Coming Summer 2027–Three exciting group travel opportunities designed to accommodate a variety of interests and budgets. You may choose option 1 or Option 2, or select Option 3 which combines both itineraries into one seamless travel experience.
Travel Option #1
The Battlefields of France & Belgium: In the Footsteps of Heroes
May 27-June 6, 2027
Custom Land Tour France & Belgium
Walk the ground where history changed the world as you journey through the battlefields ofFrance and Belgium. Beginning in Paris, this immersive tour combines iconic cultural landmarks with some of the most significant battlefield sites of World Wars I and II. Visit Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, the Normandy American Cemetery, Juno Beach, Vimy Ridge, Dunkirk, Passchendaele, Ypres, Waterloo, and many other locations where courage, sacrifice, and determination changed the course of history. In addition, explore the elegance of Paris, the grandeur of Versailles, the beauty of Mont-Saint-Michel, and the charm of Brussels along the way.
Travel Option #2
Rhine River Cruise: Sail Through the Heart of Europe
June 6-15, 2027
Discover Europe’s beauty one river bend at a time. Sail through the heart of Europe and discover medieval castles, stroll charming riverside towns, sail through the legendary Rhine Gorge, savor the culture, cuisine, and picturesque scenery. From Amsterdam, Holland, to Basel, Switzerland, experience Europe’s most beautiful river as you sail through the heart of the Rhine Valley onboard Trafalgar’s Verity in luxurious comfort and ever-changing views. This is European travel at its finest!
Travel Option #3
Battlefields of France and Belgium and a Rhine River Cruise
“One journey. Two Extraordinary Experiences.”
May 27-June 15, 2027
From the Battlefields of Normandy to the Castles of the Rhine, embark on an unforgettable European journey that seamlessly combines a custom-crafted land tour through the legendary battlefields and historic landmarks of France and Belgium with the timeless beauty of a luxury Rhine River cruise. Walk in the footsteps of history as you explore iconic military sites, charming towns, and cultural treasures, then unwind as you sail through some of Europe’s most breathtaking landscapes—past storybook villages, medieval castles, and vineyard-covered hillsides.
Join group leader and host Dr. David Fisher, BJU’s Provost, for an extraordinary group travel experience alongside fellow BJU alumni and constituents in a setting of Christian fellowship. Contact Information: (864) 241-1679 or by email at [email protected].
Group land, cruise and air arrangements managed by Deb Metcalf of Travel Agents International. Contact Information: (864) 288-7077 or by email at [email protected]
Travel arrangements in Europe are coordinated through Trafalgar, a provider of quality group European tours. The Rhine River cruise is onboard Trafalgar’s river cruise ship Verity.