Trail of the Caribou: London to Beaumont-Hamel

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9 days
London, Vimy, Paris

At the Beaumont-Hamel, France, a great bronze caribou overlooks a deadly battleground where the Royal Newfoundland Regiment launched their offensive on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, July 1, 1916. At the base of the memorial, three bronze tablets carry the names of brave Newfoundlanders who gave their lives in the First World War. The spectacular memorials and cemeteries, including Menin Gate and Tyne Cot, are symbols of the sacrifices of our ancestors and the respect Europeans have for Canada.

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to England

  • Day 2: London

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a Canadian-focused walking tour of London

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    London Eye and Thames River cruise

    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-theatre special effects like wind, snow and mist. Afterward, cruise down the River Thames and see London’s landmarks from the water.

  • Day 3: London

    Take a guided tour of London

    • Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
    • Piccadilly Circus
    • St. Paul’s Cathedral
    • Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if available)

    Visit the Churchill War Rooms

    Enjoy free time in London

  • Day 4: London Region • Dover

    Travel to Dover via Bletchley Park

    Visit Bletchley Park

    Visit Dover Castle

  • Day 5: Ypres

    Take a ferry across the English Channel from Dover to Calais

    Continue on to Ypres

    Visit the Courtrai Newfoundland Memorial

    Visit Tyne Cot Cemetery

    Visit Essex Farm

    Attend the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate Memorial

  • Day 6: Beaumont-Hamel

    Attend the 100th Anniversary Ceremony at Beaumont Hamel

  • Day 7: Vimy Region

    Visit the Monchy-le-Preux Newfoundland Memorial

    Visit the Vimy Memorial

    Take a Parks Canada guided tour of Tunnels and Trenches

    Visit Neuville St. Vaast German War Cemetery

    Visit the Wellington Quarries

  • Day 8: Paris

    Travel to Paris

    Take a walking tour of Paris

    With your Tour Director you will see:

  • Île de la Cité
  • Conciergerie
  • Sainte-Chapelle

    • Walking Tour Paris Incl. Notre-Dame

Visit Notre Dame Cathedral

  • Day 9: Depart for home

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