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Compare our European Battlefield Tours From Scotland

Each tour has a different focus, so the easiest way to choose is by the story you want to follow: the Netherlands and Arnhem, Ypres and remembrance sites, or the D-Day landing beaches in Normandy.

Dutch Battlefields

From £739pp 6 days Sat 19 Sep 2026

A Netherlands-focused battlefield tour with DFDS overnight sailings, three nights at the Fletcher Hotel, Nijmegen, Overloon, Arnhem, the Airborne Museum at Hartenstein, and Operation Plunder.

  • Best for Arnhem, airborne history, Nijmegen, Overloon and the Rhine Crossing.
  • Travel style Return coach travel plus two DFDS overnight sailings on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.

Menin Gate Last Post Battlefield Tour

From £599pp 5 days Sep & Oct 2026

A moving battlefield itinerary with DFDS sailings, two nights in Ostend, Zeeland, Dunkirk, Passchendaele, Tyne Cot, In Flanders Fields Museum, Menin Gate and Fort Breendonk.

  • Best for Ypres, remembrance, Passchendaele, Tyne Cot and the Menin Gate ceremony.
  • Hotel base Two nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the Royal Astrid Hotel, Ostend.

D-Day & Normandy Battlefields

From £599pp 6 days Mon 5 Oct 2026

A Normandy-focused tour with Dover to Calais ferry travel, hotel stays on the outward and return journeys, three nights at Ibis Cherbourg La Glacerie, and guided visits across the D-Day landing sites.

  • Best for Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, Sword, Arromanches, Pegasus Bridge and D-Day museums.
  • Travel style Return coach travel with Dover to Calais ferry crossings included.

What these tours usually include

The exact inclusions vary by itinerary, but the featured European battlefield tours are designed to make the journey straightforward from Scotland.

  • Return coach travel Reserved seating and planned joining points across Scotland and northern England.
  • Accommodation and meals Dinner, bed and breakfast arrangements are included as shown on each tour page.
  • Guided battlefield visits Key sites, museums and guided visits are built into the itineraries.
  • Ferry or overnight sailings DFDS crossings are included where listed, with cabins included on overnight sailing itineraries.

European travel notes

Because these tours travel into Europe, there are a few details to have ready before departure.

  • Passport and insurance required A valid passport and appropriate travel insurance are required for European tours.
  • Passenger details required Full names, dates of birth, passport numbers and passport expiry dates are needed at least 28 days before departure.
  • Passport validity reminder Your passport should be valid for at least three months after return and not be more than 10 years old on the day of return.

If your departure is within 28 days at the time of booking, passenger details are required at the time of booking. A £10pp admin fee may apply if details are not provided in time.

Pickup points vary by tour

The featured tours use a mix of Scottish and northern joining points. Full pickup times are shown on each tour page, but common joining points include:

Bathgate Dundee Edinburgh Glasgow Halbeath Hamilton Paisley Perth Gretna Carlisle

FAQs

What European Battlefield Tours From Scotland are available?
Current European battlefield options include Dutch Battlefields, Menin Gate Last Post Battlefield Tour and D-Day & Normandy Battlefields. Live dates, prices and availability are shown on the tour pages and in the listings below this section.
Do these tours include coach travel?
Yes. Each featured tour includes return coach travel with reserved seating. Some tours also include DFDS overnight sailings or ferry travel depending on the itinerary.
Are guided battlefield visits included?
Yes. The featured tours include guided visits and entrances as listed, such as Arnhem and the Airborne Museum, Menin Gate and Ypres area sites, or the Normandy landing beaches and museums.
Do I need a passport for these tours?
Yes. These are European tours, so a valid passport and travel insurance are required. Passenger passport details must be supplied at least 28 days before departure, or at booking if travelling within 28 days.
How much are the deposits?
Deposits vary by tour. Dutch Battlefields and D-Day & Normandy Battlefields are shown with £65 deposits, while the Menin Gate Last Post Battlefield Tour is shown with a £50 deposit.
Are meals included?
Yes. The featured tours include dinner, bed and breakfast arrangements as detailed on each itinerary page. DFDS overnight sailings also include dinner and breakfast where stated.
Can I compare all battlefield tours in one place?
Yes. Use the battlefield search results page or scroll down to the live listings beneath this section to compare available tours, dates and prices.

Payment protection: customer money is paid into an independent Trust Account, stays there until the trip has returned, then Loch Lomond Travel can access funds.

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UK Military Memorial Tour

3 Days, 2 Nights

What's Included?

  • Return coach travel with reserved seating
  • Two nights dinner, bed & breakfast staying at the Park Inn by Raddison, Birmingham
  • Visit and entry to the Cumbria Museum of Military Life
  • Visit and entry to the National Arboretum, including over 400 memorials over 150 acres 
  • Visit and entry to the Royal Air Force Museum, Cosford

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Departure Dates

Fri 24th Jul 2026

£179.00pp

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Fri 11th Sep 2026

£179.00pp

Dutch Battlefields

6 Days, 5 Nights

What's Included?

  • Return coach travel with reserved seating
  • Two overnight sailings from Newcastle to IJmuiden return with DFDS on dinner, bed & breakfast basis
  • Three nights dinner, bed & breakfast staying at the Fletcher Hotel, Wipselbergweg
  • Walking Tour of Nijmegen & the Overloon Museum (entrance included)
  • Guided tour of Arnhem and entrance to the Airborne Museum at Hartenstein
  • Guided tour of the Rhine Crossing & Operation Plunder
Prices based on two people sharing a twin inside cabin with bunk beds (singles and upgrades available at a supplement and subject to availability)
Please note valid passport and insurance required

IMPORTANT: For European tours, it is required by law that we have the following information:

Full names, Dates of Birth, Passport Numbers, Passport Expiry Date

These must be with us at least 28 days before the tour departs (or at the time of booking if your departure date is within 28 days at the time of booking), or an admin fee of £10pp will be charged. You can input these in the 'Manage my Bookings' section of your account, by emailing us at hello@lochlomondtravel.com or by giving us a call on 0141 487 6737.

Please note regarding valid passports:

  • The passport must be valid for at least three months after the intended return date
  • The passport must not be more than 10 years old on the day of return

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Departure Dates

Sat 19th Sep 2026

£739.00pp

Menin Gate Last Post Battlefield Tour

5 Days, 4 Nights

What's Included?

  • Return coach travel with reserved seating
  • Overnight sailings from Newcastle to IJmuiden onboard DFDS including Dinner & Breakfast both ways 
  • Two nights dinner, bed & breakfast staying at the Royal Astrid Hotel, Ostend
  • Free time in Zeeland before a guided city walk including Uncle Beach and the Zeeland Maritime Museum (Entrance & Audio Tour Incl.)
  • A guided visit in Dunkirk with entrance to the Dunkirk 1940 Museum
  • Entrance to Passchendaele Museum including the museum and trenches, plus a guided visit to Tyne Cot
  • Entrance to In Flanders Fields Museum and temporary exhibition with guided tour included
  • The opportunity to attend the 'Reflection at Menin Gate' ceremony
  • Entrance and guided tour at Fort Breendonk Concentration Camp

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Departure Dates

Thu 24th Sep 2026

£619.00pp

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Thu 22nd Oct 2026

£599.00pp

D-Day & Normandy Battlefields

6 Days, 5 Nights

What's Included?

  • Return coach travel with reserved seating
  • One night dinner, bed & breakfast staying in a select hotel on the outward journey
  • Three nights dinner, bed & breakfast staying at the Ibis Cherbourg La Glacerie
  • One night dinner, bed & breakfast staying in a select hotel on the return journey
  • Return ferry travel from Dover to Calais with DFDS
  • A guided tour taking in Utah Beach, Sainte-Mere-Eglise, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach Normandy American Cemetery & The Overlord Museum
  • A guided tour taking in Gold Beach, Juno Beach, Sword Beach, Arromanches (Mulberry Harbour & Museum), Pegasus Bridge & it's museum

Coach Seating


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Departure Dates

Mon 5th Oct 2026

£599.00pp


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