Canadian War History Tours

Grand boulevards, café culture and the Louvre are among the plethora of sites and experiences you’ll take in on a circuit of renowned Paris monuments. Next, head to Normandy to study ingenious military engineering and war history as you traverse battle sites including the legendary Vimy Ridge. Spend the last days in Canterbury and London where you’ll step foot in the WWII cabinet war rooms of Winston Churchill.

Head from Rome to Sorrento (with a stop in Monte Cassino, of course) and around Sicily tracing WWII war history on a tour of where the Allies began their assault on German occupied Europe. Participate in our exclusive July 30 ceremony to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Operation Husky, and experience the beauty, culture and cuisine of Italy from the Pantheon to Vatican City.

Join us for the 70th anniversary of Operation Husky. Trace the steps of the 1st Canadian Infantry Division in Palermo and Agira before honoring the troops at a commemorative ceremony. This excursion will also take you to Rome’s Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery and the site of the Battle of Monte Cassino. And with a final stop in Greece (following an overnight ferry ride across the warm, Mediterranean sea), explore Athens’ ancient monuments including the Acropolis, the Parthenon and the site of the first ever Olympics.

Join us in Sicily and some of Italy’s most beautiful cities for the 70th anniversary of Operation Husky. Trace the steps of the 1st Canadian Infantry Division in the Sicilian towns of Palermo and Agira before honoring the troops at a commemorative ceremony. This educational excursion will also take you through Naples, Ortona, Florence, Assisi and Rome. Along the way you’ll visit the Ortona Canadian Cemetery and the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery to pay your respects to Canadian soldiers who lost their lives during Operation Husky.

Discover the glittering monuments of Paris, head to Belgium to visit the “In Flanders Fields” museum and many WWI battle sites where Canadian troops fought valiantly, then it’s back to France to visit the famous D-Day beaches and the Arromanches Museum.

The cultures of France and England stand in stark contrast on this tour, where you’ll explore the museums and neighborhoods of Paris, then travel to Normandy for the commemorative events around the 95th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge before ending your tour experiencing London—including a visit to the historic Churchill Museums and Cabinet War Rooms.

Discover the best of German culture on city walks and guided sightseeings in Munich before experiencing the worst point in the country’s history during a visit to the site of the Dachau concentration camp. Then take an overnight train to Paris to see all the sights before ending your tour in Vimy for the 95th anniversary celebration events.

All the impressive sites, history and culture of London, Paris and Rome await on this exciting tour through the ages. But the real focus of this extraordinary excursion is the 95th Anniversary Celebration of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Learn about the valiant efforts of Canada’s true heroes through a series of commemorative events and activities paying honor to their noble sacrifices.

Begin in Paris, where you’ll experience all that Parisian culture has to offer—from the food to the monuments to the museums and much more. From there, it’s on to Vimy for the 95th anniversary celebration events, then to Flanders for the Passchendaele Canadian Memorial park (among other war history sites). Head back to Paris and on home, or extend your tour with four days in Berlin.

Your journey begins on the enchanting streets of Paris with a city tour and an Eiffel Tower ascent. From there, you’ll take part in the commemorative events and activities honoring Canada’s bravest at the 95th Anniversary Celebration of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Finally, your unforgettable experience will take you to the D-Day beaches of Normandy, followed by a return to Paris to explore even further.

Walk in the footsteps of the Canadian WWII soldiers who fought gallantly for their countries and visit the sites where some of the most famous battles of the Italian front took place.

Float down Venice’s iconic canals, dine on traditional Florentine pizza, then experience the cultural and historical significance of the Battle of Ortona through a private remembrance ceremony and a visit to the War Museum. Finish in Rome with a tour of the Vatican, a trattoria dinner and more.

Begin with Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum to view an amazing art collection from Dutch masters. Then, tour landmarks including Anne Frank’s house and the Jewish Historical Museum. Visit Bruges and Ypres to learn about major WWI Canadian events before arriving in Vimy for an in-depth history lesson of Canada’s famous battle. Enjoy stops in Normandy and Paris, and choose to add on Versailles and London highlights.

Tour Ottawa’s signature sites through interactive activities that bring places like Parliament Hill, Peace Monument and Rideau Canal to life. Then, join in the celebration of the 95th anniversary of Vimy Ridge along with the National War Museum. From there, take cultural and civic lessons via Sussex Drive and a variety of landmarks including Rideau Hall, the Supreme Court and Museum of Civilization.