Allied March from Brussels to Berlin

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1 Allied March from Brussels to Berlin Presented by: September 24 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 2 Day 1 - Flights to Brussels Depart Bradley International Airport on Aer Lingus for an overnight flight to Dublin. Transfer for our arrival into Brussels early morning Day 2 Brussels After early arrival, we will have a city tour of Brussels. Day 3 Arnhem After an early breakfast, we begin our study of Operation Market Garden, the early attempt by the Allied forces to strike directly for Berlin. Control of the bridges at Eindhoven, Nijmegen and Arnhem was essential for the push into Germany. We drive Hell s Highway where the 101st and 82nd Airborne broke through to connect with the British in Arnhem. We visit Nijmegen to see the daring crossing of the Waal River by the 82nd Airborne. From there we proceed to Arnhem where again we cross the Bridge Too Far. Day 4 Battle of the Bulge, Part 1 This is where Hitler put everything he had into his only counter-attack in December The Germans had several breakthroughs and many Americans surrendered near the town of Malmedy. Outside the town, Peiper s SS lined up about 150 GIs and fired at them point blank. Less than half escaped alive. We will view the site of the massacre and the American Memorial at Malmedy. From there, we visit and study St. Vith where the US 7th Armored and 28th Infantry Divisions slowed the German advance just before Christmas We have a scenic drive through the Ardennes Mountains to our evening lodging. Day 5 Battle of the Bulge, Part 2 We set out for Bastogne where the Americans rallied and stopped the German attack. Here we ll view the route of the initial American retreat and the place where the 101st Airborne and elements of the 10th Armored held off fifteen German divisions for six days. Our group will visit key sites in and around this historic crossroads town. We ll also go to General McAuliffe s HQ where he replied to German surrender demands with one word: NUTS. After our visit, it s a short ride to Luxembourg. This afternoon affords some relaxing free time in the center of this bustling but charming old world city Day 6 Luxembourg We drive to nearby Hamm and the American cemetery and the site of General George Patton s grave. America s foremost WWII field general rests here among his men. We ll drive to the Siegfried Line to see remnants of the German communication trenches, pillboxes and dragon s teeth that American GI s fought so hard to take in late Day 7 Mosel Wine and History We depart Luxembourg City in our coach for Trier. Here in Germany s oldest city, we will see the ancient Roman gate, Porta Nigra, the Roman baths and the cathedral that dates to the Roman Empire. We continue to Piesport for a wine tasting and lunch. Afterwards we will spend the night in Koblenz. Day 8 Music and Arts After breakfast we have an early departure

3 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 head for Leipzig Germany s music center where Bach, Schumann, Wagner and Mendelssohn composed. Dinner and a private recital. Dinner and music recital TBA. Day 9 Start of the Cold War We leave after breakfast for Berlin via Potsdam. We stop at Cecilienhof, the site of the Potsdam Conference, where the big three (Truman, Stalin, and Churchill) met in Their sessions laid the groundwork for the Cold War. Afterwards we visit the German Air Museum before going to the city center. Overnight in Berlin Day 10 Cold War Berlin Visit Brandenburg Gate, Topography of Terror museum with its depiction of the rise of Nazism, Checkpoint Charlie museum. Day 11 Free Day in Berlin. Guests have a free day to explore Berlin on their own. Day 12 Depart for home. Morning transfer to the Berlin Tegel International Airport (TXL) to Dublin for a connection to Bradley Int l Airport. Allied March From Brussels to Berlin Sept 24 - Oct 5, 2018 $5,100 per person based on double occupancy. $650 single occupancy supplement $1,000 deposit required for this tour $200 non-member surcharge Tour Includes: Full-time historian Three- and four-star accommodations Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage and service charges Touring by private, first-class, airconditioned motorcoach Breakfast daily and 3 dinners All entrance fees to museums and attractions For more information, or to sign up, call: Debbie Reed New England Air Museum debbier@neam.org

4 4 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 Personal Information as it appears on your passport: Name: Address: City, State & Zip: Phone: Date of Birth: If you are traveling with a companion, please furnish the following information: Same as above. Name: Date of Birth: Address: City, State & Zip: Phone: 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 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. Extra nights before or after the tour are available. Call for more information. 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. Info to note: Sign or type your name here Date Please return form to: Debbie Reed New England Air Museum 36 Perimeter Rd. Windsor Locks, CT debbier@neam.org info@stephenambrosetours.com