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Day 5: Portsmouth & Ferry to France
We bid farewell to London and travel to England’s 2026 DEPARTURES EUROPE
South 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 the Normandy landings. Later, a ferry brings JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
us across the English Channel to Caen, France. Our ○ ● ○ ● ○○
accommodations are in Bayeux. MEALS B+D
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
3 nights at Novotel Bayeaux
From $7,599 per person
Day 6: Omaha Beach & American Cemetery Triple/Quad subject to availability
A special World War II guide joins us for a poignant day as we Visit holidayvacations.com or scan the QR code for
learn about the largest seaborne invasion in history. Our first available dates and departure cities, or to book now!
stop is Omaha Beach, one of five beaches making up the Valid passport required
landing for the D-Day invasion by Allied troops. Next, take in
sights of the Normandy American Cemetery stretching along Deposit: $200 per person
the bluff and pay tribute to the courageous individuals who Final Payment Due: 95 days prior to departure
guarded freedom, then tour the Overlord Museum. Later, our Full refund for cancellations before this date.
journey continues to the renowned site of Mulberry Harbor
in Arromanches-les-Baines, which carried millions of Allied ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED
troops and cargo across the Channel. We visit the immersive
museum and take in a 360° cinematic recount of events
before an evening at leisure. MEAL B
Dame Cathedral of Bayeux, a Norman Romanesque and
Day 7: Pointe du Hoc & Utah Beach Gothic architectural masterpiece with areas remarkably
Our in-depth tour with a World War II guide continues this preserved from the 11th century. Tonight, our group
morning as we see the Pointe-du-Hoc Ranger Monument, gathers for a delicious dinner together. MEALS B+D
located on a sheer cliff overlooking Omaha Beach. Americans
seized German artillery equipment here, preventing fire Day 8: Monet’s House & Gardens
on incoming American troops. We then visit Sainte-Mere Enjoy picturesque vistas of the French countryside today
Église, the first French town to be liberated during the on our drive to the charming village of Giverny, home to
D-Day invasion by American paratroopers. Learn more Impressionist painter Claude Monet. We visit Monet’s
about this military division and hear the riveting story house and gardens to soak up the beautiful scenery that
of American Private John Steele at the nearby Airborne inspired some of his most famous paintings. Later, we
Museum, then explore Utah Beach, the westernmost arrive in Paris and spend an evening at leisure. MEAL B
beach of the Allied Landings. Later, we visit the Notre 3 nights at Hotel Melia Paris La Defense
Day 9: Paris City Tour & Seine River Cruise
Today, we discover the enchanting sights of Paris on a
panoramic tour. View the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees
3 Avenue, Arc de Triomphe, and Notre Dame Cathedral's
ENGLAND London beautiful exterior. This afternoon, there is time to relax
at a sidewalk café or explore renowned attractions.
Portsmouth As the sun sets, we gather for a spectacular Seine River
cruise. Delight in a magical evening with the soft glow
of illuminated buildings, bridges, and churches in the
ENGLISH CHANNEL “City of Light.” 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 famous Musee d’Orsay, where we browse the
Ouistreham world’s largest collection of Impressionist and Post-
Sainte 3
Mére Bayeux Giverny Impressionist masterpieces by prominent artists, such
Église Paris
3 as van Gogh. Then, take advantage of one last afternoon
to pursue individual interests before we savor a lovely
Motorcoach
Ferry Farewell Dinner at Le Train Bleu. MEALS B+D
1 2 3 # of Overnights
Day 11: Fly Home MEAL B
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