WWI and WWII Battlefields (Bus Tour)

Highlights

Dining Summary

• 3 Dinner (D)
• 10 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Lunch (L)

Be My Guest

• Bayeux: Set in the Normandy countryside near Bayeux, the Ferrut family welcomes you to their equestrian centre, a working farm that has grown through generations. Over a homemade lunch prepared by Pierre, a trained pastry chef, hear about their family’s history and daily life in this rural corner of France.

Iconic Experience

• London: See London's iconic sites with a Local Specialist.
• Amiens: Visit Vimy Ridge Memorial and see the place that is dedicated to the Canadian soldiers who fought in battle during 1917.
• Dunkirk: Explore Operation Dynamo, the place that saw 330,000 Allied troops evacuated to Britain when you visit Dunkirk.
• Fromelles: Discover the rich history of the British troops and the Australian Imperial Force when you visit Fromelles.
• Paris: See the site of the Australian soldiers who lost their lives in WWI when you visit Villers-Bretonneux Memorial.
• Paris: Visit the memorial that honours the 72,337 unknown graves of the British and South African men who fought valiantly.
• Caen: Discover the significance of Normandy and how it changed World War II when you visit Memorial de Caen.
• Omaha Beach: Join an emotive journey tracing the story of the D-Day landings and visit Omaha Beach.
• Paris: Join a Local Specialist to discover the hidden squares and secret lanes of Paris.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

• Lens: Step onto the historic battlefields of the Somme at Ocean Villas WWI Museum, founded by Avril Williams to preserve the memory of the war. Explore an original British trench, see recovered artefacts and visit the first private Remembrance Wall on the Western Front. Your visit directly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Must-see Highlights

• Explore London and Paris
• Discover Brussels, Ypres, Amiens, Rouen, Normandy and the Somme Region
• Visit the Imperial War Museum in London, the D-Day Landing Beaches, Amiens Cathedral, military cemeteries throughout northern France and Belgium, the Australian National Memorial, the Caen Memorial, WWI & WWII Battlefields, the Dunkirk War Museum and evacuation beaches, and the Memorial Museum Passchendaele
• View Buckingham Palace in London, the Eiffel Tower, Saint-Sulpice church and the Arc de Triomphe in Paris and the Menin Gate in Ypres

Included in Price

Whats Included

• 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 utilised.

Travel Package

This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

Memberships and Financial Protection