Canadian Battlefield Tour

100th Anniversary of Victory at Vimy Ridge

This uniquely Canadian battlefield tour marks the momentous 100th Anniversary of Canada’s victory at Vimy Ridge!

Vimy Ridge, the strategic position in northern France that could not be taken ... until the Canadians arrived. Beginning early in the morning on Easter Monday 1917 the Canadian Army would join together for the first time as a unified force and would seize the ridge in four historic days.

Liberation Tours is an all-Canadian company specializing in escorted tours to the battlefields of Europe. Embark on a journey of wonder and discovery as you walk in the footsteps of the Canadian soldiers, who left their mark of service and sacrifice in the defense of freedom.

We will commemorate the Birth of a Nation with a pilgrimage beginning in Paris, ending in Amsterdam, and centering upon the historic 100th Anniversary of Vimy on April 9, 2017. Your tour includes the Normandy shores of Juno Beach and carries northeast through WWI and WWII battlefields all the way to the Netherlands, with visits to sites of significance to Canada and her allies:

$5850

Land Only, based on double occupancy

Airfare pricing will be available in Summer 2016

Juno Beach Gold Beach Omaha BeachVimy Ridge Ypres PasschendaeleDieppe Beaumont-Hamel Arnhem

and much more ...

of Northwest Europe 2017

March 31 to April 15, 2017Sixteen Days!

PARIS

AMSTERDAM

Rouen

Valenciennes

Ieper (Ypres)

Zutphen

Amiens

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NETHERLANDS

FRANCE

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BELGIUM

Day 7 - Thursday April 6Today is a scheduled free morning with time to relax and walk the local area; afternoon visit to Abbaye d'Ardennes; departure to Rouen for the evening. Overnight Novotel Suites Rouen. Breakfast.

Day 8 - Friday April 7Tour the Dieppe main beach to consider Operation Jubilee, followed by visits to the beaches at Puys and Pourville; Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery; departure to Valenciennes for the evening. Overnight Novotel Amiens Pole Jules Verne. Breakfast.

Day 9 - Saturday April 8Walk the fields of the Battle of the Somme at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Park; Thiepval; Lochnagar Crater; other points of interest in the area; onward to Arras for the night. Overnight Ibis Valenciennes. Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 10 - Sunday April 9Today is dedicated to Vimy Ridge and the special commemorative events organized by Veterans Affairs Canada. We will take in additional points of interest below the ridge at Souchez as time permits. Overnight Ibis Valenciennes. Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 11 - Monday April 10We tour the Ieper (Ypres) salient including Hill 62, the Crest Farm Monument at Passchendaele, The Brooding Solider at St. Julien, Essex Farm, Tyne Cot Cemetery; Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate. Overnight Ariane Hotel Ieper. Breakfast.

Day 12 - Tuesday April 11Depart Belgium for the Netherlands, Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery, Operation Market Garden and the John Frost Bridge. Overnight Inntel Hotel Zutphen. Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 13 - Wednesday April 12Visit points of interest in the area relating to WWII and the Dutch. Overnight Inntel Hotel Zutphen. Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 14 - Thursday April 13Visit the world famous Keukenhof Gardens in the morning, then onward to Amsterdam for a canal boat cruise and a two night stay. Overnight Hilton Hotel Amsterdam. Breakfast.

Day 15 - Friday April 14Free day to explore Amsterdam at your leisure. Overnight Hilton Hotel Amsterdam. Breakfast.

Day 16 - Saturday April 15Return flights from Amsterdam, except for those who may choose to extend their stay.

Itinerary is subject to minor change prior to departure. Minor variances are also possible during

the actual tour based on the need to adapt to circumstances encountered during our travels.

Day 1 - Friday March 31Depart from Canada for your overnight transatlantic flight to Paris, except for those who may choose to depart sooner to extend their trip.

Day 2 - Saturday April 1Arrival at Charles de Gaulle Airport, greeted by tour team; welcome reception lunch and tour of the city aboard our private coach, including a cruise on the Seine River. Overnight Novotel Paris Tour Eiffel. Breakfast.

Day 3 - Sunday April 2Free day at your leisure in Paris. Overnight Novotel Paris Tour Eiffel. Breakfast.

Day 4 - Monday April 3Depart for the Normandy coast to consider pre- D-Day 'Atlantic Wall' defenses including Longues-sur-Mer coastal gun battery; visit the Memorial Pegasus Museum followed by a walk to the Café Gondrée. Overnight Best Western Moderne Caen. Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 5 - Tuesday April 4Walk the sands of Juno Beach on this morning to mark the 73rd Anniversary of D-Day; visit the Juno Beach Centre at Courseulles-sur-Mer; see the Canada House on the beach at Bernières-sur-Mer; visit Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer; Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery. Overnight Best Western Moderne Caen. Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 6 - Wednesday April 5Visit British landing zone at Gold Beach and the Mulberry Harbour at the village of Arromanches, including the Musée du Débarquement; Omaha American Landing Beach; Pointe-du-Hoc; La Cambe German War Cemetery. Overnight Best Western Moderne Caen. Breakfast, Lunch.

Itinerary

Juno BeachStand on the very shore where Canadians stormed the beaches on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Learn how the Canadians made it further inland than any other allied force. Your visit includes a guided tour of the beaches and a tour of the Juno Beach Centre.

Vimy RidgeThe ground that could not be taken and held ... until the Canadians did it in April 1917. It was the first time all four divisions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force fought together, and their success resonates still to this day. See what many consider the most beautiful of all the war monuments as we gather to commemorate the historic centenary.

DieppeAugust 1942. It was not an invasion but a raid. It was, amongst other things, a test for the Allies to prove to themselves that they could take and hold a port city occupied by the enemy. The task was given to the Canadians. Walk the shoreline and see where it all went horribly wrong.

PasschendaeleIt's been called the ugliest fight of both World Wars. It's October 1917 and the Canadians will suffer gas attacks, infested trenches, misery. And yet they will once again prevail. What was then a barren, muddy landscape is now a quiet, lovely countryside. You'll see where they fought, and where John McCrae wrote his famous poem.

Beaumont-HamelMany Canadians don't know the name but Beaumont-Hamel is forever etched into the memory of Newfoundlanders. It was here in July 1916 that a thousand soldiers climbed up out of the trenches and into the gunfire, and were almost completely wiped out. They are the Royal Newfoundland Regiment and their battleground is renowned as one of the best preserved WWI sites in all of France.

Plus ... - Pegasus Bridge and the Café Gondrée - Mulberry Harbour, Arromanches - Last Post Ceremony at The Menin Gate, Ypres - Thiepval Memorial to the Missing - and much more ...

ParisEnjoy your first two days unwinding while you absorb Paris in the Spring! We'll take you on a guided tour of the city by coach. And there's so much to see at your leisure including the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, The Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Élysées ...

The Normandy CoastYou'll stay in the medieval city of Bayeux, a small town untouched by the ravages of WWII and a perfect location from which to see the landing beaches. Consider an visit to the 1,000-year-old Bayeux Tapestry or take a break with a coffee on a main street terrace.

Ieper (Ypres)You’ll stay in the best hotel in town in the most ideal location, steps from the town square and the Menin Gate. Enjoy a little shopping and a lot of great food, or perhaps a walk along the old city ramparts and cobblestone streets. Here you'll often cross paths with other battlefield tourists from the UK and more.

The NetherlandsWant to feel great Canadian pride? There can be no better place than Holland in the spring. Canadians were the primary liberating army in 1945 and the Dutch have never forgotten. Out of this has arisen a friendship between our two nations which endures still to this day.

AmsterdamYou will round out your fabulous trip with two nights in the beautiful city of Amsterdam. It's 17th century canals are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You may wish to visit the Rijksmuseum, the House of Anne Frank, or take a stroll through the famous Red Light District.

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$5850

Land Only, based on double occupancy

$1575 $100 Single Supplement Triple Reduction

Non-Refundable Deposit at time of Booking:

$500

Included in your Package- Guests flying through the Toronto Pearson gateway with the group flight on March 31st will enjoy gathering at a premium departure lounge ... an exclusive benefit not offered by other battlefield tours- fourteen nights accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities in Trafalgar First Class Hotels (European standards)- Immediate check-in to your hotel upon morning arrival in Paris - your room is pre-booked to provide an opportunity to rest after your flight ... an exclusive benefit not offered by other battlefield tours- Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and on-board facilities- Buffet breakfast (cold and/or hot) at the hotel each morning, plus selected lunches as outlined in the itinerary- All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling of one bag per person- Gratuities to Coach Driver, Trafalgar Agent and Local Guides are included! (important note: these costs are extra on most other tours and can add up to $150 CAD or more at the end of your trip, be sure to compare!)- Group pick-up from Charles de Gaulle Airport on April 1, 2017 and return group transfer to Schiphol airport on April 15, 2017 (individual transfers would be the traveller's responsibility)- Liberation Tours Lapel Pin

Excluded- Airfare- Meals other than stated on the itinerary- Travel / Cancellation / Medical Insurance- Passport & related fees- Any optional excursion not specifically stated- Items of a personal nature

Notations- Prices are subject to change based on currency fluctuations, to be confirmed at time of final payment.- Airfare pricing includes taxes and fees which have been approximated and are subject to change, to be confirmed at time of final payment.- Hotels have been pre-booked but are subject to change.- Final payment is due no later than December 15, 2016.- additional Terms & Conditions apply, ask our agent for details.

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