Normandy D-Day and World War 2: A Day Trip (Private Tour)

Summary Description

A full-day tour of Normandy and the key sights of D-Day in your own private car

Highlights
  • Relive the moments of D-Day visiting Omaha and Utah Beach
  • Visit the American cemetery
  • Explore the Caen-Normandy Centre for History and Peace
  • Stop off for lunch in the beautiful city of Bayeux
  • Adaptable, tailored tour experience
  • Description

    This day-long tour provides you with an all-encompassing experience of D-Day, the defining moment of WWII, with visits to key landing points, churches, museums and cemeteries. With over 12 nations involved in what was the largest-scale air and land mission in history, for the sake of depth, this tour explores the Americans’ role in D-Day. * Relive the key moments of D-Day with visits to **Omaha and Utah Beach**. 
    * Visit the **American cemetery**, where all the American troops who lost their lives are remembered. 
    * Explore the **Caen-Normandy Centre for History and Peace** and see a panoramic film of the landings at the **Arromanches 360 Cinema**. 
    * Stop off for lunch in the beautiful city of **Bayeux**. 
    * **Comfortable car-travel** provided for the whole day. Your experience of Normandy will not be affected by rain or bad weather! 
    * **Adaptable, tailored tour experience**: Work with your guide to get the most out of your time. Do what interests you - you are welcome to change your itinerary on the day. You will begin at the Caen-Normandy Centre for History and Peace, which will provide you with a good background to the events of ’44 for when you go on-site later in the day. Stop off for lunch at a quality restaurant of your choice, recommended by your expert guide, in the charming city of Bayeux before visiting the places that became legendary subjects of history and film. Go beyond mythology to learn about and relive the trials and tribulations the Allies faced in overcoming the Nazi forces. You will visit the church, Sainte Mère-Église, where paratrooper John Steele was caught on the spire and feigned death, hung from his parachute, defying all the odds to eventually escape capture. You will also see Pointe du Hoc, where 225 rangers climbed cliffs over 100 feet high to capture and wipe out a German artillery battery; the tour also includes a visit to Utah and Omaha Beach. You will learn about the ins and outs of the war and D-Day from your expert guide who will be happy to answer any questions you may have. At the end of your tour you will be able to put yourself in the shoes of the brave soldiers who took part D-Day at the Arromanches 360 Cinema, where you can experience a panoramic view of the landings, complete with sound and archival footage.

    Included / Excluded
    What's Included
    • A friendly, expert tour guide for your own private group.
    • Your own private transportation throughtout the tour
    • Entrance to the museum in Caen and the Arromanches 360 Cinema
    What's Not Included
    • Food and drink, though your guide will be happy to recommend places to stop along the route
    Start / End Locations

    Start Location: Musée de l'Armée on the Avenue de Tourville., Paris, FR

    Start Location Notes: On the pavement outside the Musée de l'Armée on the Avenue de Tourville.

    Commentary

    Guide : English

    Important Information
    Know Before You Book
    • Please bring comfortable walking shoes
    • Kids under 4 are free
    Know Before You Go
    • Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour start time
    • Please bring waterproof clothing in case it rains
    • In summer, please remember to bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water
    Cancellation

    Cancellation Policy: standard

    Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

    Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

    Additional Information

    Not wheelchair accessible