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
Omaha Beach U.S Sector Half-Day Trip From Bayeux (shared)
Summary Description
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.
Description
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?
Included / Excluded
- 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.
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Place de Québec, Bayeux, FR
Start Location Notes: Place du Quebec is the center site for all tour operators in Bayeux to pick up their guests.
Accessibility
- Infant seats available
Commentary
Guide : English
Important Information
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.
- 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
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 and Pricing
| Omaha Beach U.S Sector Half-Day Trip | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (13 - 99 years) | €87.00 |
| Child (4 - 12 years) | N/A |
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.
• Instant booking confirmation. • Small groups of 2 to 8 persons. • Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate. • 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. •
FAQ
How many people died on Omaha Beach ?
Omaha Beach was the largest of the D-DAY assault areas. It stretched over 10 kilometers (6 miles). The area was assigned to the U.S First Army under Lieutenant General Omar Bradley. From the beginning everything went wrong at Omaha. Special tanks sank in choppy waters of the Channel, no unit of the 116th landed were it was planned as strong winds and tidal currents carried the landing crafts from right to left. By the end of the day, the Americans had suffered 2,400 casualties but had landed 34,000 troops.
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.
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.
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...
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...
Basic Information
- Duration: 4 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 8
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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