In 2019 we pay special honour to the 75th Anniversary of D-Day - Canada’s coming ashore on Juno Beach and the Liberation of Normandy. Official events are expected to include remembrance ceremonies at Beny-sur-Mer and Bretteville-sur-Laize Canadian War Cemeteries, along with the Official 75th Anniversary Commemoration at the Juno Beach Centre.

Liberation Tours offers two itineraries. Our 8-Day tour is ideal for those who have visited the battlefields previously, taking you direct to Normandy to be on hand for the expected special commemoration events, and concluding with two nights in Paris to wind down and see one of the most beautiful cities in all of Europe.

Our 16-Day tour follows our signature program, the most comprehensive tour of its kind. It is a pilgrimage to the Canadian battlefields of WWI and WWII where Canada came of age as a nation and forged a reputation as the army to be called upon for some of the most difficult and challenging battles. The tour begins in Paris and concludes in Amsterdam.

All eyes will be on Normandy in June of 2019 with a special Canadian focus on the sacred shores of Juno Beach. Book early to avoid disappointment and join us for a very special journey and international commemoration anniversary.

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75th Anniversary of D-Day

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Itinerary: 16-Day TourDay 11 - Wednesday June 12Day eleven is steeped in history - the Battle of the Somme, one of the largest and bloodiest battles of World War One. Visits include Beaumont-Hamel, the Thiepval Memorial and Lochnagar Crater. Overnight Arras - Najeti Hotel de l'Univers. Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 12 - Thursday June 13The morning is dedicated to Vimy Ridge, including walking the trenches and tunnels. After visiting additional points of interest in the area we carry onward to Belgium, to Ieper for the evening and the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate. Overnight Novotel Ieper Centrum (2 nights). Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 13 - Friday June 14We tour the Ieper (Ypres) salient including Hill 62, the monument at Passchendaele, The Brooding Solider at St. Julien, Essex Farm, and finally Tyne Cot Cemetery. Enjoy a free afternoon in Ieper. Breakfast.

Day 14 - Saturday June 15Our journey takes us into the Netherlands, heading northeast just as the Canadian Army did in 1944. We pay a visit to the John Frost Bridge at Arnhem, made famous in Operation Market Garden. After a Farewell Lunch we carry onward to the coast. Overnight Amsterdam - Dorint Airport (tentative, 2 nights). Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 15 - Sunday June 16Enjoy a free day at your leisure in Amsterdam. Breakfast.

Day 16 - Monday June 17Return flight from Amsterdam, except for those who may choose to extend their stay.

Day 7 - Saturday June 8Day seven takes us to points west of Juno, exploring Gold Beach with a visit the Musée du Débarquement. Next is Omaha Beach where the Americans suffered heavy losses, as illustrated by some time of reflection at the Colleville-sur-Mer American War Cemetery which serenely overlooks the Normandy shore below. Overnight Normandy - Mercure Lisieux. Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 8 - Sunday June 9We move west again today, to Pointe-du-Hoc where the United States Army Ranger Assault Group scaled 100' cliffs to secure the position. A visit to the much overlooked Maisy Battery is a highlight ... nestled in the countryside and nearly forgotten for 60 years. We close out the day with a short drive in-land to La Cambe German Cemetery and an opportunity to respectfully consider the losses of the other side. Overnight Normandy - Mercure Lisieux. Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 9 - Monday June 10This morning we honour the men of D-Day by walking the sands of Juno Beach at Courseulles-sur-Mer, with story telling and much reflection. A visit inside the Juno Beach Centre is included. We continue to visit the beaches of Juno at Bernières-sur-Mer to observe the famous Canada House and Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer to see the coastal defenses taken during the early hours of the invasion. In the afternoon we visit the garden at the Abbaye d'Ardennes near Caen to pay respects to the twenty Canadian soldiers illegally executed here in June 1944. Overnight Dieppe - Mercure Dieppe La Presidence. Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 10 - Tuesday June 11We devote the day to Operation Jubilee - the plans, the execution and the after-math of the August 1942 raid on Dieppe that went horribly wrong. Visits include the Dieppe main beach and outlook cliffs as well as the villages of Puys and Pourville. Our final stop is Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery. Overnight Amiens - Mercure Amiens Cathedrale. Breakfast.

Day 1 - Sunday June 2Depart from Canada for your overnight transatlantic flight to Paris, except for those who may choose to depart sooner to extend their trip.

Day 2 - Monday June 3Upon arrival in Paris your hotel room is available for immediate check-in, providing the opportunity for rest. In the afternoon we board our coach with a local expert guide for a sight-seeing drive of the city, followed by a Welcome Dinner and a cruise of the River Seine. Overnight Novotel Tour Eiffel.

Day 3 - Tuesday June 4We depart for the Normandy coast to consider pre- D-Day 'Atlantic Wall' defenses including the huge Longues-sur-Mer coastal gun battery. We also visit the Memorial Pegasus Museum and walk to the Café Gondrée. Overnight Normandy - Mercure Lisieux (6 nights). Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 4 - Wednesday June 5The schedule for this day is intentionally left flexible, to allow for the inclusion of the expected commemorative ceremony at Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery while also featuring points of interest in the area. Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 5 - Thursday June 6Today we honour the 75th anniversary of the great Allied invasion by attending the Official 75th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony at the Juno Beach Centre, while also allowing a flexible schedule to include points of interest in the area where timing permits. Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 6 - Friday June 7The schedule for this day is intentionally left flexible, to allow for the inclusion of the expected commemorative ceremony at Bretteville-sur-Laize Canadian War Cemetery. We also travel to see the Falaise Gap and St-Lambert-sur-Dives. Overnight Normandy - Mercure Lisieux. Breakfast, Lunch. Itinerary is subject to minor change prior to

departure. Minor variances are also possible during the actual tour based on the need to adapt to

circumstances encountered during our travels.

Day 4 - Wednesday June 5The schedule for this day is intentionally left flexible, to allow for the inclusion of the expected commemorative ceremony at Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery while also featuring points of interest in the area. Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 5 - Thursday June 6Today we honour the 75th anniversary of the great Allied invasion by attending the Official 75th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony at the Juno Beach Centre, while also allowing a flexible schedule to include points of interest in the area where timing permits. Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 6 - Friday June 7The schedule for this day is intentionally left flexible, to allow for the inclusion of the expected commemorative ceremony at Bretteville-sur-Laize Canadian War Cemetery while also featuring points of interest in the area including the Falaise Gap and St-Lambert-sur-Dives. We then depart the coast Paris. Overnight Paris - Novotel Paris Tour Eiffel (2 nights). Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 7 - Saturday June 8Enjoy a free day at your leisure in the wonderful city of Paris. Breakfast.

Day 8 - Sunday June 9Return flight from Amsterdam, except for those who may choose to extend their stay.

Day 1 - Sunday June 2Depart from Canada for your overnight transatlantic flight to Paris, except for those who may choose to depart sooner to extend their trip.

Day 2 - Monday June 3Upon arrival we depart for the Normandy coast. We will visit Pegasus Bridge and the Memorial Pegasus Museum which tells the story of the pre-dawn paratrooper landings in the region by the British 6th Airborne and the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion. A must-see visit should be made to the first house liberated on D-Day, the Café Gondrée, a special place filled with history and charm. We pay our respects to the fallen at nearby Ranville War Cemetery, where many of those who died in those opening hours of D-Day are laid to rest. Overnight Normandy - Campanile Hotel Bayeux (4 nights). Breakfast.

Day 3 - Tuesday June 4This morning we honour the men of D-Day by walking the sands of Juno Beach at Courseulles-sur-Mer, with story telling and much reflection. A visit inside the Juno Beach Centre is included. We continue to visit the beaches of Juno at Bernières-sur-Mer to observe the famous Canada House and Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer to see the coastal defenses taken during the early hours of the invasion. In the afternoon we visit the garden at the Abbaye d'Ardennes near Caen to pay respects to the twenty Canadian soldiers illegally executed here in June 1944. Breakfast, Lunch.

Itinerary: 8-Day Tour

Itinerary is subject to minor change prior to departure. Minor variances are also possible during

the actual tour based on the need to adapt to circumstances encountered during our travels.

16-Day Tour $6590 $1590

8-Day Tour $3990 $795 .

Non-Refundable Deposit at time of Booking:

$500

Included in your Package- Fourteen nights (16-day tour) or six nights (8-day tour) accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities- Premium airport departure lounge at the start of the tour (where available) ... an exclusive benefit not offered by other battlefield tours- Early morning check-in available at your hotel in Paris (16-day tour) ... an exclusive benefit not offered by other battlefield tours- Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats, on-board facilities and free mobile Wi-Fi- Buffet breakfast (cold and/or hot) at the hotel each morning, plus selected lunches as outlined in the itinerary- All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling of one bag per person- Gratuities to Driver, Ground Agent and Local Guides are included! (these costs are extra on most other tours, be sure to compare!)- Group pick-up from airport on arrival and return group transfer to airport airport on departure (individual transfers are the traveller's responsibility)- Liberation Tours Lapel Pin

Excluded- Airfare: check our website for information on available group flight option, or fly using your own points and on your own schedule!- Meals other than stated on the itinerary- Travel / Cancellation / Medical Insurance- Passport & related fees- Pocket money for souvenirs!- Any optional excursion not specifically stated- Items of a personal nature

Notations- Prices are subject to change based on currency fluctuations, to be confirmed at time of final payment.- This tour requires a minimum of 20 passengers.- Hotels have been pre-booked but are subject to change.- Final payment is due no later than February 28, 2019. All deposits & payments are non-refundable. - Download our Terms & Conditions from www.liberationtours.ca.

Exclusive Booking Agent: Debbie Baggley

UNIGLOBE Travel Innovations Ltd.1-800-565-7999

debbie@travel-til.com

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