The Celtic Lands: 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Invasion

May 28 – June 7, 2024

Cabin prices start at $6,995 per person, based on double occupancy
Featuring Dwight David Eisenhower II, Allen Packwood, and Andrew Roberts

Join us on an eleven-day, 8-night, 5-star cruise from London to Glasgow to discover the Celtic legacy of France, Wales, Ireland, and Scotland—featuring a special celebration of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.  Meet special guest speakers Dwight David Eisenhower II, grandson of President Dwight D. Eisenhower; Allen Packwood OBE, Director of the Churchill Archives Center; and Andrew Roberts, esteemed Churchill historian and author.  Experience two full Normandy excursions to visit the Utah and Omaha Beaches, Sainte‑Mére‑Èglise, and the American military cemetery with special events to honor the anniversary of the Battle of Normandy.

In the company of Professor Eisenhower, walk where Allied forces landed on D-Day. At Pointe du Hoc, envision the heroic U.S. Army Second Ranger Battalion scaling this cliff promontory, and view the craters that remain from D-Day bombardments. Survey the serene English Channel and reflect on the commemorative crosses and Stars of David in the American Military Cemetery at Colleville‑sur‑Mer. Eisenhower’s lectures will feature: Operation Overlord-The concept, planning, and personalities behind the D-Day invasion and Triumph and Tragedy – Big-picture consequences of the Allied forces’ Normandy landings.