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  • british military cemetery, discover sword beach landing sector, get an insight into the british battles on d-day, stop at pegasus bridge, visit memorial-pegasus museum
  • british military cemetery, discover sword beach landing sector, get an insight into the british battles on d-day, local tour guide, expert on d-day & battle, stop at pegasus bridge, visit memorial-pegasus museum
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  • Get onboard this Normandy battlefield tour and join our knowledgeable English speaking driver/guide with for a half day visit to the key beaches, sites and museum linked to D-Day. 
  • Once you have met your guide, he/she will go over the program and itinerary of the day with you. Then, board your comfortable, air conditioned Mercedes minivan and begin to make your way to visit Omaha beach.
  • 8.50 am / 1.50 pm - Meeting point at your accommodation in or near Bayeux
  • 9.00am / 2.00 pm- Depart from Bayeux
  • - Visit Sword Beach Sector
  • - Visit Pegasus Bridge including Museum
  • - Stop at a Commenwealth Cemetery
  • 1.00pm / 6.00pm - Return to Bayeux
  • 8.50 am / 1.50 pm - Meeting point at your accommodation in or near Bayeux
  • 9.00am / 2.00 pm- Depart from Bayeux
  • - Visit Sword Beach Sector
  • - Visit Pegasus Bridge including Museum
  • - Stop at a Commenwealth Cemetery
  • 1.00pm / 6.00pm - Return to Bayeux
Description
  • Meet your English Speaking Driver/Guide who is a local Expert on WWII
  • Upon arrival at the meeting point, you will be welcomed by your English speaking guide who will be waiting with a sign bearing the name of the tour and with the Ophorus logo on it. Also, all our guides have a nominative badge so that it will be easy for you to recognize them.
  • All our vehicles are equipped with an on board P/A system which means that everyone will hear the guide's commentary during driving time, even if you are seated in the back of the van! Also, we have bottled water at your disposal and you can use our free wifi as you travel from one destination to another. Follow a thrilling half day trip to Sword Beach followed by a stop a Pegasus Bridge including the visit of the Museum. Your final stop will be at one of the surrounding British Cemeteries.
  • Depart for Sword Beach
  • One of the three D-Day landing beaches areas of the Anglo-Canadian troops, located east of Juno Beach, Sword Beach represents the eastern flanck of the Allied attack on the Normandy beaches. Troops that landed here include the British 8th Brigade, Commandos of the 1st Special Service Brigade and under the command of Lieutenant General John Crocker.
  • Upon arrival, listen to your guide as he recounts the important moments of the landing, talks to you about the different troops participating, the assault of the beach and the story of Piper Bill Millin.
  • Visit Pegasus Bridge
  • After your first stop, your Normandy D-Day beaches tour continues to the sight of Pegasus Bridge. Main objective of the 6th British Airborne Division, the capture of the two bridges of the Canal of Caen and Orne River in Bénouville and Ranville was to secure the left flank of the invasion. 
  • As part of operation Deadstick, the assault began on June 5th 1944 with Halifax bombers towing Horsa gliders in the night until they reached the town of Cabourg where they broke their trailer. The three gliders that had Pegasus Bridge as an objective landed only 50 meters away from the bridge. Both bridges were taken quite rapidly and the victory message "Ham and Jam" was sent to the Allied ships by traveling pigeon. Ham indicated that the British had seized both bridges while Jam indicated that both bridges were intact. 
  • The junction with the troops that landed on June 6th took place at around 1.30pm. The French commandos led by Commandant Kieffer accompanied by British soldiers of the 1st Special Service arrived from Sword Beach. Lord Lovat, commander of the 1st Special Service Brigade, accompanied by his personal Piper Bill Millin, apologized to Lieutenant-Colonel for being late.The operation was a total succes even though two airborne soldiers died during the assault while 14 others were injured.
  • Visit the Museum
  • Inaugurated on June 4th 2000 by HRH the Prince of Wales. The Memorial Pegasus is dedicated to the men of 6th Airborne Division and their role during the Battle of Normandy from June to September 1944. As you visit the museum, learn about the Bailey Bridge a full size mecano kit that could fit in a truck and be assembled in just over 30 minutes. Other highlights of the museum include the original Pegasus Bridge and a Horsa Glider constructed for the 60th anniversary of D-Day in 2004.
  • Pay tribute to those fallen at a British War Cemetery
  • Your half day tour of the World War II British D-Day sights continues as you are take to one of the British war cemeteries. There are several cemeteries located in the area such as the ones in Banneville, Brouay, Hermanville or Ranville. Depending on the timing of your half day guided tour, your driver/guide will stop in one of them so that you may pay hommage to those fallen on that special day. After the stop, it will be time to return to Bayeux and that will be the end of our services.
  • Our other tours from Bayeux
  • We operate a number of tours in and around Bayeux including walking tours to visit the Bayeux Cathedral and Bayeux Tapestry museum. Our private tours on a full day or half day option will have you visit Normandy, Mont Saint Michel, the Pointe du Hoc as well as the American Cemetery.
  • Meet your English Speaking Driver/Guide who is a local Expert on WWII
  • Upon arrival at the meeting point, you will be welcomed by your English speaking guide who will be waiting with a sign bearing the name of the tour and with the Ophorus logo on it. Also, all our guides have a nominative badge so that it will be easy for you to recognize them.
  • Once you have met your guide, he/she will go over the program and itinerary of the day with you. Then, board your comfortable, air conditioned Mercedes minivan and begin to make your way to visit Omaha beach.
  • All our vehicles are equipped with an on board P/A system which means that everyone will hear the guide's commentary during driving time, even if you are seated in the back of the van! Also, we have bottled water at your disposal and you can use our free wifi as you travel from one destination to another. Follow a thrilling half day trip to Sword Beach followed by a stop a Pegasus Bridge including the visit of the Museum. Your final stop will be at one of the surrounding British Cemeteries.
  • Depart for Sword Beach
  • One of the three D-Day landing beaches areas of the Anglo-Canadian troops, located east of Juno Beach, Sword Beach represents the eastern flanck of the Allied attack on the Normandy beaches. Troops that landed here include the British 8th Brigade, Commandos of the 1st Special Service Brigade and under the command of Lieutenant General John Crocker.
  • Upon arrival, listen to your guide as he recounts the important moments of the landing, talks to you about the different troops participating, the assault of the beach and the story of Piper Bill Millin.
  • Visit Pegasus Bridge
  • After your first stop, your Normandy D-Day beaches tour continues to the sight of Pegasus Bridge. Main objective of the 6th British Airborne Division, the capture of the two bridges of the Canal of Caen and Orne River in Bénouville and Ranville was to secure the left flank of the invasion. 
  • As part of operation Deadstick, the assault began on June 5th 1944 with Halifax bombers towing Horsa gliders in the night until they reached the town of Cabourg where they broke their trailer. The three gliders that had Pegasus Bridge as an objective landed only 50 meters away from the bridge. Both bridges were taken quite rapidly and the victory message "Ham and Jam" was sent to the Allied ships by traveling pigeon. Ham indicated that the British had seized both bridges while Jam indicated that both bridges were intact. 
  • The junction with the troops that landed on June 6th took place at around 1.30pm. The French commandos led by Commandant Kieffer accompanied by British soldiers of the 1st Special Service arrived from Sword Beach. Lord Lovat, commander of the 1st Special Service Brigade, accompanied by his personal Piper Bill Millin, apologized to Lieutenant-Colonel for being late.The operation was a total succes even though two airborne soldiers died during the assault while 14 others were injured.
  • Visit the Museum
  • Inaugurated on June 4th 2000 by HRH the Prince of Wales. The Memorial Pegasus is dedicated to the men of 6th Airborne Division and their role during the Battle of Normandy from June to September 1944. As you visit the museum, learn about the Bailey Bridge a full size mecano kit that could fit in a truck and be assembled in just over 30 minutes. Other highlights of the museum include the original Pegasus Bridge and a Horsa Glider constructed for the 60th anniversary of D-Day in 2004.
  • Pay tribute to those fallen at a British War Cemetery
  • Your half day tour of the World War II British D-Day sights continues as you are take to one of the British war cemeteries. There are several cemeteries located in the area such as the ones in Banneville, Brouay, Hermanville or Ranville. Depending on the timing of your half day guided tour, your driver/guide will stop in one of them so that you may pay hommage to those fallen on that special day. After the stop, it will be time to return to Bayeux and that will be the end of our services.
  • Our other tours from Bayeux
  • We operate a number of tours in and around Bayeux including walking tours to visit the Bayeux Cathedral and Bayeux Tapestry museum. Our private tours on a full day or half day option will have you visit Normandy, Mont Saint Michel, the Pointe du Hoc as well as the American Cemetery.
Highlights
  • british military cemetery, discover sword beach landing sector, get an insight into the british battles on d-day, local tour guide, expert on d-day & battle, stop at pegasus bridge, visit memorial-pegasus museum
  • discover sword beach landing sector, get an insight into the british battles on d-day, local tour guide, expert on d-day & battle of normandy, pay homage to those fallen at a british military cemetery, stop at pegasus bridge, visit memorial-pegasus museum
Included
  • free wifi access on board, itinerary & program can be fully customized, pick up at your accommodation in bayeux or the surrounding area, professional english speaking driver/guide, travel in fully equipped, air conditioned mercedes minivan.
  • bottled water in the vehicles, free wifi access on board, itinerary & program can be fully customized, pick up at your accommodation in bayeux or the surrounding area, professional english speaking driver/guide, travel in fully equipped, air conditioned mercedes minivan.
Summary
  • On the footsteps of the British troops that landed on D-Day in Normandy. Follow a small group private tour from Bayeux and visit Sword beach landing area. Then visit the famous Pegasus Bridge, main objective of the 6th British Division.
  • Get onboard this Normandy battlefield tour and join our knowledgeable English speaking driver/guide with for a half day visit to the key beaches, sites and museum linked to D-Day. 
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  • currency is in euros., english speaking tour, other languages on request, please be ready 10 minutes before departure time, tour involves some walking, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
  • please be ready 10 minutes before departure time, tour involves some walking, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
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  • maximum 8 persons per tour, larger groups contact us., not wheelchair accessible., price is per group, not per person, this product is on request. , tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate.
  • currency is in euros., english speaking tour, other languages on request, maximum 8 persons per tour, larger groups contact us., not wheelchair accessible., price is per group, not per person, this product is on request. we will confirm availability within the shortest possible time after we receive your order., tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate.
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  • discover sword beach landing sector, get an insight into the british battles on d-day, local tour guide, expert on d-day & battle of normandy, pay homage to those fallen at a british military cemetery, stop at pegasus bridge, visit memorial-pegasus museum
  • get an insight into the us battles on d-day, local tour guide, expert on d-day & battle of normandy, pay tribute to those fallen at the u.s cemetery in colleville, visit omaha landing beaches., walk upon pointe du hoc and learn how us rangers scaled this vertical cliff.
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Description
  • Meet your English Speaking Driver/Guide who is a local Expert on WWII
  • Upon arrival at the meeting point, you will be welcomed by your English speaking guide who will be waiting with a sign bearing the name of the tour and with the Ophorus logo on it. Also, all our guides have a nominative badge so that it will be easy for you to recognize them.
  • Once you have met your guide, he/she will go over the program and itinerary of the day with you. Then, board your comfortable, air conditioned Mercedes minivan and begin to make your way to visit Omaha beach.
  • All our vehicles are equipped with an on board P/A system which means that everyone will hear the guide's commentary during driving time, even if you are seated in the back of the van! Also, we have bottled water at your disposal and you can use our free wifi as you travel from one destination to another. Follow a thrilling half day trip to Sword Beach followed by a stop a Pegasus Bridge including the visit of the Museum. Your final stop will be at one of the surrounding British Cemeteries.
  • Depart for Sword Beach
  • One of the three D-Day landing beaches areas of the Anglo-Canadian troops, located east of Juno Beach, Sword Beach represents the eastern flanck of the Allied attack on the Normandy beaches. Troops that landed here include the British 8th Brigade, Commandos of the 1st Special Service Brigade and under the command of Lieutenant General John Crocker.
  • Upon arrival, listen to your guide as he recounts the important moments of the landing, talks to you about the different troops participating, the assault of the beach and the story of Piper Bill Millin.
  • Visit Pegasus Bridge
  • After your first stop, your Normandy D-Day beaches tour continues to the sight of Pegasus Bridge. Main objective of the 6th British Airborne Division, the capture of the two bridges of the Canal of Caen and Orne River in Bénouville and Ranville was to secure the left flank of the invasion. 
  • As part of operation Deadstick, the assault began on June 5th 1944 with Halifax bombers towing Horsa gliders in the night until they reached the town of Cabourg where they broke their trailer. The three gliders that had Pegasus Bridge as an objective landed only 50 meters away from the bridge. Both bridges were taken quite rapidly and the victory message "Ham and Jam" was sent to the Allied ships by traveling pigeon. Ham indicated that the British had seized both bridges while Jam indicated that both bridges were intact. 
  • The junction with the troops that landed on June 6th took place at around 1.30pm. The French commandos led by Commandant Kieffer accompanied by British soldiers of the 1st Special Service arrived from Sword Beach. Lord Lovat, commander of the 1st Special Service Brigade, accompanied by his personal Piper Bill Millin, apologized to Lieutenant-Colonel for being late.The operation was a total succes even though two airborne soldiers died during the assault while 14 others were injured.
  • Visit the Museum
  • Inaugurated on June 4th 2000 by HRH the Prince of Wales. The Memorial Pegasus is dedicated to the men of 6th Airborne Division and their role during the Battle of Normandy from June to September 1944. As you visit the museum, learn about the Bailey Bridge a full size mecano kit that could fit in a truck and be assembled in just over 30 minutes. Other highlights of the museum include the original Pegasus Bridge and a Horsa Glider constructed for the 60th anniversary of D-Day in 2004.
  • Pay tribute to those fallen at a British War Cemetery
  • Your half day tour of the World War II British D-Day sights continues as you are take to one of the British war cemeteries. There are several cemeteries located in the area such as the ones in Banneville, Brouay, Hermanville or Ranville. Depending on the timing of your half day guided tour, your driver/guide will stop in one of them so that you may pay hommage to those fallen on that special day. After the stop, it will be time to return to Bayeux and that will be the end of our services.
  • Our other tours from Bayeux
  • We operate a number of tours in and around Bayeux including walking tours to visit the Bayeux Cathedral and Bayeux Tapestry museum. Our private tours on a full day or half day option will have you visit Normandy, Mont Saint Michel, the Pointe du Hoc as well as the American Cemetery.
  • Meet your English speaking local guide, expert in WWII  
  • Today, meet your English speaking guide who is an expert of the Normandy landing beaches and D-Day event and who will go over the itinerary and program of this half day tour with you. Then, board your spacious, comfortable, air conditioned Mercedes minivan and begin to make your way to the Quercy region of France.
  • Travel in a spacious Mercedes Minivan 
  • Your private Sarlat Sightseeing Tour will take place in one of our very spacious Mercedes Minivans. This vehicle can take up to 8 persons normally but on this occasion, the vehicle will only be for you. This allows you to choose the seat that you think best in terms of social distancing while still enjoying the information passed on by your guide.
  • All our vehicles are equipped with an on board P/A system that allows you to hear the commentary of your driver/guide no matter where you are seated. Also, there is free Wi-Fi access on all tour vehicles. Bottled water is also available in all our vehicles.
  • Begin your Omaha & D-Day sites excursion
  • This small group tour from Bayeux is dedicated to the most significant US battlefield sites of D-Day including Omaha beach, Pointe du Hoc and the US Cemetery in Colleville sur Mer. This tour is a perfect introduction to this period of time for those of you who have only but a short time in the area.
  • Reach the coastal battlefields road
  • Departing from Bayeux, your private tour will first reach the coastal battlefield area and d-day landing beach of Omaha beach. Here, 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.
  • 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. Your Guide, expert in the battle of Normandy, will retrace for you how it happened and where the fighting took place.
  • Drive to Pointe du Hoc
  • After a short drive, you will be taken to the Pointe du Hoc site; 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.
  • Arrive on the site of Pointe du Hoc. Your half day tour includes a walk along the cliff, surrounded by the incredible lunar, battle scarred landscape. Today, one can imagine the number of shells falling and leaving their print as the grounds are dotted with the craters left by the bombardments.
  • Visit the Normandy American Cemetery
  • End your sightseeing 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.