In order to give you an idea of the variety of our specialized tours, we are listing some of our most recent tours that have been arranged in the past.
HOLLAND LIBERATION CELEBRATION 2025
Hosted by Henny Groenendijk Baljet and Verstraete Travel Staff
Join Henny Groenendijk Baljet on a captivating and commemorative journey to the Netherlands for the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Holland in 2025. With decades of experience leading tours in Canada, the Netherlands and the USA, Henny brings a wealth of knowledge and is known for her enthusiasm for every endeavor she undertakes. As President of the Netherlands Luncheon Club and board member of Festival of the Sound in Parry Sound, she is the perfect person to take you on this trip which focuses on the Anniversary of the Dutch Liberation. We invite you to join her and the Dutch people in Holland as they celebrate and commemorate this very special event.
IN OUR FATHERS’ FOOTSTEPS
Please download, print, and complete our Booking Form. Then scan (or take a picture of the Form) and email it to anne@verstraete.com
HOLLAND & BELGIUM QUILTING TEXTILE TOUR – Sold Out
September 04 – 14, 2024
Hosted by Karen Brown of “Just Get It Done Quilts”
WW2 LIBERATION TOUR – Normandy to Holland
June 03 – 15, 2023
Join retired history teacher and battlefield guide John Hetherington on this unique educational journey across the battlefields of Western Europe. This is a custom tour designed for all ages and anyone with an interest in military history. The tour will focus on some of the main campaign areas of the Canadian Army as they fought their way through France and Belgium, entering Holland in the Fall of 1944. Holland was eventually liberated in May of 1945. We invite you to join this remembrance and liberation journey that will create memories that will last a lifetime.
Holland Liberation Tour 75th + 2
September 09 – 19, 2022
IN OUR FATHERS’ FOOTSTEPS
September 07 – 15 and 19, 2022
For more information and to access and download the booking form, please visit: https://www.inourfathersfootsteps.com/
ISRAEL TOUR – Sold Out
Tour Dates: May 21 – May 31, 2019
The Holy Land is a place of meaning and mystery for the followers of Jesus. Thus I would like to invite you to join me and others on a journey of discovery as we travel to the Holy Land and visit places where Jesus lived and learn how he ministered to people. In addition to a guide who is knowledgeable in history and biblical studies, we will explore, the manner in which Jesus spoke into the lives of different people. But there is more, we want to hear what Jesus will say to us as our ‘Soul Guide’. This experience will be transformational. You are invited to come and join me on this special tour to Israel.
D-Day Normandy 75th Anniversary Tour
Tour Dates: June 03 – June 13, 2019
Verstraete Travel invites you to the D Day 75th Anniversary which will be celebrated in Normandy, France on June 6, 2019. Share the history, emotions and memories related to the historic event. Experience the special commemorative service held at the Juno Beach Centre on the D Day Anniversary. Where Possible, you will participate in the memorial services, visit the major Canadian War Cemeteries and other significant places related to WW1 and WW2 such as Vimy Memorial and the Menin Gate in Ypes, Belgium. The tour will finish with two days/nights in the Netherlands.