Tour Description

Travel to the front lines of Europe, where brave soldiers once fought for freedom. On this epic battlefield tour through the countryside of Britain, Belgium and France, you’ll explore the tragedy and triumph of two World Wars.

Priced From:

$ 6785pp ^*

From: 2025-05-24

To: 2025-10-04

Start Location: London, United Kingdom

End Location: Paris, France

Trip Type: Regional Explorer

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Welcome to London

Day 1

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Kings Cross

From tragic battles to tales of triumph, this special-interest exploration of two World Wars kicks off in the vibrant British capital of London. Meet your Travel Director and fellow companions this evening for a traditional English pub Welcome Dinner.

See the Sights of London

Day 2

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Kings Cross

Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey feature on this half-day introductory sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist, which includes views of Buckingham Palace. This afternoon, we visit the Imperial War Museum, which tells the story of those whose lives were shaped by war from World War I to today. See extensive archives and recordings, as well as a Spitfire that saw action in the Battle of Britain. Maybe enjoy London after dark, spending your evening at leisure meandering along the Thames, riding the London Eye or discover Covent Garden.

Cross the English Channel by Eurostar to Brussels

Day 3

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Marivaux Hotel SA

We journey by Eurostar to Brussels today. Your Travel Director will show you the city's highlights. See the Atomium, designed for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair, Mannekin Pis and the exquisite Grand Place with its opulent and ornate guildhalls.

Venture to Dunkirk, Fromelles, Vimy Ridge and Lens

Day 4

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Louvre Lens

Today we journey to Dunkirk, where Operation Dynamo miraculously saw over 330,000 Allied troops evacuated to Britain. We stop in Fromelles, where there was a combined operation between British troops and the Australian Imperial Force, described as the "worst 24 hours in Australia's military history". After we visit the memorial at Vimy Ridge dedicated to the Canadian soldiers, who fought a battle here in 1917. This horrific battle, and the bravery of the men who fought in it, came to symbolise Canada's coming of age as a nation.

Off to the Ypres Battlefields and Menin Gate

Day 5

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Louvre Lens

Some of the biggest battles of World War I are explored at Ypres Salient in Belgium, where we will see such sites as Tyne Cot, Langemark and Vancouver Corner. Stop in Zonnebeke for an included visit to the Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917, where you can see a replica trench. See Essex Farm Cemetery where over 1,200 brave servicemen are buried and where Lt. Col. John McCrae wrote his immortal poem, ‘In Flanders Fields'. Spend the rest of the afternoon on your own and later sample one of the excellent local beers. After, make your way to the Menin Gate and witness the moving Last Post Ceremony to pay tribute to over 100,000 soldiers who laid down their lives more than a century ago.

Discover the Somme

Day 6

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Mercure Cathedrale

The battlefields of the Somme take centre stage today. Stop at the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, honouring the Australian soldiers who lost their lives in WWI. Take part in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Ocean Villas WWI Museum, where you’ll walk through an original British trench, explore recovered artefacts and visit the private Remembrance Wall, preserving the memory of both the fallen and those who survived. Carry on to Thiepval to see the poignant memorial that honours the 72,337 missing British and South African men who died with no known graves. Later, arrive in Amiens, where you can enjoy the evening at your leisure.

Cross Normandy to Caen

Day 7

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Novotel Côte de Nacre

Travel south through Normandy today. Stop in the City of Rouen for an orientation tour of this city which was captured by the French in 1204 from English possession. Next stop is Caen where you will visit the Memorial de Caen to learn about the significance of Normandy and the day that changed World War II.

Explore the D-Day Normandy Beaches

Day 8

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Novotel Côte de Nacre

Walk in the footsteps of the brave soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944, a turning point in World War II. Begin at Pointe du Hoc, where American Rangers scaled the cliffs under heavy fire, then visit Omaha Beach, one of the most fiercely contested landing sites. At the American Cemetery, pause to reflect on the thousands who gave their lives for freedom, before stepping into a truly special Be My Guest. You’ll meet your hosts the Ferrut family at their equestrian centre, a beautiful countryside retreat with sweeping views of the sea and Bayeux Cathedral. Over a homemade lunch, hear their family’s story and experience warm Normandy hospitality. This afternoon, continue to Juno Beach, where Canadian forces landed, and visit the Canadian War Cemetery, a poignant tribute to their sacrifice.

Journey to Elegant Paris

Day 9

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Courtyard Paris Porte de Versailles

Journey inland through Normandy today, bound for the grand boulevards of Paris. Perhaps join us for an optional visit to the glittering Palace of Versailles before arriving in the French capital.

Discover the Delights of Paris

Day 10

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Courtyard Paris Porte de Versailles

Join your Local Specialist to view the remarkable church of Saint-Sulpice, then delve into the lives of Parisians, wandering through the enchanting hidden squares of one of Paris's oldest neighbourhoods. Our walking tour concludes in one of the city's loveliest squares which is a real favourite among the locals. Spend the rest of the day on your own to see the sights. On our last evening together in Paris, we join our travel companions and Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner in the city.

Au Revoir Paris

Day 11

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Leonardo Royal

After breakfast, we bid our newfound friends a fond farewell as our memorable holiday comes to a close.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2025-05-31

End Date: 2025-06-10

twin

Child Price: 6195

Adult Price: 6875

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6875

triple

Child Price: 6185

Adult Price: 6865

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8065

Start Date: 2025-06-14

End Date: 2025-06-24

twin

Child Price: 6195

Adult Price: 6875

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6875

triple

Child Price: 6185

Adult Price: 6865

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8065

Start Date: 2025-07-05

End Date: 2025-07-15

twin

Child Price: 6115

Adult Price: 6795

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6795

triple

Child Price: 6105

Adult Price: 6785

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7975

Start Date: 2025-08-02

End Date: 2025-08-12

twin

Child Price: 6115

Adult Price: 6795

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6795

triple

Child Price: 6105

Adult Price: 6785

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7935

Start Date: 2025-08-16

End Date: 2025-08-26

twin

Child Price: 6115

Adult Price: 6795

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6795

triple

Child Price: 6105

Adult Price: 6785

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7935

Start Date: 2025-09-06

End Date: 2025-09-16

twin

Child Price: 6170

Adult Price: 6850

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6850

triple

Child Price: 6160

Adult Price: 6840

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7990

Start Date: 2025-09-20

End Date: 2025-09-30

twin

Child Price: 6170

Adult Price: 6850

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6850

triple

Child Price: 6160

Adult Price: 6840

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8100

WWI and WWII Battlefields

Tour Advisors

Itinerary

Dates & prices