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Normandy, London & Paris Windsor Castle the Oldest and Largest Occupied Castle in the World and the Official Residence of Her Majesty the Queen NORMANDY, LONDON & PARIS Windsor Castle The oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and the official residence of Her Majesty the Queen. Afternoon Tea Enjoy this quintessential custom complete with Thames River Cruise Normandy, London & Paris dainty finger sandwiches, cakes, and scones Glide by the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Shake- 11 Days | All Airfare Included served with traditional clotted cream and jam speare’s Globe Theatre, London Eye, accompanied by classic English tea. Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and much more. Enjoy guided tours of Paris, London, Monet’s Garden, and visit historic a delicious array of bite-size savories, our respects among the hundreds DAY 9: PARIS CITY TOUR sip expertly steeped tea, and enjoy of Crosses and Stars of David for We discover the enchanting sights World War II sites on the Normandy coast. the comfort of easy conversation the deceased. Our next visit is of romantic Paris, the City of Light. with our new acquaintances. B,T Arromanches, the renowned site Jewels and a medieval collection of On a guided tour we see the Champs DAY 1: FLY TO ENGLAND and present British royalty. We are of Mulberry Harbor. This artificial armory and weaponry. Its ancient Elysees Avenue, Notre Dame Cathedral, We meet our friendly Holiday guests in London for three nights. DAY 4: CHURCHILL port and dock carried thousands of stone walls hold some of the city’s Eiffel Tower, and Arc de Triomphe. Vacations Tour Director and board Tonight, enjoy a Holiday Vacations WAR ROOMS Allied troops and cargo across the darkest secrets, and we are privy to The afternoon is ours to enjoy at our overnight flight to London. Welcome Dinner. D Today includes a visit to the Churchill Channel during wartime. Portions a few of them during our narrated leisure. Relax at a sidewalk cafe, do War Rooms, part of the underground of it remain today. THAMES RIVER CRUISE B,D some shopping, or visit city sights. DAY 2: LONDON CITY TOUR DAY 3: tour. Take a snapshot of neighboring nerve center of Britain’s war effort. Good day, London! After an included After dinner a spectacular Seine River Upon arrival in Europe, we are joined Tower Bridge as we embark for a Next we see the Imperial War Museum DAY 7: NORMANDY SITES full English breakfast we join our cruise creates a magical evening. by a resident Blue Badge Guide delightful sail on the River Thames. which houses authentic examples of Joined by our World War II guide, Blue Badge Guide at the Tower of Illuminated buildings, bridges, churches, whose passion for British history and Later, we partake in a favorite pas- World War II weaponry and an exhibit we spend the morning at the Pointe- traditions enhance our experience. London. Founded by William the time of locals, Afternoon Tea. It is and the Eiffel Tower create a dramatic of World War I trench warfare. B du-Hoc Ranger Monument located backdrop in the night sky. B,D Our sightseeing begins with a tour of Conqueror in 1066, this enduring truly the perfect end to our day’s on a sheer cliff overlooking Omaha Windsor Castle, private home of past fortress houses both Britain’s Crown scheduled activities as we dine on DAY 5: PORTSMOUTH & Beach. Americans seized the German DAY 10: LOUVRE MUSEUM FERRY TO FRANCE artillery pieces here, preventing fire This morning enjoy a guided tour of We say farewell to London and travel on American troops landing on the the world-renowned Louvre Museum Tower of London Tapestry of Bayeux English Channel Ferry to England’s south coast. Upon arriv- beach. This afternoon we visit St. and discover its many masterpieces. Crossing al in Portsmouth we visit the award- Mére Église, seized by American We have the afternoon free for individ- winning D-Day Museum before paratroopers on D-Day. Hear the ual pursuits. Visit the Musee d’Orsay or boarding a ferry to cross the English interesting story of American Private stroll through The Tuileries Garden. Channel to France. Our comfortable John Steele and visit the Airborne We gather this evening for a special accommodations for the next three Museum. Next we visit Utah Beach, Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner, nights are in Bayeux. B,D the westernmost beach during the the perfect ending to our fabulous Allied Landings. Later, we view the vacation. B,D DAY 6: D-DAY SITES Bayeux Tapestry which tells the tale We are joined by a special World of William the Conqueror’s invasion DAY 11: MEMORIES War II guide to learn about famous of England. B TO CHERISH battle events. We spend the morning We bid a fond farewell to Paris and at Omaha Beach where Americans DAY 8: MONET’S GARDEN the special friends who have shared took the German fortifications. We Today we begin our journey to Paris. our experiences. B study the battlefield, cross the beach, En route we visit the charming village analyze maps, and pay tribute to the of Giverny and stroll the gardens and courage that guarded our freedom. home of famous Impressionist artist ACTIVE The American Cemetery stretches Claude Monet. We stay in Paris for ACTIVITY LEVEL along the bluff where we may offer three evenings. B Refer to General Information for details Discover World War II Sites Enrich your understanding of America’s part in the allied invasions and sacrifices on D-Day. Your Experience Includes Our unmatched Holiday Advantage includes ALL Flights Motorcoach accommodations, admission to attractions, motorcoach Ferry transportation, baggage handling at hotels, professional 1 2 3 # of Overnights Tour Director, and local guides, plus airfare, fuel surcharges, 3 ENGLAND London government fees, and airport & departure taxes. Portsmouth A fully-refundable deposit of only $200 per person will reserve your space and prices are guaranteed upon Pointe-du-Hoc receipt of the deposit. Call us today at 888-554-5208. Omaha Omaha & Utah Beaches Utah Beach FRANCE Allied landings on the beaches of Normandy marked Beach Ouistreham the start to liberate northwest Europe from Nazi Earn a $100 Holiday Vacations Travel Credit Sainte 3 occupation. On the morning of D-Day, ground Mére Bayeux Église 3 troops landed opposite five assault beaches. View our NEW online travel shows available at Paris holidayvacations.com. 15 Excellent Meals Featuring • English Channel ferry crossing 2021 Dates to France • Holiday Vacations Welcome Dinner SEPT 13 - 23 in London • Omaha & Utah Beaches SEPT 27 - OCT 7 • Traditional English Afternoon Tea • American Cemetary & Overlord Price Per Person Museum at Omaha Beach • Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED! • Arromanches Landing Museum Double ..............$6299 per person B=Breakfast T=Tea • Pointe-du-Hoc Ranger Monument Single ..................7299 per person =Lunch =Dinner L D Triple subject to availability • St. Mére Église Deposit: $200 per person • Airborne Museum All Accommodations Featuring Guaranteed Price: Your price is Arromanches • Tapestry of Bayeux • 3 nights in London guaranteed upon receipt of your deposit. The renowned site of Mulberry Harbor is the artificial • Village of Giverny 95 days prior to departure • Final Payment: 3 nights in Bayeux Full refund 96 days prior to departure port and dock that carried thousands of Allied troops • Claude Monet’s home & garden and cargo across the Channel during wartime. A few • 3 nights in Paris • Paris guided tour A valid U.S. passport is required for hundred yards away from the shore is Arromanches all U.S. citizens. Passport cards and • Illuminated Seine River cruise enhanced driver’s licenses are NOT Landing Museum. acceptable. Attractions & Highlights • Louvre Museum • London city tour • Windsor Castle Departure Points • Tower of London Most Major U.S. Airports Call for the nearest applicable • Thames River cruise departure airport • Churchill War Rooms St. Mére Église • Imperial War Museum • D-Day Museum in Portsmouth An effigy of a trapped para- trooper dangles from the city’s church to commemorate the D-Day event and the first town in France to be liberated when American paratroopers landed behind the German coastal defenses. Paris Insurance Tour Documents Insecticide Use On Aircraft Holiday Vacations recognizes the value and Tour packets will be mailed at least ten days Some countries require aircraft to be treated importance of travel insurance for our customers. before your tour departure date. 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