In Their Footsteps
Group Leader: Diana MacLeod
Requested Return Date: 3/21/2026
ABOUT EF
For over 55 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to one global mission: Opening the World Through Education. Our programs help students expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, grow more confident and independent, and understand new people, places, and cultures.
Travel from England to France and see where the 20th century’s hardest-fought conflicts took place. Travel around London and relive the tension of The Blitz by seeing inside the Cabinet War Rooms, the secret headquarters where Churchill and his staff directed Allied moves. Visit Juno Beach in Normandy, where Canadian troops landed on June 6, 1944 and began to force the German retreat during World War II.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to England
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Day 2: London
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a walking tour of London
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Covent Garden
- National Gallery
- Leicester Square
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Day 3: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Visit the Churchill War Rooms or HMS Belfast
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Day 4: London • Lille • Vimy Region
Travel by train to LilleRing of Remembrance
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Day 5: Vimy Region
Visit the Vimy Ridge Historic Site and stand by the Vimy Memorial
Visit the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial
Visit the Wellington Quarries
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Day 6: Vimy Region • Normandy Region
Visit Juno Beach
Visit the Juno Beach Centre
Visit the Bény-Sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
Visit the D-Day beaches of Normandy
With your tour director you will see:
- Pointe du Hoc
- American Cemetery
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Day 7: Normandy • Paris
Travel to ParisVisit the LouvreTake a tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 8: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Enjoy time to explore on your own -
Day 9: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to England
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Day 2: London
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a walking tour of London
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Covent Garden
- National Gallery
- Leicester Square
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Day 3: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Visit the Churchill War Rooms or HMS Belfast
Visit the Imperial War Museum -
Day 4: London • Lille • Vimy Region
Travel by train to LilleRing of Remembrance
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Day 5: Vimy Region
Visit the Vimy Ridge Historic Site and stand by the Vimy Memorial
Visit the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial
Visit the Wellington Quarries
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Day 6: Vimy Region • Normandy Region
Visit Juno Beach
Visit the Juno Beach Centre
Visit the Bény-Sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
Visit the D-Day beaches of Normandy
With your tour director you will see:
- Pointe du Hoc
- American Cemetery
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Day 7: Normandy • Paris
Travel to ParisVisit the LouvreTake a tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 8: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Enjoy time to explore on your own -
Day 9: Depart for home
Feel confident helping your child see the world
Parents, we know you have tons of questions—and we’re here to answer each and every one. (Seriously, call us anytime.) Visit our parents’ page for everything from payment plans and scholarship opportunities to safety protocols and the chance to hear from fellow moms and dads like you.
Are you the “print it, scribble notes on it, stick it to the fridge” type? You can download a printable version of our Parent Guide, too.
Hear a fellow parent's experience with student travel
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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
Imperial War Museum; Cabinet War Rooms; Neuve-Chapelle and Hitler’s Bunker; Vimy Memorial; Vimy Tunnels; Wellington Quarry; Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial; Juno Beach Centre; Louvre; Notre-Dame Cathedral
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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.
All your EF tour questions, answered
On our easy-to-navigate Help Center, you’ll find information on everything from our Automatic Payment Plan to passports to our experienced, culturally knowledgeable Tour Directors.
