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| 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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Hitler’s Capitals - the Rise and Fall of the Third Reich Coach Holidays 9 Days - 5% Discount Adolf Hitler always thought of Munich and Nuremberg as his two capitals; discover the haunting story of the rise and fall of the Third Reich from 1923 to 1945 |
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| Hitler's Capitals Tour Itinerary |
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1: Local departure then onwards to Belgium for an overnight stay. |
| DAY 2: South through Germany to Bad Aibling in Bavaria, Munich for a three-night stay. B |
DAY 3: Munich (included) Hitler considered Munich as the ‘Capital of the Movement’ and it was the birthplace of National Socialism. It was here that the dictator made his first, and only, attempt to seize power (within Germany) by violence in the so-called Beer Hall or Munich Putsch in 1923. We spend the day touring the areas of Nazi influence in this beautiful city, including the route of the Putsch to the Feldernhalle, and the sites of the former Nazi Headquarters, the ‘Brown House’ and the Königsplatz parade ground. It was here that the seeds of National Socialism were to be sown and nurtured. B |
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4: Berchtesgaden (included) Today we travel to Hitler’s very own capital, his home at Berchtesgaden. We climb up the hill to the Nazi enclave, the National Redoubt. We also pay a visit to the ‘Eagle’s Nest’*, commissioned by Martin Bormann on behalf of the Nazi Party as a present for Hitler’s 50th birthday. We see, too, the site of Hitler’s former home, the Berghof, where he spent most of his time during the Second World War. B |
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5: Munich (included) Dachau (included)
Today gives us some free time in the beautiful city of Munich, very much rebuilt in its original style after the ravages of the war. In the afternoon we visit Dachau, the first true Concentration Camp; a moving reminder of the brutality of National Socialism and all that it entailed. From Dachau we travel on to Nuremberg or Bayreuth for a two-night stay. B |
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6: Nuremberg
(included)
We spend the day in and around the city Hitler considered to be the ‘Capital of the Party’. Here we see examples of Nazi architecture, the former parade grounds and stadiums. It was here, in Nuremberg, that the party was to grow, and to die. The city was chosen as the site for the famous ‘Nuremberg Trials’. We visit the famous Courtroom (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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7: The
Rhine (included) Rhine Cruise with lunch (optional)
We leave Nuremberg and travel north to the River Rhine. Join an optional cruise on the majestic river with lunch included. Following the river north, we drive to Remagen where we will see and hear the story of the famous Ludendorff Bridge, heroically captured by the Americans on 7 March 1945. Overnight in the Rhine area. B |
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8: The
Ardennes Offensive (included)
Today we travel through Luxembourg and the Ardennes Forest, the area used by Hitler during the winter of 1944/1945 in his last attempt to divide and defeat the Allies as they advanced towards Germany. The operation, known as the ‘Battle of the Bulge’ was to cause major problems to the Allies. Overnight stay in Belgium. B |
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DAY
9: To Calais then return home. B |
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Included Meals:
B=Breakfast |
| Your Hotels |
You’ll stay for three nights
at the 3-star Hotel Johannisbad in Bad Aibling, 40 miles from
Munich, followed by two nights at the 3-star Ramada Landhotel
in Nuremberg or the 4-star Ramada Residenzschloss Hotel in
Bayreuth. Your overnight stay in the Rhineland
area will be in a minimum 2-star hotel. Overnight stays in
Belgium will be in city-style hotels. |
| 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 9GHCV | |||
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local joining points - details Travel by luxury coach Silver Service coach Porterage in all hotels 8 nights’ accommodation with breakfast Specialist Battlefields Guide 7 Battlefield visits and excursions Note: Entrance fees to museums & places of interest are at extra cost |
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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
14 |
£679 £646 |
September
19 |
£699 £665 |
August
1 |
£699 £665 |
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Prices
are per person, based on two sharing paying the adult price.
Extras • Optional excursions • Single room supplement £135
• Travel insurance from £42.95 |
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| Executive Coach Departure Dates & Prices 2009 9GHC | ||
FREE
local joining points - details Travel by Executive coach 8 nights’ accommodation with breakfast Specialist Battlefields Guide 7 Battlefield visits and excursions Note: Entrance fees to museums & places of interest are at extra cost |
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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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June
27 |
£569 £541 |
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Prices
are per person, based on two sharing paying the adult price.
Extras • Optional excursions • Single room supplement £135
• Travel insurance from £42.95 |
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