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Private D-Day Beaches Tour from Caen: A Historical Journey through Normandy Coastline
4.8
12 Ratings
Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer
Explore Normandy’s D-Day beaches on a private 8-hour tour from Caen. Visit historic sites and learn WWII history with a private guide.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Omaha Beach - Discover the immense sacrifice made by the 34,000 men who landed here on D-Day.
- Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer - Explore the Normandy American Cemetery & Visitor Center.
- Batterie Allemande de Longues-Sure-Mer - Tour the only site with an authentic German WWII cannon battery. These guns were still firing on June 6, 1944.
- Vestiges du Port de Mulberry - Learn about the remarkable Mulberry Harbor constructed and deployed here and on Omaha Beach to unload all the supplies needed for the Battle of Normandy.
- Utah Beach - Visit Utah Beach and discover how General Roosevelt and the 4th Infantry Division achieved great success on D-Day in this sector.
- Pointe du Hoc - Explore Pointe du Hoc and learn about the 2nd Ranger Battalion’s sacrifice to capture this crucial gun battery on the cliffs of Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944.
- Sainte-Mere-Eglise - Visit Sainte-Mère-Église and learn about the 82nd and 101st Airborne’s sacrifice on D-Day to pave the way for the landings hours later. Possible visit to the Airborne Museum if time permits.
- Manoir de Brecourt - Tour Brécourt Manor, where the 506PIR, Company Easy, captured this vital gun position just 4 miles south of Utah Beach. Visit the Danie Winters Memorial.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Snack
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information
Embark on a private 8-hour journey through Europe’s World War II history by visiting the D-Day beaches from Caen along the Normandy shoreline. Explore the D-Day shores of Normandy under the guidance of a private tour guide, and gain insight into the tremendous sacrifices made by the Allied forces during the World War II. Discover intriguing landmarks such as Arromanches, the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, the Overlord Museum, the Pointe du Hoc, and Sainte-Mère-Église. This comprehensive 8-hour private tour includes two-way transport from either your hotel or the railway station in Caen.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Price is per car with a maximum of six people per booking
- Tour Guide and Driver will wear a mask and/or a safety shield and virus safety shield is installed in the Van
Location
Omaha Beach
Avenue de la Liberation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(12 Ratings)
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Labington21
Apr 3, 2023
Wonderful day out and learned lots about WW2, D-day, and Normandy. - We had a wonderful day touring the D-day/Normandy area. I went with just me and my 12 year old son (both from Michigan, USA) and we were able see everything that we wanted to see and learned all about WW2 and D-day. Igor is a wealth of knowledge, a real professional, and gave lots of interesting historical context and information. I'd recommend this tour for anyone that would like to see the area and learn more about it.
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Marvin_e
Mar 18, 2023
Highly Informative and Considerate - Igor was an exceptional guide! He took the time to tailor the trip to personal interests and ensured visits were insightful and personable. His knowledge and thoughtfulness were extraordinary!
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Megan_f
Aug 19, 2022
Perfect day - Guide was extremely knowledgeable and made the day perfect! He was great and patient with kids as well.
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Ice
Jul 7, 2022
Amazing - prepared, friendly tour guide that was the highlight of our France trip! - Amazing! Igor is so organized and prepared, friendly and accomodating and a wealth of knowledge. He was willing to flex to what we wanted to see, he prepared in advance for people with unusual requests, he had a multimedia presentation with videos, interviews, and other items we could watch while we drove from one place to the next. Igor is a must to book for an informative Normandy tour!
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John
Aug 20, 2021
Excellent tour - Awesome! Igor is a friendly and knowledgeable guide. Great day of learning. A full day of fun. Well worth it.
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Sean_w
Aug 10, 2021
Can't Miss D-Day Full Day Tour! - First and foremost, our guide, Igor, is amazing at this job! He picked us up at our hotel which was out of his way. His breadth and depth of knowledge coupled with his multi faceted approach to passing on that knowledge, provided for an entertaining and fascinating day of learning. We had three generations on our tour - my father in law, me and my son. We enjoyed Igor's passion for the history and heritage of the region. His numerous accounts of different people involved in D-Day brought a human side to the immense military operation. I was very impressed with attention to detail and concern for our enjoyment. He made sure we did not miss the lowering of the US Flag at the Omaha Beach Cemetery and the playing of Taps. So Powerful!. Can't say enough. His price is very reasonable and so worth it. You will not regret booking with Igor.
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Cynthia
Jul 17, 2021
Dday Beaches - The tour was very organized and we saw numerous important sites. Very informative and we also enjoyed the lovely countryside.
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Susan
Oct 4, 2017
Well worth it. Igor, our guide was... - <p>Well worth it. Igor, our guide was excellent. He was very enthusiatic, passionate about the history of Normandy, full of facts.<br/>
We saw The Pegasus Bridge, Museum, Omaha ,Juno Beaches. Pointe du Hoc. At the Amercian cemetary, Igor timed it so we would see the flags lowered. Very humbling. Enjoyed a delicious lunch at Omaha Restaurant. There was just 2 of us. He said he can take up to 8,but does not combine groups</p>
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Roger
Apr 8, 2018
Igor was a top chap and a... - <p>Igor was a top chap and a knowledgeable guide, we would not hesitate in recommending him. Lots of facts, figures and behind the scenes info! Well done.</p>
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Beckie
Jun 12, 2022
Marine honoring fellow servicemen - What we were able to visit was memorable but with a wheelchair options are limited. At first the driver was not going to take us because of the wheelchair
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