VE Day 75: London, Normandy & Amsterdam
From arriving by boat at Normandy, to walking along the beaches of Juno, to travelling to Amsterdam, this tour follows the journey an Allied soldier might have taken during the Second World War. It tells the story chronologically and ends with a visit to Bergen op Zoom, the former Canadian Headquarters during the Battle of the Scheldt—a pivotal event leading to the liberation of the Netherlands. Students and cadets will have the opportunity to meet with the local community there and discover firsthand how liberating the Netherlands forever changed Canada’s relationship with the Dutch people.
Set departure date: April 27, 2020
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Day 1: Fly overnight to London
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Day 2: London
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of London
With your tour director you will see:- The Strand
- Trafalgar Square
- Leicester Square
- Covent Garden
Visit the Churchill War Rooms
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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)
Attend an event at Bletchley Park
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Day 4: Portsmouth
Sightseeing in Portsmouth
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Day 5: Normandy Region • Caen
Take a walking tour of Caen
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Day 6: Normandy region • Vimy region
Experiential visit of the Juno Beach Centre
Visit the Bény-Sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
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Day 7: Vimy region • Amsterdam region
Visit the Vimy Memorial
Take a tour of Bergen op Zoom and participate in a community event to celebrate Canada's relationship with the Netherlands
Commemorate Canada's relationship with the Dutch People
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Day 8: Amsterdam
Participate in VE ceremony
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Day 9: Wageningen • Amsterdam
Celebrate Liberation Day and participate in a full day of EF-exclusive events
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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 the airport
Take a walking tour of London
With your tour director you will see:- The Strand
- Trafalgar Square
- Leicester Square
- Covent Garden
Visit the Churchill War Rooms
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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)
Attend an event at Bletchley Park
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Day 4: Portsmouth
Sightseeing in Portsmouth
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Day 5: Normandy Region • Caen
Take a walking tour of Caen
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Day 6: Normandy region • Vimy region
Experiential visit of the Juno Beach Centre
Visit the Bény-Sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
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Day 7: Vimy region • Amsterdam region
Visit the Vimy Memorial
Take a tour of Bergen op Zoom and participate in a community event to celebrate Canada's relationship with the Netherlands
Commemorate Canada's relationship with the Dutch People
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Day 8: Amsterdam
Participate in VE ceremony
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Day 9: Wageningen • Amsterdam
Celebrate Liberation Day and participate in a full day of EF-exclusive events
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Day 10: Depart for home
See what an EF tour is really like
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Everything you get
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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
Bletchley Park; D-Day Museum; Juno Beach Centre
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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
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
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