Join world-renowned historians and expert battlefield guides on this captivating tour of Normandy and the Seine River.

The National WWII Museum today announced its newest educational journey, combining the best of Normandy with Paris, the “City of Lights.” The River Seine to the Beaches of Normandy will feature an exclusive lecture series by one of the Museum’s most beloved guest speakers, Alex Kershaw, award winning author of “The Bedford Boys” and recently released “Avenue of Spies.” Tour guests will be immersed in the beautiful vistas and engaging stories of the Normandy region, paired with the highest level of luxury, including a river cruise aboard Uniworld’s brand-new, exclusively chartered Joie de Vivre.

Join the Museum’s Educational Travel Team for a unique custom-curated itinerary starting in heart of Normandy at a luxury chateau in the countryside, perfectly located to access all of the history of the region. The second half of the itinerary features cruising the Seine River on Uniworld’s Joie de Vivre to Paris. You will be joined by renowned historians and authors Michael Neiberg and William Hitchcock, both experts on World War II, professors of history, and frequent contributors to TV, radio, and podcasts on the topic.  Throughout the journey, these special guests will bring interesting historical insight to the places you will visit through a custom lecture series.

The Liberation of Paris optional two-night post-tour extension with historian Michael Neiberg paints the story of the “City of Light” under occupation - with tales of resistance, espionage, and eventual liberation – a different Paris than you’ve visited before.

The M1942 jump jacket and trousers worn by Lieutenant Alphonse Czekanski for the Normandy invasion join the Museum's displays.