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- For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Website Terms of Use page.
- Twin-share option not available for trips to South America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey. It's also not available on Small Group trips. Guided Vacations included in this restriction are Newfoundland and Labrador (DNLA) as well as Panama, the Canal & Beyond (LPAN).
- For trips that are part of our Guaranteed Room Share, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Solo travel is not accepted on guided Family Experiences holidays unless travelling as part of a family group.
About this trip
Lest we forget, this sobering journey through the battlefields of WWI and WWII reminds us of the millions of lives lost in these 20th century conflicts. Explore the poignant moments of the Battle of Britain, D-Day Landing, infamous Somme and the Battle of Dunkirk immortalised forever in the museums, memorials and cemeteries that dot the French, Belgian and Dutch countrysides.
Trip type: Special Interest
Trip code: FBAT
11 Nights
accommodation
16 Meals
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11 hot buffet breakfasts
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4 dinners (including Be My Guest) with local wine
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1 Regional Meal dinner
On-trip Transport
All transport shown.
Highlights
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
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City tour in London
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Insider walking tour in Paris
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Orientation of Portsmouth, Normandy, Bayeux, Amiens, Somme Region, Ypres, Dunkirk, Bruges and Amsterdam
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See the cobblestone streets and canals of Bruges, the Dam Square and the Mint Tower in Amsterdam
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Visit Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and HMS Monitor 33, D-Day Beaches in Normandy, Amiens Cathedral, Military cemeteries throughout Northern France, Belgium and The Netherlands, the Bayeaux Tapestry Museum, Caen Memorial, WWI & WWII Battlefields, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, The Dunkirk War Museum and evacuation beaches and Passchendaele Memorial in Ypres
What's Included
Dining
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11 hot buffet breakfasts
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4 dinners
(including Be My Guest) with local wine -
1 Regional Meal dinner
What's Included
Travel Highlights
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Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
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Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Overnight ferry from Portsmouth to Caen.
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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Hand-picked Insider Experiences
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Optional Experiences and free time
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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VIP entry to many sights
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Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
Airport Transfers
WWI and WWII Battlefields
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Day 1
Arrive London (2 Nights) Day 1 - Arrive London (2 Nights)From tragic battles to tales of triumph, this special-interest exploration of two World Wars kicks off in the vibrant British capital of London. Embrace the stoic heroism of a nation that endured destruction and death in the name of freedom. See a city that has risen from the ashes of the Battle of Britain. Or retreat to the quiet sanctuary of one of the city's beautiful Royal Parks. Meet your Travel Director and fellow companions this evening for a traditional English pub Welcome Reception.
Hotel
Park Plaza Riverbank
Meals
- Welcome Reception
Hotel
Park Plaza Riverbank
Meals
- Welcome Reception
Day 2
London – Sightseeing and included Imperial War Museum Visit Day 2 - London – Sightseeing and included Imperial War Museum VisitTowering Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey feature on this half-day introductory sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist, which also includes views of the English Royals' Buckingham Palace. This afternoon, we visit the Imperial War Museum, which tells the story of those whose lives were shaped by war since World War I to today. See extensive archives and recordings, as well as a Spitfire that saw action in the Battle of Britain. Enjoy London after dark, spending your evening at leisure meandering along the Thames, riding the London Eye or watching the Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London.
Meals
- Full Breakfast
Meals
- Full Breakfast
Day 3
London – Portsmouth Historic Dockyard – Overnight Ferry to Caen Day 3 - London – Portsmouth Historic Dockyard – Overnight Ferry to CaenWe journey south to Portsmouth, stopping at the fascinating Historic Dockyard for an insider view into the past, present and future of the Royal Navy. We'll also visit the HMS Monitor M33, the Royal Navy's sole surviving warship from the 1915 Gallipoli Campaign and the only warship from World War I open to the public of the three that remain intact today. Learn about the heroism of the sailors whose lives were intertwined in the service of this ship, including the Dardanelles Campaign of 1915-16, the Russian Civil War and its work as a mine-laying training ship in Portsmouth. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to explore maritime history and ship engineering before dining at a local restaurant this evening. Tonight dine at a local restaurant and then board an overnight ferry crossing the English Channel to France.
Meals
- Full Breakfast
- Regional Meal
Meals
- Full Breakfast
- Regional Meal
Day 4
Overnight Ferry – D-Day Normandy Beaches – Bayeux Day 4 - Overnight Ferry – D-Day Normandy Beaches – BayeuxDisembark from the ferry this morning after an early breakfast. We journey to the historic D-Day Normandy landing beaches and learn about British, Commonwealth and American involvement in this unbelievable battle for supremacy. The beaches and memorials are a moving testament to the Allied Soldiers of WWII who selflessly sacrificed their lives. Later, we stop in Bayeux and see the famous Bayeux Tapestry depicting the Norman conquest of England.
Hotel
Novotel
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Dinner with wine
Hotel
Novotel
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Dinner with wine
Day 5
Bayeux – Visit Memorial de Caen – Amiens Day 5 - Bayeux – Visit Memorial de Caen – AmiensTake 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. You'll also receive a souvenir D-Day Landing beach booklet, before travelling to Amiens to see its 13th century Gothic Cathedral, the largest of its kind in France. During World War I, this town was liberated by British, Canadian and Australian forces which ultimately led to the armistice of 11 November 1918.
Hotel
Mercure Cathedrale
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Hotel
Mercure Cathedrale
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Day 6
Amiens – Somme Battlefields – Paris (2 Nights) Day 6 - Amiens – Somme Battlefields – Paris (2 Nights)An early start sees us visit the bloody battlefields of the Somme. Stop at Thiepval to see the poignant memorial which honours the 72,191 missing British and South African men who died with no graves. Visit the thick tangle of oaks and birch and remains of trenches that are all that is left in Delville Wood (Devils Wood) where the South African Brigade suffered substantial losses during World War I. We journey to Paris, our home for the next two nights and enjoy an evening at leisure exploring the City of Light.
Hotel
Crowne Plaza Neuilly
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Hotel
Crowne Plaza Neuilly
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Optional Experiences
Seine Cruise And Paris Illuminations
Paris at night is a city transformed. Enjoy this superb 'City of Light' on a leisurely cruise along the River Seine. Afterwards, as we drive through this amazing city, we’ll stop at some vantage points for you to capture the fascinating sights on camera. In summer, this trip may take place before sunset.
Adult Price: €38.00
2CV Experience
View the hidden gems of Paris in classic style! Enjoy a guided drive around France’s most Iconic city in France’s most iconic car - the 2 CV (a.k.a. deux chevaux). Drive off the beaten track and let your personal Parisian driver give you all the insider facts about Paris. Note: We recommend two people per car. However, if you would like three people in the rear seat, the price will be €40 per person.
Adult Price: €60.00
Day 7
Paris Sightseeing Day 7 - Paris SightseeingJoin your Local Specialist for an insider view into the lives of Parisians, wandering through the enchanting hidden squares and secret passages of one of Paris's oldest historical neighbourhoods. Our short insider walk concludes in one of the city's loveliest squares off the beaten tourist track, but a real favourite among the locals. We ascent to the second level of the Eiffel Tower to see the city in all its splendour, spending the rest of the day at our leisure to see the sights. Meander along the Seine admiring the works of local artists and performers, ramble up the Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe, built by Napoleon, or consider an Optional Experience to the opulent Palace of Versailles. This evening you may wish to soak up the pageantry of a traditional Parisian Cabaret.
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Optional Experiences
Moulin Rouge Cabaret And Dinner
Enjoy dinner and cabaret, including wine and champagne, at the world-famous Moulin Rouge – the original Paris cabaret. Immortalized by the award-winning film of the same name, this Parisian institution features 60 dancers and entertainers and over 1000 costumes!
Adult Price: €162.00
Nouvelle Eve Cabaret And Dinner
One of the oldest and most elegant revue theatres in Paris, Nouvelle Eve is a hidden gem, where you’ll meet the Director and two of the cast members before enjoying a four-course dinner with wine. You will then experience unparalleled Parisian entertainment – including the world-famous Can-Can.
Adult Price: €139.00
Versailles Palace And Gardens
Built for the Sun King, Louis XIV, the Palace of Versailles was the envy of every European ruler. Your Local Specialist will take you through the State apartments and famous Hall of Mirrors, with free time to stroll the symmetrical tree-lined gardens. Please note: this optional is subject to availability.
Adult Price: €65.00
Day 8
Paris – Vimy Ridge – Fromelles – Lille (2 Nights) Day 8 - Paris – Vimy Ridge – Fromelles – Lille (2 Nights)We travel north to the memorial at Vimy Ridge dedicated to the Canadian soldiers who fought a battle here in 1917 during the First World War. This horrific battle and the bravery of the men who fought in it came to symbolize Canada's coming of age as a nation. Later, we visit Fromelles where there was a combined operation between British troops and the Australian Imperial Force, described as the "worst 24 hours in Australia's entire history".
Hotel
Crowne Plaza
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Dinner with wine
Hotel
Crowne Plaza
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Dinner with wine
Day 9
Lille – Excursion to Ypres Battlefields – Passchendaele – Menin Gate Day 9 - Lille – Excursion to Ypres Battlefields – Passchendaele – Menin GateSome 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 Passchendaele 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 McCrea wrote his immortal poem - 'In Flanders Fields'. Spend the rest of the evening at leisure before making your way to Menin Gate to witness the moving Last Post Ceremony at 8.00pm to pay tribute to over 100,000 Australian soldiers who laid down their lives in war over more than a century. After such a poignant reminder of war, we return to our hotel in Lille.
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Day 10
Lille – Dunkirk – Bruges – Amsterdam (2 Nights) Day 10 - Lille – Dunkirk – Bruges – Amsterdam (2 Nights)Travel to Dunkirk where we will visit the 'Musée Dunkerque 1940' located in Bastion 32, the headquarters for the French and Allied forces during the Battle of Dunkirk and Operation Dynamo. Gain an insight into the largest evacuation effort in military history and see where many scenes of 'Dunkirk' where filmed in the city where the events actually happened. Travel to the picturesque town of Bruges for free time for lunch and perhaps try the delicious local chocolate and Belgium's famous friets - the perfect fried chip! Explore the cobblestone streets with charming medieval step-roofed houses and imposing churches reflected in the still waters of the canals. Continue to Amsterdam where we spend the next two nights.
Hotel
Mercure City
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Hotel
Mercure City
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Optional Experiences
Dinner In A Historic Dutch House And Canal Cruise
Join us for a delicious meal of Dutch specialities, including drinks, in the elegant surroundings of this historic house. Later you’ll board our private boat and glide gently along the canals, under picturesque bridges and past elegant town-houses built on the water's edge.
Adult Price: €69.00
Day 11
Amsterdam Orientation Day 11 - Amsterdam OrientationGabled façades dating back centuries and leafy canals provide a beautiful backdrop for our orientation tour to see such sights as the Mint Tower, Dam Square and Museum Square. Enjoy free time afterwards to explore the city. Later, we visit the quaint town of Volendam for a Cultural Insight into the art of making Galcheeses and wooden clogs, before joining the Pauw family for a gezellig Be My Guest Farewell Dinner, savouring delicious local cheeses on their dairy farm.
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Be My Guest Dining
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Be My Guest Dining
Optional Experiences
Muiderslot, A Geniune Castle
We'll take a short drive to imposing Muiderslot Castle, which will give us a real taste of Dutch history. It's part of Amsterdam's Defence Line and is UNESCO World Heritage Listed. During your guided tour, through rooms refurbished in 17th-century style, you'll imagine yourself in a Rembrandt painting as it evokes the period when Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft, known as the "Dutch Shakespeare," occupied the castle. We'll also enjoy a garden tour and a refreshment in a typical Dutch Inn is included.
Adult Price: €56.00
Day 12
Depart Amsterdam Day 12 - Depart AmsterdamSay tot ziens to this magical city and the fields of bravery dotted across Western Europe at the end of a remarkable Battlefields trip. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply.
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
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What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
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City tour in London
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Insider walking tour in Paris
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Orientation of Portsmouth, Normandy, Bayeux, Amiens, Somme Region, Ypres, Dunkirk, Bruges and Amsterdam
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See the cobblestone streets and canals of Bruges, the Dam Square and the Mint Tower in Amsterdam
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Visit Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and HMS Monitor 33, D-Day Beaches in Normandy, Amiens Cathedral, Military cemeteries throughout Northern France, Belgium and The Netherlands, the Bayeaux Tapestry Museum, Caen Memorial, WWI & WWII Battlefields, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, The Dunkirk War Museum and evacuation beaches and Passchendaele Memorial in Ypres
What's Included
Dining
-
11 hot buffet breakfasts
-
4 dinners
(including Be My Guest) with local wine -
1 Regional Meal dinner
What's Included
Travel Highlights
-
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
-
Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
-
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
-
Overnight ferry from Portsmouth to Caen.
-
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
-
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
-
Optional Experiences and free time
-
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
-
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
-
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
-
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
-
VIP entry to many sights
-
Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
Airport Transfers
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