WWII in England and France
The story of World War II in the United Kingdom and France is a tale of innovation and an unrelenting movement to carry on in the face of adversity.
On this tour, you’ll learn how the two nations resisted Nazi oppression as you follow in the footsteps of Allied soldiers during their quest to liberate France before and after the D-Day landings.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to England
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Day 2: London
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of London
With your tour director you will see:- The Strand
- Trafalgar Square
- Leicester Square
- Covent Garden
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Day 3: London
Take a WWII-themed guided tour of London
Visit the Churchill War Rooms
Visit the Imperial War Museum
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Day 4: London • Bletchley Park
Take a day trip to Bletchley Park
Participate in a workshop at Bletchley Park
Visit the Royal Air Force Museum
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Day 5: London • Portsmouth • Normandy Region
Travel to Portsmouth
Visit the D-Day Museum
Board a ferry to Caen
Arrive in Normandy
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Day 6: Normandy Region
Visit the D-Day beaches of Normandy
With your tour director you will see:
- Pointe du Hoc
- American Cemetery
- Arromanches
Visit the Caen Memorial
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Day 7: Normandy region • Paris
Take a walking tour of the Champs-Elysées
Visit Les Invalides
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 8: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Versailles
Enjoy an excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors, and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.
Explore Paris on your own
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to England
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Day 2: London
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of London
With your tour director you will see:- The Strand
- Trafalgar Square
- Leicester Square
- Covent Garden
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Day 3: London
Take a WWII-themed guided tour of London
Visit the Churchill War Rooms
Visit the Imperial War Museum
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Day 4: London • Bletchley Park
Take a day trip to Bletchley Park
Participate in a workshop at Bletchley Park
Visit the Royal Air Force Museum
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Day 5: London • Portsmouth • Normandy Region
Travel to Portsmouth
Visit the D-Day Museum
Board a ferry to Caen
Arrive in Normandy
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Day 6: Normandy Region
Visit the D-Day beaches of Normandy
With your tour director you will see:
- Pointe du Hoc
- American Cemetery
- Arromanches
Visit the Caen Memorial
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Day 7: Normandy region • Paris
Take a walking tour of the Champs-Elysées
Visit Les Invalides
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 8: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Versailles
Enjoy an excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors, and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.
Explore Paris on your own
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach; ferry
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
3 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides; 2 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director
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Entrances
Imperial War Museum; Cabinet War Rooms; Bletchley Park; RAF Museum; D-Day Museum; Caen Memorial; American Cemetery; Les Invalides; Seine River cruise
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.