WWI and WWII Battlefields - Classic Group
Tour Type: Regional
Brochure Type Europe & Britain Premium 2026 v1
Your Europe battlefield tour is the ultimate in-depth journey into the history of World Wars I and II. Journey to the Ypres Salient battlefields and see the Passchendaele Memorial and Tyne Cot Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery. Visit the Australian Fromelles Military Cemetery, where 250 British and Australian soldiers were buried and learn insights from a Local Expert for a tour of the key battlefields of the Somme. In Normandy, stand on the 100-foot-tall Pointe du Hoc overlooking the D-Day Landing Beaches and be guided through the Normandy American Cemetery at Omaha Beach. Indulge in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER? Experience at Les Confisseurs confectionary. End the trip exploring Paris' celebrated squares and avenues, from Place de la Concorde to the Champs-elysees.
Authentic Dining
Brochure Type Europe & Britain Premium 2026 v1
Your Europe battlefield tour is the ultimate in-depth journey into the history of World Wars I and II. Journey to the Ypres Salient battlefields and see the Passchendaele Memorial and Tyne Cot Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery. Visit the Australian Fromelles Military Cemetery, where 250 British and Australian soldiers were buried and learn insights from a Local Expert for a tour of the key battlefields of the Somme. In Normandy, stand on the 100-foot-tall Pointe du Hoc overlooking the D-Day Landing Beaches and be guided through the Normandy American Cemetery at Omaha Beach. Indulge in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER? Experience at Les Confisseurs confectionary. End the trip exploring Paris' celebrated squares and avenues, from Place de la Concorde to the Champs-elysees.
Authentic Dining
- Auchonvillers Stop for an authentic French lunch at the Ocean Villas tearoom - named after British soldiers' mispronunciation of the town of Auchonvillers - followed by a tour of the adjoining museum. With its remarkable collection of rare artefacts, inc
- Ypres Enjoy a cool Belgian beer.
- Paris Join your Travel Director and fellow guests at a local restaurant in the heart of the city for a delightful dinner served with wine.
- Brussels Discover Belgian cuisine in the heart of the capital.
- Brussels No visit to Belgium is complete without a trip to the site of the historic Battle of Waterloo. Your Local Expert reveals how the Battle of Waterloo was fought at this very spot between Napoleon's French Army and a coalition led by the Duke of We
- Brussels Join a private chocolate truffle-making lesson and tasting with a master chocolatier to get up close and personal with the decadent flavors of Brussels. Then enhance your discovery exploring Brussels with your Local Expert. Visit the cobbled squ
- 5 Dinner (D)
- 1 Lunch (L)
- 10 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Dinner with Wine (DW)
- Brussels No visit to Belgium is complete without a trip to the site of the historic Battle of Waterloo. Your Local Expert reveals how the Battle of Waterloo was fought at this very spot between Napoleon's French Army and a coalition led by the Duke of We
- Brussels Join a private chocolate truffle-making lesson and tasting with a master chocolatier to get up close and personal with the decadent flavors of Brussels. Then enhance your discovery exploring Brussels with your Local Expert. Visit the cobbled squ
- Amiens Venture through the battlefields of the Somme, as your local historian explains how brave soldiers fought tirelessly for five months.
- Notre-Dame-de-Bondeville Discover the flavors of France at Les Confisseurs confectionary workshop-boutique in Notre-Dame-de-Bondeville. Over your immersive tour and sampling, discover how Rouen (apple) sugar is made using traditional methods that date ba
- Arromanches-les-Bains Join an emotive journey tracing the story of the D-Day landings. See the remains of the artificial Mulberry Harbor at Arromanches. Visit the American Military Cemetery at St-Laurent-sur-Mer, the D-Day Museum and the bunkers at Point
- Vimy Visit the Canadian National Memorial, dedicated to a battle that defined Canada as a nation, and walk among the original 100-year-old trenches.
- Paris Explore the iconic sights and streets of Paris. See famous landmarks including Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower and the facades of the Louvre. Stroll the banks of the River Seine and admire romantic bridges, and enjoy a drive along the Champs
- London See Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, St Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and Trafalgar Square. Witness the pomp and pageantry of the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if operating).
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- Tour Operator
- Insight Vacations
- Duration
- 11 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | London | Welcome to London: Begin your WWI and WWII battlefield tour in stylish London. After checking into your hotel, the afternoon is free to enjoy this city famous for its grandeur and famous landmarks. Perhaps relax with a walk along the Serpentine in Hyde Park or window shop in the boutiques of Knightsbridge. Or, stroll along the Thames to the iconic Tower Bridge and Tower of London. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a dinner. Accommodations: Park Plaza Victoria, London |
| Day 2 | London | The Imperial War Museum: Start your exploration with a city tour led by a Local Expert, culminating at the Imperial War Museum housing one million artifacts. Accommodations: Park Plaza Victoria, London |
| Day 3 | Brussels | The Best of Brussels: Journey on the Eurostar to Brussels where you can curate the rest of the day of your battlefields tour exploring the city with Insight Choice. Opt to visit the historic battlefield of Waterloo. At the site of the final battle of the Napoleonic Wars, learn about Napoleon's June 18 defeat in 1815, which marked the end of his attempts to dominate Europe. Should you prefer to indulge your sweet tooth, you can choose to join your Local Expert on a city tour of Brussels and chocolate-making class. Conclude your day dining with your travel companions at a local restaurant. Accommodations: Le Louise, Brussels MGallery |
| Day 4 | LILLE | Ypres Battlefields: Embark on your journey to Ypres. The next two days are dedicated to the First World War - viewing Hill 60, Polygon Wood, the Passchendaele Memorial and Tyne Cot Cemetery. Uncover the history of the Battle of Messines, a prelude to Passchendaele, where Australian and New Zealand Forces combined to attack the German defensive position. In the town of Ypres, sample the local beer before concluding your day hearing the Last Post sounded at the Menin Gate. Accommodations: Mercure Lille Center Grand Place |
| Day 5 | AMIENS | Fromelles and Vimy Ridge: Arriving at the Australian cemetery of Fromelles, pause to pay your respects and to learn about this monument commemorating one of the darkest days in Australian military history. Explore the town of Arras and make an insightful stop at the Vimy Ridge Visitors Center, dedicated to a battle that defined Canada. On your history tour, consider joining an Optional Experience to Wellington's Quarry Museum, named after a network of tunnels used during World War I. Then learn about the efforts of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission that commemorates the 1.7 million casualties from the First and Second World Wars. Finish your day in medieval Amiens rebuilt after World War II, spending some time in the historic Saint-Leu district lined with colorful houses, canals, tiny bridges and water-powered mills. Accommodations: Mercure Amiens Cathedrale |
| Day 6 | AMIENS | The Battlefields of the Somme: Your Local Expert illuminates the stories behind the key battlefields of the Somme. Visit the Franco-British Memorial at Thiepval, the Lochnagar Crater, the South African and New Zealand Memorials at Longueval. Stop at Ocean Villas for lunch and the Newfoundland Memorial and Museum and see rare memorabilia from the First and Second World Wars collected by military historian and collector Andre Coillot. Your guided visit to the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux and the Sir John Monash Center shines a light on how Australian soldiers saved this town. Return to Amiens to view the largest Gothic cathedral in France, boasting the second tallest nave of any medieval church in the country. Accommodations: Mercure Amiens Cathedrale |
| Day 7 | Caen | Highlights of Normandy: Begin with an indulgent MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience at Les Confisseurs confectionary boutique and workshop. Then make your way to Rouen, capital of Normandy, to admire its ancient cathedral - a masterpiece of Gothic style and the subject of paintings by Monet. Wander through the narrow streets beneath the Great Clock to the Old Market Square where a modern church commemorates the burning of Joan of Arc on this very spot in 1431. Cap off your day at the Chateau Champ de Bataille, a masterpiece of 17th-century architecture. Accommodations: Mercure Caen Center Port de Plaisance |
| Day 8 | Caen | Normandy Beaches and D-Day Landings: Follow the route of the Rangers and visit the bunkers and the Rangers Memorial at Pointe du Hoc. Then delve into the sights and insights over a D-Day Experience. You'll even step aboard a genuine C-47 built in 1943 for a simulated flight, feeling like you're flying over the D-Day Landing beaches. Enter the house dubbed Dead Man's Corner used in the film Band of Brothers. Visit the Utah Beach Museum, illuminating the story of D-Day from its preparation to its conclusion. Stop at the Omaha Beach Memorial before spending a few reflective moments at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. Enhance your evening with an optional dining experience to taste Normandy's renowned local cuisine. Accommodations: Mercure Caen Center Port de Plaisance |
| Day 9 | Paris | Versailles and Paris: With monuments, churches and elegant squares, Versailles will inspire the mind of any curious traveler. Your Travel Director shows off the highlights of the city from the historical center in the Notre Dame neighborhood to the Saint Louis area known for its well-preserved monuments like the Convent of the Recollets, the Old Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Marine built under Louis XV as well as the Royal Tennis Court, where the French Revolution started. Then venture to Paris where, as evening descends, the City of Light lives up to its name as the monuments, buildings are lit up in all their glory. For that special touch of excitement and glamour do not miss the chance to join an Optional Experience to one of the world-famous cabaret shows. Accommodations: Marriott Rive Gauche, Paris |
| Day 11 | Paris | Farewell Paris: Say au revoir to the City of Light. Your battlefield tour concludes with a transfer to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Accommodations: |
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