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Signature: The Legacy of WWII in London & Normandy

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9 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
1 peopleMaximum group size
12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Highlights

Enjoy a welcome reception and dinner at the historic Churchill War Rooms bunker beneath Whitehall.

Immerse yourself in the world of wartime intrigue discovering the story behind the Enigma code breakers.

Participate in a meaningful walking tour of London curated and led by people affected by homelessness.

Walk the poignant sands of Omaha Beach reflecting on the bloodiest fighting of the D-Day invasion.

Walk along the cratered cliffs where US Rangers scaled heights to destroy German gun positions during D-Day.

Gain personal insight into the invasion history during a private discussion with the D-Day Story Museum curator.

Itinerary

Trace the dramatic arc of WWII from London’s secret bunkers to the liberation of Paris. Enjoy a private dinner in the Churchill War Rooms, uncover Enigma secrets at Bletchley Park, and walk the hallowed sands of D-Day. This journey connects you to stories of strategy and sacrifice, ending with the enduring charm of the French capital.

day 1London

Welcome to London. Your expedition begins upon arrival to the Heathrow Airport, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. In the evening, meet your National Geographic Expedition Leader and be immediately immersed in wartime history at the Churchill War Rooms, a fortified bunker deep underneath Whitehall from which Winston Churchill directed the British war effort. Wander through the historic rooms and the adjacent Churchill Museum, examining maps and items from Churchill's life. Your tour is guided by a former IWM Operations Director, providing deep context to the war. Continue with a welcome reception and dinner inside one of the museum's unique spaces.

Meal
Dinner
Accomodation
Conrad London St. James (or similar)
Transport
Arrival Transfer Duration : 0.9 hr - 1.0 hr Distance : 29 km
Included Activities
Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group, Churchill War Rooms Duration : 4.0 hr

day 2London

day 3London/Portsmouth

day 4Portsmouth/Bayeux

day 5Bayeux

day 6Bayeux

day 7Bayeux/Paris

day 8Paris

day 9Paris

What's Included

Accommodation
Hotels (8 nts).
Meals
8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
Note: Allow USD210-275 for meals not included.
Transport
Private vehicle, ferry, private army trucks, walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
National Geographic Expedition Leader and National Geographic Expedition Expert throughout.
Included activities
Your G for Good Moment: Westminster Area Walking Tour, LondonYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group, LondonSignature Moment: Churchill War Rooms, LondonSignature Moment: D-Day Museum Visit and Discussion with the Curator, PortsmouthArrival and Departure TransfersWestminster Area Walking TourLondon Coach City TourStPaul's Cathedral EntranceExpedition Leader Walk to Borough MarketHMS Belfast TourBletchley Park Guided Tour with Enigma MachinePegasus Bridge VisitExpedition Leader Led Walk of Sword BeachExpedition Leader-Led Walk of Sainte-Mère-ÉgliseSelf Guided Airbon Museum VisitLa Fière Bridge Photo StopTour of Utah BeachMajor Richard Winters Memorial Photo StopUS Army Truck TransferBunker du Poste de Direction de Tir TourOmaha Beach ExcursionAmerican Military Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer Visitonet House VisitGuided Tour of Paris' PassagewaysSightseeing Coach Trip to Président Wilson MarketEiffel Tower VisitEngaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expert ThroughoutPorterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehiclesTips are included for all activities, meals and porterage, except for your Expedition Leader

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