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


12 to 13 hours
Free cancellation
1 - 8
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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.

Inclusions

  • Small Group Tour of 8 people maximum
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Expert Guide
  • Normandy Apple juice and Hard Cider tastings
  • Entrance fee for the Overlord Museum
  • Guaranteed to skip-the-line at the Overlord Museum
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines
  • Entry/Admission - Overlord Museum - Omaha Beach
  • Entry/Admission - Ferme de la Sapiniere

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

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

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.


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Overlord Museum - Omaha Beach, Rond-Point d'acces du Cimetiere Americain Lotissement Omaha Center, 14710 Colleville-sur-Mer France

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Batterie Allemande de Longues-Sure-Mer, West of Arromanches-les-Bains, Longues-sur-Mer France

This German Battery has a fully intact Command Bunker and 3 other bunkers that are still armed with huge 150 mm guns 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".

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Domaine de l’Hostréière, 77 Rte du Cimetiere Americain, 14710 Colleville-sur-Mer, France

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€.



Duration: 1 hour

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

The Pointe-du-Hoc was a strategic German defensive point that had huge guns pointed towards both Omaha and Utah Beaches. 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.

Duration: 45 minutes

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

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".

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ferme de la Sapiniere, 12 route de Port en Bessin, 14710 Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer France

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.

Duration: 20 minutes

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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.
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

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

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
527wandaj
May 2022

H.P. Was a wonderful host, driver and guide. Enjoyable day ending with lowering flags at American Cemetery and taps. Highly recommend this tour and guide

Jim_P
May 2022

Very interesting day. Excellent guides. The guides balanced time hearing from them with time to explore and reflect.

boyce_o
May 2022

So much to see and remember. This day touring Normandy brought to our remembrance the bravery of all men and woman that fought against hate and it’s tragedy. Let us never forget and honor those who serve for justice and peace for all.

Brady W
May 2022

Olivier was a great driver and tour guide! Extremely knowledgeable and thoughtful answering all questions. The tour was broken up very well with a nice mix of learning through the guide and museums. Great day

Mary_R
May 2022

Olivier was the best tour guide ever. So knowledgeable and entertaining. Got to see a lot during the tour. Well put together.

Y6466DAtinab
May 2022

It was a great experience, touring the beaches, bunkers, cemetery and the Overlord Museum. The stop at the family owned orchard for cider tasting was lovely and fun. The three star rating is because our tour guide didn't speak English very well and had a difficult time answering questions and ...

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