WWII in England and France
The story of World War II in the United Kingdom and France is a tale of innovation and an unrelenting movement to carry on in the face of adversity.
On this tour, you’ll learn how the two nations resisted Nazi oppression as you follow in the footsteps of Allied soldiers during their quest to liberate France before and after the D-Day landings.
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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
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Day 3: London
Take a World War II-themed guided tour of London
Visit the Churchill War Rooms (pending confirmation)
Visit the Imperial War Museum
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Day 4: London • Bletchley Park
Visit Bletchley Park
Participate in a workshop at Bletchley Park
Visit the Royal Air Force Museum
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Day 5: London • Portsmouth • Normandy region
Travel to Portsmouth
Visit the Portsmouth D-Day Museum
Travel by ferry to Caen
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Day 6: Normandy region
Excursion to the Normandy beaches
See Arromanches
Visit the American Cemetery in Colleville
Visit Pointe du Hoc
Visit the Utah Beach D-Day Museum
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Day 7: Normandy region • Paris
Travel to Paris
Take a walking tour of the Champs-Elysées
Visit Les Invalides
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Enjoy dinner in the Latin Quarter
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Day 8: 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.
Explore Paris on your own
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 9: 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
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Day 3: London
Take a World War II-themed guided tour of London
Visit the Churchill War Rooms (pending confirmation)
Visit the Imperial War Museum
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Day 4: London • Bletchley Park
Visit Bletchley Park
Participate in a workshop at Bletchley Park
Visit the Royal Air Force Museum
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Day 5: London • Portsmouth • Normandy region
Travel to Portsmouth
Visit the Portsmouth D-Day Museum
Travel by ferry to Caen
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Day 6: Normandy region
Excursion to the Normandy beaches
See Arromanches
Visit the American Cemetery in Colleville
Visit Pointe du Hoc
Visit the Utah Beach D-Day Museum
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Day 7: Normandy region • Paris
Travel to Paris
Take a walking tour of the Champs-Elysées
Visit Les Invalides
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Enjoy dinner in the Latin Quarter
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Day 8: 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.
Explore Paris on your own
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach; ferry
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
3 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides; 2 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director
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Entrances
Imperial War Museum; Cabinet War Rooms; Bletchley Park; RAF Museum; D-Day Museum; Caen Memorial; American Cemetery; Les Invalides; Seine River cruise
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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
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.