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From Paris - WWII American Landing Beaches Discovery Private Tour

Duration: 11 hours
Destination: France, Ile-de-France, Paris
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  • 11 hours
  • Paris
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Uncover the legendary battles, historic secrets, and stories of exceptional courage, as you explore the notorious D-Day landing sites. Walk in the footsteps of allied soldiers, visit original German bunkers, and travel back in time at the Sainte-Mère-Église Museum. Stand on the same cliffs taken by American troops during WW2, and learn how and why Utah Beach became one of the most important locations in the history of Europe. Gaze down from the Pointe-Du-Hoc memorial more than 100m above sea level, and visit the final resting places of soldiers who lost their lives fighting for freedom.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France

Your private guide and chauffeur will pick you up from your hotel, residence, or cruise ship, and take you to the train station. As you explore the Normandy countryside and enjoy the comfort of your private vehicle you will learn about the region's unique heritage, cuisine, traditions and slowly enter the world of D-Day.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Utah Beach, 50480 Sainte-Marie-du-Mont France

Our first discovery will take us back in time to one of WW2's most important D-Day sites: Utah Beach. As you explore the sandy shores, you will learn how German and American soldiers came face to face and see the battle scars that still pepper the landscape. After a guided tour of the area, you will visit the excellent Utah Beach Landing Museum, constructed around the remains of a German bunker. Here you will discover original warcraft, the Water Buffalo and Duck amphibious vehicles, and one of the last remaining B-26 bombers.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sainte Mere Eglise, Rua General Koenig, Sainte-Mere-Eglise France

Next we will head to the commune of Sainte-Mère-Église, where hundreds of allied troupes lost their lives on D-Day. Hear the incredible accounts, as told by the people who witnessed the battle and ensuing fire, and discover the extraordinary story of John Steele. Experience the D-Day atmosphere first hand at the Airborne Museum Discovery, as you explore interactive exhibits and items.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Pointe du Hoc, 14450 Cricqueville-en-Bessin France

After Sainte-Mère-Église, we will visit the extraordinary Pointe-Du-Hoc, a monument which juts some 100m high over the ocean. Walk in the footsteps of the American soldiers who risked their lives to scale the 100-foot cliffs to seize German artillery pieces.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Omaha Beach, Avenue de la Liberation, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer France

Our fifth discovery will take us to the most famous D-Day sites in history: Omaha Beach. Here, we will be transported back in time, as we explore the cragged cliffs and shores where thousands fought. The Omaha Beach D-Day Museum, built on the spot where the landings took place, will take you through the night's events step by step, revealing the courage and hidden stories behind WW2's most infamous battle.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer, 14710 Colleville-sur-Mer France

We will finish the tour with a visit to the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, the resting place of thousands of soldiers who were lost in the D-Day battle. Your guide will lead you through the cemetery, revealing some of the stories behind the names. Here you will be given some free time to pay your respects and reflect on your journey into one of the legendary days in history.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France

Your chauffeur and guide will drive you back to your hotel or residence in Paris as you relax from an eventful day and take in this historical experience.

Duration: 3 hours

Inclusions
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Skip-the-Line Airborne Museum Entrance Ticket
  • Private WWII expert guide from Paris
  • Private chauffeur from Paris
  • Visit the Normandy American Cemetery
  • Visit Omaha Beach
  • Visit Utah Beach
  • Visit Pointe-du-Hoc
  • Entry/Admission - Pointe du Hoc
  • Entry/Admission - Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
  • Entry/Admission - Utah Beach
  • Entry/Admission - Sainte Mere Eglise
  • Entry/Admission - Omaha Beach

Exclusions
  • Lunch in Sainte-Mère-Église
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up and drop off all travelers from their Hotel or Cruise port in Paris

Ports

  • Port de Grenelle
  • Port de Javel


Departure Time

08:00 AM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

11 hours


User's Reviews

lindasC8103GE

24 May, 2023

Zac & Venessa, you were top shelf. Great driver! Felt safe in her hands. Zac you were so informative And enthusiastic . We loved every minute Linda Summers

Cynthia_W

08 May, 2022

Both our driver and guide were pleasant and knowledgeable ! We felt pampered and well taken care of. I felt the tour was well worth the money!

jeffreysP9095EE

29 Oct, 2021

The tour was incredible!! Utah, Omaha, Pointe Du Hoc, Saint Mar Iglese, Normandy cemetery. Very humbling. Once again Zac the tour guide was great!!! Incredibly knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour. My only wish would’ve been to be able to see the Utah and Omaha museums but it is a packed day.The tour company honored my request and had Diet Coke for me throughout!!. They were great to work with.

TinySeasideDancer

03 Oct, 2019

The trip up to Normandy from Paris was a highlight of our entire two week trip to France. Our driver was a great guy and our tour guide was outstanding. My husband and I each had a father who fought in WWII so we felt it important to visit the D-Day beaches and museum. We each thought we knew a fair amount about that time in history but our knowledge was minute compared to that of our guide Zac. He was absolutely amazing with his depth of knowledge, shared in a very comfortable companionable manner. His English was excellent and he was a delightful young man. I could not recommend this more.

GrandTour05479585454

23 May, 2019

Michael took us on a very informative tour where we got to see Omaha Beach, Utah Beach, the St. Mere Eglise area and museum, and the American Cemetery. It was a lot to view in a short period of time, but we were happy to get it all in! Michael was a great resource for history and for anything French for the rest of our visit in Paris. He and Pierre, our driver, we fantastic company and very accommodating. The van was kept clean and cool and water was always flowing for us.

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