Echoes of Valor Tour - Normandy to the Eagles Nest
with Echoes of Valor
$6,895
Start Date: June 3, 2026
End Date: June 13, 2026
Location: France
Step into history with the legendary 101st Airborne Division! Join us on an unforgettable journey across five incredible countries as we follow in the footsteps of heroes who helped shape the end of World War II. From the iconic beaches of Normandy to the powerful war museums of Belgium and the Netherlands, and through the chilling remains of Nazi architecture in Germany — this adventure is both moving and thrilling. Each evening, gather after dinner for captivating briefings and stories that bring WWII history to life in vivid detail. Get ready for an epic experience filled with learning, reflection, and inspiration.
Trace the Past, Honor the Brave.
Daily Itinerary
Day 1
Wednesday, June 3
DEPARTURE
Overnight flight USA - (CDG) Paris
Day 2
Thursday, June 4
ARRIVAL IN PARIS
Arrive in Paris, where you will be met by your tour managers and transferred to the hotel in the city center. After check-in, the group meets for a short overview of the tour. There is so much to see and experience in the city that dates back to approximately 250 BC. Transfer to the Eiffel Tower to get an overview of the city. Dinner and overnight in Paris.
Day 3
Friday, June 5
PARIS
Visit Les Invalides, the military museum of France, with a vast collection of treasures from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Walk along the Champ de Mars for great photo opportunities. Stroll along the Seine River to the Trocadéro Gardens for more Eiffel Tower views. Visit the Arc de Triomphe (inside) and climb to the top for panoramic views of the city and the Champs-Élysées. After lunch, enjoy free time at the Champs-Élysées, with lots of luxury shops and cafes. Dinner and overnight in Paris.
Day 4
Saturday, June 6
NORMANDY - OMAHA BEACH - CAEN
Early departure to the National D-Day Memorial. Spend a remarkable day experiencing and learning about one of the most famous days in history. The morning starts with a visit to the Airborne Museum. Quaint, quiet Sainte Mère-Eglise became involved in one of the greatest exploits in military history on the night of 5-6 June 1944 as D-Day began. The museum allows the visitor to experience the events of D-Day alongside the American parachutists who were dropped all around the area and in the village itself. Next, travel to Saint Pierre du Mont, Calvados, secured by Allied forces and then used as a combat airfield from June to September 1944. See the Pointe du Hoc Ranger Monument, erected to honor the American Army Rangers who defied all odds by scaling a massive cliff at a critical moment during the invasion. Continue to the coastal village of Colleville sur Mer to see the American Cemetery of Normandy, a spectacular and emotional setting located on a bluff overlooking Omaha Beach and the English Channel. Gaze at Omaha Beach, one of the principal beachheads where the U.S. Army stormed ashore on D-Day. Dinner and overnight in Caen.
Day 5
Sunday, June 7
CAEN - MONT ST. MICHEL - BAJEUX
Journey to Mont St. Michel. A magical island topped by a gravity-defying abbey, the Mont and its Bay count among France’s most stunning sights. For centuries, one of Europe’s major pilgrimage destinations, this holy island is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as is its breathtaking bay. After the guided visit, have lunch and free time. In the afternoon, visit the town of Bayeux, the first town to be liberated from German control in June 1944. See the most famous tapestry in the world, a unique artefact created in the 11th century. Step into the engrossing story of the conquest of England by William, Duke of Normandy, in 1066, told in a 70 meters long embroidery. You can study it closely without causing damage to it, and understand its history and how it was created. After dinner and the briefing, you can see a presentation about the Normans and the siege of England. Return to Caen for dinner and overnight.
Day 6
Monday, June 8
CAEN - LA ROCHE GUYON - SEDAN HOTEL LE CHATEAU FORT
Depart for La Roche Guyon an impressive stronghold. Set against a chalk cliff, the imposing Château de La Roche-Guyon in Val-d'Oise overlooks the Seine Valley and the village. This ancient fortress, listed as a Historic Monument, has been transformed over the centuries. After welcoming the kings of France, it was occupied by the intellectuals of the Enlightenment, then by Field Marshal Rommel during the Second World War. You will learn about the most influential General of the German Wehrmacht. Striking that he was renowned as an innovator of armoured tactics, particularly as commander of the Afrika Korps in North Africa. Continue to Reims. Dinner and overnight.
Day 7
Tuesday, June 9
SEDAN - BASTNACHT - NETHERLANDS - GERMANY
Early in the morning, cross the border to Belgium and see the famous 101St airborne Museum. Discover the museum with its rich collections relating to the Battle of Bastogne. Surrounded by the German army, the division distinguished itself by its tenacity. It faced a lightning German advance in extreme atmospheric and sanitary conditions. Continue to the Netherlands, where a second important museum is waiting to be discovered. The Wings of Liberation Museum in Eindhoven tells the compelling story of the liberation of the southern Netherlands at the end of World War II. The museum is situated in the area where, on 17 September 1944, airborne operations as part of Operation Market Garden marked the beginning of the liberation of the southern Netherlands. After this impressive insight cross the border to Germany and check in to the Hotel Aachen. Dinner and overnight in Germany.
Day 8
Wednesday, June 10
ORDENSBURG VOGELSANG - NUREMBURG
Today you will be asked a question. Whether you served in the military or not. What was the attraction of a place like Vogelsang during the National Socialist period? What did the party leadership promise young men coming here regarding their future? What motivated their hopes and their desire for social advancement? Were they, through drill and formation, predestined to participate in crimes, or could they have also said no? Did they see themselves as members of a supposed master race and act upon this? It can be time to contemplate as a group. Throughout a guided tour, discover the exhibition “Destiny: Master Race”, maybe one can get answers. First and foremost, ask questions. This exhibition aims to encourage questions such as those posed above to provoke new thoughts and ideas. Furthermore, it allows these questions to be asked, even if they appear to be disconcerting when posed while exploring the history of National Socialism. Continue to Nuremberg, one of Hitler's most beloved cities. Even today, gigantic building remains on the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds in the south of Nuremberg bear witness to the megalomania of the National Socialist regime. A monumental backdrop for the NSDAP's self-presentation was to be built here. Visit the Documentation Centre of the Nazi Party Rally Grounds. Dinner and overnight in Nuremberg.
Day 9
Thursday, June 11
NUREMBURG - DACHAU - MUNICH - KUFSTEIN (AUSTRIA)
Leave Nuremberg and drive to the concentration camp that was active for the longest time in the Nazi era. "Dachau - the meaning of this name cannot be erased from German history. It stands for concentration camps built by the Nazis in their territory." 1933, the Nazi regime opened a concentration camp on the grounds a defunct factory complex that once produced gunpowder and ammunition. This prison and place of terror existed for twelve years. More than 200,000 prisoners from over 40 nations were imprisoned in the Dachau concentration camp and its subcamps; at least 41,500 persons died here of hunger and illness, from the torture they suffered, were murdered, or perished from the consequences of their imprisonment. After U.S. Army units had liberated the prisoners on April 29, 1945, the American military government used the former prisoner camp as a displaced persons camp. Continue to Kufstein, located in Austria. Dinner and overnight in Austria.
Day 10
Friday, June 12
KUFSTEIN - EAGLES NEST
After breakfast, scenic drive through the Austrian mountains to pass the border again to visit the infamous Eagle's Nest. As a symbol of the power of the Nazi regime, decisions were made at the Eagle’s Nest. It still stands for the insanity of the regime and the world on the Obersalzberg, where plans for war and mass murder were formed. In defiance, the building stands perched over a sheer rock wall. A road was cut into the mountain through previously impassable terrain. To reach it, there is a golden brass elevator buried in the heart of the mountain, through which you can reach "the summit of power“ – all this has been created with the sole purpose to impress and dazzle people. Return to Kufstein for dinner and overnight.
Day 11
Saturday, June 13
MUNICH - USA
Transfer to Munich airport for your return flight home with luggage packed with keepsakes and your heart full of memories!
- $6,895 per person based on double occupancy.
- $5,895 per person Land Only (purchase your own air).
- Single room supplement - $1,495
- $500 per person with registration to secure space.
- 50% of the total amount is due on or before December 1, 2025
- Balance due on or before March 3, 2026
Tour information
GROUND/TRANSFERS: The group will be met on arrival by a Signature Tours representative and transferred to the hotel/airport. Land Only participants not traveling with the group are responsible for scheduling ground transfers.
HOTELS: Superior first-class hotels throughout. Priced based on two people per room with a private bath and shower.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: A limited number of single rooms are available at additional supplement prices. Signature Tours and/or the tour leader will make every attempt to pair single participants requesting a roommate. However, the single supplement fee will be charged for each person occupying a single room, whether by choice or circumstance.
MEALS: Breakfast and dinner are provided daily. Lunch is provided on days as noted in the itinerary.
SIGHTSEEING: Entrance fees to all places listed in the itinerary are included, as well as an expert English-speaking guide.
LUGGAGE: Space is limited on the tour buses. Participants are allowed one suitcase weighing 50lbs or less and will be transported in storage under the bus. Participants are allowed one backpack/daypack or personal bag to carry on the bus during the tour. These requirements will meet most airline carrier restrictions. See the carrier website for airline-specific baggage restrictions and requirements. Medical devices are not included in these restrictions.
TIPS, SERVICE CHARGES, AND TAXES: Tips, service charges, and taxes ARE INCLUDED in the selling price. Taxes, as imposed by national and/or local governments, that are not included at the time of booking are the responsibility of the participant.
NOT INCLUDED: Excess baggage fees, passport fees, food or drink items not listed on the regular table menu for included meals, and items of a personal nature such as room service, laundry, etc. Any service not indicated in the itinerary and/or the above list of included features.
PASSPORTS: Passports must be valid with an expiration date of at least six months beyond the return home date of the tour. Participants with non-US passports are responsible for country-specific entry requirements.
AIR: The Air Included option covers round-trip, economy-class airfare from the departure city listed in the itinerary. All group seating is assigned by the airline and cannot be changed by Signature Tours. Seat changes can only be made during check-in at the airport. Upgrades such as Comfort, Premium, Business, or First Class are not available with the Air Included option. Participants who wish to upgrade or purchase a specific seat should choose the Land Only option when registering. Frequent flyer, TSA Precheck, and Global Entry numbers can only be added at check-in.
LAND ONLY: Participants who wish to arrange their own air should choose the Land Only option. Participants arranging their own air should notify Signature Tours at least 6 months prior to the departure date. Land Only Passengers arriving with or before the group are welcome to join the group bus at no additional charge. For those not traveling with the group, Signature Tours can provide contact information to arrange a private transfer.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: This tour requires a substantial amount of walking. Many of the sites are not accessible by wheelchair, and the uneven terrain is not feasible for rollators. Signature Tours reserves the right to refuse individuals who may require special attention beyond what the tour guide and tour host can provide.
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A preexisting medical condition waiver is available if purchased within 21 days of registration.
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