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 airportVisit the Imperial War Museum
Take a walking tour of London
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Day 3: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Visit the HMS Belfast, a warship that played a crucial role in D-Day
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Day 4: London • Portsmouth • Normandy region
Travel to Portsmouth
Visit the Portsmouth D-Day Museum
Travel by ferry to Caen
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Day 5: Normandy region
Participate in the 80th anniversary ceremonies that commemorate the Normandy landings.
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Day 6: Normandy region
Visit the Utah Beach D-Day Museum
Experience special World War II-themed activities and programming exclusive to EF travelers.
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Day 7: Normandy region
Visit the American Cemetery in Colleville
Visit Point du Hoc, the Normandy Beaches, and the American Cemetery
Visit Pointe du Hoc
Visit the Normandy beaches
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Day 8: Normandy region • Paris
Travel to Paris
Take a walking tour of the Latin Quarter
Explore Paris on your own
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Day 9: 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
Visit the Louvre
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Day 10: Paris • Munich
Fly to Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
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Day 11: Munich
Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
Take a walking tour of Munich
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Munich Cathedral
- New Town Hall
- Hofbräuhaus
Explore Munich on your own
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Day 12: Munich • Salzburg
Visit the Eagles Nest cable car
Tour the Dokumentation Obersalzberg Center (November-April) or the Eagle's Nest with an expert local guide (May-October)
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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 airportVisit the Imperial War Museum
Take a walking tour of London
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Day 3: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Visit the HMS Belfast, a warship that played a crucial role in D-Day
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Day 4: London • Portsmouth • Normandy region
Travel to Portsmouth
Visit the Portsmouth D-Day Museum
Travel by ferry to Caen
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Day 5: Normandy region
Participate in the 80th anniversary ceremonies that commemorate the Normandy landings.
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Day 6: Normandy region
Visit the Utah Beach D-Day Museum
Experience special World War II-themed activities and programming exclusive to EF travelers.
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Day 7: Normandy region
Visit the American Cemetery in Colleville
Visit Point du Hoc, the Normandy Beaches, and the American Cemetery
Visit Pointe du Hoc
Visit the Normandy beaches
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Day 8: Normandy region • Paris
Travel to Paris
Take a walking tour of the Latin Quarter
Explore Paris on your own
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Day 9: 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
Visit the Louvre
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Day 10: Paris • Munich
Fly to Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
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Day 11: Munich
Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
Take a walking tour of Munich
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Munich Cathedral
- New Town Hall
- Hofbräuhaus
Explore Munich on your own
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Day 12: Munich • Salzburg
Visit the Eagles Nest cable car
Tour the Dokumentation Obersalzberg Center (November-April) or the Eagle's Nest with an expert local guide (May-October)
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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.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.