From Cherbourg: Normandy D-Day Beaches Private Tour
ID: GYG396029
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Delve into Europe’s World War II history on this private tour of the D-Day beaches from Cherbourg, all entry tickets included. Gain insight into the sacrifices made by the U.S. and Allied soldiers.
In this full-day tour from Cherbourg ( pier or hotel ) you will be picked up at your convenient time with fresh coffee and croissants and you'll spend a full-day on the Normandy WWII sites.
First, you'll be in Ste Mère Eglise, the iconic village of the US Airborne, to understand how 14000 paratroopers played a crucial role in preparing the success of this day.
You'll visit the Airborne Museum where your guide will explain you in the utmost details the exhibit.
Then, you'll head for the hedgerow country where you'll see these terribles natural fences where so many German soldiers could hide and kill during the battle of Normandy.
On Utah beach, your guide will explain you why this beach could be so quickly and successfully taken.
You'll then enjoy a gourmet lunch on Omaha Beach facing the monument to the Allies, where your guide will explain you in details the battle which took place there 77 years ago.
After lunch you'll head for the Pointe du Hoc where you'll see many of the German WWII bunkers taken by the US 2nd Rangers Battalion.
Finally, at the Normandy American Cemetery, you'll have to time to visit the site and the Memorial before attending the ceremony of the colors.
If time allows you'll also see the Longues sur Mer battery, the last WWII German battery, whose big 150mm guns where shooting on D-Day.
You'll be back at your ship at the time you need depending of your ship's schedule.
Highlights
- Private Tour of the Normandy D-Day Beaches
- Shore Excursion
- Explore both the major sites of D-Day and the less known ones
- Experienced and licensed Private driver-guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- some light walking involved at the Normandy American Cemetery and at the Pointe du Hoc ( approx. 1 mile )
INCLUDED
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- PA audio system to hear the guide in the Van ( loudspeakers connected to the audio system )
- Digital resources provided during the drive to get some content about the places visited throughout the day.
- all entrance fees
- water and light snack at your disposal in the van
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
