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Normandy,
London
& Paris
OCTOBER 11 - 21, 2021
with host MIKE LYNCH,
WCCO® Radio Retired
Meteorologist & his wife Kathy
Windsor Castle
The oldest and largest occupied castle
in the world and the official residence
of Her Majesty the Queen.
Normandy, London & Paris Afternoon Tea
Enjoy this quintessential custom complete with
dainty finger sandwiches, cakes, and scones
Thames River Cruise
Glide by the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Shake-
OCTOBER 11 - 21, 2021 Additional dates may be available
served with traditional clotted cream and jam
accompanied by classic English tea.
speare’s Globe Theatre, London Eye,
Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and much more.
Enjoy guided tours of Paris, London, Monet’s Garden, and visit historic World of Mulberry Harbor. This artificial of romantic Paris, the City of Light. Mike &
War II sites on the Normandy coast. port and dock carried thousands of On a guided tour we see the Champs
Kathy Lynch
Allied troops and cargo across the Elysees Avenue, Notre Dame Cathedral,
DAY 1: FLY TO ENGL A ND Windsor Castle, private home of past War Rooms, part of the underground Channel during wartime. Portions Eiffel Tower, and Arc de Triomphe. WCCO ® Radio
We meet our friendly Holiday and present British royalty. We are nerve center of Britain’s war effort. of it remain today. B,D The afternoon is ours to enjoy at Meteorologist,
Vacations Tour Director and board guests in London for three nights. Next we see the Imperial War Museum leisure. Relax at a sidewalk cafe, do Mike Lynch
our overnight flight to London. Tonight, enjoy a WCCO ® Radio which houses authentic examples of DAY 7: NOR M A NDY SITES some shopping, or visit city sights. recently retired
Welcome Dinner. D World War II weaponry and an exhibit Joined by our World War II guide, After dinner a spectacular Seine River from regular
DAY 2: L ONDON CIT Y TOUR of World War I trench warfare. B we spend the morning at the Pointe- cruise creates a magical evening. broadcasting at
Upon arrival in Europe, we are joined DAY 3: T HAMES RIVER CRUISE du-Hoc Ranger Monument located Illuminated buildings, bridges, churches, WCCO ® Radio
by a resident Blue Badge Guide Good day, London! After an included DAY 5: P ORTSMOUTH & on a sheer cliff overlooking Omaha and the Eiffel Tower create a dramatic after 40 years. He reported everything
whose passion for British history and full English breakfast we join our FER RY TO FR A NCE Beach. Americans seized the German backdrop in the night sky. B,D from heat waves to 60 below zero
traditions enhance our experience. Blue Badge Guide at the Tower of We say farewell to London and travel artillery pieces here, preventing fire record temperatures plus tornadoes,
Our sightseeing begins with a tour of London. Founded by William the to England’s south coast. Upon arriv- on American troops landing on the DAY 10: L OU V R E MUSEUM blizzards, and everything else the
Conqueror in 1066, this enduring al in Portsmouth we visit the award- beach. This afternoon we visit St. This morning enjoy a guided tour of sky dishes out!
fortress houses both Britain’s Crown winning D-Day Museum before Mére Église, seized by American the world-renowned Louvre Museum
Jewels and a medieval collection of boarding a ferry to cross the English and discover its many masterpieces. Mike has been teaching stargazing
paratroopers on D-Day. Hear the
Tower of London armory and weaponry. Its ancient Channel to France. Our comfortable interesting story of American Private We have the afternoon free for individ- classes in Minnesota and Wisconsin
stone walls hold some of the city’s accommodations for the next three ual pursuits. Visit the Musee d’Orsay or for nearly 50 years. He has written
John Steele and visit the Airborne
darkest secrets, and we are privy to nights are in Bayeux. B,D stroll through The Tuileries Garden. starwatching and weather books for
Museum. Next we visit Utah Beach,
a few of them during our narrated We gather this evening for a special Minnesota, Wisconsin, and many other
the westernmost beach during the
tour. Take a snapshot of neighboring DAY 6: D-DAY SITES Allied Landings. Later, we view the Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner, states. Mike is an astronomy columnist
Tower Bridge as we embark for a We are joined by a special World the perfect ending to our fabulous for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and many
Bayeux Tapestry which tells the tale
delightful sail on the River Thames. War II guide to learn about famous vacation. B,D newspapers across the U.S. He is also
of William the Conqueror’s invasion
Later, we partake in a favorite pas- battle events. We spend the morning an avid astrophotographer.
of England. B
time of locals, Afternoon Tea. It is at Omaha Beach where Americans DAY 11: MEMORIES TO CHERISH Kathy Lynch retired from Wells Fargo
truly the perfect end to our day’s took the German fortifications. We DAY 8: MONET’S GA R DEN We bid a fond farewell to Paris and in Minneapolis after a 40 year career.
scheduled activities as we dine on study the battlefield, cross the beach, Today we begin our journey to Paris. the special friends who have shared She continues to assist Mike with his
a delicious array of bite-size savories, analyze maps, and pay tribute to the En route we visit the charming village our experiences. B astronomy career.
sip expertly steeped tea, and enjoy courage that guarded our freedom. of Giverny and stroll the gardens and
the comfort of easy conversation The American Cemetery stretches home of famous Impressionist artist Mike and Kathy have hosted Holiday
with our new acquaintances. B,T along the bluff where we may offer Claude Monet. We stay in Paris for Vacations’ tours all over the world.
our respects among the hundreds three evenings. B Join them and WCCO ® Radio
DAY 4: CHURCHILL of Crosses and Stars of David for AC T I VE listeners on
WAR ROOMS the deceased. Our next visit is DAY 9: PA R IS CIT Y TOUR AC T I V I T Y L E V E L this wonderful
Today includes a visit to the Churchill Arromanches, the renowned site We discover the enchanting sights Refer to General Information for details vacation!
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
accommodations, admission to attractions, motorcoach Motorcoach
Ferry
transportation, baggage handling at hotels, professional 1 2 3 # of Overnights
Tour Director, and local guides, plus airfare, fuel surcharges,
government fees, and airport & departure taxes. ENGLAND
3 London
Portsmouth
A fully-refundable deposit of only $200 per person will
reserve your space and prices are guaranteed upon
Pointe-du-Hoc
Omaha & Utah Beaches receipt of the deposit. Call us today at 888-554-5208. Omaha
Allied landings on the beaches of Normandy marked Utah Beach FR ANCE
Beach
the start to liberate northwest Europe from Nazi
Ouistreham
occupation. On the morning of D-Day, ground
troops landed opposite five assault beaches.
Earn a $100 Holiday Vacations Travel Credit Sainte 3
Mére Bayeux
3
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Paris
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15 Excellent Meals Featuring Attractions & Highlights Price Per Person
• WCCO Radio Welcome Dinner
® • London city tour ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED!
in London Double...............$6299 per person
• Windsor Castle
Single...................7299 per person
• Traditional English Afternoon Tea • Tower of London Triple subject to availability
• Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner • Thames River cruise
A valid U.S. passport is required for
B=Breakfast T=Afternoon Tea • Churchill War Rooms all U.S. citizens. Passport cards and
L=Lunch D=Dinner enhanced driver’s licenses are NOT
• Imperial War Museum
Arromanches • D-Day Museum in Portsmouth
acceptable.
The renowned site of Mulberry Harbor is the artificial Deposit: $200 per person
port and dock that carried thousands of Allied troops All Accommodations Featuring • English Channel ferry crossing Guaranteed Price: Your price is
to France guaranteed upon receipt of your deposit.
and cargo across the Channel during wartime. A few • 3 nights in London
hundred yards away from the shore is Arromanches
• Omaha & Utah Beaches Final Payment: July 8, 2021
• 3 nights in Bayeux Full refund 96 days prior to departure
Landing Museum. • American Cemetary & Overlord
• 3 nights in Paris Museum at Omaha Beach
Departure Point
• Arromanches Landing Museum
Minneapolis
• Pointe-du-Hoc Ranger Monument Minneapolis - St. Paul International
• St. Mére Église Airport
• Airborne Museum Departure point subject to change.
• Tapestry of Bayeux
• Village of Giverny
St. Mére Église • Claude Monet’s home & garden
An effigy of a trapped para-
trooper dangles from the city’s • Paris guided tour
church to commemorate the • Illuminated Seine River cruise
D-Day event and the first town • Louvre Museum
in France to be liberated when
American paratroopers landed
behind the German coastal
defenses.
Paris
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A S S O C I A T I O N
Explore Beautiful France
Discover garden masterpieces, romantic waterways, and world-class museums.
Claude Monet’s Home
& Garden
Explore where impressionist paint-
er Claude Monet lived and received
inspiration for his artwork. Visit the
interior of his home, then walk through
two gardens designed by the artist
himself. The Clos Normand garden
features lush flowerbeds and color-
ful annuals. The Japanese-inspired
water garden features a famous
Japanese bridge, weeping willows,
bamboo wood, and water lilies.
Illuminated Seine River
Cruise
Discover why Paris is called the
City of Light as you glide past
illuminated monuments, bridges,
buildings, and Notre Dame. A Seine
River cruise is truly an exciting
journey through history and culture
offering stunning views of iconic
Parisian landmarks.
The Louvre Museum
One of the oldest, largest, and most
famous art museums in the world!
This vast royal residence assumed
its present form in the 18th century.
Today it is home to a vast collection
of classic and modern art including
DaVinci’s Mona Lisa, the ancient
Greek statues Venus de Milo and
Winged Victory, and the colossal
painting, The Coronation of
Napoleon.
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