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Travel to the WWII Battlefields of Europe with America's most knowledgeable Tour Guide! Our top priorities are your safety, comfort and enjoyment. Alpventures World War II Tours are the result of over 25 years of historical research and first-hand, local guiding experience in Europe. Discover the history, explore the locations, and hear the stories of epic battles and the men who fought them; from the D-Day landing beaches of Normandy to Hitler's Eagles Nest in the Bavarian Alps. Use this site to book your trip.  Learn More   Explore Videos Are you traveling on your own? Save time and money when you book local tours and sightseeing attractions worldwide on our site. Browse our favorite local World War II Historians and Guides, and book your Local Tours and D-Day Tours

Britain at War! Tour London, Cambridge, Bletchley, Thorpe Abbotts, Duxford, Bovington, Uxbridge, Portsmouth, Kent, Hawkinge, and Dover, England ... Read More

Masters of the Air Tour London, Hendon, High Wycombe, Thorpe Abbotts, Parham, Framlingham, Cambridge, Bletchley, Duxford, and Hawkinge, England ... Read More

Mission: Guernsey Tour Batterie Dollmann, Fort Hommet, German Naval Signals Headquarters, and Pleinmont Tower on the Island of Guernsey, England ... Read More

Normandy to the Eagle's Nest Tour 14-Day Tour to Normandy, Calais, France; Bastogne, Belgium; Rhine River, Munich, Nuremberg, and Berchtesgaden, Germany ... Read More

Allied D-Day Beaches Tour + Mont St. Michel 5-Day Tour package includes everything on our five Allied D-Day Beaches Tour, plus a full day excursion to enchanting Mont St. Michel ... Read More

Men, Masterpieces, and Monuments Tour Paris, France; Aachen, Cologne, Siegen, Merkers Salt Mine, Nuremberg, Berchtesgaden, Germany; and Lake Altaussee, in the Austrian Alps ... Read More

Holocaust Memorial Tour Munich, Dachau, Nuremberg, Berlin, Germany; Prague, Czechia; Warsaw, Krakow, Auschwitz, Gliwice and Walbrzych, Poland ... Read More

Ruins of the Third Reich Tour FHQ "Adlerhorst", Wewelsburg, Nordhausen / Dora, Munster, Hamburg, Kiel, Peenemünde, Carinhall, and Berlin, Germany ... Read More

Battleground Italy Tour (South) Palermo, Licata, Gela, Siracusa, Taormina, Sicily; Salerno, Monte Lungo, San Pietro, Cassino, Gran Sasso, Anzio, and Rome, Italy ... Read More

Battleground Italy Tour (North) From Rome to the Alps, with Mt. Soratte, Florence, Pisa, Bologna, Lake Garda and Gothic Line sites at Giogo Pass and Mt. Belvedere, Italy ... Read More

WWII Heroes of Greece Tour Athens, Corinth Canal, Kalavrita, Ioannina, Kastoria, Thessaloniki, Greece; including Chania, Rethymno, and Heraklio, Crete (Greece) ... Read More

Wolf's Lair Tour Berlin, Germany; The Wolf's Lair (Ketrzyn / Gierloz), Mamerki, Warsaw, Krakow, Auschwitz, Gliwice, Walbrzych, and Zagan, Poland ... Read More

Manhattan Project Tour World War II Tour to Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Ghost Ranch, Trinity Site, Roswell, White Sands and Santa Teresa, New Mexico ... Read More

Some of our Past Clients

"I can't thank you enough for taking such good care of Robbie and Nancy. They had the time of their lives. Robbie said everything was 'top drawer' from the accommodations to the touring bus (and driver). He showed me his Commemorative Medal you gave to him at the banquet on his final evening. I think it means as much to him as one of his Bronze Stars." - Bob H., Never Too Late

   T ELLING THE H ISTORY OF H EROES.

Band of Brothers Tours

If you are looking for military historical tours in Europe, we are the best local experts you can find. In terms of World War II tours, no one comes even close to offering the quality you get from us. Our Tour Directors and local guides are professionals who have perfected their craft. All our hotels and restaurants are tried and true, and our local knowledge is evident and all of our staff speak fluent English. Our secure and guaranteed payment systems allow you to shop online with the utmost confidence. Once you book your trip, we will guide you through everything related to your tour, from what travel documents you need and what to pack to a recommended list of books to read and movies to watch before your departure. We are not an assembly line company focused on mass production – our goal is to give you a once in a lifetime experience.

BAND OF BROTHERS ESSENTIAL

This is an adventure designed for your bucket list and your pocket book. Feel the sands of the landing beaches between your toes, stand at the very foxholes where heroes fought for your freedom and breathe the Alpine air at Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest.

BAND OF BROTHERS COMPLETE

The ultimate trip through the American WWII effort: our Band of Brothers Tour is an epic journey from Normandy to Hitler's Eagle's Nest via the battlefields of the Battle of the Bulge in the footsteps of the famous Easy Company.

Normandy Beach Tours: Expert Guides Bring D-Day History to Life

Band of Brothers Tours brings history to life by giving you the experience of a lifetime and by honoring the legacy of our heroes. Our first-class historical tours take you on a journey through iconic World War II sites around Europe, as well as the most emblematic moments of American heroism of the time. From the D-Day landing beaches, such as Utah Beach, Omaha Beach, Gold Beach, Sword Beach and Juno Beach, to Bastogne and the Bavarian Alps, we guide you through the significant events and experiences of the war that changed the world. As an organization, we are dedicated to preserving the memory and courage of American heroes and helping you trace their footsteps to connect with the Nation's past.

Band of Brothers - The Screaming Eagles

Easy company's heroic journey.

Easy Company's key battles and contributions from D-Day to VE Day and beyond: The 101st Airborne Division came into existence on August 16, 1942, and the "Screaming Eagles" quickly soared to legendary status. With a proud service history in World War II, Vietnam, and more recently Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan and other locations, they are a shining example of American military excellence. The division’s WWII actions were depicted in several movies and series, the most famous being HBO’s Band of Brothers miniseries based on the book by Stephen E. Ambrose. Read on here: Band of Brothers

Related World War II Historical Tours

80th anniversary bulge tour.

Remember the bloodiest battle for the American forces in World War II. On this tour you can see where the brave soldiers held their ground during the siege of Bastogne, and experience the citizens “throwing nuts” to commemorate their liberators.

THIRD REICH TOUR

Numerous historical sites tell the tales of the rise, the fall and the aftermath of Hitler’s Third Reich on this tour. Join us at the epicentre of WWII, where the Führer rallied followers, commanded armies, held events and eventually met his demise.

BRITAIN AT WAR TOUR

Hit all the essential sites on this streamlined 10-day tour combining the air war related sites with the iconic vehicles on display at the Bovington Tank Museum and finishing off with a cultural intake of the prehistoric monument of Stonehenge.

BEACHES OF NORMANDY TOUR

Our signature tour gives you an opportunity to thoroughly explore the beaches and the sites of Normandy connected to the D-Day landings. This tour is designed for people who want to enjoy military history and culture alike on their vacation in Normandy.

What you can expect on a Band of Brothers Tour

With each new tour season, we at Beaches of Normandy Tours strive to broaden our horizons to ensure that we are meeting our travelers’ needs and desires. The past years have shown us that despite our shared interest in history, our ideas of relaxing, yet rewarding vacation are as varied as the strategies employed in military planning. This is what has driven us to give you more choices than ever before in the form of categorizing all our tours in 3-star economic, 4-star all-inclusive and 5-star luxury tour packages. Following the popularity of our 3-star 9-day Band of Brothers Tour, we keep offering our economic tour packages, which are designed for travelers on a tighter schedule or a smaller budget and those who prefer more control over culinary options. As in years past, we continue to broaden our 4-star all-inclusive tour packages, which are perfect for those who have more time available for travel and prefer to sit back and have all the details of their vacation taken care of. We have added new 5-star luxury tour packages, offering unbeatable style and elegance, with unlimited drinks and the finest dinners at iconic locations. No matter what your style, budget or timeline, we have a tour that will work for you.

Our first-class historical tours take you on a journey through iconic World War II sites around Europe, as well as the most emblematic moments of American heroism of the time. From the Normandy beaches to Bastogne and the Bavarian Alps we guide you through the significant events and experiences of the war that changed the world. Band of Brothers Tour is a registered brand and protected trademark in the European Union by Beaches of Normandy Tours.

The first days of the tour dive into all five landing beaches, with a special focus on the American landing sectors. We then head east through the Ardennes to Belgium, where passengers can crouch in the foxholes of Bois Jacques and learn about the vehicles that defined the Allied war effort during the Battle of the Bulge and the Siege of Bastogne. Our journey ends in Germany, where we learn about the context of the Nazi regime, a sobering visit to the very first concentration camp of Dachau and we top off the tour with a day trip to the Bavarian Alps, where we visit the famous Eagle's Nest on top of the Kehlstein mountain.

Connecting Generations Through Normandy D-Day Tours

What sets us apart as America’s favorite historical tour operator located right at the D-Day sites is our dedication to ensuring your safety, security and comfort. Because there is no minimum number of participants required, you won’t have to worry about your tour being cancelled. All our departures are guaranteed, which allows you to book your flights with confidence even far in advance. Another difference Beaches of Normandy Tours and Band of Brothers Tours offer is that our prices do not change after you booked your tour with fluctuating gas prices and exchange rate. All taxes and credit card fees are included, and we will never hit you with last minute hidden fees or extra costs. Enjoy hand-on history, instead of lecture hall discussions. We maximize your time at historic sites, learning directly from our local expert guides. With their extensive knowledge and first-hand experience, they bring the sites, battles and stories to life for you. This exciting website you are exploring is only the beginning. We respond quickly to interest and demand, so new departure dates or new tours may be added any time. Check in with us regularly for temporary special promotions we offer throughout the year and keep up with all that is going on at beachesofnormandy.com and our newsletters. We truly believe that where you go becomes who you are. When you walk in the footsteps of some of history’s greatest heroes, their spirit lives on in you, which is why we are dedicated to giving you an unforgettable experience and bringing history to life.

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