Paris: D-Day Private Tour with Underwater Wrecks Museum Summer: D-Day Wrecks Museum & Omaha Beach Private Tour
ID: GYG1214118-O-1864658
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País: Francia
Duración:
13:00 horas
Descripción
Experience D-Day through real battle sites, wrecks, bunkers, and cemeteries. This private Normandy tour focuses on material traces of war and remembrance.
This private Normandy tour offers an immersive exploration of D-Day through its physical remains, landscapes, and places of remembrance. Rather than a standard World War II overview, the experience focuses on authentic wartime traces — wrecks recovered from the sea, bombed fortifications, craters, and cemeteries — revealing the scale, strategy, and human cost of the invasion.
The journey begins with a visit to the Musée des Épaves Sous-Marines in Port-en-Bessin, where real ship and landing craft wrecks recovered from the seabed illustrate the hidden, often overlooked material remains of D-Day. From October to May, or depending on availability, this visit may be replaced by the Longues-sur-Mer German Artillery Battery, a preserved Atlantic Wall site with original coastal guns overlooking the English Channel.
At Pointe du Hoc, walk among preserved bunkers, artillery craters, and cliff-top fortifications assaulted by US Rangers. The terrain itself explains the tactical challenges faced during the landings.
The tour continues to the Musée Overlord, where vehicles, weapons, and equipment provide a broader operational context. A field kitchen lunch break follows, recreating the atmosphere of soldiers’ daily life during the campaign (meals not included).
At Omaha Beach, stand on the shoreline where American troops landed under heavy fire, gaining a clear understanding of the chaos and scale of the operation.
The day concludes with visits to the Normandy American Cemetery and the German War Cemetery La Cambe, offering two perspectives on memory, loss, and the ethics of remembrance.
With private transportation and an expert guide, this experience is designed for travelers seeking a deeper, more reflective understanding of D-Day beyond traditional tourist routes.
What to expect
- A full-day private experience focused on authentic D-Day sites and material remains
- Visits to wrecks, bunkers, craters, beaches, and cemeteries in a clear narrative order
- Walking on uneven terrain typical of preserved battlefields and fortifications
- A balanced pace with time for reflection, discussion, and questions
- A historically immersive approach rather than a museum-only experience
Transportation: > We prioritize your comfort during the 3-hour journey from Paris. Groups of 1–2 passengers travel in a modern, comfortable sedan. For groups of 3 to 6 people, we provide a spacious Mercedes V-Class Premium Minivan, ensuring a luxury experience for families and larger groups.
Lo más destacado
- Explore real D-Day wrecks, bunkers, and preserved battle landscapes
- Walk through Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach with historical context
- Reflect on D-Day through American and German cemeteries
Lenguajes de guiado
INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE
Transportation: > We prioritize your comfort during the 3-hour journey from Paris. Groups of 1–2 passengers travel in a modern, comfortable sedan. For groups of 3 to 6 people, we provide a spacious Mercedes V-Class Premium Minivan, ensuring a luxury experience for families and larger groups.
INCLUIDO
- Private transportation from Paris to Normandy and back
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Entry to Musée des Épaves Sous-Marines (or Longues-sur-Mer German Artillery Battery, seasonally)
- Entry to Musée Overlord
- Guided visits to D-Day sites including Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and cemeteries
- Bottled water
- All local taxes and fees
NO INCLUYE
- Meals and personal expenses
- Field kitchen lunch or refreshments (optional, paid locally)
- Gratuities (optional)
¿Cuándo debo reservar?
Para garantizar la disponibilidad de la reserva lo antes posible. Vale la pena reservar con antelación, especialmente si planeas el viaje durante la temporada alta, como los días festivos o los fines de semana.
Cancelaciones
Esta excursión se puede cancelar sin costo alguno hasta :tiempo de cancelación horas antes del inicio del viaje. Si lo cancela después de 24 horas o no se presenta en la excursión, se le cobrará el precio total de la actividad. El retraso en la recogida o en la salida se considerará como no presentarse.