D-Day 80: England, France & Germany
Set foot on the European battlefields where Allied soldiers built their heroic reputation while the world watched. Study key sites across these countries that will remind you of the massive costs of World War II, including a visit to the Dachau concentration camp in Germany.
Travel dates: June 2–14, 2024
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Day 1: Fly overnight to England
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Day 2: London
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of London
With your tour director you will see:- The Strand
- Trafalgar Square
- Leicester Square
- Covent Garden
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Day 3: London
Visit the Churchill War Rooms
Visit the Imperial War Museum
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Day 4: London • Portsmouth • Normandy region
Travel to Portsmouth
Board a ferry to Caen
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Day 5-6: Normandy region
Set foot on the beaches, see the American cemetery, and visit D-Day memorials and museums. Participate in 75th anniversary ceremonies that commemorate the Normandy landings.
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Day 7: Normandy region • Rouen • Paris
Continue on to Paris
Visit the Rouen Cathedral
Take a walking tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 8: 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
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Day 9: Paris • Bastogne
Travel to Bastogne
Take a guided tour of Bastogne
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Day 10: Bastogne • Karlsruhe • Munich
Travel to Munich
Explore Karlsruhe on your own
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Day 11: Munich
Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
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Day 12: Munich • Salzburg
Take a guided tour of Salzburg
With your expert local guide you will see:- Old Town
- Residenz
- Mozart’s birthplace
Tour the Dokumentation Obersalzberg and the Eagle's Nest with an expert local guide
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Day 13: 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 airport
Take a walking tour of London
With your tour director you will see:- The Strand
- Trafalgar Square
- Leicester Square
- Covent Garden
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Day 3: London
Visit the Churchill War Rooms
Visit the Imperial War Museum
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Day 4: London • Portsmouth • Normandy region
Travel to Portsmouth
Board a ferry to Caen
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Day 5-6: Normandy region
Set foot on the beaches, see the American cemetery, and visit D-Day memorials and museums. Participate in 75th anniversary ceremonies that commemorate the Normandy landings.
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Day 7: Normandy region • Rouen • Paris
Continue on to Paris
Visit the Rouen Cathedral
Take a walking tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 8: 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
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Day 9: Paris • Bastogne
Travel to Bastogne
Take a guided tour of Bastogne
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Day 10: Bastogne • Karlsruhe • Munich
Travel to Munich
Explore Karlsruhe on your own
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Day 11: Munich
Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
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Day 12: Munich • Salzburg
Take a guided tour of Salzburg
With your expert local guide you will see:- Old Town
- Residenz
- Mozart’s birthplace
Tour the Dokumentation Obersalzberg and the Eagle's Nest with an expert local guide
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Day 13: 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
11 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
3 sightseeing tour led by a licensed local guide; 2 walking tours
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Entrances
Churchill War Rooms; Imperial War Museum; Rouen Cathedral; Notre-Dame Cathedral; Dachau concentration camp; Eagle’s Nest
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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
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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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
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.