Military history tour of England & France
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Highlights
- Visit the historic Churchill War Rooms and Imperial War Museum.
- Explore the Dover Castle and its historically significant military tunnels.
- Visit two American D-Day beaches: Omaha and Utah.
- Tour Saint-Mère-Église, the first French town liberated by the Americans.
- Walk among the gravestones at the American Cemetery.
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Accommodation options: The Gore, Charlotte Street Hotel, Dorset Square Hotel & Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt
Upon arrival at London Heathrow airport, meet your driver who will transfer you to your historic hotel. In the afternoon, an expert guide will meet you at your hotel for a tour of the Churchill War Rooms and Imperial War Museum.
Accommodation options: The Gore, Charlotte Street Hotel, Dorset Square Hotel & London Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt
Today a private guide will take you to two of London's most famous historical attractions. Your expert will greet you at your hotel, then...
Accommodation options: Strand House & The Mermaid
Travel by train to Dover to view the iconic White Cliffs of Dover from the sea. Afterwards, partake in a guided tour of Dover Castle and its military tunnels, which were of vital importance during World War II. A private driver will then transport you to the seaside town of Rye.
Accommodation options: Strand House & The Mermaid
This morning learn more about the history of attempted invasions along England’s southeast coast visit picturesque country villages on a private tour of Battle, Winchelsea, and Rye.
Accommodation options: Hôtel La Villa Saint Germain des Prés, Four Seasons Hotel George V, Hotel Verneuil & Hotel Lorette
Today you are transported from Rye to Saint-Pancras station to catch the Eurostar to Paris. Upon arrival you are brought to your hotel in Paris for the evening.
Accommodation: Château d’Audrieu
This morning you discover the imposing Les Invalides, Napoleon's Tomb and explore the Army Museum with your guide before being transferred to the train station for your onward journey to Normandy. Upon arrival you are brought to Château d'Audrieu, which served as a Nazi headquarters during World War II.
Accommodation: Château d’Audrieu
Today with your private guide you highlight the American involvement during the D-Day landings with visits to the sites around Omaha and Utah beaches.
Accommodation options: La Ferme Saint Siméon, Auberge de la Source, Hotel le Dauphin les Loges & La Maison de Lucie
Today you leave the Bayeux area and head to Honfleur, with stops along the way at the British landing sites including Pegasus Bridge and Merville Battery.
Accommodation options: La Ferme Saint Siméon, Auberge de la Source, Hotel le Dauphin les Loges & La Maison de Lucie
From Honfleur you head out with your private guide to uncover the history of the Canadian landing sites in the Juno sector.
This morning your private driver picks you up and transports you to Charles de Gaulle airport for your journey home.
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