Take a Tour with Essential History Expeditions

Essential History Expeditions released its 2018/2019 tour schedule. The tour company brings guests around the world on historical and cultural explorations led by experts. Check out the list of destinations.

2018

Vietnam (April 16–29): Travel through Ho Chi Minh City, Danang, Hoi An, Hue, Hanoi and Halong Bay on this 14-day tour. The trip combines the modern culture of the country with sites from the Vietnam War.

Normandy, France (June 24–29): Visit important historical sites from the D-Day battle. Cultural aspects of the tour include stops at castles and cathedrals in the city and countryside.

France (July 1–7): Explore World War I sites in the villages, towns and cities that played a key role in the war. Also included is a stop in the Champagne region.

Gettysburg, Pa. (October 11–14): Spend four days visiting key battle sites of the American Civil War including Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Antietam’s Cornfield, Oak Knoll, Little Round Top and Peach Orchard.

2019

South Africa (July 3–10, 2019): This excursion kicks off in Johannesburg and travels to Cape Town and the country’s wine region, exploring important historical factors including the European settlement and the life of Nelson Mandela.

Normandy, France D-Day 75^th Anniversary (June 1–7, 2019): Experience the 75^th anniversary of D-Day events. The tour includes visits to two UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Pricing varies by tour. Visit the website for full details and to book.