D-Day Tours: The 80th Anniversary

Commemorate the beginning of the end of World War II on the beaches of Normandy and beyond.

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D-Day 80

On June 6, 1944, American, Canadian, and British forces made history as 156,000 soldiers landed on the heavily fortified coast of Normandy, France. In honor of D-Day’s 80th anniversary in 2024, join students and educators from across the country to explore the historic sites of World War II.

On June 6, 1944, American, Canadian, and British forces made history as 156,000 soldiers landed on the heavily fortified coast of Normandy, France. In honor of D-Day’s 80th anniversary in 2024, join students and educators from across the country to explore the historic sites of World War II.

What to expect on an EF D-Day tour


  • A group of students and educators pointing and looking at a historic site, perhaps on a D-Day tour

    Active participation

    Our D-Day tours prompt participants to think critically about the past and understand its impact on the present and future.

  • A student shakes hands with a WWII veteran while on a D-Day tour

    Connections

    Through interacting with locals and connecting with fellow travelers, there are endless opportunities to engage with communities abroad.

  • A student writes in a notebook while sitting on a blue towel in The Normandy American Cemetery in France on an EF D-Day tour

    Building perspective

    Participate in exclusive EF activities and explore sites that highlight the historical, social, and cultural perspectives of WWII.

  • Reflection

    Your Tour Director will help facilitate meaningful reflection through activities designed to engage travelers.

Tales from our tours


Image of a yellow Lisbon tram riding through a colorful street, a scene that students might see on “Lisbon, Seville & Madrid,” one of our popular tours

Meet WWII veteran Jack Port

Why is it important to honor veterans? Hear our friend Jack Port’s story.

4 minute read

A photo of students creating intergenerational relationships with two war veterans

Partnerships that lead to connections
Intergenerational relationships connect us to history. Here’s how we make that happen.

4 minute read

Two students with backpacks in front of the words “REMEMBER” at the Utah Beach Landing Museum in Normandy on an EF D-Day tour

How we honored D-Day’s 75th anniversary
D-Day. 75th anniversary. Normandy. A fully interactive event just for high school travelers.

5 minute read

A photo of bronze stars on a blue background, part of a collage illustrating who was involved in World War II and who was in World War II

Video call with a veteran
An EF partnership gave these students a chance to chat with Warren, who was in World War II.

2 minute read

How it works

Whether it’s a unique destination on the other side of the world or the city you visit time and again, we make planning a breeze for our D-Day tours and beyond. From your biggest, boldest ideas to the teensy, tiny details, we’re with you every step of the way.

  • Icon depicting a woman with a headset: A Tour Consultant guiding a teacher to choose the new tour or new destination that’s best for their students

    Building your team

    It starts with your Tour Consultant, an expert on schools in your area who’s laser-focused on you and your students’ growth.

  • Icon depicting a map pin with radiating lines, which represents the personalized process of choosing a popular tour

    Choosing the perfect tour

    We work with you one-on-one to find the perfect itinerary for the needs of your group—from a D-Day tour to a trip to the Great Barrier Reef, and everywhere in between.

  • Icon depicting a waving flag that reads “TRAVEL” and represents the support EF provides to teachers signing up students for a popular tour

    Spreading the word

    When it comes to signing up students and getting them excited, we’ve got plenty of tips.