Salute the Great War heroes
EXCLUSIVE for MoS readers: Join Peter Snow on a unique centenary tour of the epic battlefields, museums and memorials of WWI
NEXT year is a significant moment in world history – the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, arguably the most brutal and unforgiving conflict ever to have engulfed Western Europe.
On this unique seven-day river cruise through Holland and Belgium, which is exclusive to readers of The Mail on Sunday, you will visit some of the great battlefields of the war, including Mons and Ypres, and hear the unforgettable and moving stories of the troops who fought and died there.
You will also be joined by the broadcaster and historian Peter Snow, who will give a private talk and Q&A in which he will share stories from his illustrious career in journalism and introduce some of the ‘gripping tales of courage, cunning and compassion’ that have inspired his new book, War Stories.
‘I am hugely looking forward to joining readers for this battlefields and war stories tour,’ says Peter. ‘It will provide many reminders of the rich history of this part of Europe, where so many brave men and women have experienced the horrors of war.’
FIVE REASONS TO BOOK 1 MEET PETER SNOW
On this centenary tour, you will have the chance to meet the irrepressible journalist, broadcaster and historian Peter Snow.
As well as joining readers on moving and illuminating visits to the famous Menin Gate, In Flanders Field museum and the Plugs-treet Memorial To The Missing, Peter will give a private talk introducing his acclaimed new book, War Stories, as well as answering your questions about his illustrious and actionpacked career.
2 FREE SIGNED COPY OF WAR STORIES
For each booking on this trip, readers will receive a complimentary signed hardback copy of War Stories by Peter and his wife Ann MacMillan, which gives fascinating first-hand accounts from the ordinary men and women ‘who pushed the boundaries of love, bravery, suffering and terror’ amid the turmoil of war.
3 VISIT WWI BATTLEFIELDS, MUSEUMS AND MEMORIALS
During this unforgettable seven-day trip you will visit some of the great First World War battlefields, such as Mons and Ypres, and tour the superb museums and poignant memorials that reveal the full horror, heroism and tragedy of life and death in the trenches.
4 SUPPORT THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
This special tour is being launched in partnership with the Royal British Legion. A senior member of the Royal British Legion and expert RBL guides will be joining you throughout your journey. And to support the Royal British Legion’s invaluable work, a £50 donation will be made by our travel partners on behalf of each reader who books the trip.
5 DISCOVER AMSTERDAM, ANTWERP AND MORE
Over the course of your seven-day cruise, you will also be given the chance to explore some of the must-see destinations, including the beautiful and historic cities of Amsterdam and Antwerp.
You will see the Unesco-listed windmills at Kinderdijk and the famous 17th Century earthenware factory at Delft – all the while travelling in comfort and style on board the four-star river cruise ship MS Serenity.