WWI and WWII Battlefields (2024)

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Travel to the front lines of Europe, where brave soldiers once fought for freedom. On this epic battlefield tour through the countryside of Britain, Belgium and France, you’ll explore the tragedy and triumph of two World Wars.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Travel to the front lines of Europe, where brave soldiers once fought for freedom. On this epic battlefield tour through the countryside of Britain, Belgium and France, you’ll explore the tragedy and triumph of two World Wars.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityLondon
End CityParis

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Europe
  • United Kingdom
  • England
  • Belgium
  • France

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing

Trip includes

    • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
    • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
    • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
    • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
    • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
    • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
    • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
    • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
    • Optional Experiences and free time
    • Eurostar high-speed train from London to Brussels
    • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Welcome to London

From tragic battles to tales of triumph, this special-interest exploration of two World Wars kicks off in the vibrant British capital of London. Meet your Travel Director and fellow companions this evening for a traditional English pub Welcome Dinner.

Park Plaza Victoria

Dinner

Day 2: See the Sights of London

Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey feature on this half-day introductory sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist, which includes views of Buckingham Palace. This afternoon, we visit the Imperial War Museum, which tells the story of those whose li...

Day 3: Cross the English Channel by Eurostar to Brussels

We journey by Eurostar to Brussels today. Your Travel Director will show you the city's highlights. See the Atomium, designed for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair, Mannekin Pis and the exquisite Grand Place with its opulent and ornate guildhalls.

Marivaux Hotel SA

Breakfast

Day 4: Venture to Dunkirk, Fromelles, Vimy Ridge and Lens

Today we journey to Dunkirk, where Operation Dynamo miraculously saw over 330,000 Allied troops evacuated to Britain. We stop in Fromelles, where there was a combined operation between British troops and the Australian Imperial Force, described as the "worst 24 hours ...

Day 5: Off to the Ypres Battlefields and Menin Gate

Some of the biggest battles of World War I are explored at Ypres Salient in Belgium, where we will see such sites as Tyne Cot, Langemark and Vancouver Corner. Stop in Zonnebeke for an included visit to the Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917, where you can see a replic...

Day 6: Discover the Somme

The bloody battlefields of the Somme take center stage today. Stop at the Villers-Bretonneux memorial to the Australian soldiers who lost their lives in WWI. Carry on to Thiepval to see the poignant memorial that honours the 72,337 missing British and South African men who died with no known graves. We journey to Amiens for an evening at leisure.

Mercure Cathedrale

Breakfast

Day 7: Cross Normandy to Caen

Travel south through Normandy today. Taste the delights of the region during your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience where sweet treats await you. Stop in the City of Rouen for an orientation tour of this city which was captured by the French in 1204 from English possessi...

Day 8: Explore the D-Day Normandy Beaches

Take yourself back to June 6, 1944. Imagine the terror and bravery of thousands of soldiers who landed on the beaches of Normandy to free Europe from the Nazis. This morning, journey to the historic D-Day Normandy Landing Beaches, including Juno Beach, Pointe du Hoc a...

Day 9: Journey to Elegant Paris

Journey inland through Normandy today, bound for the grand boulevards of Paris. Perhaps join us for an optional visit to the glittering Palace of Versailles before arriving in the French capital.

Courtyard Paris Porte de Versailles

Breakfast

Day 10: Discover the Delights of Paris

Join your Local Specialist to view the remarkable church of Saint-Sulpice, then delve into the lives of Parisians, wandering through the enchanting hidden squares of one of Paris's oldest neighborhoods. Our walking tour concludes in one of the city's loveliest squares...

Day 11: Au Revoir Paris

After breakfast, we bid our newfound friends a fond farewell as our memorable holiday comes to a close.

Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,645
Price per day$331
Last Updated: 11/1/2024
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06 May 2025
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$3,776
$4,886
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10 Jun 2025
$4,250
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$3,956
$5,266
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$4,350
$5,650
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19 Jul 2025
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$3,915
$5,195
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$3,645
$4,825
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$3,645
$4,825
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06 Sep 2025
16 Sep 2025
$3,848
$4,928
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Park Plaza Victoria Marivaux Hotel SA Mercure Lille Center Grand Place Mercure Cathedrale Mercure Caen Center Port de Plaisance Courtyard Paris Porte de Versailles,
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Meals Included
  • 4 Dinner (D)
  • 10 Breakfast (B)
Age Requirements
6 years and up
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