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12 days tour

Wwi And Wwii Battlefields (12 Days)

Wwi And Wwii Battlefields (12 Days)

This tour includes:

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All guests travelling with Trafalgar through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your clientโ€™s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

Optional

Optional Experiences and free time

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Meals

1 Welcome Reception (WR) 11 Breakfast (B) 3 Dinner (D) 1 Be My Guest (BMG)

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Accommodation

Park Plaza Riverbank Novotel Cรดte de Nacre Mercure Vaugirard Porte de Versailles Mercure Cathedrale Novotel Center Grand Place Leonardo Royal

Others

Amsterdam: Go Dutch and share a gezellig Be My Guest dinner, savoring delicious local cheeses, with the Pauw family on their dairy farm near Amsterdam. Amsterdam: The charming countryside of North Holland reveals its secrets behind perfecting Dutch cheese and crafting the traditional clog. London: See Londonโ€™s iconic sites with a Local Specialist. Caen: Discover the significance of Normandy and how it changed World War II when you visit Memorial de Caen. Normandy Beaches: Learn about the American, Canadian and Commonwealth involvement in the war when you visit the American Cemetery and Memorial. Omaha Beach: Join an emotive journey tracing the story of the D-Day landings and visit Omaha Beach. Paris: Join a Local Specialist to discover the hidden squares and secret lanes of Paris. Paris: See the site of the Australian soldiers who lost their lives in WWI when you visit Villers-Bretonneux Memorial. Paris: Visit the memorial that honours the 72,337 unknown graves of the British and South African men who fought valiantly. Amiens: Visit Vimy Ridge Memorial and see the place that is dedicated to the Canadian soldiers who fought in battle during 1917. Dunkirk: Explore Operation Dynamo, the place that saw 330,000 Allied troops evacuated to Britain when you visit Dunkirk. Fromelles: Discover the rich history of the British troops and the Australian Imperial Force when you visit Fromelles. Lille: See the sights of Tyne Cot, Langemark and Vancouver Corner as you visit Ypres Salient. Ypres: See the Essex Farm Cemetery where John McCrae wrote his infamous poem โ€™In Flanders Fieldsโ€™. Bruges: Enjoy a day in Bruges where you can try the local decadent chocolate and explore the cobblestone streets. Amsterdam: Led by your Travel Director, wander the city to see the floating flower market, Dam Square and the Royal Palace. : Explore London and Paris with a Local Specialist : Discover Normandy, Amiens, the Somme Region, Ypres, Bruges and Amsterdam : Visit the Imperial War Museum in London, the D-Day Landing Beaches, Saint-Sulpice church in Paris, Amiens Cathedral, military cemeteries throughout northern France and Belgium, the Australian National Memorial, the Caen Memorial, WWI & WWII Battlefields, the Dunkirk War Museum and evacuation beaches, the Memorial Museum Passchendaele and a cheese factory in Volendam : View Buckingham Palace in London, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe in Paris and the cobblestone streets and canals of Bruges : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted : All porterage and restaurant gratuities : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) : Ferry from Portsmouth to Caen : Optional Experiences and free time An expert Travel Director and professional Driver Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted All porterage and restaurant gratuities All hotel tips, charges and local taxes Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing Ferry from Portsmouth to Caen Optional Experiences and free time

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Others

Other activities and services not included

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Itinerary of your trip Wwi And Wwii Battlefields (12 Days)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To London
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      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. Meet your Travel Director and fellow companions this evening for a traditional English pub Welcome Reception.

  • Day 2 Day 2: See The Sights Of London
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: See The Sights Of London

      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 visiting a traditional English pub.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Cross The English Channel To Caen
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      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.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Explore The D-Day Normandy Beaches
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Explore The D-Day Normandy Beaches

      Take yourself back to June 6, 1944. Imagine the terror and bravery of thousands of soldiers who landed on the beaches of Normandy to free Europe from the Nazis. This morning, we visit the Memorial de Caen to learn about the significance of Normandy and the day that changed World War II. Then journey to the historic D-Day Normandy Landing Beaches, including Juno Beach, Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach. Visit the American Cemetery and Memorial to learn about the Canadian, American, and Commonwealth involvement in this unbelievable battle for supremacy.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Journey To Elegant Paris
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Journey To Elegant Paris

      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.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Discover The Delights Of Paris
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Discover The Delights Of Paris

      Join your Local Specialist to visit the remarkable church of Saint-Sulpice, then delve into the lives of Parisians, wandering through the enchanting hidden squares and secret passages of one of Parisโ€™s oldest neighborhoods. Our walking tour concludes in one of the cityโ€™s loveliest squares which is a real favorite among the locals. Spend the rest of the day on your own to see the sights. This evening, you may wish to enjoy a traditional Parisian Cabaret.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Onwards To The Somme Battlefields And Amiens
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Onwards To The Somme Battlefields And Amiens

      The bloody battlefields of the Somme take center stage today. Stop at the Villers-Bretonneux memorial to the Australian soldiers who lost their lives in WWI. Carry on to Thiepval to see the poignant memorial which honours the 72,337 missing British and South African men who died with no known graves. We finish the day in Amiens with a visit to the extraordinary Amiens Cathedral โ€“ the largest in France โ€“ before an evening at leisure.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Venture To Vimy Ridge, Dunkirk, Fromelles And Lille
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Venture To Vimy Ridge, Dunkirk, Fromelles And Lille

      Today 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 Canadaโ€™s coming of age as a nation. We then 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 Australiaโ€™s military history".

  • Day 9 Day 9: Off To The Ypres Battlefields And Menin Gate
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Off To The Ypres Battlefields And Menin Gate

      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, โ€˜In Flanders Fieldsโ€™. In the afternoon, spend some time in Ypres and enjoy a taste of world-renowned Belgian beer before making your way to Menin Gate to witness the moving Last Post Ceremony, paying tribute to over 100,000 soldiers who laid down their lives more than a century ago.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Journey To Bruges And On To Amsterdam
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Journey To Bruges And On To Amsterdam

      Travel to Bruges and perhaps try the delicious local chocolate and Belgiumโ€™s famous frites โ€“ the perfect fried chips! Explore the cobblestone streets and medieval faรงades reflected in the still waters of the canals. Continue to Amsterdam, where we spend the next two nights.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Experience Atmospheric Amsterdam Dive Into Culture Connect With Locals
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Experience Atmospheric Amsterdam Dive Into Culture Connect With Locals

      Gabled townhouses dating back centuries and leafy canals provide a beautiful backdrop for our orientation tour. Enjoy free time afterwards to explore the city on your own. Later, we Dive Into Culture and gain insights into the art of making cheese and wooden clogs, before we Connect With Locals, joining the Pauw family for a gezellig Be My Guest Farewell Dinner.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Farewell Amsterdam
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      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. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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