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 airportTake a walking tour of London
Visit the Imperial War Museum
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Day 3: London
Take a World War II-themed guided tour of London
Visit the Churchill War Rooms (pending confirmation)
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Day 4: London • Portsmouth • Normandy region
Travel by ferry to Caen
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Day 5: Normandy region
Visit the Caen Memorial
Excursion to the Normandy beaches
See Arromanches
Visit the American Cemetery in Colleville
Visit Pointe du Hoc
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Day 6: Normandy region • Rouen • Paris
Travel via Rouen to Paris
Take a walking tour of Rouen
Visit the Rouen Cathedral
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Walking tour of the Latin Quarter
Enjoy dinner in the Latin Quarter
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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
Explore on your own orAdd 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.
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 8: Paris • Bastogne
Travel to Bastogne
Guided sightseeing of Bastogne
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Day 9: Bastogne • Cologne • Berlin
Travel to Cologne
Visit the Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery and Memorial
Visit Cologne Cathedral
Take a walking tour of Cologne
Enjoy lunch in Cologne
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
Explore Berlin on your own
Visit the Topography of Terror Museum
See Checkpoint Charlie
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Day 11: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 11: Berlin • Nuremburg
Travel to Nuremberg
Visit the Documentation Center museum
Visit Courtroom 600
Take a walking tour of Nuremberg
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Day 12: Nuremberg • Munich
Travel via Dachau to Munich
Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
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Day 13: Munich • Berchtesgaden
Take a day trip to Berchtesgaden
Tour the Dokumentation Obersalzberg Center (November-April) or the Eagle's Nest with an expert local guide (May-October)
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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 airportTake a walking tour of London
Visit the Imperial War Museum
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Day 3: London
Take a World War II-themed guided tour of London
Visit the Churchill War Rooms (pending confirmation)
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Day 4: London • Portsmouth • Normandy region
Travel by ferry to Caen
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Day 5: Normandy region
Visit the Caen Memorial
Excursion to the Normandy beaches
See Arromanches
Visit the American Cemetery in Colleville
Visit Pointe du Hoc
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Day 6: Normandy region • Rouen • Paris
Travel via Rouen to Paris
Take a walking tour of Rouen
Visit the Rouen Cathedral
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Walking tour of the Latin Quarter
Enjoy dinner in the Latin Quarter
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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
Explore on your own orAdd 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.
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 8: Paris • Bastogne
Travel to Bastogne
Guided sightseeing of Bastogne
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Day 9: Bastogne • Cologne • Berlin
Travel to Cologne
Visit the Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery and Memorial
Visit Cologne Cathedral
Take a walking tour of Cologne
Enjoy lunch in Cologne
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
Explore Berlin on your own
Visit the Topography of Terror Museum
See Checkpoint Charlie
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Day 11: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 11: Berlin • Nuremburg
Travel to Nuremberg
Visit the Documentation Center museum
Visit Courtroom 600
Take a walking tour of Nuremberg
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Day 12: Nuremberg • Munich
Travel via Dachau to Munich
Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
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Day 13: Munich • Berchtesgaden
Take a day trip to Berchtesgaden
Tour the Dokumentation Obersalzberg Center (November-April) or the Eagle's Nest with an expert local guide (May-October)
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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
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
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