Join us on this Normandy battlefield tour to visit to the key sites of D-Day. Discover the landing beaches of Omaha and Utah, Sainte Mère Eglise village, the U.S Cemetery of Colleville sur Mer and Pointe du Hoc landing area.
Summary Description
Highlights
Description
8.50 am - Meeting point in Place du Québec Tour Operator pick up zone.
Meet at Place du QuĂ©bec, the centrally located meeting point for all official Normandy day trip operators from Bayeux.Â
9.00am - Depart from Bayeux to visit the most important sites linked to D-Day
- Stop at Sainte Mère Eglise village, and learn the story of the 82nd Airborne
- Stop at Utah Beach
- Stop at Pointe du hoc
- Stop at Omaha Beach
- Stop at U.S Cemetery in Colleville sur Mer to pay homage to the fallen.
5.00pm -Return to Bayeux
Included / Excluded
What's Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at centrally located meeting point in Bayeux.
- English-speaking driver/guide.
- Stop at Utah & Omaha Beaches.
- Visit of “Pointe du Hoc”.
- Visit US cemetery in Colleville.
What's Not Included
- Personal insurance and expenses.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Meals and drinks.
- Gratuities for the driver/guide.
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Place du Québec, Pl. du Québec, 14400 Bayeux, France
Commentary
Guide : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Instant booking confirmation
- Maximum 8 persons per tour.
- Prices are per person.
- Currency is in Euros
Know Before You Go
- Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate
- Tour is operated in English.
- Wear good walking shoes.
- Tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Cancellation
Cancellation Policy: standard
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: 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.
Options
Shared Full Day Trip from Bayeux - Price per person
| RETAIL PRICE | |
|---|---|
| Adult (13-64 years) | €150.00 |
Points of interest
Terms and Conditions
All our terms & conditions can be found here: https://www.ophorus.com/terms-sales
Additional Information
Please note that we do not distribute water bottles anymore to limit our environmental impact. We strongly recommend that you bring a reusable bottle.Â
• Instant booking confirmation.
• Small groups of 2 to 8 persons.
• Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate.Â
• In case minimum numbers are not reached we will offer to reschedule or refund your tour.
• If you are traveling with infants, please request a private tour.
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FAQ
How did Utah beach get its name?
Utah beach is the most westerly beach of operation Overlord. It was added at the last moment to the Allied Plan with the aim of seizing the Port of Cherbourg. It was one of two landing areas for the U.S forces, the other one being Omaha located between the villages of Colleville sur Mer and Vierville sur Mer. The names of both U.S landing beaches is believed to have come from the place of origin of 2 NCO's who were working for D-Day ground troops commander General Omar Bradley. The two men were carpenters and were assigned to prepare a London Headquarters for invasion planners. Even though this anecdote has never been proven, it is known that the names were random and that the most important was that the beaches were named with radio clarity in mind.
Where is Omaha beach located ?
Omaha Beach is one of the assault beaches part of the Normandy Invasion that took place on June 6, 1944. The beach is located 21 kilometers - 13 miles - to the west of Bayeux, on the coast of Normandy facing the English Channel. The town of Bayeux makes a perfect departure point to visit the D-DAY landing beaches of Normandy and all our shared tours depart from here.
Where is Pointe du Hoc located ?
Located halfway between Omaha Beach and Utah beach, Pointe du Hoc is at a distance of just under 30 kilometers (18 miles) from Bayeux. The site is famous for being one of the assault areas on June 6th 1944 Normandy Invasion of WWII. It was a key feature of the German defensive fortifications. The site reminds us of what an artillery battery looked like.
