D-Day Landing Beaches Full Day Private Guided Tour
●Your private licensed guide will take you on a comprehensive journey through history, offering insightful commentary and detailed explanations throughout.
● Your tour will include visits to memorial sites and museums dedicated to honoring this significant day in history, providing a profound and respectful experience.
● Explore the historical significance of the D-Day landings while enjoying scenic drives through Normandy's stunning coastal landscapes.
Step back in time within an immersive journey through history with our comprehensive D-Day Full Day Tour, commencing at Courseulles-sur-Mer, where the echoes of valor resonate from the more than 14,000 Canadian soldiers who stormed its 8-kilometer stretch. Having experienced the D-Day landings and endured heavy losses, Courseulles-sur-Mer has seen the establishment of various memorial sites over the years in remembrance of the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for our freedom, aiming to uphold the duty of remembrance. Place of memory and cultural center, opt for a visit to the Juno Beach Centre.
Next, pay homage at Croix sur Lorraine.The Cross of Lorraine, a symbol of national independence, was chosen in opposition to the Nazi swastika. Overlooking the sea, this monument, standing over 18 meters tall, commemorates General de Gaulle's triumphant return to France on June 14, 1944, after crossing the English Channel aboard the French destroyer La Combattante.
Continue your exploration to Arromanches, famed for its artificial “Mulberry” harbor. Considered one of the great engineering feats of World War II, Mulberry harbours were two temporary portable harbours developed by the British Admiralty and War Office to facilitate the rapid offloading of cargo onto beaches during the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944. During your Full Day Tour, you'll have the opportunity to observe the remnants of these historic structures on the beach of Arromanches, providing a tangible connection to the monumental efforts of the Allied forces during the Normandy invasion.
Pause to honor the fallen at the US Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer. The cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer is a solemn memorial overlooking Omaha Beach, honoring 9,387 American soldiers who lost their lives during the landings. Laid out in immaculate rows of white marble crosses and Stars of David, the cemetery offers a solemn and peaceful atmosphere for reflection and remembrance.
Venture onward to the iconic Pointe Du Hoc. The Pointe du Hoc, strategically positioned between Omaha Beach and Utah Beach, served as a vital observation post during the Allied invasion of Normandy. Today, it stands as a poignant memorial to the sacrifices of Allied troops. Accessible to the public year-round, visitors can explore the remnants of military installations, including artillery emplacements and observation posts, offering a tangible connection to the events of D-Day.
You may conclude your tour with a visit to the German cemetery, where somber gravestones stand in stark contrast to the pristine white tombstones of their American counterparts, serving as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war. Experience the profound history and enduring legacy of the D-Day landings on this unforgettable journey.
By the end of the tour you will be driven back to your place of stay in Normandy.
*Please note that this itinerary is available from multiple departure cities and hotels throughout Normandy.
*For the proper understanding and smooth execution of this historical tour, it is conducted with a licensed driver-guide or guide in addition to the driver, who will provide all the historical explanations at each visited location, whether it be on the beaches, in cities, at monuments, museums, or cultural centers.
*During this historical tour, visitors may have the chance to visit various museums. The entrance fees are to be paid on-site by the clients.
*Kindly be aware that our drivers adjust dynamically to your preferences and pace during the tour. The locations visited and their sequence may vary based on your place of stay, your preferred pace, and the chosen lunch stop.
Included
● English speaking driver + licensed guide OR English speaking driver-guide
● Mercedes vehicle or equivalent
Not Included
● Lunch
● Gratuity to the driver or driver/guide
● Entrance tickets for any other activity are to be paid on-site or to be included upon request
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