The Liberation Grand Tours
Journeys of remembrance. Holidays to share.
History gives these journeys their purpose. We follow the stories of the people and places that shaped Europe, making time for understanding, remembrance and the freedom we enjoy today.
Personal hosting brings the holiday together: high-quality hotels chosen for their character and setting, regional restaurants selected with care, enjoyable roads and time in good company. We make room for the pleasures of the stay and the evening around the table. Whether you ride or travel pillion, you share the whole experience. Choose the story that means something to you.
Grand ToursLIBERATION GRAND TOUR — VICTORY EDITION
REMEMBER. RIDE. CELEBRATE.
From Normandy’s beaches and memorials through the Ardennes to the Netherlands, Victory follows the human stories of liberation. There is time to understand what happened, pay our respects and experience the places as they are today.
Personally hosted by Julian with a dedicated three-person team, the journey brings together thoughtful historical visits, characterful hotels, regional dining and the pleasure of travelling by Harley. Riders and pillions share the care, the discoveries and the evenings together.
The journey culminates in the Netherlands for Remembrance Day on 4 May and Liberation Day on 5 May: reflection followed by celebration.
When we ride
28 April–6 May 2027 · 9 days / 8 nights
THE MOMENT
4 May Remembrance
5 May Liberation Day
THE JOURNEY
Remembrance • Personal Hosting • Celebration
LIBERATION GRAND TOUR — SUMMER EDITION
THE STORIES STAY WITH YOU.
Our Summer Edition connects Flanders, the Somme and Normandy, following stories of sacrifice, resilience and liberation across two world wars. The Last Post in Ypres, the Somme memorials and the Normandy coast give the journey its meaning.
July brings long evenings to enjoy the historic towns, local food and company. Good riding links the visits, with time to step off the bikes, ask questions and take in the places around us.
Thoughtfully chosen stays and personal hosting bring the holiday together. Riders and pillions share the discoveries and the welcome, from our first dinner to the journey home.
When we ride
5–11 July 2027 · 7 days / 6 nights
THE EXPERIENCE
Long Days
Summer Evenings
THE JOURNEY
Remembrance • Discovery • Shared Evenings
LIBERATION GRAND TOUR — AIRBORNE EDITION
THE BRIDGES. THE PEOPLE. THE STORY.
The Airborne Edition follows Operation Market Garden through Eindhoven, Nijmegen, Arnhem and Oosterbeek. Bridges, museums and memorials connect us with the courage, loss and experiences of those caught up in September 1944.
Our September journey is planned around the anniversary, with space for remembrance and a deeper understanding of the places we visit.
Alongside that history come the pleasures of a Boss Hogg holiday: enjoyable roads, thoughtfully chosen hotels, regional food and evenings in good company. Personal hosting and care for every guest make this a journey for riders and pillions to share.
When we ride
14–20 September 2027 · Dates set. The order of visits and anniversary activities remains subject to the confirmed 2027 commemoration programme.
7 days / 6 nights
THE MOMENT
Operation Market Garden
Anniversary
THE JOURNEY
Remembrance • Local Stories • Personal Hosting
A holiday to share, however you ride
The history, hospitality and evenings together belong to every guest. Rider or pillion, you share the visits, the dining and the personal care throughout the journey.
Come as a couple, with friends or on your own. Tell us what interests you and whether you have a personal connection to the history; we’ll discuss how it could fit into your chosen tour.
Passports, visas and entry requirements
Guests of all nationalities are welcome. Each guest, whether riding or travelling as a pillion, must hold a valid passport or other travel document accepted for the whole journey, together with any visas or travel authorisations required for their nationality and circumstances.
See each tour page for the countries on its published route. Requirements depend on your nationality, travel document and immigration status. For European tours, check Schengen entry rules and any travel authorisations in force at departure. For UK departures and returns, check both initial UK entry and re-entry after the tour. Fairways currently stays within England and Scotland.
Please check the official requirements before booking and again before departure. We can provide itinerary and accommodation confirmations to support an application once arrangements are confirmed. Obtaining the required documents and meeting entry conditions remain each guest’s responsibility. Our joining instructions will include a route-specific reminder.
Official Schengen entry guidance · Official ETIAS updates · Check UK visa requirements · UK ETA guidance
Three journeys. One personal approach.
Choose Victory for the journey from Normandy to the Netherlands and the fixed 4–5 May remembrance and liberation dates. Choose Summer for Flanders, the Somme and Normandy with long July evenings. Choose Airborne for the bridges and stories of Operation Market Garden in September.
Across all three, we describe the itinerary, overnight areas and style of stay while keeping individual hotel choices open. Enquiries are welcome now; final accommodation, inclusions and protection details will be provided before a real booking.
Liberation rider and pillion prices
We plan for 8–10 customer bikes, with a maximum of 10 paying customer bikes. Our lead and sweep bikes are additional. A departure requires at least five paying riders, excluding pillions.
Sharing pillion fares exclude motorcycle hire and apply equally with hire or own-bike riders. The hire supplement is charged once per hired motorcycle, not per person.
The hire-bike price covers the motorcycle-hire charge, paid by Boss Hogg once the provider confirms the arrangement. You sign the provider’s rental agreement and must meet its rider requirements. A separate security deposit or card pre-authorisation may apply. We’ll confirm its amount and refund or release conditions, any excess and other provider charges before you book. Fuel is extra. Rental details · Full booking information
28 April–6 May 2027 · 9 days
Victory Edition tour fares and motorcycle hire| Component | Price |
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| Rider tour fare · own bike | £7,645 |
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| Sharing pillion tour fare | £3,822.50 |
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| Hire supplement · per motorcycle | £1,350 |
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| Rider including one hire bike | £8,995 |
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Configure your tour — Victory Edition
Choose your riders, pillions and motorcycle option in your basket. Saving your plans does not reserve a place or take a payment.
5–11 July 2027 · 7 days
Summer Edition tour fares and motorcycle hire| Component | Price |
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| Rider tour fare · own bike | £6,645 |
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| Sharing pillion tour fare | £3,322.50 |
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| Hire supplement · per motorcycle | £1,350 |
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| Rider including one hire bike | £7,995 |
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Configure your tour — Summer Edition
Choose your riders, pillions and motorcycle option in your basket. Saving your plans does not reserve a place or take a payment.
14–20 September 2027 · 7 days
Airborne Edition tour fares and motorcycle hire| Component | Price |
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| Rider tour fare · own bike | £7,945 |
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| Sharing pillion tour fare | £3,972.50 |
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| Hire supplement · per motorcycle | £1,050 |
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| Rider including one hire bike | £8,995 |
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Configure your tour — Airborne Edition
Choose your riders, pillions and motorcycle option in your basket. Saving your plans does not reserve a place or take a payment.
