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Here's what people are saying about our war history adventures...
“An exceptionable program of Normandy and the World War II invasion with a great instructor. Hotels were fine, food very good. River Boat sailing was more pleasant with good service and fine dining.”
— Joseph from Tamarac, FL
“This program exceeded my expectations on every level. Terrific food and accommodations, an outstanding group leader, and a full itinerary giving insight into the art, culture, past and present history!”
— Ellice from Corinth, TX
Unique educational adventures for ages 50+
With authors and historians, take a commemorative voyage through the major battlefields, memorials, and cemeteries of World War II’s European or Pacific Theaters. By sea or road, explore Normandy’s beaches & Paris’s liberation, St. Petersburg & Moscow, Auschwitz & Poland, Guam, Saipan, Rota, or take an immersive 16-day cruise aboard the Queen Mary 2 from NYC across the Atlantic to several of these iconic European locations. Stand where the leaders made their calls, see what they saw, and weigh the consequences of this conflict that changed our world forever.
Each World War II adventure includes:
- All lodgings & most meals
- Expert-led lectures & field trips
- Hands-on experiences & performances
- All gratuities
- Road Scholar Assurance Plan
Favorite Experiences exploring World War II:
- Delve into the events of D-Day with experts at Sainte Mere Eglise and Utah and Omaha Beaches.
- Learn from experts about WWII history where it happened — at the Battle of Guam, at the turning point Battle of Saipan and at the airfield where atomic bombs were loaded onto B-29s.
- Immerse yourself in the intellectual and political history of Moscow at some of the nation’s most important institutions, museums and monuments.
A university of the world, Not-for-Profit Road Scholar has been leading global educational adventures for adults for nearly 50 years.
Our programs are all-inclusive educational adventures, not superficial tours. When you explore with us, you’ll have a deep, thought-provoking experience delivered by faculty experts on site.