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2021 River Seine Museum.Indd Save , per couple when booked by July , ! Bringing History to Life The River Seine to the Beaches of Normandy Paris • Arromanches • Normandy Beaches • Rouen • Dieppe Les Andelys • La Roche Guyon • Mantes-la-Jolie • Auvers-sur-Ois October 31–November 8, 2021 Featuring World-Renowned Authors and Historians John C. McManus, PhD & Craig L. Symonds, PhD Featuring an exclusive lecture series and comprehensive touring, this unique educational program combines learning and sightseeing with a whole new level of luxury. STEPHEN J. WATSON Dear Friend of The National WWII Museum, We have long honored our mission to preserve the history and teachings of the war that changed the world through exhibitions, educational programs, and battlefield tours. The story of D-Day and the Allied invasion of Normandy have been at the heart of this Museum since we first opened our doors on June 6, 2000, and while our mission has expanded to cover the entire American experience in World War II, we still hold our Normandy travel programs in special regard – and consider them the very best in the market. Aboard Uniworld’s S.S. Joie de Vivre for 4 nights, you will be joined by renowned historians and authors John McManus, PhD, and Craig Symonds, PhD, both experts on World War II. Transfer to Normandy and your chateau for an additional four nights and coach touring to the battlefields of D-Day and beyond. Throughout the journey, these special guests will bring interesting historical insight to the places you will visit through a custom lecture series. Accompanied by local battlefield guides and with access to the digital archives of The National WWII Museum, this is truly the best, most educational, and luxurious way to dive deeper into your study of the rich cultural and military history of the region of Normandy. Guests may also choose to relive the joys of the long-awaited liberation of the “City of Light” during an optional three-night Paris pre-cruise program. Even if you have visited France before, I encourage you not to miss this poignant and unforgettable luxury cruise voyage and chateau stay – an exclusive offered only by The National WWII Museum. We are honored to share the stories of the heroes to whom we owe so much. Sincerely, Stephen J. Watson President & CEO, The National WWII Museum “This was an amazing trip. We have traveled around the world, but this trip was more meaningful than any we have taken because of the history of the places we visited. What happened in Normandy and the rest of France had an enormous impact on us as Americans. Our lives would have been very different had the Normandy invasion failed. We can’t wait to visit the Museum and share what we learned on our trip with our children and grandchildren.” – Sharon A., La Jolla, CA “This trip was truly the finest we have been on from start to finish. Every aspect showed attention to detail, comfort, learning, and enjoyment. We have already recommended this to friends. Thank you so very much for such a wonderful and meaningful voyage.” – Carolyn B., Louisville, KY TOP PHOTO THIS PAGE: CRUISE ON THE RIVER SEINE. MIDDLE PHOTO LEFT: CHÂTEAU BERNAVILLE. MIDDLE PHOTO COVER PHOTO CREDIT: JOIE DE VIVRE DOCKED AT LES ANDELYS. RIGHT: STATUE AT NORMANDY AMERICAN CEMETERY. BOTTOM PHOTO: S.S. JOIE DE VIVRE DOCKED AT LES ANDELYS. FEATURED HISTORIANS THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM AUTHOR AND HISTORIAN EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL PROGRAM CRAIG L. SYMONDS, PhD Craig L. Symonds, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of History and former History Department Chair at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, where he taught for thirty years. He is the author of sixteen books on Civil War and World War II topics, including Operation Neptune: The D-Day Landings and the Invasion of Europe which received the 2015 Samuel Eliot Morison Award for Naval Literature. He is also the author of The Battle of Midway (2011) and World War II at Sea: A Global History (2017), both from Oxford University Press. From 2017 to 2020 he was the Ernest J. King Distinguished Professor of Maritime History at the US Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. CREDIT: DUDLEY HARRIS In this gripping account of D-Day, Symonds delves into the critical role of the naval forces—British and American, Coast Guard and Navy—and TRAVEL TO how the success depended mostly on the men themselves: the junior offi cers and enlisted men who drove the landing craft, cleared the mines, seized the beaches and assailed the bluff s behind them, securing the Museum foothold for the eventual campaign to Berlin, and the end of the most terrible war in human history. Quick Facts COUNTRIES27 5 covering AUTHOR AND HISTORIAN 8 million+ all theaters JOHN C. MCMANUS, PhD visitors since the Museum of World War II opened on June 6, 2000 John C. McManus, PhD is Curators’ Distinguished Professor of US Military History at Missouri University of Science and $2 billion+ TOUR PROGRAMS Technology, and one of the world’s leading historians of in economic impact operated on average per World War II. He has written 12 books, most of which cover year, at times accompanied some aspect of the American combat experience in World 160,000+ 30 by WWII veterans War II, including The Americans at D-Day; The Americans active Museum members at Normandy; September Hope: The American Side of a Bridge Too Far; Alamo in the Ardennes; and The Dead and Those About to Die, D-Day: The Big Red One at Omaha 8,000+ travelers, Overseas Beach. He is in frequent demand as a speaker and has representing every US state VISIT American Battle Monuments made hundreds of appearances as an expert commentator Commission for radio and television outlets. He has appeared in 625,000+ cemeteries & numerous major documentaries that have aired on PBS, 16 memorials plus social media followers the History Channel, Netfl ix, the Smithsonian Network, the Discovery Channel, the National Geographic Channel, and others. &189museums on our itineraries “There are two kinds of people who are staying on this beach those who TRAVEL WITH EXPERTS are dead and those who are going to die. Now let’s get the hell out of here.” top historians – Colonel George A. Taylor on June 6, 1944, 16th Infantry Regiment, 26 with 1st Infantry Division published 174 books and documentary OUR PLEDGE TO YOU Your Safety is our Priority credits - 47 Together, we are facing an unbelievable global surance to our esteemed guests. We are committed pandemic impacting our families, businesses, and to delivering the best and latest sanitation protocols ww2museumtours.org communities. The Travel Team continuously moni- throughout your journey. tors updates from global health authorities and local governments in the US and around the world. The For more details on the guidelines in each country #1 ATTRACTION IN health and safety of our travelers and staff remain our we visit, contact Educational Travel Programs highest priority. We work closely with our international at 877-813-3329 x 257 or email 4 || TheVISIT River US Seine AT WW2MUSEUMTOURS.ORGto the Beaches of NormandyNEW ORLEANS partners to provide the highest level of qua and as- [email protected] ITINERARY Liberation of Paris optional pre-tour available! See page 21 for details. THE RIVER SEINE TO Dieppe THE BEACHES OF NORMANDY OCTOBER 31–NOVEMBER 8, 2021 Rouen Château Les Andelys la Chenevière Your journey in Normandy and on the Seine River features expert local guides S Bayeux e La Roche-Guyon in Auvers-sur-Oise with unparalleled knowledge of WWII locations—from lesser-known sites available e R iver exclusively to The National WWII Museum’s travel programs to iconic landmarks Chateau D’Audrieu steeped in heroism and history. Visit the famous church in Sainte-Mère-Église, Mantes-la-Jolie Paris stand on Omaha Beach to view the intricate German defense system, and ponder Versailles the overwhelming odds the American soldiers faced on June 6, 1944. Cross Pegasus Bridge, where the men of the British 6th Airborne Division won the first Cruise battle of D-Day just minutes after midnight. Along the way, hear from top-rated Port Excursion battlefield guides, and appreciate the beauty, culture, and history of a region that Option has played a critical role throughout world history. Excursion PROGRAM INCLUSIONS • Full-time featured historians Craig • All gratuities to drivers, guides, Symonds, PhD, and John McManus, PhD and shipboard staff • Full-time expert local guides • Entrance fees to all sites, museums, and attractions • Full-time Museum logistical tour managers • Private first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach transportation • Four-nights accommodation aboard the 5-star S.S. Joie de Vivre • Personal listening devices for touring • Four-nights accommodation in DAY ONE Normandy at the hand-selected • Roundtrip airport transfers (when Depart the US, Paris Arrival, & Transfer to the 5-star château arriving and departing on scheduled group tour dates) S.S. Joie De Vivre • Most meals, including: (8) breakfasts, (4) lunches, (8) dinners, (8) receptions • Informative map book to be used October 30/31 – Depart the US on October 30 and arrive at Paris Charles de throughout your journey Gaulle Airport on October 31. Guests are warmly welcomed and transferred to • House wines, beer, and spirits with S.S. Joie de Vivre. Early morning arrivals may choose to enjoy a morning exploring included lunches and dinners during • Personalized luggage tags and Paris independently after dropping luggage at the ship or may board the vessel land program name badge and enjoy the ship’s public areas* before settling into a luxurious stateroom or suite this afternoon. This evening, bid farewell to the “City of Light” during a • House wines, beer, and spirits welcome reception and dinner on the Seine River.
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