Hear Their Stories Visit Château de Bernaville,

headquarters of German General Wilhelm Falley.

Learn Their Names Staff Sergeant Walter Ehlers and his

entire squad made it off the beach on D-Day unscathed, and pushed inland.

Stand Where History Was Made Visit Pointe du Hoc, a focal point of the

amphibious assault during the early morning hours of D-Day, 6 June 1944.

OCTOBER 12 – 21, 2019 ABOARD THE LUXURIOUS

Uniworld SS Joie de Vivre

IN COLLABORATION WITH THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM

The Year of Liberation

Booking early has its rewards. For more information, contact us at 1-877-813-3329 x 325 or cara.becker@nationalww2museum.org

This land and cruise tour brings together the very best of The National WWII Museum’s

flagship Normandy program with a whole new level of luxury—including world-class

château accommodations and a five-star river cruise aboard the exclusively chartered

SS Joie de Vivre. Your journey features expert local guides in Normandy and on the

Seine River, and touring to the iconic Normandy sites like Sainte-Mère-Église, Pointe

du Hoc, Omaha Beach, Pegasus Bridge, and stops to explore the cultural treasures

along the Seine River. Along the way, hear from top-rated battlefield guides, and

appreciate the beauty, culture, and history of a region that has played a critical role in

world history, on the picturesque Seine River sailing into the heart of Paris. Featuring

an exclusive lecture series by featured historian Craig Symonds, this tour is for both the

advanced and amateur historian traveler who is in search of an authentic educational

experience paired with the finest in cuisine and accommodation.

Featuring The Liberation of Paris

a three-night optional pre-cruise

extension program.

THE RIVER SEINE TO THE BEACHES OF NORMANDY

BOOK BY FEBRUARY 20, 2019 AND SAVE $1,000 PER COUPLE.

Featuring Historian Craig Symonds

Program Inclusions:

• Full-time historian Craig Symonds with exclusive lecture series throughout

• Expert local guides

• Full-time logistical Tour Managers & Hosts

• 4 nights accommodations in Normandy at hand- selected châteaux

• 4-nights accommodations in one of 6 categories of your choice aboard the 5-Star SS Joie de Vivre

• Most Meals, including: (8) Breakfasts, (4) Lunches, (8) Dinners, (2) Receptions

• Airport transfers (when arriving and departing on group tour dates)

• All gratuities to drivers, guides and shipboard staff throughout your journey

• Entrance fees to all sites, museums, and attractions as detailed in the itinerary

• Private, first-class air-conditioned motorcoach transportation

• Personal listening devices on all included touring

• Informative map book including useful battlefield maps and archival images to be used throughout the journey

• Personalized luggage tags and customized name badge

• Keepsake journal and pen to document your journey

The River Seine to the Beaches of Normandy An exclusive river cruise and Normandy château experience

10 days from $5,999* per person double occupancy *When booked by February 20, 2019. Taxes and fees are an additional $269 per person.

Your ItineraryDay Port Experience

The Liberation of Paris 3-Night Optional Pre-Cruise Extension Program $1,899 per person double occupancy when booked by February 20, 2019. Taxes and fees are an additional $129 per person. Single supplement 40%.

1 Depart the US Depart the US on your independently schedule flight

2 Arrive Paris / Transfer Arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and to the SS Joie de Vivre transfer by motorcoach to the SS Joie de Vivre Accommodations: SS Joie de Vivre (D) 3 La Roche-Guyon Château la Roche Guyon / Captain’s Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner Accommodations: SS Joie de Vivre (B, L, R, WD)

4 Giverny / Giverny–Monet’s Home and Garden / Les Andelys / Château Gaillard Les Andelys Accommodations: SS Joie de Vivre (B, L, D) 5 Rouen / Dieppe Half-day tour in coastal village of Dieppe / Afternoon walking tour Disembarkation of Rouen / Transfer to Normandy Accommodations: Château (B, D)

6 British Sectors Pegasus Bridge and Museum / Grand Bunker Museum / Driving tour of Gold, Juno, and Sword Beaches / Explore Arromanches and Mulberry Harbor / Longues-sur-Mer Accommodations: Château (B, L, D)

7 Sainte-Mère-Église / La Fiére Bridge/ Brecourt Manor/ Sainte-Mere-Eglise / Airborne Utah Beach Museum / Utah Beach and Museum Accommodations: Château (B, D)

8 Omaha Beach / Omaha Beach / Pointe du Hoc / Normandy American Cemetery Pointe du Hoc Accommodations: Château (B, L, D)

9 Bayeux Bayeux Tapestry / Bayeux Cathedral / Afternoon at Leisure / Scenic drive to Paris Accommodations: Sheraton Hotel Charles de Gaulle Airport (B) 10 Flights home from Transfer to Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport for independently Paris scheduled flights home (B)

Westin Paris-Vendôme

Paris, France(Pre-Tour Accommodations)

Château La Cheneviére*

Bayeux, France

Château D’Audrieu* Bayeux, France

Sheraton Hotel

Charles de Gaulle Airport Paris, France

Stunning Accommodations

CALL 1-877-813-3329 x 325 TO RESERVE OR EMAIL CARA.BECKER@NATIONALWW2MUSEUM.ORG

*Accommodations will be assigned based on youralumni group affiliation