Vimy 105: Central Europe & the Holocaust
The Holocaust era started in 1933, when Adolph Hitler was named Chancellor of Germany. Over the next 12 years, the persecution of the Jewish people would eventually lead to the murder of 6 million European Jews. Learn more about the complicated history of the World Wars in Paris and Amsterdam, then confront the atrocities committed in German-occupied Poland during a sombre visit to the Warsaw Ghetto and Auschwitz concentration camp. Take some time to discuss the impact this tragedy continues to have on the world today.
Set departure date: April 6, 2022. Space is limited.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to the Netherlands
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Day 2: Amsterdam
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Visit Anne Frank House
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Day 3: Amsterdam Region
Take a guided tour of Amsterdam
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Royal Palace
- Westerkerk
Visit the Jewish Museum
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 4: Vimy Region
Travel to Vimy Region
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Day 5: Vimy Region
Participate in Vimy 100th Anniversary Commemorative activities
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Day 6: Vimy Region
Visit the Wellington Quarries
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Day 7 Warsaw
Take a walking tour of Krakow
With your tour director you will see:- Wawel Hill
- Glowny Square
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to the Netherlands
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Day 2: Amsterdam
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Visit Anne Frank House
-
Day 3: Amsterdam Region
Take a guided tour of Amsterdam
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Royal Palace
- Westerkerk
Visit the Jewish Museum
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 4: Vimy Region
Travel to Vimy Region
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Day 5: Vimy Region
Participate in Vimy 100th Anniversary Commemorative activities
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Day 6: Vimy Region
Visit the Wellington Quarries
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Day 7 Warsaw
Take a walking tour of Krakow
With your tour director you will see:- Wawel Hill
- Glowny Square
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.
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Entrances
Essex Farm Cemetery; In Flanders Fields Museum; Memorial Museum Passchendaele; Vimy 105 Official Ceremonies; Bergen op Zoom War Cemetery; Anne Frank House (subject to availability); Warsaw Ghetto Monument; POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews; Wawel Cathedral; Auschwitz-Birkenau; Pierogi-making class
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Full-time History Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director, specially trained in Canadian history, stays with you 24/7 to handle all on-tour logistics and provide knowledgeable insights everywhere you go.
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Historic Commemoration
You’ll take part in unique and exclusive events, and official ceremonies, that pay tribute to Canadian soldiers, and honour our past in meaningful ways that bring history lessons to life.
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Expert Local Guides
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Continuous Support
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