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

The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in France

Duration12h - 13h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Skip the linePriority entrance

Overview

Visit the most important D-Day sites in Normandy on this small-group day trip from Paris. You'll walk on Omaha Beach, go inside of German bunkers, visit the Overlord Museum, peer over the 110ft tall seaside cliffs at the Pointe du Hoc, and pay your respects to those who sacrificed it all at the American Cemetery. In order to bring a little sweetness to your visit you also enjoy a local Normandy Hard Cider tasting.

What's included

Guaranteed to skip-the-line at the Overlord Museum
Small Group Tour of 8 people maximum
Entrance fee for the Overlord Museum
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Expert Guide
Normandy Apple juice and Hard Cider tastings

Food and drinks (except for the already mentioned Cider tasting)
Gratuities (aka: tips) In France they are called "Pour boire"

What to expect

Omaha Beach
30m

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.
Overlord Museum - Omaha Beach
1h · Admission ticket included

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.
Batterie Allemande de Longues-Sure-Mer
45m

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".
1h · Admission ticket not included

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€.
Pointe du Hoc
45m

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.
Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
1h

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".
Ferme de la Sapiniere
20m · Admission ticket included

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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

A café called La Flamme (with a black front). Your driver-guide will arrive with a grey minibus about 10min before the scheduled departure time of the tour.

Please be there at least 15 min before the official departure time!

End point

A café called La Flamme (with a black front). Your driver-guide will arrive with a grey minibus about 10min before the scheduled departure time of the tour.

Please be there at least 15 min before the official departure time!

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Small-Group Tour of 8 persons max
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Minimum age to participate in tour is 7 years old.
We cannot accommodate children younger than 7 years old.
In case of exceptional closure, the Overlord Museum may be replaced by the American Cemetery Visitor Center.

Cancellation policy

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

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