JAZZ IN NORMANDY 2012

The Sussex Jazz Kings

The 'SUSSEX JAZZ KINGS' are led by Dave Stradwick, the well known player of hot, traditional, jazz trumpet. Having been with many top bands in the past, Dave now fronts his 'Jazz Kings', who were formed some 11 years ago and are enjoying a high level of popularity on the British scene. They play at most of the major festivals and have had many very successful tours around the UK, Europe and beyond. The musicians chosen to join Dave are, without doubt, some of the best exponents of this New Orleans jazz style playing today. The success this band has achieved, not only comes from their musical ability, but the fun and rapport they build with their audiences. Possibly one of the busiest bands in the country, the 'SJK' also run a jazz club in Surrey, which has proved a great attraction for many of their loyal fans. Details of this can be seen on their web site.

Jazz in Normandy 5 days

On this holiday to Normandy we'll be based at the 3*Novotel just off the centre of Bayeux, the first city in Normandy to be liberated in 1944 and briefly the capital of France. Our excursions will give you a rare insight to the culture and history of the region and we've tried to strike a balance between the ancient and the modern so that there's something for everyone in addition to their appreciation of jazz.
Saturday Drive to Portsmouth to catch the 1445 sailing to Caen.We anticipate that the Band will play on board during the crossing. On arrival we drive to Bayeux and check in to Novotel for 4 nights. As it is a late arrival, dinner is not provided this evening.
Sunday After a leisurely buffet breakfast we will drive to the centre of Bayeux for individual sightseeing. This is your chance to visit the famous Bayeux Tapestry if you wish. Before reaching the parking area we'll stop at the British War Cemetery to pay our respects.
In the early afternoon we drive the short distance to Port en Bessin for sightseeing and a stroll around this fishing port. We continue to the American Cemetery where the opening of Private Ryan was filmed then back to hotel for dinner and music.
Monday We drive to Arromanches where the Mulberry Harbours were erected off-shore ng then along the coast road to Ouistreham and thence to Benouville to visit the site of Pegasus Bridge. We return to the hotel in the late afternoon for dinner and entertainment by the Band.
Tuesday We drive eastwards to Honfleur for sightseeing in this charming port and resort. In the early afternoon we make our way to Coudray-Rabut where we visit the Cider and Calvados establishment of Christian Drouin. Staggering away from here we return to the hotel for dinner and entertainment.
Wednesday We leave the hotel after breakfast and drive to the centre of Caen for individual sightseeing. We leave in the early afternoon for Ouistreham to catch the ferry which sails at 1530 for Portsmouth arriving at 2030 (English time) when after disembarkation we return to the original pick up points.

Cost includes: all travel by executive coach; ferry crossing to and from France; four nights' 3* hotel accommodation with breakfast and dinner with wine on three nights, B & B on one night; excursions as described; entrances; jazz every evening; Tour Escort

Departure date

DATES 2012	Price
October 13th	£399

Single supplement £60

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Pick up points:
Colchester – Chelmsford- Redhill- Eastleigh - Portsmouth Ferryport