CANADIAN
BATTLEFIELDS
INCLUDING VIMY RIDGE
100TH ANNIVERSARY
11 Days Date: April 3 - 13, 2017
C$3,359
per person twin basis, Land only
Single supplement C$1,089
WWI & WWII Battlefields including Vimy Ridge 100th Anniversary 2017
*Travel to Europe often requires an overnight flight. Please arrange flights to arrive on or before 1:00 pm April 3, 2017.
Monday, April 3 Arrive London
(2 Nights)
After checking in at your hotel, why not
explore the city of London? Whether you stroll
through one of the Royal Parks, shop in the
vibrant West End or visit one of the world
famous historical attractions, London has
plenty to keep you entertained. Later meet
with your Travel Director and fellow
companions for a traditional English pub
Welcome Reception. Airport arrival transfers
are available. Conditions apply. (WR)
Tuesday, April 4 London – Sightseeing and
included Imperial War Museum Visit
See Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament,
Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace
on your half day introductory sightseeing tour
with a Local Specialist. This afternoon travel
to the Imperial War Museum which tells the
stories of those whose lives were shaped by
war from the First World War to the present
day. You will see many of the most important
weapons and vehicles of the 20th century
including a Spitfire that saw action in the
Battle of Britain. Later you will have free time
in the city or you may decide to visit the Tower
of London and take a cruise along the
Thames. Your Travel Director will also give you
suggestions on how to spend your evening.
(BB)
Wednesday, April 5 London - Portsmouth
Historic Dockyard - Overnight Ferry to
Caen
Today leave the bustle of London and head
south to Portsmouth. Stop at the fascinating
Historic Dockyard and visit HMS Monitor M33,
the Royal Navy’s sole surviving warship from
the 1915 Gallipoli Campaign and the only
warship from World War I open to the public
of the three that remain intact today. Learn
about the ships’ fascinating history from its 69
years in service, including the Dardanelles
Campaign of 1915-16, the Russian Civil War
and its work as a mine-laying training ship in
Portsmouth. Enjoy the remainder of the day at
leisure to explore this fascinating area which
highlights the Royal Navy’s past, before dining
at a local restaurant this evening. Tonight
board an overnight ferry to France.
(BB, D)
Thursday, April 6 Caen – D-Day
Normandy Beaches - Bayeux
After breakfast early this morning, disembark
the ferry and travel to the significant Canadian
Landing sites at St Aubin-sur-Mer and
Bernieres-sur-Mer. After an included visit to
the Juno Beach Museum, learn about British,
Commonwealth and American involvement
before stopping at the Canadian War
Cemetery at Beny-sur-Mer. We arrive at our
Bayeaux hotel in the late afternoon with free
time to relax. (BB)
Friday, April 7 Normandy - Amiens – Lille
(3 Nights)
This morning visit the Caen Memorial. Learn
the significance of Normandy and receive a
souvenir D-Day Landing beach booklet. Drive
to Amiens and visit the cathedral that was built
between 1220 and 1270 and is listed as a
World Heritage Site by UNESCO. During the
First World War this town was liberated by the
British, Canadian and Australian forces which
ultimately led to the armistice of November
11, 1918. Continue your journey to Lille.
(BB, D)
Thursday, April 13 Depart Paris
After breakfast, say farewell to Paris and your
newfound friends as you prepare to return
home. Airport departure transfers are
available. Conditions apply. (BB)
Saturday, April 8 Lille - Excursion to Ypres
Battlefields
Visit the Ypres Salient and see sites such as
Tyne Cot, Langemark, Vancouver Corner and
many other places of interest. Stop in
Passchendaele where you have an included
visit to the Memorial Museum Passchendaele
1917, here you can see a replica trench. See
Essex Farm Cemetery where Lt. Col. John
McCrea wrote the immortal poem – « In
Flanders Fields ». Have free time for an early
dinner before making your way to the Menin
Gate to witness The Last Post Ceremony at
8:00 pm. Return later to your hotel (BB).
• Sightseeing tour of London with a Local Specialist – included visit to the Imperial
War Museum
Sunday, April 9 Lille – Vimy - Lille
Today visit the memorial at Vimy Ridge to join
the celebration and commemoration of the
100th anniversary. (BB)
• Attendance at Vimy Ridge 100th Anniversary ceremonies
Monday, April 10 Lille – Reims
Today travel to the city of Reims with its
magnificent cathedral, Notre-Dame de Reims,
which was once the crowning place of the
kings of France. Since 1991, it is a World
Heritage Site by UNESCO. Reims is also a
champagne production center. The
headquarters of “Grandes Marques” great
houses of Champagne production is in this
city. Enjoy an educational wine tasting in one
of Reims Champagne Houses before arriving
at your hotel. (BB, D)
• Sightseeing tour of Paris with a
Local Specialist
Tuesday, April 11 Reims – Paris (2 Nights)
We depart today to Paris for a two night stay.
(BB)
Wednesday, April 12 Paris
This morning your Local Specialist takes you
on a guided orientation drive of this
mesmerizing city for views of the Champs
Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and Place de la
Concorde. The balance of the day is at
leisure. This evening celebrate a wonderful
trip with your travel companions at a Farewell
Dinner.
(BB, FD)
Itinerary is subject to change in 2017. Please refer to Trafalgar’s 2017 Europe & Britain for complete Terms & Conditions TICO# 50015656
KEY: WR Welcome Reception, BB Buffet
Breakfast (Hot and/or Cold), D Dinner, FD
Farewell Dinner
YOUR INCLUDED SIGHTS
• Normandy – Historic Juno & Sword D-Day Landing Beaches, Canadian Cemetary at Beny-sur-Mer, Caen Memorial
• Visit to the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
• Ypres Battlefields
• Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917 and see Essex Farm Cemetery
• Wine tasting in Reims Champagne region
TRIP INCLUDES
• 10 nights’ accommodation,
• 10 Buffet Breakfasts
• 5 Dinners including a Welcome Reception
in London, Farewell Dinner in Paris.
• All transport shown
(including overnight ferry).
• All transfers shown.
• Airport transfers, restrictions apply.