Normandy: D-Day Beaches Private Tour from Paris
ID: GYG395974-719754
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
11:00 hours
Description
Explore the beaches of Normandy including the Mulberry Harbour, Longues Sur Mer, Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, and the American Cemetery in Colleville Sur Mer on this full-day private tour.
Start your day with some coffee and croissants and a visit to Pegasus Bridge, the first village and house liberated on D-Day. Then continue onto Juno Beach to learn all about how 12,000 Canadians achieved to take this area in just a few hours during WWII.
Next, at Arromanches, discover the scale and the numbers of the Normandy Campaign with actual footage from the battle. Take a break with a gourmet lunch on Omaha Beach facing the monument to the Allies, where your guide will explain in detail how the battle which took place there 77 years ago unfolded.
After lunch, head to the Pointe du Hoc where you can see many of the German WWII bunkers taken by the US Second Rangers Battalion. Finally, visit the Normandy American Cemetery and memorial before attending the ceremony of the colors.
Highlights
- Enjoy a private tour of the Normandy D-Day beaches
- Benefit from an inclusive roundtrip tour from Paris to the Normandy sites
- Learn about the history of the area from your licensed and experienced driver and guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• There is some walking involved at the Normandy American Cemetery and at the Pointe du Hoc (approx. 1 mile)
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Loudspeaker audio system to hear the guide in the van
- Digital resources provided during the drive to get more information 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.
