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Jersey - Occupation and Liberation

The Channel Islands were the only part of the British Isles to be occupied by the Germans during World War Two. This special tour will take you right back to those times, with chance to speak to people who lived through the Occupation.

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5-Day Break

Day 1 – Fly from your chosen airport and transfer to your hotel. Tonight begins with a welcome drink and introductory talk. D
Day 2 – Jersey War Tunnels and Noirmont Headland. We visit the Jersey War Tunnels – an enormous tunnel complex built by the Germans as an artillery barracks but converted into a firstaid field bunker as an emergency stand-by in 1943. It is now an excellent museum telling the complete story, through interactive displays, of the Occupation. We have also specially arranged a personal introduction to the complex by their Curator. In the afternoon, we head to the coast for a private guided tour of Noirmont headland, the site of Batterie Lothringen, one of four naval artillery batteries installed by the Germans in the Channel Islands. You will gain access to parts of the site not normally opened up to the general public. B,D
Day 3 – Sites of Occupation and Defence Today we are joined by Gerald Le Marrec, who was born in 1932 and was a lad in Jersey during the Occupation, so he has many stories to tell. First we head east to La Hougue Bie, one of the finest Neolithic sites in Europe and the site of a German Command Bunker. This now houses a moving memorial dedicated to the suffering and courage of the thousands of forced workers brought to the Island during the war. Our guide here will be Bob Le Sueur who, as a young man, got to know several such people. Then, we head west for an early lunch (included) at the Beach House restaurant, enjoying the amazing views out to sea in the company of David Gainsborough Roberts, a local collector of Third Reich memorabilia, who will talk about and show some of his collection over lunch. In the afternoon our tour will start at the German fortifications at Corbière and take in the anti-tank wall in St. Ouen’s Bay, the Channel Islands Military Museum, Strongpoint L’Etacquerel and Moltke Battery at Les Landes. B,L,D
Day 4 – Occupation Walk A guided ‘Occupation Walk’ round St. Helier taking in all the many historic sites, memorials and monuments and ending up with a visit to the Occupation Tapestry Gallery at the Maritime Museum with a talk by one of those involved with the tapestry’s creation. Late lunch (not included). The afternoon is free for you to continue to visit the Maritime Museum or simply to explore St. Helier. B,D
Day 5 – Return Flight back to the U.K. B

Included Meals: B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner

8-Day Break - Battle of Britain Air Display

Day 1 – Fly from your chosen airport. Upon arrival in Jersey you will be met and transferred to your hotel. This evening we will begin with a welcome drink followed by an introductory talk. D
Day 2 – Jersey War Tunnels and Noirmont Headland. We visit the Jersey War Tunnels – an enormous tunnel complex built by the Germans as an artillery barracks but converted into a firstaid field bunker as an emergency stand-by in 1943. It is now an excellent museum telling the complete story, through interactive displays, of the Occupation. We have also specially arranged a personal introduction to the complex by their Curator. In the afternoon, we head to the coast for a private guided tour of Noirmont headland, the site of Batterie Lothringen, one of four naval artillery batteries installed by the Germans in the Channel Islands. You will gain access to parts of the site not normally opened up to the general public. B, D
Day 3 – Sites of Occupation and Defence. Today we are joined by Gerald Le Marrec, who was born in 1932 and was a lad in Jersey during the Occupation, so he has many stories to tell. First we head east to La Hougue Bie, one of the finest Neolithic sites in Europe and the site of a German Command Bunker. This now houses a moving memorial dedicated to the suffering and courage of the thousands of forced workers brought to the Island during the war. Our guide here will be Bob Le Sueur who, as a young man, got to know several such people. Then, we head west for an early lunch (included) at the Beach House restaurant, enjoying the amazing views out to sea in the company of David Gainsborough Roberts, a local collector of Third Reich memorabilia, who will talk about and show some of his collection over lunch. In the afternoon our tour will start at the German fortifications at Corbière and take in the anti-tank wall in St. Ouen’s Bay, the Channel Islands Military Museum, Strongpoint L’Etacquerel and Moltke Battery at Les Landes. B, L, D
Day 4 – Free day to relax. B, D
Day 5 – Battle of Britain Day. A morning guided ‘Occupation Walk’ around St. Helier, taking in all the many historic sites, memorials and monuments and ending up at the Battle of Britain installations including a static display of helicopters at West Park. This afternoon, enjoy the spectacular Battle of Britain Air Display which takes place over St. Aubin’s Bay with the dramatic backdrop of Elizabeth Castle. You will have free time, before making your own way back to the hotel. B, D
Day 6 – Jersey Airport Behind the Scenes and Maritime Museum. An early morning tour of the remaining Battle of Britain aircraft at Jersey airport followed by a visit to the award-winning Maritime Museum in St. Helier and the Occupation Tapestry Gallery where a guide will be on hand to talk about life during the Occupation. The afternoon is free. B, D
Day 7 – Today is free for you to relax and do as you please. B, D
Day 8 – Return flight home. B

Included Meals: B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner

*Please note, the May 8th departure will operate with a slightly different itinerary to enable you to join the annual Liberation Day service and re-enacment in the Weighbridge area.

What's Included?

Specialist Occupation guide(s)
4 nights’ accommodation with English breakfast and evening meal, and one lunch (7-nights on Battle of Britain departure)
Excursions & visits including entrances as described
Return scheduled flights to Jersey
Airport transfers in Jersey
Welcome drink upon arrival

Flights

Flights are available from the following airports: Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Exeter, Gatwick, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Southampton.

Flight supplements may apply.

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This tour is operated by Leger Air Holidays Ltd. ATOL 3880

Notes

Prices are per person, based on two sharing

Extras:

Single supplement £100 (5 day tour), £170 (8 day tour)
Optional excursions
Travel insurance from £31.95 (5 day tour), £41.95 (8 day tour)
Flight supplements where applicable

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