Dunkirk & Fortress Europe
- Overview
- Itinerary
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Embark on a captivating journey through history with the "Dunkirk & Fortress Europe" tour, exploring the poignant battlefields and memorials of France and Belgium. This immersive experience takes you to the heart of World War II's pivotal moments, visiting the war graves, memorials, and battle sites of 1940, including the iconic beaches and port of Dunkirk. Discover the stories behind the Durham Light Infantry and Royal Welch Fusiliers, and witness the remnants of the V-weapons launch sites. Stay at the charming 3-star Hotel Oude Abdij in Lo, and enjoy comfortable coach travel from the UK. This fully guided tour offers a unique opportunity to delve into the past, with visits to local war museums and the chance to participate in the moving Last Post Ceremony in Ypres. Perfect for history enthusiasts and those seeking a deeper understanding of Europe's wartime legacy.
Highlights
- Visit the war graves, memorials, and battle sites of 1940 in Dunkirk.
- Explore the beaches and port of Dunkirk, including the wrecks of the Little Ships.
- See the Dunkirk Memorial and War Cemetery.
- Discover the War Museum of Operation Dynamo in Dunkirk.
- Explore bunkers and defenses, including V-weapon launch sites.
- Visit the massive Blockhaus at Eperlecques, a V2 rocket launch site.
- Experience the Last Post Ceremony in Ypres.
Accommodation
Mode of Transport
Insurance
Tipping & Gratuities
Destinations
- Belgium
- Europe
- France
Tour Types
- History
- Coach tours (worldwide)
- Cultural
- Sightseeing
- Small Group
- Battlefield Tours
Location: Belgium
Local departure by coach, then to Belgium for a three-night stay.
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Oude Abdij
Location: Dunkirk
We start the tour with a look at some of the fighting in the Battle of France in May 1940 following the story of the Durham Light Infantry and Royal Welch Fusiliers at St. Venant, seeing the memorial and nearby graves. At Cassel Hill we examine the last stand here by the Oxs & Bucks and Glosters. Following lunch we visit the site at Wormhout where a massacre of British troops took place by the SS and then go into Dunkirk to visit the excellent War Museum of Operation Dynamo, followed by a visit to the East Mole. We end the day in the dunes of Dunkirk to remember the sacrifice of French troops in May-June 1940.
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Oude Abdij
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Dunkirk
We return to Dunkirk to see the Dunkirk War Cemetery and the Dunkirk Memorial to the Missing. At Bray Dunes we look at the story of the evacuation beaches and the ‘little ships’, forever connected to the Dunkirk story. At Eperlecques we see the massive Blockhaus, built as a launch site for V2 rockets. We then see a typical V1 Doodlebug ski-ramp site, hidden in the woods near Morbecque and constructed to fire more than 2000 V1s a day at London. In the evening join us on an optional trip to nearby Ypres for the moving Last Post Ceremony.
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Oude Abdij
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Belgium
Return home.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
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Accommodation
-Accommodation is provided as detailed in the itinerary.
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Additional Services
-Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
-This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point.
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Fully Guided
-The tour is fully guided.
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International Travel
-International travel is included.
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Transport
-Transport is provided by a comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach.
Not Included
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Insurance
-Insurance is not included.
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Tipping & Gratuities
-Tipping and gratuities are not included.
You will have the option to book your own flights independently with the operator.
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29-Aug-2025
for 0 Nights |
Standard Room | £449.00 | |
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01-May-2026
for 0 Nights |
Standard Room | £439.00 | |
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10-Jul-2026
for 0 Nights |
Standard Room | £459.00 | |
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28-Aug-2026
for 0 Nights |
Standard Room | £459.00 | |
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24-Oct-2026
for 0 Nights |
Standard Room | £499.00 | |
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30-Apr-2027
for 0 Nights |
Standard Room | £459.00 | |
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09-Jul-2027
for 0 Nights |
Standard Room | £479.00 | |
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27-Aug-2027
for 0 Nights |
Standard Room | £479.00 | |
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23-Oct-2027
for 0 Nights |
Standard Room | £519.00 |
