Normandy D-Day Beaches and American Cemetery Day Trip from Paris

Duration13h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 45 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

On your pilgrimage from Paris to Normandy, leave the details to us. In one unforgettable day, we’ll take you to experience history where it happened. What better way to honor the sacrifices that changed the course of WW2? You’ll visit legendary Omaha Beach and remnants of the Arromanches artificial harbor left by allied forces, and get fascinating insights into those fateful days, learning just some of the incredible stories at the Visitor Center. Take the Memorial Drive along Juno and Gold Beaches, names that will echo with meaning for all eternity. Pause to reflect in the solemn setting of the pristine American Cemetery. Your guide will bring memories to life and help you gain a special understanding of what the Allied soldiers faced and why French locals are still so grateful to the Liberation forces. If you want, when booking, upgrade to a small-group tour for a more personal experience.

Options

Hotel Pick Up & Guide

Pickup included

Small Group (<19p) + Lunch

Sprinter Transportation

Guided

NP1 Guided Tour from Paris: Regular group up to 40 passenger, pick-up and lunch are not included

Freedom Trip: Transport & Host

Small Group

Lunch: MEAL : a starter + a main course OR 1 Main course.
1 DRINK of your choice : wine, beer, soda, still or sparkling water.
NPM: Small group up to 15 passengers with lunch included, pick-up not included. Pointe du Hoc included

English Guided Tour

Guided & Hotel Pick Up

NPF: Regular group up to 40 passenger with pick up included.
the lunch and the drop-off is not included.
Pickup included

What's included

Normandy D-Day expert licensed guide
Hotel pick-up (if the option is selected). The address must be in Paris (zip code starting with 75).
Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned coach OR by minivan (if small group option selected)
2-course lunch menu with drink (wine, beer, soft drink, or water) if small group option selected
Guided visit of the Pointe du Hoc
Free time for lunch at Arromanches OR lunch at a booked restaurant (if small group option selected)
Normandy day tour including visit of the American Cemetery and a photo-stop at Omaha Beach

Lunch (except if small group option selected)
Restroom and WIFI on board
Hotel drop-off
Gratuities

What to expect

Normandy
Pass by

Let us do the driving while you discover history. Your Normandy day trip from Paris starts with the 3-4-hour drive to France’s northwest coast. Your journey will take through some scenery landscapes before you reach at 10am your first stop.
Pointe du Hoc
25m

Pointe du Hoc is a historic cliff-top site on the Normandy coast, famous for its role in the D-Day landings of World War II. U.S. Army Rangers scaled the cliffs under heavy fire to destroy German fortifications overlooking the beaches. Today, the site remains scarred with craters and bunkers and serves as a powerful memorial.
Omaha Beach
20m

Omaha Beach: one of the toughest american landings. You will know all about the American assault during the Early hours hours of June 6, 1944, one of the most longstanding examples of American military triumph and also an event synonymous with death and destruction.
Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
1h · Admission ticket included

You will then be able to pay your respects in the eery calm of the American Cemetery and Memorial, where nearly 10,000 US military war dead lie in this most humbling tribute.
Les Falaises d'Arromanches
1h 30m

Free time for lunch at Arromanches. If you selected the option with the lunch included you will enjoy a 2-courses lunch with 1 drink.
You can choose 1 of the following drinks: 12cl of wine, 25 cl of beer, Soft (soda), 50cl of Sparkling or Still water
Juno Beach
15m

Stop at the Juno Beach Center, witness of the Canadian soldiers' struggle to end the Nazi tyranny.

Time to return back to Paris!
You will be dropped at the departure point by 8:00PM.
10m

Back at the meeting point.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

18 Avenue de Suffren, 75015 Paris – Meet our Extime Travel ambassador

In case of problem, contact us on:
1/ WhatsApp +33 6 14 96 42 81
2/ Phone +33 1 44 55 60 00

End point

18 Avenue de Suffren, 75015 Paris – Meet our Extime Travel ambassador

In case of problem, contact us on:
1/ WhatsApp +33 6 14 96 42 81
2/ Phone +33 1 44 55 60 00

Pickup details

Please add hotel name and adress in your booking (if option Pick-up option selected); please note that the meeting point needs to be in Paris (zip code must starts by 75).

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The coach journey from Paris to Normandy takes approximately 3 - 4 hours and you will spend 5 hours in Normandy itself
Toilets are available at the American Cemetery, Juno Beach Center, at the comfort stop
A warm coat is recommended during the winter period, a raincoat during the summer and a good pair of walking / flat shoes are suggested to avoid discomfort
The itinerary and times may be subject to change depending on traffic conditions or changes in site
Please note that we don't accept big luggages on the coach
Depending on the schedule, it may be possible to stop at Juno Beach. This stop is not guaranteed and will depend on the time available.
The duration mentioned on site may be changed on the day for operational reasons.

Cancellation policy

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

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