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7 Days / 6 nights BATTLE FIELDS TOUR – 90TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
9th August 2009 Sunday – 15th August 2009 Saturday
Relatives of War Veterans, their friends and history buffs will welcome this occasion to visit the battle and burial sites of those who fought in the Great War of 1914 – 1918 and to remember those who died in this 90th anniversary year. We have worked together with experts to produce this superb itinerary, which includes all the mayor monuments, battle sites and burial grounds of this epic war.
Our base in the 3 star Novotel Centrum in Ypres
Novotel Ieper / Ypres is and excellent 3 star hotel in the heart of the city centre. The medieval Cloth Hall and its belfry, the’ In Flanders Fields Museum’ and the famous Menin Gate are within walking distance.
This trip includes
- Super deluxe motor coach transportation and professional coach driver
- Ferry crossing Rosslare – Fishguard RETURN
- Night stay in the 3 star Ramada Hotel & Resort, Maidstone, UK – Dinner and full English breakfast
- Ferry crossing Dover – Calais RETURN
- 4 nights stay in the 3 star Novotel Ypres Centrum, Belgium including buffet breakfast.
- 4 Evening Meals (3 course tea/coffee)
- Services of a Tour Guide in Belgium
- All entrance fees if applicable for any visits listed on the itinerary
- 1 night stay in the 3 star Best Western Reading Moat House Hotel, UK – includes Dinner and full English breakfast.
ITINERARY
Day 1
Depart from Dublin and travel to Rosslare for our ferry to Fishguard.
Continue on to our hotel in Maidstone, UK for 1 night.
Day 2
We take the ferry crossing Dover – Calais and then onwards to Belgium for our 4 nights stay.
Day 3 Battlefield of Flanders
Today we look at the battlefield around Ypres, starting at the preserved trenches at Sanctuary Wood and seeing 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. 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.
Day 4 Tunnels and Trenches
We begin the day at Arras and spend the morning in the Wellington Quarries – a massive system of tunnels used by British troops in WWI, and dug our by New Zealand Tunnellers. This fascinating new site only opened in 2008, and is fully accessible by a lift and walkways. We 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 a 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
Day 5 The Somme, Death of a Generation
The haunting Somme battlefield is our destination today. We begin at the Historical 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 then the Ulster Tower before seeing Newfoundland Park with its preserved trenches. We end the day at Serre and see the area where war poet Wilfred Owen fought
Day 6
We some free time in the morning in Ypres before heading to Calais for our ferry to the UK. Our overnight tonight is in Reading.
Day 7
The final day of our journey, we head to Fishguard for our ferry back to Ireland.
Price €639 per person Single Supplement €120
6 Days / 5 nights BELGIUM
12th April 2009 Sunday – 17th April 2009 Friday
Antwerp is the world centre of diamonds, a leading fashion design city and the birthplace of Rubens. There are designer shoe and antiques shops and down the cobbled streets you will find speciality chocolate and biscuit shops. We have included a guided visit to Diamond Land, the largest diamond showroom in Antwerp. Here you will see craftsmen at work, telling you the history and the role Antwerp plays in the diamond trade.
Brussels and the Grand Place
Belgium’s capital and also the capital of Europe; this city has it all, culture, architecture and is a truly exciting day out. There are plenty of things to see on our day excursion to Brussels - the Manneken Pis, Grote Markt – Grand Place, arguably one of the most beautiful squares in Europe. Our day trip also includes a visit to Waterloo Visitor Centre, epic battle place that spelled Napoleon’s doom.
Brugge
Life in Brugge, centres on the market square and is bordered by houses, old guildhalls and the market buildings overlooked by the town’s Belfry. The streets are old and cobbled but bursting with life. Some free time in Brugge is included.
Our base is the Novotel Leuven Centrum
Our holiday is based in the 3 star Novotel in Leuven. It is located a few minutes away from the town hall and the Grand Place. The 139 rooms are spacious and comfortable and come with a safe, hairdryer WiFi Internet access (payable) and TV, All rooms have air conditioning.
This trip includes
- Super deluxe motor coach transportation and professional coach driver
- Ferry crossing Rosslare – Fishguard RETURN
- 1 night stay in the 3 Star Ramada Hotel & Resort, Maidstone, UK includes full English breakfast
- 3 nights stay in the 3 star Novotel Leuven Centrum Hotel, Belgium includes Hot / Cold buffet breakfast
- Porterage In / Out ( 1 suitcase per person )
- 5 Evening Meals (3 course & tea/coffee)
- A Guided walking tour of Brugge
- A full day excursion to Brussels and Waterloo Battle Visitor Centre ( entrance to visitors centre included )
- A full day excursion to Antwerp
- A guided tour of Diamondland
- 1 night stay in the 3 Star Best Western Reading Moat House, UK, includes full English breakfast
- Light refreshments service daily.
- The services of a Tour Hostess
Price €599 per person Single Supplement €120
8 Days / 7 Nights THE RHINE IN FLAMES
1 July 2009 Wednesday – 8 July 2009 Wednesday
This is one of the most famous of all annual festivals on the Rhine - also known and the 'Night of Fire Magic'. Dramatic firework displays show off Germany's most beautiful churches and castles when the flotilla of boats congregates between Bingen and Rudesheim. Our tour is based in the beautiful Rhineland’s town of Boppard, the perfect base for the Rhine in Flames itinerary:
Our base is the Ramada Hotel
The 4 star Bellevue Hotel in Boppard is our base. It is a stylish hotel located on the main riverside promenade and close to the centre of town. The hotel has a swimming pool and lifts to all floors. The hotel is beautifully decorated in ‘Belle Époque’ style with wonderful gilded mirrors and artwork. The 93 rooms are bright, airy and elegant in style with facilities including satellite TV and hairdryer.
This trip includes
- Super Deluxe Motorcoach transportation and professional coach driver
- Ferry crossing Rosslare to Pembroke RETURN
- 1 night in the 3 star Ramada Hotel & Resort Maidstone, Dinner and full English breakfast.
- Ferry crossing Dover to Calais RETURN
- 5 nights stay in the 4 star Bellevue Hotel, Boppard, Germany
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Porterage In / Out (1 suitcase per person)
- 4 Evening meals ( 3 course or Buffet including tea/coffee
- 1 lunch
- River Boat Cruise, Evening Meal and Firework display ( Rhine in Flames 4th July)
- Full day trip to the Moselle Valley
- Full Day excursion along the Banks of the Rhine Gorge
Price €995 per person Single Supplement €110
12 Days / 11 Nights VENETO, ITALY
18 May 2009 Monday – 29 May 2009 Friday
This romantic tour through the lush green countryside of the Veneto region in northern Italy, takes you to the shores of Lake Garda, the canals of beautiful Venice, the Romeo & Juliet shores of Verona and the sophisticated culture of Padua. This tour also incorporates tasting of the region’s Soave wine, a visit to a Grappa distillery and to a local dairy for mountain cheese tasting. This tour is a wonderful cultural and culinary experience
Our base is the Hotel Alla Corte
Our holiday is based in the village of Bassano de Grappa in the 3 star hotel Alla Corte, 15 minutes walk to the village centre. The hotel runs a free shuttle bus to and from the local village for guests .The hotel has 32 spacious rooms and is well equipped with TV and hairdryer in each room. Amenities include an excellent restaurant and comfortable lounge.
This trip includes
- Super Deluxe Motorcoach transportation and professional coach driver
- Ferry crossing Rosslare to Fishguard RETURN
- 1 night in 3 star Ramada Hotel & Resort, Maidenstone, UK Dinner and full English breakfast.
- Ferry crossing Dover to Calais RETURN
- 1 night in the 3 star Holiday Inn Technopole 2000, Metz, France. Dinner and Breakfast
- 7 nights stay in the 3 star Hotel Alla Corte, Bassano del Grappa, Italy
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Porterage In / Out (1 suitcase per person)
- 6 Evening meals ( 3 course or Buffet including tea/coffee)
- 1 Gala Dinner ( last evening)
- Full Day excursion along the coast of Lake Garda
- Full Day excursion to Venice
- Full Day excursion to Padua & Romantic Verona ( Romeo & Juliet)
- Half Day excursion to Soave Wine Road & Grappa ( including tasting), a visit to the local distillery and the Grappa Museum
- Pasta Making demonstration in hotel
- Wine tasting evening in the hotel cellar
- Italy cookery demonstration in the hotel.
- 1 night in the 3 star Holiday Inn Technopole 2000, Metz, France. Dinner and Breakfast
- 1 night stay in 3 star Best Western Reading Moathouse, Reading, UK, Dinner and Full English breakfast,
- The services of a Tour Hostess
Price €1099 per person Single Supplement €170
11 Days / 10 Nights THE FRENCH RIVIERA
13 July 2009 Wednesday – 23 July 2009 Saturday
The French Riviera is one of the most glamorous places in Europe. Our trip takes in the beautiful coastal towns of The Cote d’Azur and includes a visit to Monaco. With its sparkling yachts off its turquoise coast, a world prestigious film festival and people almost as beautiful as its landscape, the Cote D'Azur, also known as the French Riviera, it is a magnet for the rich and famous. Explore the tiny cobbled streets of the principality of Monaco and look for the starting grid of the famous Grand Prix. Explore Nice at leisure wandering past its tiny squares by day and by night enjoy the bright lights of Promenade Anglais. A visit to Grasse the perfume capital of the world is also included. Then take a romantic stroll of the cobbled streets of St Paul de Vence. Visit the beautiful coastal town of Cannes, spend an afternoon on La Crosiette people watching, whilst perhaps enjoying a glass of wine in one of its famous seafront bars. This holiday is based in Nice, the capital city of the Côte d’Azur and lies in the heart of a region made famous by its timeless beauty. It is a city steeped in history, architecture and culture.
Our base is the Best Western Nautica Hotel, Nice
This hotel has been recently refurbished to excellent standards. The hotel's 87 luxuriously furnished guest rooms spread across 6 floors and are air-conditioned and equipped with a minibar, cable television, hairdryers and safety-deposit box. The hotel is positioned near the Acropolis Congress Hall, the old town and harbour, The L'Atalanate onsite restaurant at the Hotel Nautica serves a range of traditional French cuisine. Non-smoking rooms and rooms for the physically challenged are available upon request.
This trip includes
- Super Deluxe Motorcoach transportation and professional coach driver
- Ferry crossing Rosslare to Fishguard RETURN
- 1 night in the 3 star Holiday Inn, Ashford, Dinner and full English breakfast.
- Ferry crossing Dover to Calais RETURN
- 1 night in the 3 star Holiday Inn, Dijon, Dinner and Breakfast
- 6 nights stay in the 3 star Best Western Nautica Hotel, Nice, France
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Porterage In / Out (1 suitcase per person)
- 6 Evening meals ( 3 course or Buffet including tea/coffee)
- Full day excursion to Eze, Monaco and Monte Carlo
- Full Day excursion along the coast to Antibes and Cannes
- Full Day trip to Grasse – The perfume capital and Saint Paul de Vence
- 1 night in the 4 star Holiday Inn Clichy, Paris, Dinner Bed and Breakfast
Price €1195 per person Single Supplement €300
