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Activitate Bayeux, France
Private Normandy Tour D-Day American Landing Beaches
din 5
26 de recenzii
Despre activitate
This private tour covers the main operations and objectives of the American troops on D-Day.
A guided tour of the D-Day beaches in Normandy becomes something far more powerful than just visiting historic sites when it’s led by a local expert guide.
What makes it truly unique is the human depth they bring to the landscape.
Instead of simply standing on Omaha Beach or Utah Beach and hearing dates and troop numbers, your guide connects you to the individual stories behind the events—young soldiers, impossible decisions, moments of courage and fear.
Your guide doesn’t just know the history—they know the land. They explain how the terrain shaped the battle at places like Pointe du Hoc, and how villages and civilians experienced the invasion. This creates a richer understanding that you simply can’t get from books alone.
In short, what makes your guided D-Day tour unique isn’t just where you go—it’s how the story is told, and how it stays with you long after you leave the beaches.
Pe scurt
- Durată
- 8–9 ore
- Confirmare
- Confirmare imediată
- Bilet
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Grup
- Doar grupul tău
- Persoane pe rezervare
- 1–15
- Ghid
- engleză, franceză
- Organizator
- Destination Normandy - Dominique Fiquet
Ce include
Inclus
- Inclus: Bottled water
- Inclus: Personally guided private tour by local and experienced guide in comfortable vehicle
- Inclus: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Nu este inclus
- Nu este inclus: Lunch stop on your own.
- Nu este inclus: Museum
- Nu este inclus: Gratuities
Itinerar
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45 min
The beaches of Omaha were a real trap for the troops of the 1st and 29th Infantry Divisions. We will have one or two stops on Omaha Beach, and understand the landings of the American troops on June 6th, 1944.
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Oprirea 2
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The cemetery site, at the north end of its half mile access road, covers 172.5 acres and contains the graves of more than 9,380 of our military dead, most of whom lost their lives in the D-Day landings and ensuing operations. On the Walls of the Missing, in a semicircular garden on the east side of the memorial, are inscribed 1,557 names.
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1 h 30 min
The World War II Pointe du Hoc Ranger Monument is located on a cliff eight miles west of Normandy American Cemetery, which overlooks Omaha Beach, France. It was erected by the French to honor elements of the American Second Ranger Battalion under the command of Lt. Col. James E. Rudder. During the American assault of Omaha and Utah beaches on June 6, 1944, these U.S. Army Rangers scaled the 100-foot cliffs and seized the German artillery pieces that could have fired on the American landing troops at Omaha and Utah beaches. At a high cost of life, they successfully defended against determined German counterattacks.
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Utah Beach
45 min
The most westerly landing sector on D-Day, Utah Beach lies on the Cotentin Peninsula, also known as the Cherbourg Peninsula, and it was in fact in order to help take the vital port of Cherbourg rapidly that the Allied commanders of Operation Overlord, Eisenhower and Montgomery, decided that this further Landing Beach was required. We will have a stop to understand this often understated beach, much more complex than it first seems.
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Quaint, quiet Sainte-Mère-Eglise became involved in one of the greatest exploits in military history in the night of 5 to 6 June 1944, as D-Day began. American parachutists were being dropped all around the area, and in the village itself. We will allow time to understand the importance of the parachutings and not only the missions that were to be done, but what actually happened and why.
Punct de întâlnire și preluare
Poți fi preluat de la cazare sau poți veni direct la punctul de întâlnire.
Punct de întâlnire
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We meet you at your hotel or at a convenient location in Bayeux. Occasionnally if more suited, it can be in Caen or another nearby location.
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We meet you at your hotel or at a convenient location in Bayeux. Occasionnally if more suited, it can be in Caen or another nearby location.
Punct de final
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We meet you at your hotel or at a convenient location in Bayeux. Occasionnally if more suited, it can be in Caen or another nearby location.
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We meet you at your hotel or at a convenient location in Bayeux. Occasionnally if more suited, it can be in Caen or another nearby location.
Locuri de preluare
- Villages Hotel Caen Memorial
- Domaine de Bayeux
- Kyriad - Caen Centre
- Hotel d'Argouges
- Mercure Cabourg Hippodrom 3m
- Hotel Churchill
- Hotel Bloom
- Hotel De La Paix
- Campanile De Bayeux
- Central Hotel
- Hotel La Fontaine Caen Centre
- Hotel Saint-Etienne
și încă 22 de locuri de preluare
We will meet you at your hotel or given address. If it is not in the designated pick up area, please contact us.
Anulare
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Bine de știut
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Service animals allowed
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Private Normandy Tour D-Day American Landing Beaches
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