Battle of Britain

Passengers are greeted at Heathrow Airport in London and transferred to the hotel. In the
evening there is an introduction to the tour and a chance for the passengers to get acquainted over a welcome drink.                                                                                                       

We start the day with a visit to London’s Imperial War Museum to take in their impressive exhibits of both world wars. We then travel to the Royal Air Force Museum at Hendon to wonder at their unparalleled aircraft on display.

In the morning we head south to see the Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel le Ferne on top of the White Cliffs of Dover and Folkestone. We continue with a visit to Dover Castle, where the story of the Battle of Britain starts. The planning of Operation Dynamo took place here in the bunkers under the over 800-year-old castle.

Photos of day 3

We start the day with a visit to the No. 11 Group Operations Room and underground bunker at Uxbridge. In the afternoon we travel to Bletchley Park, where the unsung code breakers greatly contributed to the war effort.

In the morning we visit the Cambridge American Cemetery. We then spend the entire afternoon among iconic aircraft at the Imperial War Museum Duxford.

In the morning we drive to Southsea to visit the SHAEF HQ at Southwick house, where many famous WWII battles were planned, including the Normandy invasion. In the afternoon we explore the D-Day Museum, which houses the world’s largest embroidery depicting the story of Operation Overlord.

Photos of day 6

We start the day with a tour of Churchill’s Cabinet War Rooms in London where the Prime minister endured the Blitz. We spend the afternoon in downtown London with a sightseeing tour on the Thames River and then free time to explore the city.

Photos of day 7

After saying goodbye, our guests are brought to Heathrow Airport for their return flights.