Ring in the New Year with a new adventure! Whether your interest is in American History, World War II, World War I or the Civil War, we have 21 bucket list tours to choose from in 2025.
American History Tours
280th Anniversary of the Battle of Concord
From the bustling streets of Boston to the historic battlefields of Lexington and Concord, take an extraordinary journey through America’s Revolutionary past as you gain a profound appreciation for the people and events that set the foundation of freedom and democracy. More >
Revolutionary War: Boston to Quebec
Explore the origins of the conflict, the battles that raged across the northern theater, and the key players in that drama as you walk battlefields where ragtag rebel forces clashed with one of the most feared armies in the world. More >
Civil War Tours
Mississippi River Campaign
Visit the sites and battlefields fought along the Mississippi River, including Memphis, Shiloh, Vicksburg, Port Hudson and New Orleans, in a trip designed to reconstruct the struggle for the river and the key transport routes of the Confederacy. More >
This Hallowed Ground
Learn about the panorama of major events that began and ended the Civil War, the defining event in American history, starting with First Manassas, culminating with Gettysburg and breathing the air of finality at Appomattox. More >
WWII Europe Tours
80th Anniversary of VE Day
Study the final days of the WWII in Europe as you travel from Remagen, to Dresden, Torgau, Potsdam and Berlin, following the route taken by the Allies as they fought their way into the heart of the Reich and eventual victory in Berlin. More >
Band of Brothers® Tour: The Original
Follow the path of Easy Company from its training bases in England, into combat in France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg, and on to final victory at Berchtesgaden, Germany. Our founder, Stephen E. Ambrose, wrote the book, and we have meticulously crafted this tour based on the personal recollections of the paratroopers and Ambrose’s extensive research. More >
Battle of Britain and Dunkirk
Learn about the critical months of the summer of 1940 when Britain stood alone against the might of Nazi Germany and dealt Adolf Hitler his first great defeat. Highlights include an exclusive tour of IWM Duxford and VIP seating for Battle of Britain Air Show. More >
Battle of the Bulge
Travel from Brussels to the Ardennes, Malmedy, Bastogne, Diekirch and areas that defined one of the most epic and decisive battles of WWII as you get a detailed view of the soldiers, many of them untested in combat, and the Germans who opposed them. More >
D-Day to the Rhine: The Best!
Stephen E. Ambrose himself designed our D-Day tour. Our itinerary is based on thousands of hours of interviews with D-Day veterans, studying of the battlefields, and other WWII research. It is unmatched in its authenticity. More >
Ghost Army of WWII
Begin in England where the top secret “Ghost Army” unit trained and travel on to Normandy, Brittany, Belgium and Luxembourg, to study the key deception operations that were a pivotal part of the Allied victory. More >
Operation Overlord
Study the planning and launch of the D-Day Invasion, Operation Overlord, as you travel from London to Normandy to Paris, on this 9-day tour. More >
The Normandy Campaign
Travel from the D-Day invasion beaches to the inland campaigns in the heart of Normandy, following the American, British and Canadian armies as they defeated the Germans and raced to liberate Paris. More >
6888th Legacy
As you follow in the footsteps of the only African American Women’s Army Corps unit to serve in Europe during WWII, tracing their historic mission from Birmingham, England, to Paris, France, you’ll immerse yourself in the larger context of WWII history. Their remarkable story has been made into a movie by Tyler Perry: The Six Triple Eight. More >
Victory in Europe
Follow the path of the Allies as they marched through Europe, traveling from Paris to Arnhem, Bastogne, Luxembourg, Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Berchtesgaden, and Munich, and learn about some the key WWII events that led to the defeat of the Nazis. More >
WWII Poland and Germany
Study the beginning and end of WWII as you wind your way from Gdansk to Warsaw, Krakow, Auschwitz, Zagan, and Berlin, where some of the fiercest battles of the war were fought. Formers guests rave about the charm of the historic towns, the warmth of the people, and the outstanding restaurants. More >
WWII Pacific Tours
80th Anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa
Study the final battles of World War II as you travel to Japan to visit the places that made the conflict’s closing months infamous: Okinawa, Kagoshima, Hiroshima, and Tokyo. More >
War in the Pacific: Northern Marianas
Visit the islands where the battles raged on the land, air and sea, beginning with Pearl Harbor on Oahu, before traveling on to Guam, Saipan and Tinian to explore the remote island beaches, caves and jungles that were the battlegrounds of the Pacific front. There is an option to attend The Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor 80th Anniversary Commemorations. More >
War in the Pacific: Northern Marianas & Peleliu
In addition to seeing the key command centers and memorial sites on Oahu, Guam, Saipan, and Tinian, you’ll travel to the Palau islands of Kolor and Peleliu, where some of the fiercest battles of the War were fought. There is an option to attend The Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor 80th Anniversary Commemorations. More >
Pearl Harbor Anniversary
Explore Schofield Barracks, Wheeler Army Airfield and Ford Island to gain a deeper understanding of one of the most pivotal events of WWII. The tour also includes attending the official Commemorative Ceremony on December 7, giving you the opportunity to honor the sacrifice and heroism of those who served and lost their lives in the attack. More >
Military History Tours
The Doughboys
As you travel through France, you will see the spectacular battlefields where some of America’s foremost soldiers and statesmen fought, including Douglas MacArthur, Harry Truman and Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. You will also learn about the heroic feats of Medal of Honor recipients, such as Alvin York, Charles Whittlesey of the Lost Battalion, and Eddie Rickenbacker. More >
WWI: Western Front
Explore the most significant sites along the old Western Front in Belgium and France, seeing where history was made and discussing the Great War’s terrible consequences. More >
