Trail of the Caribou: Beaumont-Hamel to Amsterdam
At the Beaumont-Hamel, France, a great bronze caribou overlooks a deadly battleground where the Royal Newfoundland Regiment launched their offensive on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, July 1, 1916. At the base of the memorial, three bronze tablets carry the names of brave Newfoundlanders who gave their lives in the First World War. The spectacular memorials and cemeteries, including Menin Gate and Tyne Cot, are symbols of the sacrifices of our ancestors and the respect Europeans have for Canada.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Belgium
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Day 2: Brussels
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Brussels
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Day 3: Ypres
Travel to Ypres
Visit the Courtrai Newfoundland Memorial
Visit Tyne Cot Cemetery
Visit Essex Farm
Visit the In Flanders Fields Museum
Attend the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate Memorial
Travel to the Vimy region
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Day 4: Vimy Region
Visit the Monchy-le-Preux Newfoundland Memorial
Visit the Vimy Memorial
Take a Parks Canada guided tour of Tunnels and Trenches
Visit Neuville St. Vaast German War Cemetery
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Day 5: Beaumont-Hamel
Attend the 100th Anniversary Ceremony at Beaumont Hamel
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Day 6: Amsterdam
Travel to Amsterdam via Scheldt Region
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Day 7: Amsterdam
Take a guided tour of Amsterdam
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Royal Palace
- Westerkerk
Visit Anne Frank House
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Day 8: Amsterdam
Take a walking tour of Amsterdam
Visit the Rijksmuseum
Add this in-depth excursion:
Volendam and Zaanse Schans
Explore the heart of the Dutch countryside on this half-day excursion! Visit the picturesque fishing village of Volendam and the living and working neighbourhood of Zaanse Schans, re-created to look like an old Dutch village. Make your way down the winding, cobblestone streets, past charming shops and crooked houses. Enjoy cheese and clog-making demonstrations as well as a visit to a windmill!
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Belgium
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Day 2: Brussels
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Brussels
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Day 3: Ypres
Travel to Ypres
Visit the Courtrai Newfoundland Memorial
Visit Tyne Cot Cemetery
Visit Essex Farm
Visit the In Flanders Fields Museum
Attend the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate Memorial
Travel to the Vimy region
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Day 4: Vimy Region
Visit the Monchy-le-Preux Newfoundland Memorial
Visit the Vimy Memorial
Take a Parks Canada guided tour of Tunnels and Trenches
Visit Neuville St. Vaast German War Cemetery
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Day 5: Beaumont-Hamel
Attend the 100th Anniversary Ceremony at Beaumont Hamel
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Day 6: Amsterdam
Travel to Amsterdam via Scheldt Region
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Day 7: Amsterdam
Take a guided tour of Amsterdam
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Royal Palace
- Westerkerk
Visit Anne Frank House
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Day 8: Amsterdam
Take a walking tour of Amsterdam
Visit the Rijksmuseum
Add this in-depth excursion:
Volendam and Zaanse Schans
Explore the heart of the Dutch countryside on this half-day excursion! Visit the picturesque fishing village of Volendam and the living and working neighbourhood of Zaanse Schans, re-created to look like an old Dutch village. Make your way down the winding, cobblestone streets, past charming shops and crooked houses. Enjoy cheese and clog-making demonstrations as well as a visit to a windmill!
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Entrances
Courtrai Caribou Monument; Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate; Monchy le Preux Caribou Monument; Gueudecourt Caribou Monument; Masnieres Caribou Monument; Vimy Ridge; Beaumont Hamel; Anne Frank House; Rijksmuseum; Tyne Cot; Essex Farm; Ypres Salient In Flanders Field Museum; Neuville St Vaast German Cemetery; Wellington Quarry
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