WWII and the Western Front
Walking on the peaceful beaches of Normandy, it’s hard to imagine the violence and valor of June 6, 1944.
But D-Day—and so many other crucial moments of World War II—come into focus when you set foot in war rooms and explore the battlefields and memorabilia that altered the course of history. From London to Paris to Berlin, these sites invite reflection on and remembrance of the Allied victory in Europe.
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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 Imperial War Museum
Visit the Churchill War Rooms
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Day 4: London • Portsmouth • Normandy region
Travel to Portsmouth
Board a ferry to Caen
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Day 5: 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 6: Normandy region • Rouen • Paris
Take a tour of Rouen
Visit the Rouen Cathedral
Continue on to Paris
Take a walking tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 7: 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
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.
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Day 8: Paris • Bastogne
Travel to Bastogne
Take a guided tour of Bastogne
- Mardasson Memorial
Visit Ardennes American Cemetery and Memorial
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Day 9: Bastogne • Cologne • Berlin
Travel to Cologne
Take a tour of Cologne
Visit Cologne Cathedral
Travel by train to Berlin
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Day 10: Berlin
Take a guided tour of Berlin
With your expert local guide you will see:- Brandenburg Gate
- Kurfürstendamm
- Remains of the Berlin Wall
Photo stop at Checkpoint Charlie Museum
Visit the Topography of Terror Museum
Enjoy free time in Berlin
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Day 11: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 11: Berlin • Nuremberg • Munich
Visit the Documentation Center
Travel via Nuremburg to Munich
Take a walking tour of Munich
With your tour director you will see:- Frauenkirche
- Neues Rathaus
- Hofbräuhaus
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Day 12: Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
Visit Dachau
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Day 13: Munich • Salzburg
Take a day trip to Salzburg
Take a guided tour of Salzburg
With your expert local guide you will see:- Old Town
- Residenz
- Mozart’s birthplace
Tour the Dokumentation Obersalzberg and the Eagle's Nest with an expert local guide
Visit the Eagles Nest Cable Car or the Documentation Center (seasonal)
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Day 14: 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 Imperial War Museum
Visit the Churchill War Rooms
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Day 4: London • Portsmouth • Normandy region
Travel to Portsmouth
Board a ferry to Caen
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Day 5: 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 6: Normandy region • Rouen • Paris
Take a tour of Rouen
Visit the Rouen Cathedral
Continue on to Paris
Take a walking tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 7: 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
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.
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Day 8: Paris • Bastogne
Travel to Bastogne
Take a guided tour of Bastogne
- Mardasson Memorial
Visit Ardennes American Cemetery and Memorial
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Day 9: Bastogne • Cologne • Berlin
Travel to Cologne
Take a tour of Cologne
Visit Cologne Cathedral
Travel by train to Berlin
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Day 10: Berlin
Take a guided tour of Berlin
With your expert local guide you will see:- Brandenburg Gate
- Kurfürstendamm
- Remains of the Berlin Wall
Photo stop at Checkpoint Charlie Museum
Visit the Topography of Terror Museum
Enjoy free time in Berlin
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Day 11: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 11: Berlin • Nuremberg • Munich
Visit the Documentation Center
Travel via Nuremburg to Munich
Take a walking tour of Munich
With your tour director you will see:- Frauenkirche
- Neues Rathaus
- Hofbräuhaus
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Day 12: Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
Visit Dachau
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Day 13: Munich • Salzburg
Take a day trip to Salzburg
Take a guided tour of Salzburg
With your expert local guide you will see:- Old Town
- Residenz
- Mozart’s birthplace
Tour the Dokumentation Obersalzberg and the Eagle's Nest with an expert local guide
Visit the Eagles Nest Cable Car or the Documentation Center (seasonal)
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Day 14: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip airfare on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach; ferry; train
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Hotels
9 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (12 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast daily, dinner Days 1-8 and 10, lunch Day 9
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Guided sightseeing
5 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (8 with extension); 2 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director; 2 walking tours
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Entrances
Imperial War Museum; Cabinet War Rooms; Rouen Cathedral; Ardennes American Cemetery and Memorial; Cologne Cathedral; Topography of Terror Museum; Caen Memorial (with extension: Nuremberg Documentation Center; Courtroom 600; Dachau; Eagle’s Nest or Documentation Center)
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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
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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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