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History Travel.com Relaunches This October, Offering Greater Navigability,
Packaged Historical Tours and the Opportunity to Book Custom Vacations in Real Time!
NEW YORK, NY, September 16, 2005 -- Travelers looking for a journey into history and adventure this Winter and Spring should make HistoryTravel.com their very first destination. A singular purveyor offering distinctive trips merchandised around the award-winning programming content of The History Channel® presents a unique resource for viewers and history buffs interested in special interest travel. From an expert-guided tour commemorating D-Day the Battle of the Bulge to a 7-day tour adventure following the trail of Dan Brown's "Da Vinci Code," adventurous and historically-minded travelers will find many pre-packaged tours to suit a wide range of activities, interests, and price points.
Some of the appealing and informative packaged tours still available this Winter and Spring on HistoryTravel.com include:
LONDON AND PARIS: A TALE OF TWO CITIES
March 9, April 6, 2006, staring at $2,249
When Charles Dickens penned A Tale of Two Cities, it was written as social commentary. Set during the French Revolution, it accurately described the oppression of the lower classes and justifiable unrest and upheaval which unseated the "Bourbon Kings" and changed the natural order of Europe forever. Go with History Travel on a voyage of great discovery, as the interconnected paths to revolution are uncovered on an experiential tour between Dickens' two famous cities - London and Paris. Over the course of 8 days, travelers will visit the greatest sites both capitals have to offer, including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, The Tower of London and Windsor Castle, as well as Versailles, Notre Dame and more. Also included are two London theatre performances, and an unforgettable dinner atop the Eiffel Tower.
D-DAY AND BATTLE OF THE BULGE
April 20, 2006, starting at $2,439 per person
Early on June 6, 1944, 135,000 troops and 20,000 vehicles landed on five beaches in Normandy. The long-awaited Allied invasion of France had begun. This journey focuses on the fight for
Normandy and the harrowing battles that followed from D-Day to the Battle of the Bulge - conflicts that ultimately ensured democracy in the Western World, and still resonate in the freedoms we enjoy today. Highlights include visits to Imperial War Museum (London), D-Day Museum (Portsmouth) - Caen Peace Memorial - Normandy Beaches - Site of Battle of the Bulge (Reims), General Patton's Grave (Belgium), Checkpoint Charlie Museum (Berlin). This powerful journey accompanies various programs on The History Channel, dedicated to World War II and its heroes.
POMPEII, HERCULANEUM AND CLASSICAL CAMPANIA
March 27, April 23, May 8&28, September 11 & 25, October 9, 2006, starting at 2360 per person
Nowhere in the world could give a deeper insight into Roman life than the dramatic seaside towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum. It was here that life came to an abrupt halt with the eruption of Vesuvius in AD79. Join History Travel for an 8 day, 7 night journey of ancient proportions, beginning in Naples, where travelers will have the opportunity to explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum in great depth. Additional side journeys include the National Ar4chaelogical Museum, the remarkable bathing complex at Phlegraen Fields and more.
HERITAGE OF AMERICA
November 5, 2005; March 18, April 5 2006, starting at $1699 per person
America was built by great men, forged by conflict and defined, over hundreds of years, by an unflagging spirit and boundless ingenuity. To celebrate our nation's history and to commemorate the 140th Anniversary of The Civil War, join History Travel for the Heritage of America Tour, which, over 9 days, will travel from New York City to Washington DC, the seat of our government. In between, highlights include visits to the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, PA, where the story of our nation's greatest tragedy comes to life; the battlefields of Gettysburg and Manassas; a journey back in time to Colonial Williamsburg; Mt. Vernon, the home of George Washington and the world-famous Smithsonian museums.
ON THE TRAIL OF THE DA VINCI CODE
March 18, October 14, 2006, starting at $2275.00 per person
Join us on a thrilling adventure in two of Europe's most magnificent Capitol Cities while exploring the themes & sites associated with Dan Brown's novel The Da Vinci Code.
Our journey will take us on the path traveled by Robert Langdon & Sophie Neveu, from the Grand Gallery in the Louvre, past Chateau Villette, across the Channel to the rolling hills of Kent, to London - where we will explore Westminster Abbey & Temple Church. Along the way, we will get an in depth look at the best of what these vibrant Capitol Cities have to offer, famous icons as well as some hidden gems. Meet the people, sample the local cuisine, fine wines, and go behind the tourist facade. This is a holiday filled with a variety of historical landmarks, scenic beauty and literary exploration. We will unravel some mysteries of the Knights of Templar, discuss the mythology of the Holy Grail and view some of the most awe-inspiring artwork in the world. If you have the time, you can extend your stay with an optional visit to a third capitol city, Edinburgh, and the fabulous wonders of Rosslyn Chapel.
This October, those interested in exploring some of the most fascinating and unique experiential tours described above, can log on to the newly relaunched History Travel website at historytravel.com. Redesigned for greater navigability, and sporting an enhanced interface, visitors to the site will still find packaged historical tours to suit a
wide range of interests. Travel has been rearranged into a multitude of distinct categories for ease of use: Ancient History (Pompeii, Herculaneum and Classic Campania, Splendors of the Nile), Archaeology (Dinosaur Dig in Montana, The Archaeology and Great Museums of Paris), Arts & Literature (Christmas in Mozart's Music Cities, the Legacy of Jane Austen), Cultural History (Romantic Christmas in Salzburg, Bilbao and Beyond, Baseball Behind-the-Scenes), Military History (D-Day Battle of the Bulge: Normandy to Berlin, Classic Images of Vietnam, WWII Italian Campaign), Natural History (The Amazon Rainforest Tour: Manaus, Amazon, Rio de Janeiro, Nautical (Panama Canal Cruise, Hawaiian Adventure) and Personalities (Steve Thomas, Stephen Ambrose Civil War Tour).
Interested travelers also have the option of creating a custom, one-of-a-kind historical journey of their own design, which can be booked online in real time. Plus, visitors can sign up for the History Travel e-mail newsletter for monthly updates on all the featured tours.
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The History Channel Presents: D-Day: The Total Story DVD set!
