D-Day 80: England & France
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Group Leader: David Griffin
Requested Return Date: 6/10/2024
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Follow in the footsteps of Allied soldiers during World War II as you travel from London to Paris via the Normandy region. Gain some context about this important invasion at Bletchley Park, and commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day with ceremonies and special programming. Throughout the tour, you’ll visit World War II sites that will help put this major conflict into perspective.
Travel dates: June 1–10, 2024
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Day 1: Fly overnight to England
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Day 2: London
Meet your Tour Director at the airportVisit the Imperial War Museum
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Day 3: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Visit the Churchill War Rooms
Explore London on your own
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Day 4: London
Visit Bletchley Park
Participate in a workshop at Bletchley Park
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Day 5: London • Portsmouth • Normandy region
Travel to Portsmouth
Visit the Portsmouth D-Day Museum
Travel by ferry to Caen
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Day 6: Normandy region
Participate in the 80th anniversary ceremonies that commemorate the Normandy landings
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Day 7: Normandy region
Visit the Utah Beach D-Day Museum
Experience special World War II-themed activities and programming exclusive to EF travelers
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Day 8: Normandy region • Paris
Visit Point du Hoc, the Normandy Beaches, and the American Cemetery
Travel to Paris
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Day 9: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Take a walking tour of the Latin Quarter
Explore Paris on your own
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to England
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Day 2: London
Meet your Tour Director at the airportVisit the Imperial War Museum
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Day 3: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Visit the Churchill War Rooms
Explore London on your own
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Day 4: London
Visit Bletchley Park
Participate in a workshop at Bletchley Park
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Day 5: London • Portsmouth • Normandy region
Travel to Portsmouth
Visit the Portsmouth D-Day Museum
Travel by ferry to Caen
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Day 6: Normandy region
Participate in the 80th anniversary ceremonies that commemorate the Normandy landings
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Day 7: Normandy region
Visit the Utah Beach D-Day Museum
Experience special World War II-themed activities and programming exclusive to EF travelers
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Day 8: Normandy region • Paris
Visit Point du Hoc, the Normandy Beaches, and the American Cemetery
Travel to Paris
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Day 9: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Take a walking tour of the Latin Quarter
Explore Paris on your own
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motor coach
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Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
1 sightseeing tour led by a licensed local guide; 2 walking tours
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Entrances
The London Eye; Bletchley Park; Royal Airforce Museum; Imperial War Museum; Cabinet War Rooms; Les Invalides; Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
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