VE 80: Netherlands & France
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On the 80th anniversary of Allied Victory in Europe, we hope you will join us on this unique exploration of Canada’s wartime legacy. Traverse the hallowed grounds of Camp Vught and the Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery, where silent marches and remembrance ceremonies create necessary space for sombre reflection. Witness the enduring bond between Canadians and the Dutch at the Wageningen Liberation Day Festival, which commemorates our two nations' shared struggle against the Nazi occupation of The Netherlands. At Juno Beach, Vimy Ridge, and Beaumont-Hamel, you will ponder the bravery of those who fought, the sacrifice of those who perished, and the unspeakable brutality of war. This tour is a tribute not only to those who served, but to the peace and liberty they fought to protect–and the heavy cost paid to preserve them. Join us on this poignant journey through the Netherlands and France, and trace the deep impressions of Canada's impact on their history and culture.
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Day 1: Board your overnight flight to Amsterdam!
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Day 2: Amsterdam Region
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTravel to the Amsterdam Region
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Day 3: Amsterdam Region
Visit Camp Vught Concentration Camp Memorial Site
Students will join the local community and fellow Canadians in a silent march from the town centre to Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery. There, they will attend a commemorative Remembrance Day Ceremony.
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Day 4: Amsterdam Region
Celebrate Liberation Day with the local community as you attend the Wageningen Liberation Day Festival
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Day 5: Amsterdam
Travel to Amsterdam
Enjoy an audio-guided boat ride through Amsterdam's iconic canals
Visit the Anne Frank House
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Day 6: Amsterdam | Vimy Region
Travel to the Vimy Region via Ypres
Visit the Vimy Ridge Historic Site and stand by the Vimy Memorial
Visit the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial
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Day 7: Vimy Region | Normandy Region
Visit the Juno Beach Centre
Visit the Bény-Sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
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Day 8: Normandy Region | Paris
Take a walking tour of Paris
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Add this in-depth excursion:
Seine River Cruise
Board a boat and float along Paris’ main waterway, where you’ll see the city’s most notable landmarks from a new perspective.
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Day 9: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Add this in-depth excursion:
Versailles
Enjoy an excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors, and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.
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Day 10: Depart for Home
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Day 1: Board your overnight flight to Amsterdam!
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Day 2: Amsterdam Region
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTravel to the Amsterdam Region
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Day 3: Amsterdam Region
Visit Camp Vught Concentration Camp Memorial Site
Students will join the local community and fellow Canadians in a silent march from the town centre to Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery. There, they will attend a commemorative Remembrance Day Ceremony.
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Day 4: Amsterdam Region
Celebrate Liberation Day with the local community as you attend the Wageningen Liberation Day Festival
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Day 5: Amsterdam
Travel to Amsterdam
Enjoy an audio-guided boat ride through Amsterdam's iconic canals
Visit the Anne Frank House
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Day 6: Amsterdam | Vimy Region
Travel to the Vimy Region via Ypres
Visit the Vimy Ridge Historic Site and stand by the Vimy Memorial
Visit the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial
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Day 7: Vimy Region | Normandy Region
Visit the Juno Beach Centre
Visit the Bény-Sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
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Day 8: Normandy Region | Paris
Take a walking tour of Paris
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Add this in-depth excursion:
Seine River Cruise
Board a boat and float along Paris’ main waterway, where you’ll see the city’s most notable landmarks from a new perspective.
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Day 9: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Add this in-depth excursion:
Versailles
Enjoy an excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors, and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.
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Day 10: Depart for Home
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