Normandy D-day landing beaches & Caen Memorial Private Tour

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Itinerary

1. *07:30 Departure Pick-up from your hotel. The journey takes 3 hours with a possible stop at a rest area along the way.

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2. 10:30 - 12:15 Caen Memorial and Museum visit. The Caen Museum, situated in the British Sword Beach sector, stands out as France's premier World War II museum. It offers a comprehensive insight into the Battle of Normandy, capturing both the strategic overview and the personal experiences of those involved. Visitors can delve into this history through a gripping 19-minute film featuring authentic archival footage.

   2 hAdmission included

3. 12:45 - 13:30 360 Arromanches 360 circular cinema The Circular Cinema Located on the heights of Arromanches overlooks the remains of one of the two artificial ports installed by the Allies. 20 minutes film.

   40 minAdmission included

4. 13:30 - 14.30 Lunch break and visit of Arromanches-les-Bains town. Arromanches, a quaint coastal town renowned for its former artificial Mulberry Harbour, holds a central position in the British Gold Beach landing zone, serving as a crucial site during the D-Day landings.

   1 h

5. 15.30 - 16:30 Normandy American Cemetery or Bayeux British war cemetery or Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery We can arrange visits to a cemetery, depending on your country of origin. For example Normandy American Cemetery: It reunites the graves of 9,387 soldiers fallen in combat. The chapel, Memorial and the Walls of the Missing and garden complete the site. The cliffs leading down to the beaches contain the remnants of the German defences, including concrete casemates with memorials to the soldiers.
 Learn about the huge sacrifice made by the 34 000 men who landed here on D-Day on a guided tour. Omaha Beach is the most popular travellers destination of the D-Day Beaches.
 Guided tour.

   1.5 hAdmission included

6. Walk on the beach that was a witness of the most bloody landing out of all 5 beaches.

   10 minAdmission included

7. *17:00 - 18:00 German batteries parts of the Atlantic Wall Pointe du Hoc, a key strategic post between Omaha and Utah beaches, housed German bunkers during World War II. Today, remnants of these bunkers still stand, offering visitors a glimpse into the past. or Longues-sur-Mer battery, located along the Normandy coast, was a significant German artillery site during World War II. Today, visitors can explore the well-preserved bunkers, providing insight into the coastal defenses of the time.

   50 minAdmission included

8. *21:00 Return to Paris Drop off at your hotel. The day full of history and memorable sites is ending, but we will be happy to meet you again.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 1473 of 4664.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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