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D-Day American Normandy Beaches Tour (Suitable as a Day Trip From Paris)
1 day
Full Day
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach, Utah Beach, 50480 Sainte-Marie-du-Mont France
Our first stop is the American D-Day landing beach known as Utah.
Your guide will give you a detailed account of what took place at this location and then allow you free time to explore and take photos.
Should you prefer to visit the Utah Beach museum in the time we have, you will have to forego the explanation from our guide and utilize all the time we have allotted. Please note that if you prefer to visit the museum, the entrance fee is not included in the price of this tour.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Sainte Mere Eglise, Sainte-Mere-Eglise France
Stop two is the small town of Sainte Mere Eglise that was an objective for American Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne on D-Day.
Your guide will provide a detailed explanation of what happened and show you interesting remnants from the war. You will then have free time for lunch and a visit to the Airborne museum if you wish. Please note that lunch and entry to the museum are not included in the price of this tour.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Pointe du Hoc, 14450 Cricqueville-en-Bessin France
Stop three is the incredible Pointe Du Hoc. This impressive site was an objective for American Rangers on D-Day.
Your guide will take time to lead you around the site and explain the remnants of the German fortifications and explain how the Rangers ultimately succeeded in silencing this incredible German long range coastal battery.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Omaha Beach, Avenue de la Liberation, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer France
Stop four is the world famous Omaha Beach. The objective of American forces from the 29th Infantry Division, 1st Infantry Division and, American Rangers.
After a detailed account by your guide, you will be given free time to explore, take photos and walk on the sand (depending on tidal conditions)
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer, 14710 Colleville-sur-Mer France
Our last stop on this tour will be the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial.
Your guide will fully brief you about this location and share stories of some of the people buried here. You will then be given free time to pay your respects. One of the last things you will see on this tour is the TAPS ceremony where the flags are lowered. This will be a fitting end to an emotional day.
Duration: 1 hour
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach, Utah Beach, 50480 Sainte-Marie-du-Mont France
Our first stop is the American D-Day landing beach known as Utah.
Your guide will give you a detailed account of what took place at this location and then allow you free time to explore and take photos.
Should you prefer to visit the Utah Beach museum in the time we have, you will have to forego the explanation from our guide and utilize all the time we have allotted. Please note that if you prefer to visit the museum, the entrance fee is not included in the price of this tour.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Sainte Mere Eglise, Sainte-Mere-Eglise France
Stop two is the small town of Sainte Mere Eglise that was an objective for American Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne on D-Day.
Your guide will provide a detailed explanation of what happened and show you interesting remnants from the war. You will then have free time for lunch and a visit to the Airborne museum if you wish. Please note that lunch and entry to the museum are not included in the price of this tour.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Pointe du Hoc, 14450 Cricqueville-en-Bessin France
Stop three is the incredible Pointe Du Hoc. This impressive site was an objective for American Rangers on D-Day.
Your guide will take time to lead you around the site and explain the remnants of the German fortifications and explain how the Rangers ultimately succeeded in silencing this incredible German long range coastal battery.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Omaha Beach, Avenue de la Liberation, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer France
Stop four is the world famous Omaha Beach. The objective of American forces from the 29th Infantry Division, 1st Infantry Division and, American Rangers.
After a detailed account by your guide, you will be given free time to explore, take photos and walk on the sand (depending on tidal conditions)
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer, 14710 Colleville-sur-Mer France
Our last stop on this tour will be the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial.
Your guide will fully brief you about this location and share stories of some of the people buried here. You will then be given free time to pay your respects. One of the last things you will see on this tour is the TAPS ceremony where the flags are lowered. This will be a fitting end to an emotional day.
Duration: 1 hour
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
Not included
- Lunch - Sufficient time will be provided for you to have lunch in Ste Mere Eglise.
- Museum entrance fees
- Train tickets to and from Paris
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
75%
