8-Nights Signature: The Legacy of WWII in London & Normandy - National Geographic Signature

Signature: The Legacy of WWII in London & Normandy
Trace the dramatic arc of WWII from London’s secret bunkers to the liberation of Paris. Enjoy a private dinner in the Churchill War Rooms, uncover Enigma secrets at Bletchley Park, and walk the hallowed sands of D-Day. This journey connects you to stories of strategy and sacrifice, ending with the enduring charm of the French capital.

Highlights
Enjoy a welcome reception and dinner at the historic Churchill War Rooms bunker beneath Whitehall, Immerse yourself in the world of wartime intrigue discovering the story behind the Enigma code breakers, Participate in a meaningful walking tour of London curated and led by people affected by homelessness, Walk the poignant sands of Omaha Beach reflecting on the bloodiest fighting of the D-Day invasion, Walk along the cratered cliffs where US Rangers scaled heights to destroy German gun positions during D-Day, Gain personal insight into the invasion history during a private discussion with the D-Day Story Museum curator.

Group Leader
All National Geographic Signature group trips are accompanied by one of our National Geographic Expedition Leaders throughout. The aim of the Expedition Leaders is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.

Group Size Notes
Max 22.

Meals Included
8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners

What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet
Your Expedition Leader and Group, London Signature Moment: Churchill War Rooms, London Signature Moment: D-Day Museum.
Visit and Discussion with the Curator, Portsmouth. Arrival and Departure Transfers. Westminster Area Walking Tour. London Coach City Tour. St. Paul's Cathedral Entrance. Expedition Leader Walk to Borough Market. HMS Belfast Tour. Bletchley Park Guided Tour with Enigma Machine. Pegasus Bridge Visit. Expedition Leader Led Walk of Sword Beach. Expedition Leader-Led Walk of Sainte-Mère-Église. Self Guided Airbon Museum Visit. La Fière Bridge Photo Stop. Tour of Utah Beach. Major Richard Winters Memorial Photo Stop. US Army Truck Transfer. Bunker du Poste de Direction de Tir Tour. Omaha Beach Excursion. American Military Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer Visit. onet House Visit. Guided Tour of Paris' Passageways. Sightseeing Coach Trip to Président Wilson Market. Eiffel Tower Visit. Engaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expert Throughout. Porterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehicles. Tips are included for all activities, meals and porterage, except for your Expedition Leader.
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.