Trail of the Caribou: London to Beaumont-Hamel
In 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 made on both sides of the war.
June 26, 2021 – July 5, 2021
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Day 1: Fly overnight to England
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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
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.
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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
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Day 4: London Region • Dover
Travel to Dover via Bletchley Park
Visit Bletchley Park
Visit Dover Castle
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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
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Day 6: Beaumont-Hamel • Arras
Take a Parks Canada guided tour of the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial
Visit the Gueudecourt Newfoundland Memorial
Visit the Masnières Newfoundland Memorial
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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
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Day 8: Paris
Travel to Paris
Take a walking tour of Paris
With your tour director you will see:
- Latin Quarter
- Louvre
- Notre Dame
Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to England
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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
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.
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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
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Day 4: London Region • Dover
Travel to Dover via Bletchley Park
Visit Bletchley Park
Visit Dover Castle
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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
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Day 6: Beaumont-Hamel • Arras
Take a Parks Canada guided tour of the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial
Visit the Gueudecourt Newfoundland Memorial
Visit the Masnières Newfoundland Memorial
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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
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Day 8: Paris
Travel to Paris
Take a walking tour of Paris
With your tour director you will see:
- Latin Quarter
- Louvre
- Notre Dame
Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
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Day 9: Depart for home
See what an EF tour is really like
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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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
Imperial War Museum; Tower of London; Memorial Museum Passchendaele; Essex Farm Cemetery; In Flanders Fields Museum; Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate; Beaumont Hamel 105th Ceremony; Wellington Quarry; Vimy Ridge Historic Site & Tunnels and Trenches
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Full-time History Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director, specially trained in Canadian history, stays with you 24/7 to handle all on-tour logistics and provide knowledgeable insights everywhere you go.
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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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Expert Local Guides
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