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Military History Tours Fall of Singapore 75th Anniversary Tour
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Day 1. 12 February 2017 - Singapore: On arrival at Singapore Changi Airport, you will be met and
transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Evening: Yours to enjoy and maybe dinner at one of the Singapore's many fine dining establishments.
Day 2. 13 February 2017 - Singapore: After breakfast we commence our tour of the areas where the campaign was fought and also visit some of those special locations that have been preserved for history. The tour includes the area where the 22nd Brigade deployed, the Namazie Estate, Ana Keng area and Lim Chu Kang Road overlooking the Straits of Johore.
Following lunch we visit the Ford Factory, the site of Percival's surrender before returning to Kranji War Cemetery where we will hold an intimate wreath laying service. In the evening we will hold our Tour Dinner. (BD).
Day 3. 14 February 2017 - Singapore: Today we continue our tour of the historical sites of the campaign including Changi Museum and Fort Canning (The Battle Box) which was Percival's Bunker and HQ. Following the morning tour you will have free time to explore other areas of Singapore and maybe take in some local markets or shopping. (B)
Day 4. 15 February 2017 - Singapore: An early start for today we attend the Official Commemorative Service at the Kranji War Memorial Cemetery. The timing of the Service is yet to be announced but in previous years has commenced at 0700 and as we would be required to be at the Cemetery before 0645, we will arrange a brunch following the conclusion of the Service. There will be an opportunity for guests to lay a floral tribute at the conclusion of the Service.
There may be other official activities scheduled for the day and therefore, at this stage, we will leave the remainder of the day to be programmed at a later time. (Brunch)
Day 5. 16 February 2017 - Singapore to Australia: After breakfast there will be time to buy those special gifts before we transfer to the Changi International Airport for our return flights to Australia. (B)
