1-Day D-Day American Beaches Tour in Normandy with Omaha and Utah
About This Tour
Explore the historic D-Day sites of Normandy on this immersive full-day tour focused on the American landings of June 6, 1944. Stand on Omaha and Utah Beach as...
Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Caen, Bayeux, Normandy · Languages: English, French
Know before you go: It is an outdoor seaside tour.
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What's Included
- Private guide
- Private transport
Not Included
- Museum entrance
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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1Day 01
D-Day American Beaches and Airborne History
During this tour, you will be introduced to an overview of the American landings in Normandy on June 6, 1944. At Omaha Beach, we will present the terrain, the objectives, and the reality of the landings of the 29th and 1st US Infantry Divisions. Maps and pictures will make history come alive as you stand on the sacred ground where it all happened. The Normandy American Cemetery overlooks Omaha Beach across 172 acres of land, where over 9,000 Americans rest and are honored annually by thousands of visitors. At Pointe du Hoc, discover the famous cliffs where the 2nd Battalion of Rangers accomplished the impossible, on a battlefield where the scars of war are still visible. At Utah Beach, a full presentation of the situation will be explained in detail, helping you understand how and why the paratroopers were a strategic element in the landings of the 4th US Infantry Division. Sainte-Mère-Eglise, made famous in the 1962 movie The Longest Day, reveals the real history of the first town liberated by the Americans on D-Day. Highly symbolic for both the Allies and the French, it is also the perfect place to tell you about the French perspective. A complete presentation of the airborne operations will also be explained. As we drive from Utah to Sainte-Mère-Eglise, discover the terrain, the bocage and its hedgerows, why and how they came to exist centuries ago, and how they impacted the movement of American troops. Find out about the marshlands, visualize the different drop zones and landing zones, and learn about the strategic importance of the paratroopers.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Within 30 km of Caen/Bayeux · Tour start: Normandy, France — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
