Normandy D-Day Canadian Sector | Guided Tour from Cherbourg

Mont-St-Michel, France
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Duration9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This is the only private shore excursion from Cherbourg dedicated entirely to the Canadian story of D-Day — a bucket list experience for Canadian travelers and anyone who wants to understand the full Allied landing of June 6, 1944.At Juno Beach, Canadian assault troops stormed ashore against fierce German defenses. The Juno Beach Centre tells the story of the 45,000 Canadians who lost their lives through photos, archives and first-hand accounts. Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery and Bernières-sur-Mer complete a day that honors a chapter of history most tours never cover.Your private vehicle travels exclusively for your group, with pickup from any location in Cherbourg and your return to ship fully guaranteed.

Options

Coach 16 pax & Guide

Mercedes Sprinter Coach: Why split your group into two vans? Stay together in one spacious coach and enjoy the tour as one !
Guided Tour for the Group : Enrich your Tour with our Local certified Guide
Pickup included

Private Transfer & Local Guide

Volkswagen Minivan or similar
Explore on your own: Travel comfortably with a private driver who will take you to all points of interest. No guided commentary is provided.

Pickup included

What's included

  • Multilingual guide (optional) I The Canadian D-Day story told in your language
  • Chilled water provided throughout the day.
  • Flexible pickup location | Any Cherbourg location — we come to you.
  • Ship return guaranteed | Your all-aboard time is our promise.
  • Pickup from cruise terminal, hotel or train station.
  • Travel in comfort throughout the day.
  • Juno Beach Centre entry | €8.50 per person — purchased on site.
  • Lunch | Not included — guide or driver recommends locally.
  • At your discretion.

What to expect

  1. Juno Beach
    1h
    Your first stop will be at Juno Beach where Canadian assault troops first stormed ashore in the face of fierce attacks from German strongholds. The Canadians suffered the second-highest number of casualties here, with the Americans losing the most at Omaha Beach.
  2. Juno Beach Centre
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    This museum is the only Canadian one in Normandy. Divided in seven parts, it explains what Canada was before the war started, how the country turned completely toward the war effort, the different Canadian campaigns in Europe and the total human cost. The museum always houses a temporary exhibition.

    Located just behind the sand dunes of Juno Beach, it is surrounded by German bunkers and beach obstacles, Canadian and Allied military equipment, monuments, sculpture, inukshuk and information signs.
  3. Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
    1h
    Located between Beny and Reviers, inland from Juno Beach on top of the little hill that overlooks the coast, this cemetery is beautifully maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. It is the final resting place of 2.043 Canadians (as well as one French and four British soldiers) including the 359 Canadians killed on D-day.

    The entrance is decorated with four maples and the Stone of Remembrance. At the center of the graveyard is the Cross of Sacrifice, surrounded by the limestone headstones (all of which have recently been replaced).
  4. Bernieres-sur-Mer
    1h
    On this eastern side of Juno Beach, two other infantry regiments attacked : the Queen’s Own Rifles and the North Shore. At Bernières, where La Chaudière Regiment later landed, is located the main monument close to the famous "Canadian House" that is in so many D-Day pictures, and which still permanently flies a Canadian flag.

    The German resistance in this area and then the counter-attack from the south caused the slow progression inland toward Caen and stopped the troops from reaching the Carpiquet airfield.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We arrange pick up and drop off from all locations in Cherbourg including Cruise terminal, hotels, train station.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour duration is travel time included

Cancellation policy

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