Explore Paris with a private guide who weaves in stories of occupation and liberation as you visit key landmarks. You might pause at memorials to the Resistance, cross bridges that saw the city liberated in 1944 and still have time for a café stop or museum that interests you.

Travel west toward Normandy, stopping at the Caen Memorial Museum for an in-depth introduction to the war in Europe and the Battle of Normandy. Continue to your base near Bayeux or the coast, where quiet streets and stone houses offer a peaceful contrast to the history you are beginning to uncover.

Spend the day on the Canadian landing beaches, beginning at Juno Beach Centre in Courseulles sur Mer, the museum and cultural centre dedicated to the Canadian role in the conflict. Walk the sand where Canadian troops came ashore, explore remaining bunkers and pause at Bény sur Mer Canadian War Cemetery near Reviers where many of those who fell in the early days of the campaign now rest.

Continue your exploration of Normandy with a mix of Canadian focused and broader Allied sites. Visit nearby villages that saw hard fighting in the weeks after the landings, consider a stop at the Ardenne Abbey where Canadian prisoners were executed or spend time at another cemetery to understand the scale of the campaign. The day ends back at your base with time to reflect.

Trace the closing of the Falaise Pocket where Allied forces, including Canadians, helped encircle retreating German units. Country roads, small towns and viewpoints tell the story of a battle fought across open fields and hedgerows. In the afternoon continue toward the Channel coast, reaching the area around Dieppe by evening.

Today focuses on the August 1942 Dieppe Raid which left such a deep mark on Canadian memory. Walk the pebbled beaches where the raid unfolded, visit the cliffs that overlook the town and spend time in the local museum that shares Canadian stories and personal accounts. Quiet moments at the nearby war cemetery bring the human cost into sharp focus.

Travel north through coastal France into Belgium, with time for a seaside stop or a walk through a historic town along the way. Arrive in Bruges or Ghent by late afternoon and settle into your hotel. An evening wander along canals and cobbled lanes offers a softer counterpoint to the day on the road.

Begin at Adegem Canadian War Cemetery, the main resting place for Canadians who died in the fighting to clear the Scheldt region. Nearby, visit the Canada Poland Second World War museum created in honour of Canadian and Polish liberators who fought at the Leopold Canal and in the Battle of the Scheldt. Return to Bruges or Ghent for a relaxed evening.

Spend the day following the story of the Battle of the Scheldt, which opened the port of Antwerp for Allied supplies. With a specialist guide you might visit dike lands, canal crossings and villages that saw intense fighting as Canadian forces pushed through flooded lowlands. End the day in Antwerp or return to your Belgian base.

Cross into Holland and follow the route of advancing Canadian units. Stops might include Zeeland and the sites of the Walcheren causeway battles or smaller memorials that mark the liberation of Dutch towns. Continue toward the Nijmegen or Arnhem area where operations along the Rhine shaped the final months of the war.

Travel through the countryside of Overijssel province, visiting villages that remember their Canadian liberators with small monuments and annual ceremonies. The day’s central stop is Holten Canadian War Cemetery, a beautifully tended resting place in forested surroundings where more than one thousand Canadian soldiers are buried and where a visitor centre shares their stories and the story of the liberation. Stay nearby in Deventer Apeldoorn or another historic town.

Make your way to Amsterdam and spend the day exploring the city through its wartime history. Visits may include the Anne Frank House, the Dutch Resistance Museum and canalside quarters that saw both occupation and celebration when Canadian and other Allied troops arrived in 1945 The rest of the day is yours for a canal cruise or quiet time in a favourite café.

Enjoy a final morning in Amsterdam for a last walk along the canals or a visit to a museum before your private transfer to the airport. You leave with a richer sense of Canadian history in Europe and the landscapes and communities that still carry these memories.

Visit world renowned sites such as the Eiffel Tower, the Île de la Cité and the elegant bridges and quays of the Seine.

Spend the morning at the Louvre or the Orsay then explore side streets, boutiques and cafés in your favourite quarter.

Choose between the royal splendor of Versailles or Monet’s luminous gardens at Giverny depending on your interests.

Continue to the Loire and arrive at your storybook château framed by vineyards and gardens.

Visit Chenonceau or Chambord, wander manicured grounds and enjoy gentle walks along the riverbanks.

Discover graceful whites and sparkling wines paired with fresh farm cuisine in local restaurants.

Journey south and settle into the quiet beauty of the Provençal countryside.

Visit local markets fragrant with herbs cheese and flowers, then explore hilltop towns where terraces and viewpoints invite lingering.

Spend time among olive groves, lavender fields or vineyards depending on the season, with plenty of pauses for tasting.

Arrive by the glittering Mediterranean and settle into your coastal hotel overlooking the sea or harbour.

Visit towns such as Nice Eze or Menton, enjoying seaside promenades, gardens and panoramic viewpoints.

Relax on the coast, explore more villages, or enjoy a private boat to quiet bays and hidden coves along the Côte d’Azur.

Your journey ends with the light of the Mediterranean and your favourite French moments still vivid in your mind.

Discover iconic Paris with your private guide, from grand monuments and elegant squares to character filled neighbourhoods.

Choose between masterpieces at the Louvre or the Orsay or follow the charm of the Left Bank with its bookshops, galleries and tree lined boulevards.

Take the high-speed train south through picture perfect countryside. Arrive at your Provençal retreat for a quiet afternoon among olive trees, lavender and sunlit terraces.

Visit villages such as Gordes, Roussillon and Menerbes where golden stone houses, church towers and wide valley views create a timeless atmosphere.

Explore colourful markets, taste local olive oils, visit vineyards or wander through fragrant lavender fields in season.

Enjoy leisurely village walks, a countryside lunch or a gentle hike through scenic trails. The pace is unhurried and deeply restorative.

Travel back to Paris for a final evening, perhaps marked by a special dinner or sunset stroll along the river.

A last morning in one of the world’s most romantic cities before your onward journey.