Battlefields of WWI & WWII (Small Group)

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Your Europe battlefield tour is the ultimate in-depth journey into the history of World Wars I and II. Journey to the Ypres Salient battlefields and see the Passchendaele Memorial and Tyne Cot Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery. Visit the Australian Fromelles Military Cemetery, where 250 British and Australian soldiers were buried and learn insights from a Loca...
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Overview

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

What's this trip about?

    Your Europe battlefield tour is the ultimate in-depth journey into the history of World Wars I and II. Journey to the Ypres Salient battlefields and see the Passchendaele Memorial and Tyne Cot Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery. Visit the Australian Fromelles Military Cemetery, where 250 British and Australian soldiers were buried and learn insights from a Local Expert for a tour of the key battlefields of the Somme. In Normandy, stand on the 100-foot-tall Pointe du Hoc overlooking the D-Day Landing Beaches and be guided through the Normandy American Cemetery at Omaha Beach. Indulge in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®️ Experience at Les Confisseurs confectionary. End the trip exploring Paris' celebrated squares and avenues, from Place de la Concorde to the Champs-Élysées.

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

Destinations

  • Europe
  • United Kingdom
  • England
  • Belgium
  • France

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Welcome to London

Begin your WWI and WWII battlefield tour in stylish London. After checking into your hotel, the afternoon is free to enjoy this city famous for its grandeur and famous landmarks. Perhaps relax with a walk along the Serpentine in Hyde Park or window shop in the boutiqu...

Day 2: The Imperial War Museum

Start your exploration with a city tour led by a Local Expert, culminating at the Imperial War Museum housing one million artifacts.

Park Plaza Victoria, London

Breakfast

Day 3: The Best of Brussels

Journey on the Eurostar to Brussels where you can curate the rest of the day of your battlefields tour exploring the city with Insight Choice. Opt to visit the historic battlefield of Waterloo. At the site of the final battle of the Napoleonic Wars, learn about Napole...

Day 4: Ypres Battlefields

Embark on your journey to Ypres. The next two days are dedicated to the First World War – viewing Hill 60, Polygon Wood, the Passchendaele Memorial and Tyne Cot Cemetery. Uncover the history of the Battle of Messines, a prelude to Passchendaele, where Australian and N...

Day 5: Fromelles and Vimy Ridge

Arriving at the Australian cemetery of Fromelles, pause to pay your respects and to learn about this monument commemorating one of the darkest days in Australian military history. Explore the town of Arras and make an insightful stop at the Vimy Ridge Visitors Center,...

Day 6: The Battlefields of the Somme

Your Local Expert illuminates the stories behind the key battlefields of the Somme. Visit the Franco-British Memorial at Thiepval, the Lochnagar Crater, the South African and New Zealand Memorials at Longueval. Stop at Ocean Villas for lunch and the Newfoundland Memor...

Day 7: Highlights of Normandy

Today make your way to Rouen, capital of Normandy, to admire its ancient cathedral - a masterpiece of Gothic style and the subject of paintings by Monet. Wander through the narrow streets beneath the Great Clock to the Old Market Square where a modern church commemora...

Day 8: Normandy Beaches and D-Day Landings

Follow the route of the Rangers and visit the bunkers and the Rangers Memorial at Pointe du Hoc. Then delve into the sights and insights over a D-Day Experience. You’ll even step aboard a genuine C-47 built in 1943 for a simulated flight, feeling like you’re flying ov...

Day 9: Versailles and Paris

With monuments, churches and elegant squares, Versailles will inspire the mind of any curious traveler. Your Travel Director shows off the highlights of the city from the historical center in the Notre Dame neighborhood to the Saint Louis area known for its well-prese...

Day 10: Paris, City of Light

With a Local Expert, explore the iconic sights and streets of Paris. See famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, the 3,000-year-old Luxor obelisk in the center of the Place de la Concorde and enjoy a drive along the Champs Elysées to Napoleon's Arc de Triomphe. C...

Day 11: Farewell Paris

Say au revoir to the City of Light. Your battlefield tour concludes with a transfer to Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,675
Price per day$425
Last Updated: 11/4/2024
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24 Apr 2025
04 May 2025
$4,850
$5,860
08 May 2025
18 May 2025
$4,895
$5,925
22 May 2025
01 Jun 2025
$4,895
$5,925
05 Jun 2025
15 Jun 2025
$4,895
$6,045
19 Jun 2025
29 Jun 2025
$4,895
$5,935
03 Jul 2025
13 Jul 2025
$4,895
$6,025
17 Jul 2025
27 Jul 2025
$5,425
$6,375
31 Jul 2025
10 Aug 2025
$4,675
$5,605
14 Aug 2025
24 Aug 2025
$5,375
$6,305
28 Aug 2025
07 Sep 2025
$4,975
$6,195

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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As the global leader in premium tours, Insight Vacations delivers all the sights and insights of destinations up close and personal. Each tour is crafted in true comfort and style with premium 5 and 4 star hotels, small groups and customized coaches with extra leg room. The brand’s category leading dining options including the unique dine-around and dine-at-home experiences means that guests enjoy a culinary journey through the places they visit. An extensive Vegetarian option across all tour series further compliments the elevated dining offering. With a Make Travel Matter Experience®, that creates a positive impact for both the visitor and visited, plus also supports the United Nations sustainable Development Goals, included on each and every trip, Insight Vacations leads the way in immersive responsible travel.

Insight Vacations is part of the family-owned and run The Travel Corporation (TTC), driven by service for over one hundred years.

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Accommodation

Park Plaza Victoria, London Le Louise, Brussels MGallery Mercure Lille Center Grand Place Mercure Amiens Cathédrale Mercure Caen Center Port de Plaisance Marriott Rive Gauche, Paris,
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Meals Included
  • 5 Dinner (D)
  • 10 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Dinner with Wine (DW)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
Age Requirements
6 years and up
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Trip ID
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