Highlights
London: See Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and Trafalgar Square. Witness the pomp and pageantry of the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if operating).
Vimy: Visit the Canadian National Memorial, dedicated to a battle that defined Canada as a nation, and walk among the original 100-year-old trenches.
Fromelles: Pause at the Australian cemetery of Fromelles, a place of remembrance connected to one of the darkest days in Australian military history. Pay your respects as you learn about the soldiers commemorated here and reflect on the scale of sacrifice that has left such a profound mark on Australia’s wartime story
Arromanches-les-Bains: Join an emotive journey tracing the story of the D-Day landings. Visit the American Military Cemetery at St-Laurent-sur-Mer, the Utah Beach Landing Museum and the bunkers at Pointe du Hoc.
Paris: Experience the magic of Paris with Insight Vacations as you explore its iconic sights, landmarks, and charming streets. Meander along the picturesque banks of the River Seine, delving into the rich history of its beautiful bridges and renowned landmarks, including the majestic Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Élysées, and the Arc de Triomphe. Whether from the comfort of your coach or a scenic vantage point, immerse yourself in the timeless stories that bring this enchanting city to life.
Itinerary
Step back in time and walk in the footsteps of heroes with the Battlefields of WWI & WWII tour, an 11-day exploration from London to Paris designed for history enthusiasts and thoughtful travelers alike. This guided group trip takes you through poignant sites such as the Ypres Salient battlefields, Passchendaele Memorial, Tyne Cot Cemetery, and the Australian Fromelles Military Cemetery, where stories of valor and sacrifice come alive.
Led by knowledgeable local experts, you’ll traverse the Somme’s most significant battlefields and stand atop the 100-foot Pointe du Hoc overlooking Normandy’s D-Day landing beaches. Pay your respects at Omaha Beach’s Normandy American Cemetery, then treat yourself to a special MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®️ Experience at Les Confisseurs confectionary. As you reach Paris, stroll its elegant avenues and celebrated squares, from Place de la Concorde to the Champs-Élysées.
This tour’s unique selling point lies in its comprehensive, immersive journey through Europe’s pivotal wartime sites, combining historical insight with moments of reflection and cultural discovery—making it especially rewarding for experienced travelers, seniors, and families seeking connection to the past.
day 1Welcome 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 boutiques of Knightsbridge. Or, stroll along the Thames to the iconic Tower Bridge and Tower of London. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a dinner.
day 2The Imperial War Museum
day 3The Best of Brussels
day 4Ypres Battlefields
day 5Fromelles and Vimy Ridge
day 6The Battlefields of the Somme
day 7Highlights of Normandy
day 8Normandy Beaches and D-Day Landings
day 9Versailles and Paris
day 10Paris, City of Light
day 11Farewell Paris
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Customer Reviews
I enjoyed this trip very much. The itinerary was great and covered so much history but also had a great balance of other options of things to do. I would like to make a comment about the itinerary that is listed online with the day in Brussels. There was no option of the Waterloo visit or staying in Brussels and joining a chocolate class, which I was personally looking forward to. We had no time at all in Brussels for any kind of shopping for chocolates, lace or seeing the little boy peeing statue. All things I think of when thinking of Brussels. I loved the walking tour of the city center but the rest was disappointing.
Devote 2 days to Normandy so we're not rushed and can spend more time in museum. Very long day. Chateau felt like a filler ... nothing to do with title of tour.
Great trip for the price Great tour director and driver. Accommodations were wonderful and meals were excellent. Our tour group was very friendly. Tour director was very helpful and attentive to our needs. Driver was also very friendly and personable and a very good driver. What we saw on tour was well planned and organized.
The itinerary is unique in that it covers WWI & WWII battlefield sites & monuments. Many sites are visited each day so while the number seen is large, the time spent at each is short. Travel logistics made it such that some of the optional excursions were not really optional, (the group had not checked in to the hotel & there was nothing else to do if the optional was skipped).
Itinerary was very well planned out and we were able to experience many of the WWI AND WWII sites.
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