Visit the D-day beaches of Normandy and delve into France’s World War II history on this private day tour from Paris. Explore the WWII landings battlegrounds around Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc with your private guide, and learn of the sacrifices made by the opposing Allied and German soldiers. Pay your respects at the American Cemetery with its Visitor Center and visit other top sites of interest including the Pointe du Hoc, German coastal battery and the Pegasus bridge "Hold until relieved". This private tour includes round-trip travel from your central Paris accommodation in a air conditioned van.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Private driver/guide
✔ Transport by private vehicle
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Lunch (approx EUR 20)
Pickup Locations
1. Hidden Hotel
2. Hotel Athena
3. Hotel Allety
4. Agate Hotel
5. Hotel Artus
6. Aparthotel Adagio Paris Centre Tour Eiffel
7. Hotel Astrid Royal
8. Hotel Avenir Jonquiere
9. Hotel Claret Bercy
10. The Chess Hotel
11. Hotel Augustin - Astotel
12. Chambiges Elysees Hotel
13. Hotel Arian
14. Hotel Locomo
15. D'Enghien Hotel
16. Ducs de Bourgogne Hotel
17. Belta Hotel Residence
18. Hotel Ambre
19. Best Western Premier Faubourg 88
20. Hotel Amelie
Additional Info: Direct pick up and drop off to your accommodation. Any hotel, BnB, Airport CDG / Orly...
Itinerary
1
Omaha Beach
Drive through the "Bloody Omaha" and stop at the "Dog Green / Charlie" sectors, which were pictured in the movie Saving Private Ryan.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Pointe du Hoc
One of the most impressive of the D-day sites. Full of bomb craters, German bunkers and a heroic story of US Rangers.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
A place of pilgrimage for anyone visiting Normandy.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Port-en-Bessin-Huppain
Lunch in a beautiful fisherman village
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Batterie Allemande de Longues-Sure-Mer
German coastal battery. Four original cannons inside their bunkers.
Duration: 30 minutes
6
Ranville War Cemetery
Commonwealth war cemetery. Place where British, Australians, New Zealanders, Germans and soldiers of other nationalities rest in peace side by side.
Duration: 30 minutes
7
Pegasus Bridge
The first operation of Normandy invasion. Know from the movie The Longest day "Hold untill relieved".
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Specialized infant seats are available
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Once booked, the tour is not shared with second group
• Very flexible - changes in itinerary possible on the day
• Ask for children car seats in advance if needed
• “If you have a relative that participated in the battle of Normandy or you are just simply interested in a specific division or army, do not hesitate to inform us about it while booking the tour. In this case we can do the necessary research on individuals or their divisions and perfectly personalize the tour for you!”
