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From Paris: WWII D-Day Normandy Landing Beaches Full-Day Guided Tour with Optional Lunch

woman sitting at the Cap Manvieux in Tracy-sur-Mer, Normandy landings in WWII
Tour group at American Military Memorial, Normandy
Guide with visitors at Omaha Beach Memorial, Normandy
Statue of soliders at  beaches of Normandy

Soak in the enormity of the sacrifices made by the Allied soldiers during World War II on this full-day guided tour of the D-Day beaches in Normandy.

Highlights

  • Go around the picturesque land of Normandy and learn about a defining moment in world history from your English-speaking guide on this tour from Paris.

  • Visit the museum at Utah Beach which is located in an old German bunker and get to see 1 of the only 6 remaining B-26 airplanes left in the world.

  • See the Colleville-sur-Mer Military Cemetery to get a sense of the staggering toll of the conflict and its consequences on World Conflict II.

  • You will also get to visit Juno Beach, where using detailed maps and pictures your guide will explain how the landings unfolded, and Omaha Beach too.

  • As an add-on to your experience, enjoy a delicious traditional 2-course French meal and opt for a tour with hotel transfers.

Inclusions

  • Full-day tour of Normandy D-Day beaches

  • Expert English-speaking guide

  • Small groups of 25 people or fewer

  • Round-trip transfers from the meeting point in an AC coach

  • Lunch (optional)

  • Visit to Normandy American Cemetery & Memorial at Omaha Beach (optional)

  • Visit to Pointe du Hoc battlefield (optional)

  • Visit to US Military cemetery (optional)

  • Round-trip hotel transfers (optional)

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

The tour will begin in Central Paris. Your guide will accompany you on board the air-conditioned bus that will take you to the sites. The guide will set the scene for you by narrating intriguing stories of World War II along the way. Feel free to quench your curiosity by asking any questions.

Utah Beach

Utah Beach, located on the same beach where the first American troops landed and is housed in an original German bunker, will be your first stop. Experience the opportunity to learn about the intricate planning that went into Operation Overlord at this globally acclaimed museum. Here, you will get to see an original B-26 plane, soldiers’ letters, and personal possessions that speak volumes about the traumatic experiences they went through.

Optional dining experience and a visit to Omaha Beach

Bask in the apple orchards of Normandy. You’ll even get a chance to visit a 17th-century barn and try out some apple brandy, locally known as Calvados. A 2-course lunch will follow this in a local restaurant. After that, you'll travel to Omaha Beach, the site of the most challenging and spectacular attack. WWII veterans refer to this beach as "Bloody Omaha" since nearly 2,500 men died there in a few hours. The men who survived were pinned down by heavy artillery, yet they battled valiantly and creatively to defeat the enemy.

Ponte du Hoc

The next stop is at Pont de Hoc which is undoubtedly the most beautiful location of the tour. The colossal cliffs that overlook the English Channel are an incredible sight. Discover the history of the valiant actions that occurred there as you stand atop the Pointe du Hoc cliffs overlooking Normandy's stunning beaches. As your guide explains the specifics of the historic Battle of Normandy, you may view real military artifacts like bunkers and bomb holes.

Last but not least, you will visit the American Cemetery. Ten-thousand white crosses dot the landscape, emphasizing the sheer number of lives lost in the war. You'll have time to look around the cemetery, visit the wall of the missing, an awe-inspiring memorial, and look down upon Omaha, the beach where the Allies faced the stiffest resistance and suffered the most casualties.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Please check your final voucher for meeting point details and specific instructions.

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