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For over ten years, one of the signature tours of Military Historical Tours has been our Battlefields of World War I tour, focusing on the 2nd Infantry Division and its 4th Marine Brigade. This tour, covering the battlefields east of Paris - from Belleau Wood and Chateau Thierry to Verdun and the Meuse Argonne, has proven one of our most popular and has been written about in many magazines over the years. (You will find the most recent article, written by Dale Robinson for Military Officer Magazine, the publication of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) by clicking on this link.)

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Tour Itinerary:

Saturday 16 May - Day 1: Departure
This evening we depart on our overnight flight to Paris. D(on plane)

Sunday 17 May - Day 2: Arrive in Paris
Transfer by coach to battlefields of Soissons to begin our tour, with stop en route at the Armistice Clearing of Compiegne. Continue to Reims and our hotel. B(on plane)/L/-

Monday 18 May - Day 3: Blanc Mont
Full day tour of October, 1918 battlefield - the bloodiest of the war for the Marines, with special stops en route. Continue to Verdun and our hotel with group dinner. B/L/D

Tuesday 19 May - Day 4: St Mihiel & Verdun
Morning tour of St. Mihiel Battlefields with afternoon tour of 1916 French Battlefields of Verdun. B/-/D

Wednesday 20 May - Day 5: Meuse Argonne
Full day tour of USMC battlefields of the Meuse Argonne, with special stops and visit to the American Military Cemetery. Continue to Reims and our hotel with group dinner. B/L/D

Thursday 21 May - Day 6: Belleau Wood
Full day tour of the battlefields in and around Belleau Wood. B/-/-

Friday 22 May - Day 7: Paris
Half day orientation tour of Paris with visit to Napoleon's Tomb. Balance of day for individual exploration and sightseeing. B/-/-

Saturday 23 May - Day 8: Paris
Free day for individual sightseeing, shopping and exploration. We join together tonight for a very special evening, as we gather for our Farewell Dinner Cruise on the Seine, allowing your final evening in Paris tomorrow to be completely relaxed and at leisure. B/-/D

Sunday 24 May - Day 9: Memorial Day at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery
We depart early this morning for our trip back to Belleau Wood, where we participate in the annual Memorial Day observance, commemorating the 90th Anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood at the cemetery. By tradition, the Guest of Honor is either the Commandant or Assistant Commandant of the United States Marine Corps (to be determined.) The moving ceremony is attended by active duty US Marines from around Europe and concludes with a Vin d'Honneur for all guests on the grounds of the Belleau Chateau Stables - location of the famed "Bulldog Fountain". We return to Paris this afternoon, with balance of day at leisure. B/-/-

Monday 25 May - Day 10: Depart from Paris for your final destination.

Approximate Tour Price: $ 3,150 Based on double Occupancy
Single Supplement $ 95
Business / First Class upgrade available upon request (price subject to confirmation at time of booking)

Tour Price Includes:
* Round-trip economy class airfare from Newark to Paris via Continental Airlines
* Deluxe Hotel Accommodations
* Air-conditioned deluxe motorcoach with onboard restroom
* Meals as indicated in itinerary
* Historical Trip information packet,containing maps and other information pertaining to our tour.
* Admission fees to all sites, museums and special attractions listed
* Services of experienced Tour Directors and English-speaking local guides.

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