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Day 5: Portsmouth & Ferry to France
We say farewell to London and travel to England’s South 2025 Departure Dates: EUROPE
Coast today. Arriving in Portsmouth, we tour the award-
winning D-Day Story, a museum with personal accounts ○○○ ●
of people who experienced Operation Overlord during JAN FEB MAR APR
the Normandy D-Day landings. Later, a ferry brings us
across the English Channel to Caen, France. MEALS B+D ● ○○○
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Day 6: Omaha Beach & American Cemetery tour information
A special World War II guide joins us for a poignant day as we SEP OCT NOV DEC
learn about the largest seaborne invasion in history. Our first From $6,999 per person
stop is Omaha Beach, one of the five beaches making up the Book now with a deposit of $200
landing for the D-Day invasion by Allied troops. Next, take in Triple/Quad subject to availability
sights of the Normandy American Cemetery stretching along Final Payment: 95 days prior to departure
the bluff and pay tribute to the courageous individuals who Full refund up to 96 days prior to departure
guarded freedom, then tour the Overlord Museum. After
lunch on your own, our journey continues to Arromanches- Valid passport required
les-Baines, the renowned site of Mulberry Harbor, to visit the
newly built museum and take in a 360° cinematic recount ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED
of events. This artificial port carried millions of Allied troops
and cargo across the Channel during the war; portions of it
remain today. The evening is at your leisure. MEAL B
view the Bayeux Tapestry, which tells the tale of William
Day 7: Pointe-du-Hoc & Utah Beach the Conqueror’s invasion of England. Tonight, our group
Our in-depth tour with a World War II guide continues gathers for a delicious dinner together. MEALS B+D
this morning as we see the Pointe-du-Hoc Ranger
Monument, located on a sheer cliff overlooking Omaha Day 8: Monet’s House & Gardens
Beach. Americans seized German artillery equipment Enjoy picturesque vistas of the French countryside today
here, preventing fire on incoming American troops. We on our drive to the charming village of Giverny, home to
then visit Sainte-Mere Eglise, the first French town to Impressionist painter Claude Monet. We visit Monet’s
be liberated during the D-Day invasion by American house and gardens to soak up the beautiful scenery that
paratroopers. Learn more about this military division and inspired some of his most famous paintings. Later, we
hear the riveting story of American Private John Steele at arrive in Paris and settle into our accommodations, then
the nearby Airborne Museum, then explore Utah Beach, spend an evening at leisure. MEAL B
the westernmost beach of the Allied Landings. Later, we 3 nights at Hotel Melia Paris La Defense
Day 9: Paris City Tour & Seine River Cruise
We discover the enchanting sights of romantic Paris this
morning on a guided tour, including the Notre Dame
3 Cathedral, Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees Avenue, and Arc de
ENGLAND London
Triomphe. Afterwards, the day is yours to relax at a sidewalk
cafe, go shopping, or visit the city’s fascinating attractions.
Portsmouth As the sun sets, our group gathers for a spectacular Seine
River cruise. Delight in a magical evening as the City of Light
softly glows with illuminated buildings, bridges, and churches,
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creating a dramatic backdrop in the night sky. MEALS B+D
Day 10: Iconic Musee d’Orsay
Pointe-du-Hoc
FRANCE Our last full day in France begins with a guided tour
Utah Omaha
Beach Beach of the world-renowned Musee d’Orsay. Browse the
Ouistreham
Sainte 3 world’s largest collection of Impressionist and Post-
Mére Bayeux Giverny Impressionist masterpieces by famous artists, such as
Église Paris
3 van Gogh. This afternoon, take advantage of leisure time
to pursue your individual interests. Later, we savor a
Motorcoach
Ferry lovely Farewell Dinner at Le Train Bleu. MEALS B+D
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Day 11: Fly Home MEAL B
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