Travel to the front lines of Europe, where brave soldiers once fought for freedom. On this epic battlefield tour through the countryside of Britain, France, Belgium and the Netherlands, you’ll explore the tragedy and triumph of two World Wars.
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Day 1
Welcome to London
From tragic battles to tales of triumph, this special-interest exploration of two World Wars kicks off in the vibrant British capital of London.
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Day 2
See the Sights of London
- London City Tour with a Local Specialist
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Day 3
Cross the English Channel to Caen
We journey south to Portsmouth and leave British shores bound for Caen by ferry this afternoon. After dinner on the ferry, we transfer to our hotel in Caen.
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Day 4
Explore the D-Day Normandy Beaches
- Memorial de Caen Visit
- Visit American Cemetery and Memorial
- Visit the Normandy D-Day Beaches
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Day 5
Journey to Elegant Paris
- Versailles Palace and Gardens
- Seine Cruise and Paris Illuminations
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Day 6
Discover the Delights of Paris
- Paris City Tour
- Montparnasse and Napoleon's Tomb
- La Nouvelle Eve Cabaret and Dinner
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Day 7
Onwards to the Somme Battlefields and Amiens
- Villers-Bretonneux Memorial Visit
- Thiepval Memorial Visit
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Day 8
Venture to Vimy Ridge, Dunkirk, Fromelles and Lille
- Vimy Ridge Memorial Visit
- Dunkirk Visit
- Fromelles Visit
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Day 9
Off to the Ypres Battlefields and Menin Gate
- Visit Ypres Salient
- See Essex Farm Cemetery
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Day 10
Journey to Bruges and on to Amsterdam
- Bruges Orientation
- Dinner in a Historic Dutch House and Canal Cruise
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Day 11
Experience Atmospheric Amsterdam
- Discover the secrets of Dutch cheese and the traditional clog in North Holland
- Dine with the Pauw family on their Dairy Farm, Savouring local cheeses
- Amsterdam Orientation
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Day 12
Farewell Amsterdam
Say tot ziens to this magical city and the fields of bravery dotted across Western Europe at the end of a remarkable trip.
Frequently Asked Questions about travel to England
Even in as few as four or five days, you can see many of its most famous sights. However, plan for a two-week or more extended visit, and you can take in several of the country’s distinct regions and cultural activities.
The best time to visit the United Kingdom is in spring (late March to early June) and autumn (September to November), when it’s usually warm and dry. You’ll see beautiful spring flowers or the leaves changing hue in autumn, and avoid the much busier summer period.
Yes, there are plenty of towns and cities that you perhaps wouldn’t class as ‘beautiful’, but they are all surrounded by picturesque countryside that beckons to be explored. If you get outdoors and enjoy the parks, woodlands, moors and hills of England, then you’re never far away from stunning scenery.
Traditional British dishes include full breakfast, roast dinner, fish and chips, and shepherd’s pie. Traditional British desserts include trifle, scones, apple pie and Victoria sponge cake. British cuisine has distinctive national varieties in the form of English, Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish cuisines.