Explore the World with Bucket List Travel Team

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Experience a captivating journey through the heart of Western Europe, tracing the footsteps of history from London to Berlin.

Dates: July 8th, 2026-July 19th, 2026

Day 1: Overnight Flight to London

Begin your adventure with an overnight flight to England’s iconic capital.

Day 2: Hello London

Arrive in London, meet your tour director, and settle into your hotel. Embark on a city walk along the Thames River, taking in vibrant spots like Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden, Leicester Square, and Soho. Enjoy a visit to the world-renowned National Gallery before exploring the city’s bustling neighborhoods at your own pace for dinner.

Day 3: London’s Wartime Legacy

Delve into Britain’s World War II history with visits to the Cabinet War Rooms and Churchill Museum, the Imperial War Museum, and the Museum of London. The evening is free for you to discover London’s culinary scene.

Day 4: London to Normandy

Journey south to Portsmouth and cross the English Channel by ferry, arriving in Normandy, France. Dinner is on your own, offering a chance to sample local French fare.

Day 5: Normandy’s D-Day Sites

Explore the poignant sites of the Normandy landings, including Pointe du Hoc, the D-Day beaches, and the American Military Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer—one of the most moving memorials in the region. Reflect at the La Cambe German war cemetery before an evening at leisure.

Day 6: Museums of Memory

Visit the Arromanches D-Day Museum, which explains the engineering marvel of the artificial harbor, and the Caen Memorial, one of the world’s most comprehensive WWII museums, putting the Battle of Normandy into a broader context.

Day 7: Normandy to Paris via Rouen

Travel to Paris with a stop in Rouen for a guided tour of its gothic cathedral and historic Old Clock. Cap the day with a breathtaking ascent of the Eiffel Tower.

Day 8: Paris to Bastogne

Head east to Bastogne, Belgium, for a director-led sightseeing tour in this town made famous by the Battle of the Bulge.

Day 9: Bastogne to Cologne

Deepen your understanding of WWII with a guided tour of Bastogne’s Mardasson Memorial, Wood of Peace, and Historical Center. Continue to Cologne, Germany, for a city tour and evening exploration.

Day 10: Cologne to Berlin

Travel by train to Berlin, where you’ll visit the Topography of Terror, a museum on the site of the former Gestapo headquarters.

Day 11: Berlin’s Living History

Pay respects at the Holocaust Memorial, then take a guided tour of Berlin’s landmarks: Checkpoint Charlie, Potsdamer Platz, remnants of the Berlin Wall, and the Brandenburg Gate.

Day 12: Departure

Conclude your journey with a flight home from Berlin, carrying memories of Europe’s rich history and vibrant culture.

This itinerary offers a powerful blend of cultural immersion and historical reflection, spanning iconic cities and the pivotal sites of World War II across England, France, Belgium, and Germany.