Aggie Europe Expedition:

From D-Day to Today

April 29–May 9, 2027

Walk through history with fellow Aggies.

Travel with the Utah State University Alumni Association on an unforgettable journey through London, Normandy, the Somme, Flanders Fields, and Amsterdam. Stand where pivotal moments of World War I and World War II unfolded, explore preserved battlefields and memorials, and experience the stories of the people who shaped them.

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Meet Your Faculty Guide

Ross Peterson, Ph.D.

Utah State University Historian & Professor Emeritus

We’re pleased to announce that Dr. Ross Peterson will serve as the faculty guide for this Aggie Europe Expedition.

A longtime Utah State University professor and historian and foundational hallmark of the Aggie Travel program, Ross will add historical perspective, stories, and context throughout the journey, helping bring the people, places, and pivotal events of the two World Wars to life.

At a Glance

DATES	April 29–May 9, 2027
LENGTH	11 days
DESTINATIONS	London • Normandy • Somme • Ypres & Flanders Fields • Ghent • Amsterdam
FACULTY GUIDE	Ross Peterson, Ph.D.
TOUR HOST	Utah State University Alumni Association
LAND TOUR	$3,999 per person, double occupancy
SINGLE OCCUPANCY	$5,949
AIRFARE	Additional; call for pricing
DEPOSIT	$800 per person DUE: DECEMBER 17
REGISTRATION	Blue Planet Vacations

Experience the Journey

🇬🇧 London
Explore Britain’s wartime history at the Imperial War Museum, Churchill War Rooms, and historic HMS Belfast.

🇫🇷 Normandy
Cross the English Channel and visit Pointe du Hoc, Utah Beach, Normandy American Cemetery, and other sites connected to the D-Day campaign.

🇫🇷 The Somme
Explore the battlefields of World War I, including the Thiepval Memorial, Lochnagar Crater, and Newfoundland Memorial at Beaumont-Hamel.

🇧🇪 Flanders Fields
Discover the history surrounding Ypres, including In Flanders Fields Museum, Sanctuary Wood, Tyne Cot Cemetery, and Passchendaele.

🇧🇪 Ghent
Enjoy guided sightseeing in historic Ghent before continuing to the Netherlands.

🇳🇱 Amsterdam
Conclude the journey with two nights in Amsterdam, including a day to explore the city at your own pace.

Tour Highlights

Churchill War Rooms
Imperial War Museum
HMS Belfast
Windsor Castle
Normandy and the D-Day beaches
Pointe du Hoc
Utah Beach Landing Museum
Normandy American Cemetery
Battlefields of the Somme
Thiepval Memorial
Lochnagar Crater
Flanders Fields
Ypres
Passchendaele
Tyne Cot Cemetery
Ghent
Amsterdam

Follow the Dates to Launch!

November 20, 2026: Reservation Deadline
All $800-per-person deposits must be paid by this date. ($100 non-refundable)
November 23, 2026: Group Minimum Decision Date
USU Alumni & Blue Planet will announce whether the group minimum has been reached. If the minimum is not met, all deposits will be refunded.
December 1, 2026: Deposit Cancellation Deadline
Cancellations received by this date will receive a refund of the deposit less the $100 non-refundable portion. After this date, the $800 deposit is non-refundable, but additional payments are refundable until January 8.
January 8, 2027: Final Payment & Cancellation Deadline
Final payment is due. After this date, all payments are non-refundable.