Overview
Marked by engraved headstones, battle-scarred landscapes and the memories of the fast-disappearing 'Greatest Generation', we will pay tribute to those young men that gave their lives for our freedom. We need to ensure that their story is passed on from present to future generations !!!
We will cover different topics : the preparation of Overlord operation, the assault of the first Allied waves, the construction of the artificial ports, the set up of the decoy plan called Fortitude under the control of General Patton, the daily life under the German occupation and the relationships between the liberators and the French civilians, the involvement of the French resistance, the construction of the Atlantic wall, the German positions, the war effort, the role of the women, the war correspondants, minorities like code talkers, postal and balloon barage battalions …
All historical facts are documented with detailed military maps, archives and pictures from the Allied and German armies.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Lunch of the driver/guide
Lunch of the participants and entrance fees for paid sites/museums
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Omaha Beach
2 hours
Pay tribute to these brave men at the American cemetery where 10,000 American soldiers are buried or missing in action. Stop at Omaha beach to visit a strongpoint, part of the Atlantic wall.
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Pointe du Hoc
1 hour
Stop at the German battery La Pointe du Hoc, the only place where huge craters are still visible due to naval and aerial bombardments. 225 rangers bravely climbed up the 100 feet cliffs. For a good comprehension of the Atlantic Wall or the german defenses.
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Utah Beach
2 hours
Stop at Utah Beach. Lunch at the Roosevelt cafe built on a bunker, the meeting place of the veterans. Visit of the site where the landing of the 4th Infantry Division with Brigadier-General Theodore Roosevelt Junior took place. Monuments dedicated to the US navy with a Higgins boat.
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Utah Beach
1 hour
We will cross the famous hedges which caused so many difficulties to the American troops and will go along the coastline of Utah beach which connects Sainte-Marie-du-Mont to the first village liberated of Sainte-Mère-l'Eglise in the American sector.
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Sainte-Mere-Eglise
1 hour
Stop at Sainte-Mere Eglise. Sainte Mere Eglise is famous thanks to the movie The Longest Day because of his paratrooper John Steele of the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment who landed on the church tower. In addition, two stained glass windows were created for the church to commemorate the liberation of the city by the 82nd Airborne Division on June 6, 1944.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Paris).
Additional Information
- We provide for free wheelchair, canes or steps to get on/off the minibus.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
FAQs about The Normandy Landing Beaches - Private tour
Can I cancel The Normandy Landing Beaches - Private tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Lunch of the driver/guide
What's not included?
- Lunch of the participants and entrance fees for paid sites/museums
Which places does it visit?
It visits Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Utah Beach, Sainte-Mere-Eglise.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, French.
Operated by ACSM-Tours
