Normandy D-Day Small-Group Day Trip with Omaha Beach, Cemetery & Cider Tasting

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Itinerary

1. Omaha Beach was known to be the most difficult military objective when the invasion of Normandy was being planned. In order to be sure that the Allied forces took it the youngest and most foolhardy soldiers were assigned to it, most of them were American. You'll walk on the same sands as them and learn about their acts of heroism and sacrifice.

   30 min

2. Operation Overlord was the code name given to the Allied Invasion of northwest Europe. This museum has an unequaled collection of military equipment that was used to either defend or attack the coast of Normandy. Such as a full-sized authentic Higgins boat, with its front flap down, and impressive Sherman and Panzer tanks.

   1 hAdmission included

3. This German Battery has a fully intact Command Bunker and 3 other bunkers that are still armed today. You'll climb inside the bunkers with your guide and find out what happened on the morning of D-day from the Axis perspective. Learning about Rommel's defenses known as the "Atlantic Wall".

   45 min

4. For lunch, you will stop at a mom-and-pop style restaurant such as the l'Hostéière. On the coast, there are no fancy restaurants. There are only little places with fresh local foods such as salads, omelets, barbecued meats, and crepes. We do not include your lunch in our tour price. You can pick whatever you want from the menu. Plan on spending 10-20€.

   1 h

5. Pointe-du-Hoc was a strategic German defensive point and on D-day, it was a top priority to capture. Here you will walk around huge bomb craters to the edge of a 110ft tall, seaside cliff. Learn how Rudders Rangers climbed it with rocket-powered grappling hooks and their bayonets.

   45 min

6. Here 9,388 white marble tombs stand in perfectly straight lines. You'll walk among the Crosses and Stars of David with your guide and pay your respects to those who sacrificed everything. You'll visit Medal of Honor winners and also the Niland brothers whose real-life story inspired the movie "Saving Private Ryan".

   1 h

7. Before there was a war there were apple trees to tend in Normandy. The apple orchards in Normandy grow dozens of different varieties of apples and turn them into amazing apple juices, hard ciders, and strong liquor called Calvados. We'll stop at one of the local orchards and you'll get to taste some of Normandy’s famous Cider. We’ll pay for your tasting.

   20 minAdmission included

Cancellation

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

Reviews

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• 5Well organized with ample...

  Well organized with ample time at the sites outlined. Lunch and snack breaks were very good. Our guide, Antoine, was outstanding - very knowledgeable and informative. He was a pleasure for the entire excursion.

  William_PSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Normandy

  Julian was fantastic!!! Very knowledgeable and a good personality

  mikew652September 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Easy Rider

  Small group travel was excellent. Nicholas was a great guide. Travel was easy and comfortable. Great stop for lunch , and necessary breaks throughout the day. Restaurant open where you begin and end the day. Ok to you there facilities and grab a drink before the trip. 3 hours to get there goes fast. Nicholas was great in dodging the bad weather we had all day. They had umbrellas also.

  Joseph_SSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5The best way to see Normandy

  Our guide was very knowledgeable & entertaining . The trip was lighting & made you see the war from a new perspective.

  Carl_LSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Great !! Great guide/host !

  Exceptional experience, Christopher is an exceptional guide ! This was a bucket list item that while sobering did not disappoint

  Joseph_JSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Awesome experience.

  An excellent tour with a knowledgeable guide. Dr. Nicoli had a very approachable manner. And, as another member of our group observed, Dr. Nicoli would give you a great deal of information and then allowed you to explore at your own pace to take it all in. This was an excellent approach. Also, with the weather being touch and go, Dr. Nicoli did his best to arrange the itinerary to maximize the tour. Many thanks.

  Deborah_TSeptember 2026via Viator

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How it compares in Paris

• Its from-price is 45% below the median of the 524 day trips we list in Paris.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 5 of 524.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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