Whether you’re a history buff or have a
personal connection to World War II,
the Globus family of brands
presents two memorable opportunities
to indulge your passion!
Globus 11-day Great Canadian War Memorial tour
Exclusively designed for Canadians by Canadians!
Three special departures: April 4, June 4 & September 9, 2013
Avalon Waterways 8-day Paris to Normandy’s
Landing Beaches river cruise
July 23, 2013 — Accompanied by Canadian war historian
and award-winning military author, Tom Douglas
Great Canadian War Memorial tour
Departure Dates: April 4, June 4, September 9, 2013
ENGLAND
London
3
Dover
North Sea
Dieppe
Regiment 25, commanded by SS-Standartenführer Kurt Meyer. On
June 7, eleven captured Canadian soldiers of The North Nova Scotia
Highlanders and the 27th Canadian Armoured Regiment were taken to
the Abbey and killed. Next we will make a stop at the famous PEGASUS
BRIDGE, secured by the British the night June 5/6, crucial for successful
landing and further operations. At Honfleur, (from where Samuel de
Champlain left France in 1603 to become the founder of the Province of
Quebec), we will cross the Normandy Bridge, spanning the river Seine
at its mouth, linking Honfleur to Le Havre. Continue along the Atlantic
coast to Dieppe. We’ll visit the local MUSEUM, CANADIAN CEMETERY,
and the actual beach battle site to pay tribute to 913 Canadian soldiers
who died that tragic morning of August 19, 1942. Lessons learned in
August 1942 were instrumental in the successful landing two years later
on the beaches of Normandy. On September 1, 1944 the 2nd Canadian
division liberated Dieppe. Overnight in Dieppe. (BB)
Calais
1
Ypres
English
Channel
Normandy
Beaches
Start City
End City
1 Overnights
2
1
BELGIUM
Arras
Amiens
1
Caen
FRANCE
2
Paris
11 days from Paris to London
(12 days incl. air travel)
from $2,869 CAD per person (plus airfare)
What’s included
• More Features: With Globus you’ll always visit the
key sights and enjoy more inclusions, plus inside
visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE
in the tour description, including admission charges
where applicable.
• Meals: 7 buffet breakfasts (BB), 3 Full English
Breakfasts (B), 5 Three-course Dinners (D)
• Airport Transfers: Included on brochures dates if you
purchase air from Globus.
• Tour Director: The services of a professional, English speaking Tour Director will be provided throughout. Local guides included as per the itinerary.
Superior Hotels
Paris Concorde Montparnasse (F); Caen Mercure
Caen Cote de Nacre (F); Dieppe Mercure Dieppe La
Presidence (F); *Amiens Mercure Amiens Cathedral (F);
*Arras Mercure Arras Centre (F); *Ypres Novotel Iepere
Centrum (F); London Park Plaza Westminster (SF)
Departures & Prices (in Canadian dollars)
DepartureStartEndLand OnlySingle
Suppl.
0404* Thur, Apr 4 Sun, Apr 14
0604
Tue, Jun 4 Fri, Jun 14
0909Mon, Sep 9 Thur, Sep 19
$2,869
$2,899
$2,899
$1,015
$1,170
$1,170
Triple Reduction (0404, 0604, 0909) — $90
Rates are per person, based on double occupancy and do not
include international air.
* Overnights in Amiens (Day 5) and Ypres (Day 6) instead of Arras.
Not Included
Airport transfers (if land only), airport taxes (where
applicable), excess baggage, meals not included per
itinerary, all items of a personal nature such as laundry,
telephone, beverages including tea and coffee (except
at breakfast), wines, liquors, soft drinks, etc., and tips to
motorcoach driver, tour director, and local guides.
This is a tour designed by Canadians, for Canadians, to pay
tribute to all who served their country in battle, and particularly
to those who gave their lives.
From Paris to London, visit the many museums, memorials and
special sites that commemorate Canada’s contribution to the
Great War and World War II including Canada’s most impressive
tribute, the majestic and inspiring Canadian National Vimy
Memorial which overlooks the Douai Plain from Hill 145, the
highest point of Vimy Ridge.
Day 1 — Paris
The day is free to rest or to start exploring the splendid French capital. At 6 pm,
meet your Tour Director and travelling companions and leave the hotel for a
welcome dinner with wine at one of Paris’ lively restaurants. After dinner you may
wish to join an optional outing to get a first impression of the “City of Light.” (D)
Day 2 — Paris
Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Arc de Triomphe, Opéra,
Madeleine, Louvre, and Champs-Elysées. Visit magnificent NOTRE DAME
CATHEDRAL and for a panoramic view, take the elevator to the second floor of
the EIFFEL TOWER. Balance of the day at leisure. (BB)
Day 3 — Paris to Landing Beaches to Caen
A pleasant drive takes you to BÉNY-SUR-MER Canadian War Cemetery near
Reviers. The cemetery contains 2,049 headstones enclosed by pines and maples.
These mark the dead of the 3rd Division and the graves of 15 airmen. On to visit
the JUNO BEACH MEMORIAL CENTRE, where, on nearby Juno Beach, on June
6, 1944, Canadian forces landed and secured the bridgehead for a successful
opening of the Western front. The Centre is also an educational institution and
provides recognition for Canada’s military and civilian contribution during the
Second World War. We continue past the Gold Beach, Arromanches-Mulberry
Harbour. Late afternoon we return to Caen and visit the MEMORIAL MUSEUM FOR
PEACE. Overnight in Caen. (BB)
Day 4 — Caen to Dieppe
After breakfast we will visit THE ARDENNE ABBEY on the outskirts of Caen.
Ardenne Abbey was the location of the headquarters of SS-Panzergrenadier
All prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy, departure dates as indicated and subject to availability at time of booking. Flights, taxes and travel insurance are additional.
Day 5 — Dieppe to Amiens to Arras
We leave the Atlantic coast and journey eastward towards Arras,
first with a stop in Amiens. Visit AMIENS CATHEDRAL and THE
MEMORIAL TO ALLIED FORCES that fought one of the decisive
battles in August 1918, ultimately leading to the end of World War
One. Stop in Dury and view the Memorial commemorating the
breaking of the Hindenburg Line on Sep 2, 1918, during the Second
battle of Arras. Continue to the town of Albert, famous for the church
with its hanging spire of the Virgin Mary and Jesus. Next we will visit
the Newfoundland Memorial Park at BEAUMONT HAMEL. The attack
that tragic morning of July 1, 1916 claimed 91% of the regiment. The
site contains a stunning caribou memorial and a new interpretive
centre. Late afternoon arrival to your hotel in Arras*. (BB, D)
Day 6 — Arras to Vimy Ridge
Today we pay a visit to Vimy Ridge, site of a stunning Canadian
victory and most important for the formation of our national identity.
Canadian attack commenced on the morning of April 9, 1917. We will
visit the newly restored MEMORIAL that dominates the area. Around
its base are engraved the names of the 11,000 missing Canadians who
died in France during the Great War and have no known grave. There
will be the opportunity to walk the restored trenches and tunnels as
well as visit the fascinating interpretive CENTRE. In the afternoon
continue to nearby Monchy, where the Newfoundlanders were back
in action. The village contains another memorial. We will end the day
with a visit to CABARET ROUGE cemetery from where an unknown
Canadian soldier was taken back home in 2000 as a symbol of all
missing and unknown soldiers fallen during the Great War in Europe.
Return to Arras for dinner and overnight*. (BB, D)
Day 7 — Arras to Ypres
Following breakfast we depart for Ypres. First we will visit the
famous CLOTH HALL, which now contains the “IN FLANDERS
FIELDS MUSEUM”. Continue to ESSEX FARM cemetery where John
McRae wrote his famous poem. On to PASSCHENDALE, site of the
tragic battle in 1917, where the Local Guide will introduce us to the
area. Further up the hill is a Canadian memorial at CREST FARM.
Dominating all in this area is TYNE COT Cemetery, the largest
Commonwealth military graveyard in the world with its 12,000 graves
and a memorial to another 35,000 missing. Of the graves at this
site almost 1,000 are Canadian, including a Victoria Cross holder.
Overnight in Ypres. (BB,D).
* Overnights in Amiens (Day 5) and Ypres (Day 6) instead of Arras.
NOTE: Within a two-block walk from the town square you will find the
Menin Gate. Every night at 8:00 p.m. under the Menin Gate all traffic
comes to a halt while the last post is played to honour the memory
and sacrifice of the war’s dead.
Day 8 – Ypres to Calais to Dover to London
After breakfast we depart Flanders. On the way to Calais we will make
a stop near St. Omer and visit LA COUPOLE, a gigantic underground
bunker designed by the Nazis, in 1943-1944, to store, prepare and
launch the V2 rockets (first missiles to reach the stratosphere),
the secret weapon that Hitler was counting on to destroy London
and reverse the course of the war. Journey to Calais and board the
afternoon ferry across the English Channel. Opportunity to view the
famous White Cliffs of Dover from the ferry. Continue to London via
lush English countryside and check into your hotel. (BB)
Day 9 – London
Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes all the famous
landmarks: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside the River
Thames, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horse-guards,
Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Highlights are a visit to
ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL and the ceremonial Changing of the Guard,
if held. This afternoon enjoy an included visit to the IMPERIAL WAR
MUSEUM. This evening is free to explore London on your own. (B)
Day 10 – London
This morning’s program includes a visit to the CANADIAN MEMORIAL
in Green Park. The stone surface of the memorial is etched with
bronze fallen maple leaves and it is inscribed “From dangers shared
our friendship prospers”. It is dedicated to 1 million Canadians who
served in the Second World War and the “110,000 who gave their
lives in memory of country and cause of freedom throughout the
world”. Afterwards we will view a larger-than-life statue to the great
British statesman, Sir Winston Churchill located in Parliament Square.
This morning’s outing will conclude with a visit to the CABINET WAR
ROOMS, where major decisions regarding the Second World War
were taken. Included are the Telephone Room, Map Room and Sir
Winston Churchill’s office and bedroom. The afternoon is at your
leisure. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for A TASTE OF LONDON.
This guided evening excursion includes a three-course dinner with
wine and beer at a contemporary London restaurant, followed by a
narrated illumination cruise on the River Thames. (B, D)
Day 11 – London
Your homebound transatlantic flight arrives the same day. (B)