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The World Wars: Intensive

Overview

Journey through Europe remembering the brave men and women of the past world wars. In London learn about Churchill and the Allied invasion, then walk the beaches of Normandy before heading to the front lines. Either visit Bastone or Brussels on your way to final stop: Germany.

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

**This trip qualifies for educator CEUs.

Day 1 - Travel Day

Day 2 - London Bus Tour

Day 3 - Churchill Cabinet War Room / D-Day Story

Day 4 - Travel to Normandy

Day 5 - Normandy

Day 6 & 7 - Option

Day 8 - City Tour / Brandenburg Gate / Potsdamer Platz / Memorial to Murdered Jews / Reichstag

Day 9 - Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp / Topography of Terror / Checkpoint Charlie Museum

Day 10 - Travel Day

Itinerary

  • After meeting your JE Tour Director at the airport, you will transfer by coach to your hotel
  • Introductory London bus tour with a guide
  • Free time in the city (suggested activities available)
  • Dinner

Your group may opt to ride the famous London Eye or River Cruise – ask for prices!

  • Breakfast
  • Self-guided visit to Churchill War Rooms or Imperial War Museum
  • Lunch
  • Depart via coach to Portsmouth
  • Self-guided tour of the D-Day Story
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • 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
  • Breakfast
  • Self-guided visit to the Caen War Museum (closed in early January)
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon guided tour of the Normandy Beaches: Omaha, American Cemetery, Ponte du Hoc, etc.
  • Dinner

(Select one of the options below for your quote)

  • World War II Focus
    • Transfer to Bastogne (6.5hr drive)
    • Visit 101st Airborne Museum
    • Visit the Bois Jacques Forest foxholes / old US Military lines
    • Luxembourg American Cemetery
  • World War I Focus
    • Transfer to France/Belgium Border (3hr drive)
    • Visit remains of trenches near Lens and Ypres
    • Visit In Flanders Fields Museum
    • National Memorial Fort Breendonk
  • Breakfast
  • Transfer to Berlin
  • City Tour: Brandenburg Gate, Potsdamer Platz, Memorial to Murdered Jews, and Reichstag
  • The group may opt to explore on Friedrichstrabe street (stores close at 8:00 pm)
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp
  • Lunch
  • Topography of Terror
  • Checkpoint Charlie Museum
  • Dinner

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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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.

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

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