Allied March from Brussels to Berlin

September 24 - Presented by: October 5, 2018 $5,100 per person based on double occupancy, $650 single occupancy supplement

A journey through WWII History and a delightful taste of European culture. 2

Day 1 - Flights to view the route Brussels of the initial Depart Bradley American retreat International and the place Airport on Aer where the 101st Lingus for an Airborne and overnight flight to elements of the Dublin. Transfer 10th Armored for our arrival held off fifteen into Brussels early German divisions morning for six days. Our group will Day 2 – Brussels visit key sites in After early arrival, and around this we will have a city historic crossroads tour of Brussels. town. We’ll also go to General McAuliffe’s HQ where he Day 3 – Arnhem replied to German surrender demands with After an early breakfast, we begin our study of one word: “NUTS.” After our visit, it’s a Operation Market Garden, the early attempt by the short ride to Luxembourg. This afternoon Allied forces to strike directly for Berlin. Control of affords some relaxing free time in the the bridges at Eindhoven, Nijmegen and Arnhem center of this bustling but charming old was essential for the push into Germany. We world city drive “Hell’s Highway” where the 101st and 82nd Airborne broke through to connect with the British Day 6 – Luxembourg in Arnhem. We visit Nijmegen to see the daring We drive to nearby Hamm and the American crossing of the Waal River by the 82nd Airborne. cemetery and the site of General George From there we proceed to Arnhem where again we Patton’s grave. America’s foremost WWII cross the “Bridge Too Far.” field general rests here among his men. We’ll drive to the Siegfried Line to see remnants Day 4 – Battle of the Bulge, Part 1 of the German communication trenches, This is where Hitler put everything he had into his pillboxes and dragon’s teeth that American only counter-attack in December 1944. The Germans GI’s fought so hard to take in late 1944. had several breakthroughs and many Americans surrendered near the town of Malmedy. Outside the Day 7 – Mosel Wine and History town, Peiper’s SS lined up about 150 GIs and fired at We depart Luxembourg City in our coach for them point blank. Less than half escaped alive. We Trier. Here in Germany’s oldest city, we will will view the site of the massacre and the American see the ancient Roman gate, Porta Nigra, the Memorial at Malmedy. From there, we visit and Roman baths and the cathedral that dates to study St. Vith where the US 7th Armored and 28th the Roman Empire. We continue to Piesport Infantry Divisions slowed the German advance for a wine tasting and lunch. Afterwards we just before Christmas 1944. We have a scenic drive will spend the night in Koblenz. through the Ardennes Mountains to our evening lodging. Day 5 – Battle of the Bulge, Part 2 We set out for Bastogne where the Americans Day 8 – Music and Arts rallied and stopped the German attack. Here we’ll After breakfast we have an early departure 3

for Weimar, Germany’s capital between WWI and WWII. We take a brief tour of the city with stops at the Goethe Museum and Nietsche and Schiller residences. After a late lunch we Allied March head for Leipzig Germany’s music center where From Brussels to Berlin Bach, Schumann, Wagner and Mendelssohn composed. Dinner and a private recital. Sept 24 - Oct 5, 2018 $5,100 per person based on double Dinner and music recital TBA. occupancy. $650 single occupancy supplement Day 9 – Start of the Cold War $1,000 deposit required for this tour We leave after breakfast for Berlin via Potsdam. $200 non-member surcharge We stop at Cecilienhof, the site of the Potsdam Conference, where the “big three” (Truman, Tour Includes: Stalin, and Churchill) met in 1945. Their sessions laid the groundwork for the Cold War. • Full-time historian Afterwards we visit the German Air Museum • Three- and four-star accommodations before going to the city center. Overnight in • Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel Berlin taxes, porterage and service charges • Touring by private, first-class, air- Day 10 – Cold War – Berlin conditioned motorcoach Visit Brandenburg Gate, Topography of Terror • Breakfast daily and 3 dinners museum with its depiction of the rise of Nazism, • All entrance fees to museums and Checkpoint Charlie museum. attractions

Day 11 – Free Day in Berlin. For more information, Guests have a free day to explore Berlin on their or to sign up, call: own. Debbie Reed New England Air Museum Day 12 – Depart for home. 860-623-3305 Morning transfer to the Berlin Tegel [email protected] International Airport (TXL) to Dublin for a connection to Bradley Int’l Airport.

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Allied March from Brussels to Berlin Sept 24 - Oct 5, 2018 • $5,100 per person $650 single occupancy supplement if rooming alone $1,000 deposit - $200 surcharge for non-museum members ❏ Optional Music Recital in Leipzig, Germany Price TBA

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Information • Prices based on double occupancy. If traveling solo, a single-supplement charge of $650 will apply. • New England Air Museum and Stephen Ambrose Tours accepts no liability. • We encourage all guests to consider travel insurance, however we do not sell it. There are several companies out there that are easily found in a google search. Also, several credit card companies offer travel insurance if the tour is purchased on their card. • Passports must not expire within six months of tour return date. 5

Accommodations: ❏ I plan on rooming alone, and accept the $650 single-supplement charge. ❏ I am traveling with a companion, and we would like a double bed or larger. ❏ I am traveling with a companion, and we would like two beds.

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Payments • A deposit of $1,000 per person is due to complete your registration and reserve your seat on the tour. It is refundable up to 90 days prior to departure, minus a $50 per person administrative fee. • Payment schedule is as follows: $1,000 deposit required to reserve your seat $2,000 due by May 25, 2018 Balance due by August 1, 2018 ❏ I will mail in a check. ❏ Please charge my credit card. I will call you with the card information.

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