Things to do in Dunkirk

From May 26 to 4 June 1940, Dunkirk was the theatre of the largest evacuation effort in military history: 338 000 Allied soldiers were evacuated on a flotilla of more than 800 ships. Discover the incredible story of Operation Dynamo with our exclusive ‘Dynamo Tour’, a trip back in time which pays tribute to all the allied soldiers involved in the operation and who created ‘The Dunkirk Spirit’, a symbol of hope and resistance. During a pleasant tour on board your coach (or your car if you choose the individual VIP tour), which will drive around Dunkirk, our guide will introduce you to the unmissable sites of Operation Dynamo. It will also lead you on the tracks of the shooting of the movie ‘Dunkirk’ directed by Christopher Nolan, released in July 2017. During the tour, we will stop at the following memorial places: The evacuation beaches The beautiful, wide sandy beaches are very peaceful nowadays. Things were quite different in the spring 1940. Imagine being a soldier of the BEF, hoping desperatly to climb on board one of the Dunkirk Little Ships to escape the ‘Hell of Dunkirk’… The port The East Mole in the port was the point where most of the soldiers were evacuated. We’ll make a stop at an impressive bunker, built by the Germans during the occupation, to see the preserved part of the original East Mole. British Memorial and Cemetery The impressive British Memorial commemorates the memory of the 4528 soldiers of the British Expeditionary Force who died during 1940 and who have no known grave. Next to the memorial is a cemetery of 810 graves of British soldiers. Most of them were killed defending the perimeter of Dunkirk during the evacuation operations in May-June 1940.

Make the most out of your stay in Brussels with a local driver who will show you around. Admire the most popular attractions from the comfort of your own private car on a fully customizable tour. Your driver will share historical facts, necessary information about the sights, and his personal input to immerse you in the Belgian lifestyle. Start off from the heart of Brussels, the Grand Place, one of the most beautiful squares in Europe that is surrounded by opulent buildings like the Town Hall. King Leopold’s dream of viewing a cultural complex a few meters away from the Royal Palace bore the idea of Mont des Arts where you will marvel at a number of prestigious museums. A rather odd but funny attraction at the same time is the Manneken Pis fountain. Further down, you will have the chance to admire the Église catholique Notre-Dame-du-Sablon and St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, spectacular Gothic cathedrals of monumental architecture. The latter is one of the most important landmarks in the city and one of the most extraordinary cathedrals in Europe. It features 64 meters tall towers that you can climb every second and fourth Saturday of the month and enjoy a magnificent view. The magnificent Royal Palace of Brussels and the Parc de Bruxelles are not to be missed. Take a moment to relax in the Parc du Cinquantenaire, an impressive U-shaped complex including an arc at its center and a 30-hectare park. For many people, the main reasons for visiting Brussels are related to the European Union. The Council of the European Union and the European Commission headquarters are amongst the highlights of the area. For the last part of your trip, be amazed by a modern rather futuristic building which is considered the symbol of the city, the Atomium. Except for its unique looks, it also offers an escalator to the upper sphere that is the best spot for photographers. At the end of the ride, your friendly driver will drop you off at your accommodation.