Normandy: D-Day Beaches Private Tour from Le Havre Day Le Havre Train Hotels - Airport

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ID: GYG396020-O-747239
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Country: France

Duration: 10:00 hours


Description

Explore the Normandy coastline and delve into Europe’s World War II history on this private 9-hour tour of the D-Day beaches from Le Havre.
In this full-day tour from Le Havre port -town you will be picked up and dropped off at your convenient time with fresh coffee and croissants.
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 pier at the time that fits your ship's schedule. ( the itinerary will be adapted to your timing of course )

Highlights

  • Private Tour of the Normandy D-Day Beaches
  • Shore Excursion from Le Havre
  • Licensed and experienced driver-guide
  • Wheelchair and scooter accessible

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- some light walking involved at the Normandy American Cemetery and at the Pointe du Hoc (approx. 1 mile)
-No problem for wheelchairs and scooters.
-this tour will take place rain or shine.
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
-Your driver-guide will wear a black NormandyTour cap. -Your driver-guide will have a sign with your name. -Your driver-guide will be at your pier 15 minutes before scheduled pick-up time.
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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

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.