Overview
Verdun Tour
Knee Deep Into History LLC
Jun 21 - 23, 2025
Verdun Tour
Verdun, France, and vicinity
Jun 21 - 23, 2025
Knee Deep Into History LLC
$1,250
Deposit: $600
About your trip
Join Knee Deep Into History’s “They Shall Not Pass”: Verdun Tour and learn more about the war of attrition that characterized the Great War in 1916-17. For France and Germany, the battle of Verdun that began in February 1916 is synonymous with industrialized war. Hundreds of thousands of young French and German soldiers lost their lives or health during this period.
More recently, Verdun stands as a symbol of Franco-German reconciliation. In Sept. 2024 the two countries commemorated the 40th Anniversary of Kohl and Mitterand’s reconciliation summit in Sept. 1984.
More than 500 kilometers of trenches, countless monuments, dozens of fortresses and concrete structures can still be found on the battlefields. The battlefield is also dotted with large and small cemeteries, where the fallen rest. For all these reasons, Verdun is one of the most moving and impressive battlefields of the First World War and is worth a visit.
Get knee deep into history as we explore the context of the fighting and the individual human stories!
What's included
Two Guides
Two military historian guides who understand both sides of the story and who speak multiple languages and understand European culture
3-Star accommodations
We select European family-owned hotel / restaurants with a 3-star rating to give you both comfort and atmosphere.
Tour transportation
Tour transportation depends on group size and uses a mix of 9-person people movers or cars, all equipped with A/C.
Most meals
except those specified as “on your own” in the itinerary
Water, Soda, Snacks
Snacks are available in the tour vehicles for the times when you need an energy hit.
Cultural events
We include cultural outings such as calvados tasting, church tour, etc. and shopping time on trips longer than a few days
Admission fees
We cover any museum or event fees necessary.
What's not included
Travel
We do NOT cover any transportation to/from the start/end point
Lodging before/after
We do NOT cover any lodging before the start of the tour or after the end of the tour.
Dinner drinks
Each participant covers their own drinks
Excluded meals
Dinners or lunches specifically excluded in the tour brochure
Souvenirs and gifts
Saturday, 21 June
Pick up at CDG, German Assault Sites, Briefing & Dinner
Pick up at CDG at 12:00pm. Some afternoon stops, covering the initial German assault, followed by an introductory briefing and dinner beginning early evening.
Note: The pick-up and return point for this tour will be CDG airport. A specific meeting point will be provided later. Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the meeting point. Participants with their own vehicles can arrange to meet us at an alternate location.
Sunday, 22 June
East Bank of Meuse: Fort Douaumont, Fleury & Fort Vaux
Continued focus on the East Bank of the Meuse River, including Fort Douaumont, Fleury and Fort Vaux.
Monday, 23 June
West Bank of Meuse: Forges, Hill 304, Mort Homme & Drive to CDG
Focus on the West Bank of the Meuse River, including Forges and Forges Forest, Hill 304 and le Mort Homme. Late afternoon drive back to CDG. We anticipate arriving at CDG at 19h00.
Participants are responsible for their own lodging arrangements or further travel after the end of the tour. Options include: booking a hotel near the airport, booking a hotel in Paris and taking a train or taxi to the hotel, or traveling further via rental car or train.
About your organizer
At KDIH we design and guide WW1 and WW2 battlefield tours in Europe. Our philosophy includes: 1) Getting clients into the field as much as possible; 2) Guiding small groups (12 max.) to ensure greater interaction with the guides; 3) Presenting a balanced view of both sides of the story; 4) Designing tours for those seriously interested in history; and 5) introducing clients to local, not American, culture.
We also excel in organizing bespoke tours for families or groups. Contact us with your tour needs.
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