| 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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All Quiet on the Western Front Coach Holidays 4 or 5 Days - 5% Discount Join our introductory tour to learn about the important conflicts of the First World War |
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| All Quiet on the Western Front Itinerary |
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DAY
1: Local departure then onwards to Belgium for a three or four-night stay. |
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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 approx 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 |
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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 |
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DAY
4: (4-day
break) or (5-day break) To Calais and then home. B |
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Included Meals:
B=Breakfast |
| Family Departures |
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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 4-day breaks on Feb 13, May 28, Jul 24 and
Oct 29. 1 child sharing a room with 1 or 2 paying adults
pays £149 (subject to room availability). 2 or 3 children
travelling with at least one adult, occupying their own
room, pay £199 each. |
| Your Hotel |
You’ll stay for three or
four nights at the 4-star Best Western Ambassador in Menen.
The Best Western Ambassador Hotel is situated 500 metres from
the market place. The hotel has a bar and lift. All bedrooms
have T.V., telephone and hairdryer. When demand is high, other hotels of a similar standard 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 of a similar standard 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. Find
out more... |
| Silver Service Departure Dates & Prices 2009 | |||
FREE
local joining points - details Travel by luxury coach Silver Service coach Porterage at your hotel Smaller, more personal group 3 or 4 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast Specialist Battlefields Guide 2 or 3 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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5 Day Tour - Tour Ref
5BWFV |
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February
15 |
£309 £294 |
June
22, 29 |
£369 £351 |
March
1, 15 |
£329 £313 |
July
6, 27 |
£369 £351 |
April
5 |
£349 £332 |
August
3, 17 |
£369 £351 |
April
9, 13 |
£359 £342 |
August
31 |
£369 £351 |
April
20, 27 |
£359 £342 |
September
7, 21 |
£369 £351 |
May
4, 18 |
£369 £351 |
September
28 |
£369 £351 |
May
25 |
£369 £351 |
October 5 |
£359 £342 |
June
1, 8 |
£369 £351 |
October 26 |
£359 £342 |
4 Day Tour - Tour Ref
4BWFV |
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February
13, 19 |
£239 £228 |
June 18 |
£295 £281 |
March
5 |
£259 £247 |
July
10 |
£295 £281 |
April
2, 10 |
£285 £271 |
August
13 |
£295 £281 |
April
17, 30 |
£285 £271 |
October 22 |
£289 £275 |
May
14 |
£295 £281 |
October
29 |
£289 £275 |
| Prices are per person, based on two sharing paying the adult price. Extras • Optional excursions • Single room supplement £82 (4 days), £97 (5 days) • Travel insurance from £29.95 | |||
| Executive Coach Departure Dates & Prices 2009 | |||
FREE
local joining points - details Travel by Executive coach 3 or 4 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast Specialist Battlefields Guide 2 or 3 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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5 Days Tour Ref 5BWF |
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March
29 |
£299 £285 |
July
20 |
£319 £304 |
April
13 |
£309 £294 |
August
24 |
£319 £304 |
May
18 |
£309 £294 |
September
14 |
£319 £304 |
May
25 |
£319 £304 |
October
26 |
£309 £294 |
June
8 |
£319 £304 |
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4
Days Tour Ref 4BWF |
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February
19 |
£199 £190 |
July
10, 24 |
£259 £247 |
March
19 |
£239 £228 |
August
28 |
£259 £247 |
April
10, 24 |
£249 £237 |
September
11 |
£259 £247 |
May
14, 22 |
£259 £247 |
September
18 |
£259 £247 |
May
28 |
£259 £247 |
October
2 |
£249 £237 |
June
5 |
£259 £247 |
October
29 |
£239 £228 |
| Prices are per person, based on two sharing paying the adult price. Extras • Optional excursions • Single room supplement £82 (4 days), £97 (5 days) • Travel insurance from £29.95 | |||