Odyssey at Sea: World War II in France & the British Isles

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Sail back in time as we study the historic and cultural impact that World War II had on the British Isles and France on a special voyage aboard our premiere floating campus.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

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What's this trip about?

    Sail back in time as we study the historic and cultural impact that World War II had on the British Isles and France on a special voyage aboard our premiere floating campus.

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Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityAt Sea
End CityDublin

Destinations

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 In Transit to Program In Flight

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Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking up to 1 mile from aircraft through airport to passport control and customs with baggage; standing could be up to 1 hour or more depending on flights at the time. From port check-in to boarding ship, steps and...

Day 3 Port of Tilbury, Greenwich, National Maritime Museum At Sea

Getting on/off a riverboat; travelling about 40 miles, approximately 2 hours. Walking up to 3 miles, walking and standing up to 2 hours during field trips.

The Port of Tilbury is located on the River Thames. We’ll step off the ship and walk to a river cruiser, t...

Day 4 Portsmouth, Free Time, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard At Sea

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 5 miles, less than 1 hour. Gangways at Historic Dockyard steep at high tide. Low ceilings, trip hazards, uneven floors, steep stairs, low doorways aboard historic vessels. Some museums at Historic Dockyard accessed by waterbu...

Day 5 Pegasus Bridge, Sword Beach, Arromanches At Sea

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 125 miles, approximately 4 hours. Walking up to 3 miles throughout the day; extended periods of standing at field trip sites; sandy terrain on beaches, occasional cobbled areas; access to beaches is by steps and slipways that...

Day 6 Sainte-Mère-Église, Utah Beach At Sea

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 75 miles, approximately 2.5 hours. Walking up to 3 miles throughout the day; extended periods of standing at field trip sites; sandy terrain on beaches; paved and gravel paths and sidewalks at field trip sites.

Arriving...

Day 7 Omaha Beach, ABMC Cemetery, Pointe du Hoc At Sea

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 125 miles, approximately 3.5 hours. Walking up to 3 miles throughout the day; extended periods of standing at field trip sites; sandy terrain on beach, paved and gravel paths and sidewalks.

We’ll step ashore and board a...

Day 8 Dartmouth, Slapton Sands At Sea

Getting on/off tender vessels to reach shore. Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 15 miles, approximately 1 hour. Walking up to 2 miles, walking and standing up to 2 hours at field trip sites; varied terrain including paved streets, grass, gravel paths, sandy b...

Day 9 Falmouth, St. Ives, Tate St. Ives, Free Time At Sea

Getting on/off a motorcoach; total driving about 60 miles, approximately 2.5 hours. Walking up to 2 miles, walking and standing for up to 2 hours on field trips; paved and cobbled streets, sandy beaches.

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Day 10 Falmouth, Cornish Countryside, Trebah Garden At Sea

Getting on/off a motorcoach; total driving about 16 miles, approximately 1.5 hours. Walking up to 3 miles, walking and standing for up to 2 hours on field trips. Trebah Garden: gravel and earth paths, occasional cobbled areas and rock steps; low light conditions in so...

Day 11 Cork City, Queenstown Story Centre At Sea

Getting on/off a motorcoach; total driving about 70 miles, approximately 3 hours. Paved streets, some narrow pavements and cobbled areas.

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Day 12 Disembarkation, Dublin Field Trip, Free Time Dublin

Disembarkation may begin as early as 6:00 a.m. depending on local schedules. Getting on/off a motorcoach. Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m.

After arriving in Dublin and completing disembarkation procedures, we will set out on a motorcoach field trip around the histo...

Day 13 Program Concludes, In Transit From Program Dublin

Hotel check-out 11:00 a.m. See your program’s Travel Information regarding transfers.

If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructi...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,699
Price per day$361
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 11
  • Number of Lunch: 9
  • Number of Dinner: 11
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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