 5 evening meals Specialist Historical 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
27 |
£869 £826 |
August
24 |
£899 £855 |
June
22 |
£879 £836 |
September
28 |
£899 £855 |
July
27 |
£899 £855 |
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Prices
are per person, based on two sharing. Extras • Optional
excursions • Single room supplement £175 •
Travel insurance from £42.95 |
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| Travel Door-to-Door |
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On all Single Traveller
holidays, at no extra charge and providing you live within
20 miles of one of our joining points, we will collect you
from your home and take you to one of our local joining
points, then return you to your home at the end of your
holiday. On holidays of 12 days duration or more, plus on
the Oberammergau packages, you can reserve this Door-to-Door
service for a charge of £39.99 per car (up to four people
can share). Just look out for the symbol on the holiday
pages. Nearest joining point supplements apply. |