WWII & the Western Front
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Day 1: Fly overnight to England
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Day 2: London
Arrive in London
Take a walking tour of London
- The Strand
- Trafalgar Square
- Leicester Square
- Covent Garden
Enjoy dinner
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Day 3: London
Take a WWII-themed guided tour of London
- Big Ben
- Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if included)
Visit the Imperial War Museum
Visit the Cabinet War Rooms
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Day 4: Portsmouth + Caen
Travel to Portsmouth
Take the ferry to Caen
Enjoy dinner
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Day 5: Normandy Region
Take a guided tour of the beaches of Normandy
- Pointe du Hoc
- American Cemetery
- Arromanches
Visit the Caen Memorial
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Day 6: Paris
Travel to Rouen
Take a guided tour of Rouen with your Tour Director
Visit the Rouen Cathedral
Continue on to Paris
Take a walking tour of Paris
- Latin Quarter
Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral
Enjoy dinner in the Latin Quarter
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Day 7: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris with your Local Guide
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Eiffel Tower
- Les Invalides
Visit the Shoah Memorial
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Day 8: Paris
Free time in Paris
Add this in-depth excursion:
Versailles
Welcome to the world headquarters of decadence—the grand palace of Versailles. The enormous estate was built to keep commoners far from its gilded doors and expansive gardens—but fortunately, you won’t have to win Louie or Marie’s notoriously fickle favor to get in. After spending the day in a maze of manicured shrubbery and the staggering Hall of Mirrors, continue the theme of indulgence by treating yourself at a local patisserie nearby. -
Day 9: Bastogne
Travel to Bastogne
Take a guided tour of Bastogne
Visit the Bastogne Historical Center
Enjoy dinner
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Day 10: Bastogne + Berlin
Visit Ardennes American Cemetery and Memorial
Take a train to Berlin
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Day 11: Berlin
Take a guided tour of Berlin with your Local Guide
- Brandenburg Gate
- Kurfürstendamm
- Remains of the Berlin Wall
Stop for photos at Checkpoint Charlie
Visit the Topography of Terror Museum
Free time in Berlin
Enjoy dinner
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Day 12: Berlin
Participate in a panel discussion about WWII
Take a walking tour of Berlin with your Tour Director
- Unter den Linden
- Reichstag
Free time in Berlin
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Day 13: Nuremberg + Munich
Travel to Nuremberg
Visit the Documentation Center
Continue to Munich
Take a walking tour of Munich
- Frauenkirche
- Neues Rathaus
- Hofbräuhaus
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Day 14: Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich with your Local Guide
- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
Take an excursion to Dachau
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Day 15: Salzburg
Travel to Salzburg
Take a guided tour of Salzburg with your Local Guide
- Old Town
- Residenz
- Mozart’s birthplace
Take a guided tour of the Eagle's Nest or Documentation Center/bunker (seasonal)
Enjoy a traditional Bavarian dinner
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Day 16: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to England
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Day 2: London
Arrive in London
Take a walking tour of London
- The Strand
- Trafalgar Square
- Leicester Square
- Covent Garden
Enjoy dinner
-
Day 3: London
Take a WWII-themed guided tour of London
- Big Ben
- Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if included)
Visit the Imperial War Museum
Visit the Cabinet War Rooms
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Day 4: Portsmouth + Caen
Travel to Portsmouth
Take the ferry to Caen
Enjoy dinner
-
Day 5: Normandy Region
Take a guided tour of the beaches of Normandy
- Pointe du Hoc
- American Cemetery
- Arromanches
Visit the Caen Memorial
-
Day 6: Paris
Travel to Rouen
Take a guided tour of Rouen with your Tour Director
Visit the Rouen Cathedral
Continue on to Paris
Take a walking tour of Paris
- Latin Quarter
Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral
Enjoy dinner in the Latin Quarter
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Day 7: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris with your Local Guide
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Eiffel Tower
- Les Invalides
Visit the Shoah Memorial
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Day 8: Paris
Free time in Paris
Add this in-depth excursion:
Versailles
Welcome to the world headquarters of decadence—the grand palace of Versailles. The enormous estate was built to keep commoners far from its gilded doors and expansive gardens—but fortunately, you won’t have to win Louie or Marie’s notoriously fickle favor to get in. After spending the day in a maze of manicured shrubbery and the staggering Hall of Mirrors, continue the theme of indulgence by treating yourself at a local patisserie nearby. -
Day 9: Bastogne
Travel to Bastogne
Take a guided tour of Bastogne
Visit the Bastogne Historical Center
Enjoy dinner
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Day 10: Bastogne + Berlin
Visit Ardennes American Cemetery and Memorial
Take a train to Berlin
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Day 11: Berlin
Take a guided tour of Berlin with your Local Guide
- Brandenburg Gate
- Kurfürstendamm
- Remains of the Berlin Wall
Stop for photos at Checkpoint Charlie
Visit the Topography of Terror Museum
Free time in Berlin
Enjoy dinner
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Day 12: Berlin
Participate in a panel discussion about WWII
Take a walking tour of Berlin with your Tour Director
- Unter den Linden
- Reichstag
Free time in Berlin
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Day 13: Nuremberg + Munich
Travel to Nuremberg
Visit the Documentation Center
Continue to Munich
Take a walking tour of Munich
- Frauenkirche
- Neues Rathaus
- Hofbräuhaus
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Day 14: Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich with your Local Guide
- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
Take an excursion to Dachau
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Day 15: Salzburg
Travel to Salzburg
Take a guided tour of Salzburg with your Local Guide
- Old Town
- Residenz
- Mozart’s birthplace
Take a guided tour of the Eagle's Nest or Documentation Center/bunker (seasonal)
Enjoy a traditional Bavarian dinner
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Day 16: Depart for home
Confidence • Curiosity • Global perspective • Empathy • Adaptability • Relatability • Self-Awareness
What's Included
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Transportation
Various modes of transport are tailored to your program. While some transfers are included, others may come at additional cost.
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Accommodations
Safe, comfortable lodging will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Select meals
Enjoy a combination of included meals and the freedom to explore local cuisine on your own.
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End-to-end support
Your dedicated EF team helps secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides enrollment tools, and helps establish your program’s ongoing presence on campus.
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EF Global Learning Toolkit
We offer various tools to help educators facilitate student growth abroad and on campus, including academically enriched travel programs, industry engagement opportunities, global learning resources, and a Global Competencies Assessment tool.
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Guided exploration
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides: natural historians who provide cultural insights to enhance learning moments throughout the program.
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Field Visits
Experience academics in action during engaging visits with relevant organizations, thought leaders, and partners.
