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History comes to life
on this tour of some of the most important historic
sites of World War II, specifically the fight for
Normandy and the battles that followed from D-Day to the
Battle of the Bulge. You’ll begin in London with a tour
highlighting Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, The Houses of
Parliament, and Westminster Abbey. You’ll see the
Cabinet War Rooms and the Imperial War Museum. In
Portsmouth, Britain’s premier naval base, visit the
fascinating D-Day Museum. A ferry-ride across the
English Channel allows you to retrace the route of the
D-Day invasion. At the Pointe Du Hoc Ranger Memorial,
see where the 2nd Ranger Battalion scaled 100-foot
cliffs on that fateful June morning to seize the
fortified enemy position. Visit the hallowed grounds of
Omaha Beach, where 60 years ago the sand was laced with
the bombs and bullets of the most vicious fighting of
World War II and pause for remembrance at the U.S.
Military Cemetery. Upon arrival in Reims, you will visit
the Museum of the Surrender, where the German High
Command surrendered in 1945. See where the Battle of the
Bulge was fought in Bastogne, Belgium and visit the
grave of General “Blood and Guts” Patton, in the Third
Army Cemetery at Hamm, Luxembourg. Then travel the
Autobahn to Berlin where an extensive sightseeing tour
highlights the sights associated with World War II
including the Brandenburg Gate, the Kaiser Wilhelm
Memorial Church, the Reichstag Building, and the remains
of the Berlin Wall. This tour is perfect for anyone with
a love of history or who seeks a better understanding of
the events that ensured democracy in the Western World
and still resonate in the freedoms we enjoy today.
- Enjoy a 2-nihgt stay in
London and a locally guided tour, including the Imperial War
Museum and the Cabinet War Rooms.
- Cross the English Channel
by ferry, retracing the route of the D-Day invasion of
Normandy
- Experience the Caen Memorial museum, which
vividly documents the causes and consequences of World War II.
- Tour the landing beaches of Normandy,
including Point du Hoc, Omaha and Utah.
- Visit Berlin's Checkpoint Charlie Museum,
a document of the city's divided history.
- This powerful journey accompanies various
programs on the "The History Channelİ" dedicated to World War II and its
heroes.
 Day
1: Overnight Flight
Day 2: London, England - Tour Begins
Your tour begins in London. This afternoon enjoy some
time at leisure to relax or do some sightseeing before
joining your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner. (D)
Day 3: London
A panoramic tour of London highlights Buckingham Palace,
Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, and Westminster
Abbey. See the Cabinet War Rooms, the fortified bunkers
under the Ministry of Defense buildings of Whitehall
where Churchill and his cabinet worked and lived during
the London air-raids of WWII. Continue with a visit to
the Imperial War Museum which traces the history of
military conflict in Britain and the Commonwealth. The
evening is at leisure to dine at one of London's
wonderful restaurants. (B)
Day 4: London - Portsmouth
This morning you travel to Portsmouth, Britain's premier
naval base, and visit the D-Day Museum. An afternoon at
leisure allows you to explore the historic center of
Portsmouth. (B, D)
Day 5: Portsmouth - Normandy, France - Omaha Beach
Journey by ferry across the English Channel to Normandy.
Arrive in Caen this afternoon and visit the Memorial
Museum to better understand the historical context of
the period surrounding World War II. (B, D)
Day 6: Omaha Beach - Normandy Beaches - Omaha Beach
This morning visit Ste. Mere Eglise and the
parachute-shaped Airborne Museum. At the Pointe Du Hoc
Ranger Memorial, see where the 2nd Ranger Battalion
scaled 100-foot cliffs on D-Day morning to seize the
fortified enemy position, controlling the landing
approaches to Omaha and Utah beaches. A drive to Utah
Beach provides a visit to the scene of the 4th Infantry
Division's operations. Later, visit Omaha Beach and the
U.S. Military Cemetery. (B, D)
Day 7: Omaha Beach - Reims
En route to Reims, pass many famous towns, sites and
cemeteries from World War I. Upon arrival in Reims, you
will visit the Museum of the Surrender, where the German
High Command surrendered in 1945. You will also visit
the magnificent Reims Cathedral. (B)
Day 8: Reims - Belgium - Luxembourg
Travel to Bastogne, Belgium, where the Battle of the
Bulge was fought. Continue to Luxembourg where you will
visit the grave of General "Blood and Guts" Patton, who
is buried in the Third Army Cemetery at Hamm,
Luxembourg. (B)
Day 9: Luxembourg - Remagen, Germany - Cologne
Departing Luxembourg, you travel along the Rhine for a
visit to the Peace Museum. Here you will learn the
history of the Ludendorff Railway Bridge in Remagen. On
March 7, 1945, the capture of this bridge by the 9th
Armored Division provided the first bridgehead east of
the Rhine, a critical factor needed to ensure the Allied
victory. Continue on to Cologne and visit the beautiful
gothic cathedral, which has the largest western façade
in the world. (B, D)
Day 10: Cologne - Berlin
Drive along the Autobahn to Berlin, now the largest
construction site in Europe. The once separated city
continues its transformation into the capital of today's
unified Germany. (B)
Day 11: Berlin
An extensive sightseeing tour of Berlin highlights the
sights associated with World War II. Your local guide
will bring you to the Brandenburg Gate, the Kaiser
Wilhelm Memorial Church, the Reichstag Building and the
remains of the Berlin Wall. A visit to the "Checkpoint
Charlie" Museum details the history of this once divided
city. (B, D)
Day 12: Berlin - Tour Ends
(B)
Add a pre night stay in London or a post night stay in
Berlin. Prices
start at $80 per person, double.
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Uniquely For You
Omaha Beach |
| Visit
Omaha Beach, today a site for rest,
relaxation and remembrance. But, 60
years ago, in June 1944, this beach was
the center of a war where bombs and
bullets laced the sand. The D-Day
landings were the largest military
operation in history and the beaches of
Normandy bore the brunt of the invasion.
It was Omaha that witnessed the most
vicious fighting of World War II. Early
dawn that chilly June morning in 1944,
almost 7000 boats hit the beaches and
tens of thousands of soldiers from
Canada, the USA, and UK and elsewhere
began pouring onto the shores. While
little physical evidence remains of this
battle today, its impact on the lives of
so many, and the history of our world,
will forever be remembered. |
Base Rates Per Person
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Departure Date |
Tour
Rate – Twin |
Tour
and Air Rate |
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Apr 20 2006 |
$1989 |
$2529 from NYC |
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Jun 22 2006 |
$1949 |
$2719 from NYC |
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Jul 13 2006 |
$1949 |
$2719 from NYC |
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Aug 03 2006 |
$1949 |
$2719 from NYC |
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Sep 14 2006 |
$1949 |
$2469 from NYC |
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Oct 12 2006 |
$1949 |
$2469 from NYC |
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Apr 19 2007 |
$1899 |
$2419 from NYC |
*Tour and air prices are lead-in rates from a
specific gateway based on twin occupancy and are subject to change. Rates do
not include inter-air flights. Please call for triple or child occupancy
rates. Tours departing BEFORE 4/30/06 may follow a different itinerary than
what is listed here. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of
booking. For tours that feature a cruise, port taxes are not included in the
prices above. Additional tour dates
may be available, please call us for information.
12 days, 18 meals
10 Breakfasts, 8 Dinners
Day 1 - Overnight Flight
Day 2, 3 - Jolly Hotel St. Ermin's, London,
England
Day 4 - Holiday Inn, Portsmouth, England
Day 5, 6 - Mercure Omaha Beach, Normandy, France
Day 7 - Hotel de la Paix, Reims, France
Day 8 - Alvisse Park Hotel, Luxembourg City,
Luxembourg
Day 9 - Hotel Maritim, Cologne, Germany
Day 10, 11 - Crowne Plaza Berlin City Centre,
Berlin, Germany
On some dates alternate hotels may be used
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