DAY 1, Thursday - Depart for England
Depart for London, England
DAY 2, Friday - Arrive in London
Welcome to cosmopolitan London, transfer to your hotel. Most flights arrive in the early morning and your room may not be ready for you. In this case, leave your luggage with the concierge and your Tour Manager will provide suggestions for you to begin to explore the city on your own. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: London
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Saturday - London, Bomber Command Memorial, Churchill War Rooms
This morning, take a panoramic tour of London. Begin with a drive through the City of London, View Tower of London and pass by St Paul's Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament and famous Big Ben. Next, stop at the Bomber Command Memorial, commemorating the crews of the RAF Bomber Command, who embarked on missions during World War II. Continue to view Buckingham Palace, the London residence of His Majesty the King, and St James's Park. After, visit the Churchill War Rooms offering an insight into Britain's World War II history. Hidden beneath the streets of Westminster, this underground bunker served as the secret headquarters for Winston Churchill and his war cabinet. Explore the preserved War Rooms and view the cramped offices, map rooms, and communication centers
Overnight: London
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Sunday - Bletchley Park, Travel to Portsmouth
Depart London, and head to Bletchley Park, an English country house and estate that played a pivotal role during World War II as the center for British code-breakers, including Alan Turin, working to decipher enemy messages. View the various exhibitions featuring authentic artifacts, interactive displays, and multimedia presentations, offering insight into the codebreaking efforts. Later, drive to Portsmouth, a port city and naval base on England's southern coast, known for its maritime heritage. Dinner tonight is at the hotel
Overnight: Portsmouth
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5, Monday - Portsmouth Dockyard, Ferry to Caen
Begin the day at the historic Portsmouth Dockyard, part of the HM Naval Base. Here, marvel at historic ships, including the HMS Victory, Lord Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar, Queen Victoria's HMS Warrior (1860), and the First World War HMS M.33. Explore the National Museum of the Royal Navy, and the preserved remains of Henry VIII's Tudor warship, the Mary Rose. Later, board a ferry to cross the English Channel to France, and arrive in Cabourg for overnight
Overnight: Cabourg
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6, Tuesday - Pegasus Bridge, Caen Memorial Museum, American Cemetery
Your day of exploration begins with a visit to Pegasus Bridge, which was successfully captured by the Allies, thus securing the eastern flank of the D-Day invasion, a major victory and turning point for the war. After, visit to the Caen Memorial Museum, dedicated to commemorating World War II and the Battle for Caen. Finish today's exploration of Normandy's historic sites with the cherished American Cemetery on Omaha Beach, a vision that will forever be embedded in your memory. Return to Cabourg, and spend the balance of the day at leisure
Overnight: Cabourg
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Wednesday - Normandy Beaches, Travel to Paris
This morning, visit the historic beaches in Normandy. The first stop is at St. Mere Eglise on the Cotentin Peninsula, where the allied invasions began on June 6, 1944, a day long remembered for the bravery and sacrifice of the U.S. troops. Next, stop at the Ranger Memorial at Pointe du Hoc to pay homage to the extraordinary courage, and self-sacrifice of the U.S. Army Rangers, during the D-Day landings. Afterward, continue to Paris and check into your hotel
*The visit to Omaha Beach's landing site is subject to local conditions.
Overnight: Paris
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8, Thursday - Paris City Tour, Hôtel des Invalides
Today, take a guided tour of Paris, "City of Light." Drive along the impressive Champs-Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, and the iconic Eiffel Tower, symbol of Paris. On to the vivacious Left Bank, where artists, philosophers and writers once flourished in the artistic community at Montparnasse. View the Latin Quarter, home to many of France's higher education establishments. Then, visit the Hôtel des Invalides, built by Louis XIV in the 1670s to house disabled war veterans. The site is home to the Army Museum, showcasing an extensive collection of weapons, armor, and artifacts. Marvel at the intricately designed Dome Church, and view the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte
Overnight: Paris
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9, Friday - Bastogne War Museum
After breakfast, bid farewell to Paris this morning, and cross into Belgium. Make a stop at Bastogne, scene of the infamous Battle of the Bulge waged by U.S. forces against retreating Germans. Visit the Bastogne War Museum which covers World War II from its origins to the Battle of the Bulge. Spend free time in Bastogne, offering a blend of historical sites, and quaint architecture, before heading to Luxembourg for dinner, and overnight
Overnight: Luxembourg
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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