Omaha Beach U.S Sector Half-Day Trip From Bayeux (shared)

Highlights

  • Reach Normandy’s Coastal Battlefield Grounds.

  • Discover Omaha Beach, One of the Two U.S Landing Areas.

  • Walk the Lunar Landscapes of Pointe du Hoc.

  • Pay tribute to those fallen at the U.S Cemetery.

Summary

A small group half day trip from Bayeux to the D-Day beaches & sights including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc and American Cemetery in Colleville. This tour is a perfect introduction to this period of time for those who have only a short time in the area

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
8
Pricing (From)
Adult: (13-99 years)
€87.00
Child: (4-12 years)
€75.00
Commentary
English
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

8.50 am or 1.50pm - Meeting point at Place du Québec Tour Operator pick up zone.
We will come and pick you up at the dedicated meeting point for licensed  D-Day tour operators at Place du Québec in Bayeux.

9.00am or 2.00pm - Depart from Bayeux
- Visit Pointe du Hoc, a cliff that played a significant role during D-Day
- Visit Omaha Beach, site of an important battle on the D-Day landings
- Visit American Military Cemetery, the final resting place for American soldiers
1.00pm or 6.00pm - Arrive in Bayeux


Follow a comprehensive half day trip to famous Omaha beach, then visit Pointe du Hoc and finally pay tribute to the fallen as we take you to the American cemetery and memorial.

REACH THE COASTAL BATTLEFIELDS ROAD
Departing from Bayeux, you will first reach the coastal battlefield area of Omaha Beach. Listen to your guide as you are taken back in time to hear the tale of one of the boldest and most successful large scale invasions in military history that took place on June 6 1944. Omaha was by far the toughest assignment in Overlord and was the most heavily defended of all the beaches; its bunkers, fighting positions, and obstacles were intended to repel any Allied landing.

DRIVE TO POINTE DU HOC
After a short drive, you will be taken to the Pointe du Hoc site, overlooking Omaha; located between Utah & Omaha beaches, this prominent position along the coast of Normandy, was a focal point of the amphibious assault by U.S. forces during the early morning hours of D-Day, 6 June 1944. 

Here, Lt. Col. James E. Rudder, commanding the 2nd Ranger Battalion, received the mission to land at 6:30 a.m., scale the 100 foot cliffs, and disable the German positions. Lt. Col. Max F. Schneider’s 5th Ranger Battalion would follow and reinforce them. As you arrive, follow your guide who will give you more information on the site and take in some incredible views of the Normandy beaches and what used to be the Atlantic Wall. 

NORMANDY AMERICAN CEMETERY
End the tour with a stop at the Normandy American Cemetery. Located in Colleville-sur-Mer, on the site of the temporary American St. Laurent Cemetery, established by the U.S. First Army on June 8, 1944 as the first American cemetery on European soil in World War II. 

Here you will have some time to walk around and pay homage but also visit the Visitor Center that provides a fuller array of visitor services to put the D-Day landings in perspective as one of the greatest military achievements in history. After the visit, return to Bayeux.

Our other day trips from Bayeux:
We also organize a large number of private tours or group tours that will take you to the most important landmarks of the region. Our destinations include a full day tour to Mont Saint Michel, Omaha and Utah beaches combined on a full day tour, the artificial port in Arromanches, of why not head towards the charming village of Etretat and see the English Channel? 

What’s included?

  • Small Group of maximum 8 passengers.

  • Sites as mentioned in the itinerary.

  • English speaking qualified guide/driver.

  • Travel in air conditioned Mercedes minivans.

  • Personal insurance and expenses.

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.

  • Meals and drinks.

  • Gratuities for the driver/guide.

Things to know

Before you book

  • Minimum number of 2 participants (adults) applies.

  • Tour is operated in English.

  • Prices are per person.

  • Hotel pick up not available.

  • Tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Before you go

  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time at Place du Québec

  • You must wear good walking shoes for this tour.

  • Small group tour, maximum 8 persons

  • Children aged 4 - 12 years get reduced price

Cancellation Policy

    Operator strictly adheres to its cancellation policy and will make no exceptions to the policy. If Guest chooses to cancel his or her reservation, Operator must receive written notice of said cancellation in writing via certified mail, fax or e-mail sent to [email protected] (with confirmation of receipt from Operator), and Guest shall be subject to the following cancellation fee schedule: Ophorus requires full payment by credit card, internet payment (through our website) or wire transfer (Wire transfer fees at the charge of the Guest) to make a reservation. We accept payment by AMEX, Visa and Master Card. There is no charge or service fee for processing credit card payments except with American Express +3%. For any cancellation, the following fees will be deducted from the refund: > Up to 24 hours prior to departure: no cancellation fees except the booking fees. > 24 hours prior to departure and less > no refund All semi private tours depart on time. Clients should present themselves at the allocated meeting point at least 10 minutes before the beginning of the tour. Driver/guide will not wait unless Ophorus has been previously informed that the client will be late with a maximum waiting time of 10 minutes. Beyond that waiting time, tours will depart and Ophorus cannot be held responsible for clients missing their tour.

Redemption information

    Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your reserved departure time at Place du Québec.


    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

About operator:

Ophorus Tours is both a licensed Tour Operator, member of Atout France and ETOA, and a Transportation company with headquarters in Bordeaux. We operate since 2005 and conduct Walking Tours, Day Trips, Private Tours, Shore Excursions and multi-regional Tours throughout France. 

Our multilingual office staff is made up of France Travel Experts that design unique itineraries for both individuals and groups. Their perfect knowledge of the destination allows them to suggest carefully crafted programs to professionals of the Travel Trade all over the world. 

Our in house team of licensed, multilingual Tour Guides are local Experts that can conduct any type of tours including (but not limited to) Cultural & Historical, Food & Wine, Luxury, Battlefields, Active, Family friendly, Faith-based etc...