The World Wars: Introduction

Overview

Travel across Europe from London to Berlin as your group is introduced to some of the most prominent sites and locations of the World Wars. Start your journey in London and tour through the Churchill War Rooms before crossing the English Channel on the same route that the D-Day troops took. Next, your group will travel to Normandy, France and see firsthand the beaches that were taken by the allies that marked the beginning of the end to the axis powers in Europe. Finally, your group will end your tour in Berlin where they will see iconic sites such as Checkpoint Charlie and visit the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp.

*Note – UK/ETA & EU/ETIAS application & fees not included.

**This trip qualifies for educator CEUs.

Day 1 - Travel Day

Day 2 - London

Day 3 - London / Transfer to Portsmouth

Day 4 - Transfer to Normandy

Day 5 - Normandy / Transfer to Paris

Day 6 - Paris / Transfer to Berlin

Day 7 - Berlin

Day 8 - Travel Day

Itinerary

Day 1 - Travel Day

Day 2 - London

After meeting your JE Tour Director at the airport, you will transfer by coach to your hotel
Introductory London bus tour with a guide
Shopping in the area
Dinner

*Your group may opt to ride the famous London Eye or take a river cruise – ask for prices!

Day 3 - London / Transfer to Portsmouth

Breakfast
Exterior visits to Buckingham Palace & Westminster Abbey
Visit to Churchill War Rooms OR Imperial War Museum
Lunch
Depart for Portsmouth
Dinner

Day 4 - Transfer to Normandy

Breakfast
Early morning transfer to Portsmouth Ferry
Cross the English Channel by ferry following the same route as the D-Day troops
Land at Caen/Normandy and depart for the city
Check into your hotel
Dinner

Day 5 - Normandy / Transfer to Paris

Breakfast
Visit the Caen War Museum
Lunch
Tour Normandy Beaches: Omaha, American Cemetery, Ponte du Hoc, etc.
Dinner
Transfer to hotel in Paris

Day 6 - Paris / Transfer to Berlin

Breakfast
Morning exterior visit to Notre Dame
Late morning exterior visit to the Arc de Triumph & time to explore the Champs-Élysées
Lunch
Afternoon exterior visit to the Eiffel Tower
Depart for airport & transfer to Berlin

Day 7 - Berlin

Breakfast
Visit Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp
Lunch
Afternoon city tour of Brandenburg Gate, Potsdamer Platz, Checkpoint Charlie, and Reichstag
The group may opt to explore on Friedrichstrabe street (stores close at 8pm)
Dinner

Day 8 - Travel Day

Why Travel with JE?

CEU Accreditation

Joshua Expeditions is an approved CEU provider for ACSI, offering CEU credits to teachers on select trips.

Safety

At JE, safety is paramount. Our Guides go through a variety of trainings to help prepare them for any issue that may arise.

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Your JE trip helps us build homes for hurting families, provide food for hungry children, and impact low-income communities.

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Affordability

We know the economy can affect travel plans. Our staff works to help you create a budget while still providing the best for every traveler.

JE Travel Experience

High quality, Christ-centered travel engaging the local world through a Biblical worldview for personal transformation.

High Quality

Every JE tour offers high quality local meals and hotel accommodations to provide the best possible travel experience.

Curriculum-Focused Travel

Our experienced JE Staff will work with you to create a travel experience that integrates with your teaching curriculum.

Interested in This Tour?

Contact one of our Travel Specialists to begin planning your JE tour.

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