Tour Dates
A small number of seats. Reserved with care.
Departures fill quickly, often two years in advance. If the date you want is booked, reach out or put your name on the waitlist. We do call from it.
What's included:
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Twelve nights in the luxury hotels described and shown below.
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All ground transportation in Europe in a luxury-class coach.
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All taxes, fees, entry tickets, museum tickets.
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Twelve breakfasts, four lunches, six dinners.
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All driver tips.
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Historic owner-led guiding throughout.
Not included:
Flights to and from Europe. Travel insurance. Spa or optional activities. Additional alcohol and/or hard alcohol at meals. Dinner on the few nights you are on your own.
2027
SPRING TOUR: May 21 to June 2, 2027
Only One Room Left
12 Nights
1,499 deposit
PRE-PAY RATE
9,850 p.p. double occupancy*
REGULAR RATE
10,990 p.p. double occupancy
SUITE ESCAPE
12,490 p.p. double occupancy
This tour will include
Mont St Michel.
Your deposit applies in full towards the total.
No additional fees.
SUMMER TOUR: June 11 to 23, 2027
12 Nights
1,499 deposit
PRE-PAY RATE
9,850 p.p. double occupancy*
REGULAR RATE
10,990 p.p. double occupancy
SUITE ESCAPE
12,490 p.p. double occupancy
This tour will include
Mont St Michel.
Your deposit applies in full towards the total.
No additional fees.
FALL TOUR: September 3 to 15, 2027
Waitlist Available.
Call or email for details.
12 Nights
1,499 deposit
9,250 p.p. double occupancy
This tour will include
Mont St Michel.
Your deposit applies in full towards the total.
No additional fees.
PRIVATE TOUR OPTIONS AVAILABLE:
Available for groups. Customize Your WWII Tour.
*Reduced rate applies when you pay your balance in full at time of booking. Balance secured by independent bond. See bottom of page and/or call for details.
2028
2028 Dates Coming Soon.
Inquire to be notified.
Availability
The Tour
Twelve nights. Five countries. One unforgettable trip.
Discover the poppies at Omaha. The hush of the Belgian forest.
A castle dinner under the stars. The history is real. The vacation is too.
You can have it all with Hoadley & Blake. [Inquire Now]
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12 nights. 5 countries. 8 hotels.
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4 Limited departures per year in spring, summer, and two in the fall.
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Intimate group size.
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Historic hotels of distinction.
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Uncompromising comfort.
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Exceptional dining experiences.
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Guided by Americans.
The Vibe
What a day feels like
Every day, breakfast is the real thing with rich coffee, delicious local food, and time to enjoy it. The coach takes us to curated sites, and we visit them properly. We make space to really discuss what we're seeing and let it all settle. Lunch is always a sit-down affair at restaurants chosen not only for their quality, but also their compelling locations. Later in the afternoon, your perfectly placed hotels make it easy to spend your free time wandering through old towns that have been there for a thousand years.
Dinner is either with the group at a restaurant we love, or yours alone.
You choose. It's your adventure.
How we eat
Twelve breakfasts, four lunches, and six dinners are included. Some dinners are at the hotel we have chosen, where the kitchen is reason enough to be there. Some are in the gardens of family-run farms, lake-side smokehouses, or under the trees of a Norman château. The dinners we leave to you are not afterthoughts. We hand you a written guide to recommended places we have already enjoyed, at destinations walkable from your hotel.
Versailles to Munich
At-A-Glance
DAY 1 - You arrive in Paris and travel to Versailles.
DAY 2 - We travel to Normandy via Honfleur, Pégasus Bridge, Sword & Juno Beach.
DAY 3 - Visit Airborne landing sites, Sainte-Mère-Église, Easy Company memorials and Utah Beach*
DAY 4 - Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, the Normandy American Cemetery, and Gold Beach.
DAY 5 - A tour across France, into the Ardennes & your own private castle in Bastogne.
DAY 6 - The Battle of the Bulge, Easy Company Sites, Castle Tour, Patton's breakthrough.
DAY 7 - Patton's burial site, WWII sites in Luxembourg, the Rhineland.
DAY 8 - Lorraine American Cemetery, Maginot Line.
DAY 9 - Dachau Concentration Camp, Berchtesgaden.
DAY 10 - The Eagle's Nest, Alpine Lakes and Obersalzberg.
DAY 11 - A day out in Bavaria, The Sound of Music & Salzburg. Overnight in Munich.
DAY 12 - WWII in Munich with a walking tour. Hofbrauhaus. Farewell dinner.
*Some tours include Mont Saint-Michel and require some D-Day sites to be combined. Call for details.
The Itinerary
One tour. Done right.
The trip begins with a five-star welcome at Versailles and ends with a final dinner in Munich,
by way of Normandy, Bastogne, the Moselle, Salzburg and the Bavarian Alps.
Day 1
Versailles · 1 night
Land in Paris, travel to a grand hotel just steps from the palace.
Stay where Eisenhower set up headquarters in 1944. Tour the Hall of Mirrors. Dine on the veranda of your hotel.
Day 2-4
Normandy · 3 nights
Visit all 5 D-Day Beaches. Tour legendary Airborne landing sites. Pay respects at the Normandy American Cemetery. Full Omaha Beach tour. Pointe du Hoc. Memorials.
Mont Saint-Michel included on some tours.
Day 5 - 6
Bastogne · 2 nights
You are the exclusive guests at the castle where Patton awarded General 'Nuts!' McAulliffe the Distinguished Service Cross during the Battle of the Bulge. Visit Easy Company's foxholes. Local museums as well.
Day 7
Moselle River · 1 night
Sample the best Reisling the world has to offer, from your chateau on the Moselle River. Visit Patton's grave and other amazing WWII sites in Luxembourg. Lunch in the ancient Roman city of Trier.
Day 8
Baden-Baden · 1 night
Visit the Lorraine American Cemetery. Dine by a legendary French fortress. Tour the incredible Maginot Line. Relax on your rooftop restaurant/bar in the spa town of Baden-Baden.
Day 9 - 10
Bavaria · 2 nights
Our guests describe their time here as,"The most incredible hotel view I've ever had." And yes, we are visiting the Eagle's Nest with our own private guide. Then we're off to tour some of the best of Bavaria (with schnapps).
Day 11 - 12
Salzburg · Munich
Enjoy the city of The Sound of Music for an afternoon of shopping & fun after some entertaining Bavarian stops. Overnight tonight in Munich.
Day 12 -13
Munich · 2 nights
Your hotel in Munich is one of the city's finest. We'll visit Hofbrauhaus and tour WWII sites in town. Your last breakfast on the tour includes a breathtaking view!
FAQs
The Trip
Who is this trip for?
Couples who want the best of both worlds in a combined European vacation getaway that blends in a journey through WWII history. Fathers who want their sons to see and understand our incredible American accomplishment, with some context and curation. Friends and family who are looking for a meaningful trip to experience together and talk about for years.
A note on rooms for non-couples: Some of our historic hotels only have a few rooms with twin beds available. On these nights a second room may be needed at an additional cost to ensure your personal comfort. We will confirm if, where and when this applies far in advance of your travel date.
Who is this trip not for?
That's hard to say specifically. If you're wondering, give us a call and we can help. If we believe there is a better operator to meet your specific needs, we are happy to point you to them.
How big is the group?
Small, by design. We never run a full coach. Group size is set by what works at the castle and at our smaller hotels, not by what we could squeeze into a bus. Expect comfort and space.
Is it physically demanding?
There is a fair amount of walking on most days, mostly on level ground. There are some longer optional walks that you can skip or shorten without missing the day. If you are unsure about whether the pace is right, please call. We've hosted a wide range of travelers and will be honest about what the trip asks of you.
How early are the mornings?
Later than you think. We believe in a real breakfast and a second cup of coffee.
Logistics
How do we get to the start?
You fly to Paris to arrive on Day 1. This usually means leaving the U.S. the night before. Take an official French cab from the airport to Versailles and we'll meet you there. You can also arrive a day or two early; we are happy to recommend places to stay in Paris.
And the end?
The trip ends in Munich on the morning of Day 13. Most travelers fly home from Munich. Some extend their stay and continue exploring Europe.
Passports and visas?
U.S. passport, valid at least three months past your return date. No visas required for the countries on this itinerary. The EU may have a fee in place that you will have to pre-purchase to fly. We'll inform you if/when that becomes necessary.
On the Tour
What is the dress code?
Smart casual at dinner with a collared shirt or a dress. Relaxed travel clothes during the day. Comfortable shoes you can walk all day in. We'll provide a detailed weather and dress guide.
Dietary needs?
Always tell us in advance. We coordinate with every restaurant on the route. Vegetarian or specific allergies are manageable with notice. Vegan or kosher is difficult on this route.
Spa and free time?
Several afternoons are deliberately and/or optionally yours. Most of our hotels have spas. We carefully choose your accommodations so that free time puts you right on the doorstep of charming and entertaining places to spend it.
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