Jersey 80th Anniversary of Liberation


NEW About the tour: Jersey 80th Anniversary of Liberation


Tour Introduction

Join us on the beautiful island of Jersey to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the island in WWII. Enjoy an included, guided tour of the island by local historian Ian Ronayne, who specialises in the occupation, and visit a number of World War II locations – some of which are not normally open to the general public – including the Noirmont Point Command Bunker, the German fortifications at Corbiere, the Channel Islands Military Museum, and Moltke Battery at Les Landes. Experience the extensive, planned celebrations for the anniversary, and explore the fascinating Jersey War Tunnels.

Tour Includes


  • 5 nights hotel with breakfast
  • 5 evening meals
  • Return scheduled flights to Jersey
  • Hotel transfers in Jersey
  • Services of a local representative
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Tour Itinerary

Day 1

Fly to Jersey, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel for a five-night stay.

Included meals: Dinner

Day 2 - WWII Themed Guided Island Tour

Guided by Ian Ronayne, we spend the day visiting a number of World War II locations, some of which are not normally open to the general public. We travel to the coast for a guided tour of the Noirmont Point Command Bunker, seeing the German fortifications at Corbiere, visiting the Channel Islands Military Museum, and calling at Moltke Battery at Les Landes.

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Corbiere

Corbiere (4)

Key Visits

  • Corbiere
  • Noirmont Point Command Bunker
  • Channel Islands Military Museum
  • Moltke Battery at Les Landes

Day 3 - 80th Anniversary Celebration Day

Today will mark the 80 years since Jersey was liberated from Nazi occupation in WWII. Liberation Day is a momentous occasion for all islanders. Expect live music, historical re-enactments, food stalls, on-stage entertainment, and much more. Head down to Liberation Square to watch the parade and take part in the celebrations.

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Jersey-LIBERATION_SCULPTURE

80th Anniversary Celebrations (2)

Key Visits

  • 80th Anniversary Celebrations

Day 4 - Free Time or Optional Excursions

Today you have a free day on Jersey to relax at your own pace, or our local representative will offer various optional excursions if you wish to explore the island further.

Why not visit La Hougue Bie, the most spectacular prehistoric monument on the Channel Islands? The 40-foot mound, which is topped by a medieval chapel, houses a Neolithic passage grave built around 3,000 BC. There is an introductory film, a film showing the building of the reproduction Long House, an archaeology museum, and a display of artefacts from the world's largest Celtic coin discovery made in 2012. There is also a German Command Centre which is now a memorial to the island's forced workers during World War II.

Or, you could visit stunning Gorey and Mont Orgueil Castle, and explore the pretty village and harbour. There is so much to see and do on the island.

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 - Jersey War Tunnels & St Brelade's Bay

We visit the Jersey War Tunnels – an enormous tunnel complex built by the Germans as an artillery barracks, but converted into a first aid field bunker as an emergency stand-by in 1943. It is now an excellent museum which tells the complete story of the Occupation through interactive displays.

We stop at St Brelade's Bay on our way home. Why not pop in for a drink at St Brelade's Hotel, a home to German soldiers during the Occupation.

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Jersey War Tunnels

Jersey War Tunnels (3)

Key Visits

  • Jersey War Tunnels
  • St Brelade’s Bay

Day 6

Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Included meals: Breakfast

Please note, the order of the itinerary may be subject to change. On behalf of Leger Holidays, a local coach service will operate a free transfer service to and from the airport on the first and last day of the holiday. Please note that this service operates on a group basis. On Jersey, transport will be via small, local coaches.

Specialist Battlefield Guides

All of Leger’s battlefield tours are accompanied by specialist guides. Their individual in-depth knowledge of warfare will be informative, as well as enhance your overall experience, as they recreate a fascinating perception of the history and factual events of each battle. Discover the actual catalysts for war, the strategies employed and the final, inevitable outcomes, as well as experiencing the emotional human side of the front line.

Please note: On certain tours, you may get tour guides other that the ones listed below.

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Hotel

You will stay for five nights at the 3-star Norfolk Lodge Hotel in St Hellier.

Travel Options

All our coaches and transfer vehicles operate a 'no smoking on board policy'. The use of electronic cigarettes is strictly forbidden.
In the interest of fellow guests, do not take hot food or ice cream on board.
alcohol can only be taken on board our vehicles at the discretion of your driver.

When it comes to getting to the Battlefields, Leger Holidays make it easy, with a selection of travel options for you choose from.

Travel Extras

With an overnight stay or the option to meet us at the interchange, our travel extras allow you to create a travel experience to suit your needs...

Join coach at Interchange

Join your tour coach at the interchange.

On most tours if you’d prefer to join your tour coach at Stop 24 services, you can park your car in the car park which is accredited by the Park Mark safer parking scheme and is monitored 24 hours a day by CCTV. Payment for the parking is made on arrival using the self-service machines.

Excludes tours to Ireland and the U.K. and tours travelling via Brittany Ferries.

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