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Private Tour of the American Landing Beaches

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Private Tour of the American Landing Beaches

About this activity

Aboard a comfortable 9-seater van, discover the Normandy landing beaches with a local guide. From Utah Beach to the Colleville-sur-Mer cemetery, via the areas where the American paratroopers landed, it's a real trip back in time to discover these historic and moving places while receiving many personal anecdotes. of Norman soldiers and civilians.

The proposed route includes important sites of the landing, it is possible to modulate, shape your discovery, or other historical sites (Artificial port of Arromanches, Cambe Cemetery, Brécourt Battery, Longues-sur-Mer Battery. ..). The list of sites to visit is large, and this tour is completely flexible if you wish.

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At a glance

Duration
8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English, French
Operated by
Normandy Discovery Tours

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Parking Fees

Itinerary

  1. Sainte-Marie-du-Mont

    Discover the typical Norman village, linking Utah Beach and Carentan, and thus an important road crossroads to take.

  2. Major Richard Winters Memorial

    Memorial in tribute to the hero Major Winters, well known in the Band of Brothers series

  3. Utah Beach

    1 h 30 min

    Discover the history of the construction of the Atlantic Wall, the German forces present, and the day of June 6 at Utah Beach. Explore the beach, the place where General Theodore Roosevelt Jr landed and the monuments that were built from 1945, like that of the first special engineering brigade.

  4. Bayeux Shuttle - Meehan Memorial

    Discover the memorial in honor of Thomas Meehan and his men who died in the crash of their C47 plane on the night of June 6, 1944.

  5. Bayeux Shuttle - Hedgerows Battle

    Discover the bocage, this Normandy countryside where the paratroopers landed and fought on the night of June 6, 1944.

  6. Sainte-Mere-Eglise

    2 h 30 min

    The visit to Sainte-Mère-Eglise and the paratrooper sector located around it will allow you to learn more about these two airborne divisions, the 101st and 82nd airborne divisions, well known from the series Band of Brothers produced by Steven Spielberg.

  7. Pointe du Hoc

    one hour

    Taking and destroying Pointe du Hoc, an impressive German battery located at the top of a cliff, is the mission of the American rangers. Discover the history of this battle, walk through the bomb craters which are still clearly visible in the landscape, and discover how the Germans lived in these bunkers.

  8. Omaha Beach

    one hour

    Discover Omaha Beach, or the infamous "Bloody Omaha" beach, where thousands of American soldiers lost their lives. You certainly know this beach from the film “Saving Private Ryan”.

  9. Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer

    one hour

    It is in this immense and impressive cemetery that 9,388 American soldiers killed during the Battle of Normandy are currently buried. Reflect and discover the stories of these soldiers, who will rest in the land of freedom for eternity.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • If you do not need support, we can meet you in front of the Sainte-Mère-Eglise tourist office.

End point

  • If you do not need support, we can meet you in front of the Sainte-Mère-Eglise tourist office.

Pickup points

  • Logis Hotel de France
  • L'Auberge du Vieux Chateau
  • Hotel du Chateau de Quineville
  • Grand Hotel Du Louvre
  • Logis Hotel Le Sainte Mere
  • Gite A Brucheville
  • Auberge Au Petit Mareyeur
  • Hotel du 6 Juin
  • Le Grand Hard - Domaine Utah Beach
  • Chateau de Flottemanville
  • Hotel le Vauban
  • Hotel Kyriad Carentan

If your hotel is located around Carentan, Sainte-Mère-Eglise, we will pick you up directly from your hotel.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Service animals allowed

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Options

  • Van 1

    Duration: 8 hours

    Van: 9 minivan seats

  • Private Tour of American Landing Beaches

    Pickup included

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