D-Day 80: London & Paris—The Journey to Juno
Follow in the footsteps of Canadian and Allied soldiers in the Second World War as you travel from London, cross the English Channel by boat, and arrive in Normandy. Join fellow Canadians for the official ceremonies commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day on Juno Beach, and learn about the context of this important invasion at Bletchley Park and the Churchill War Rooms.
Travel dates: May 31 – June 9, 2024
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Day 1: Fly overnight to London
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Day 2: London
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a Canadian-focused walking tour of London
Get your camera ready for a photo stop at the Canada House.
Visit the Imperial War Museum -
Day 3: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Spend time exploring Covent Garden
Visit the Churchill War Rooms or HMS Belfast
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Day 4: London
Participate in a workshop at Bletchley Park
Visit Bletchley Park, the central location for British codebreakers during the Second World War.
Explore London on your own
Add this in-depth excursion:
London Eye and Thames River cruise
See London from two unique vantage points on this unforgettable excursion! Soar into the sky aboard the London Eye, a 40-story, 32-capsule observation wheel that offers spectacular views of the city. Also enjoy a 4D Experience, a 3-D film complete with in-theater special effects like wind, snow and mist. Afterward, cruise down the River Thames and see London’s landmarks from the water.
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Day 5: London | Lille | Dieppe | Normandy Region
Travel by train to LilleArrive in Lille and transfer to the Normandy Region
Stop at the Canadian Cemetery in Dieppe
Take a tour of Dieppe
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Day 6: Normandy Region
Visit the Caen Memorial
Visit the Bény-Sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
Photo Stop in Arromanches
Enjoy free time on Normandy beaches -
Day 7: Normandy Region
Participate in D-Day 80th Anniversary Commemorative activities
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Day 8: Normandy | Paris
Visit Juno Beach
Visit the Juno Beach Centre
Travel to ParisTake a walking tour of Paris
Enjoy a Seine River Cruise
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Day 9: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Add this in-depth excursion:
Versailles
Enjoy an excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors, and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to London
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Day 2: London
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a Canadian-focused walking tour of London
Get your camera ready for a photo stop at the Canada House.
Visit the Imperial War Museum -
Day 3: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Spend time exploring Covent Garden
Visit the Churchill War Rooms or HMS Belfast
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Day 4: London
Participate in a workshop at Bletchley Park
Visit Bletchley Park, the central location for British codebreakers during the Second World War.
Explore London on your own
Add this in-depth excursion:
London Eye and Thames River cruise
See London from two unique vantage points on this unforgettable excursion! Soar into the sky aboard the London Eye, a 40-story, 32-capsule observation wheel that offers spectacular views of the city. Also enjoy a 4D Experience, a 3-D film complete with in-theater special effects like wind, snow and mist. Afterward, cruise down the River Thames and see London’s landmarks from the water.
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Day 5: London | Lille | Dieppe | Normandy Region
Travel by train to LilleArrive in Lille and transfer to the Normandy Region
Stop at the Canadian Cemetery in Dieppe
Take a tour of Dieppe
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Day 6: Normandy Region
Visit the Caen Memorial
Visit the Bény-Sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
Photo Stop in Arromanches
Enjoy free time on Normandy beaches -
Day 7: Normandy Region
Participate in D-Day 80th Anniversary Commemorative activities
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Day 8: Normandy | Paris
Visit Juno Beach
Visit the Juno Beach Centre
Travel to ParisTake a walking tour of Paris
Enjoy a Seine River Cruise
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Day 9: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Add this in-depth excursion:
Versailles
Enjoy an excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors, and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.
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Entrances
Sistine Chapel; St.Peter’s Basilica; Colosseum; Roman Forum; Duomo; Leather-making demonstration; Reims Cathedral; Vimy Memorial; Vimy Tunnels; Wellington Quarry; Beaumont Hamel Newfoundland Memorial; Ypres Salient Flanders Field Museum; Juno Beach Centre
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Historic Commemoration
You’ll take part in unique and exclusive events, and official ceremonies, that pay tribute to Canadian soldiers, and honour our past in meaningful ways that bring history lessons to life.
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