Are you a World War I or World War II buff? If so, and if you’re looking for a unique way to explore some of the cities, sites and historic landmarks from these two wars, then you might consider a Battlefield Tour hosted by Trafalgar tours. In 2014, the travel company is offering 13-day tours that will have you visiting some of the most exciting places Europe, starting in London, going through various cities in France and ending in Amsterdam. If you might be interested in this one-of-a-kind educational vacation, here are the details of the itinerary that you need to know:
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London Flights from the United States to London take place on select dates from April to August 2014. You’ll start by having some time to explore London on your own or in a group, then you will enjoy a welcome reception. Some of the sites that you’ll tour as a group in London include Big Ben, the House of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. You’ll also visit the Imperial War Museum and will have the opportunity to spend your evening in several different ways. The next day, you’ll visit Portsmouth, where you will visit the D-Day and Overlord Embroidery Museum. The embroidered tapestry tells the story of the defeat of Nazi Germany. At the end of this day, you’ll board an overnight ferry headed toward France.
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France You’ll disembark from your ferry in Caen, and will spend the day learning about and visiting the Normandy beaches. You’ll hear about how the Americans and the British were involved in the wars, and you’ll have the chance to visit the American Cemetery. After that, you’ll spend two days exploring Amiens, where some of the sites visited will include the cathedral in Amiens, the 1916 Somme Battlefields and the Thiepval memorial, which honors over 72,000 missing British and South African soldiers. When you arrive in Paris, you will have the chance to do quite a bit of sightseeing with a local expert, then some more on your own. Later, you’ll visit Reims and Lille before heading to Belgium.
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Belgium Once you cross into Belgium, you’ll visit the Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery, which houses the remains of over 2,000 Canadian soldiers from WWII. You’ll also get to go to the National Liberation Museum, as well as other historically significant sites. That evening, you’ll head over to Amsterdam for a two-night stay. In this fascinating city, you’ll be able to do some sightseeing, and will also learn about Dutch cheese and see how clogs are made. One highlight that many sightseers enjoy is visiting Anne Frank’s house. On your last night in Amsterdam, you will attend a special farewell dinner, and will prepare for the next day’s flight back to the United States.
The Trafalgar WWI and WWII Battlefields tour is a great way to learn more about the World Wars, as well as to see some exciting and beautiful cities in Europe.
