Normandy: 2.5-hour D-Day Battlefield Tour
ID: GYG1231888-1890962
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
A 2.5-hour Jeep tour of the D-Day sites to discover and experience the history of World War II. You will travel in an authentic 1944 Jeep Willys.
Your guide will take you on a 2.5-hour tour aboard an authentic 1944 Jeep Willys used by the Allies. You will pass through the main historical sites of the D-Day landings in the Cotentin: the drop zones, Sainte-Mère-Église where you will discover the story of John Steele, the Battle of La Fière, and the D-Day landing beaches. You will also visit the famous Utah Beach, where thousands of soldiers landed on June 6, 1944.
You will also explore the Normandy countryside, where many traces of the fighting still remain, such as bunkers, craters, monuments and military cemeteries. You will be immersed in the stories of those who fought and lost their lives here. You will be impressed by the courage and sacrifice of the men and women who gave their lives for the freedom of Europe.
Highlights
- Our guide will take you back to the heart of June 6, 1944.
- Beyond the D-Day sites, discover lesser-known locations.
- We will tell the story of the young soldiers who fell or survived.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Entrance to the B&B “Les Pommiers d’Amfreville”
INCLUDED
- Visit to the "War Room"
- 1944 US Army Jeep ride
- Light refreshments
- Taxes included
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunches
- Entrance ticket to the museum
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.
