Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Day Trip with Cider Tasting & Lunch from Paris
Overview
Remember the victories and the losses of the D-Day landings with a tour of Normandy’s four most significant World War II sites. Visit a museum in a real German bunker on Utah Beach. Walk among memorials to 10, 000 fallen at the American Cemetery, with a poignant view over Omaha Beach, where Allied forces faced terrible odds. The, experience this region’s rich culinary history with a two-course lunch and some local apple cider.
Inclusions
- English Speaking Guide for the whole day
- 2 course lunch and a glass of cider
- Return transportation in an air-conditioned coach
- Skip the Line Entrance to the Utah Beach Museum
- Cider and Calvados tasting (except Sundays)
- Entry/Admission - Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach, Plage de la Madeleine Utah Beach, 50480 Sainte-Marie-du-Mont France
You’ll join your expert guide in Paris aboard a comfortable, private coach. On the way to Normandy, learn the details of the Allied preparations for D-Day, the largest amphibious assault in history. Your guide, a fluent English-speaker, will stay with you throughout the tour to tell the story of the operation and answer questions from history buffs and curious minds.
On Utah Beach, your first stop, the Allies quickly defeated the German forces. You’ll visit an extraordinary D-Day museum housed in an old German bunker on the landing beach itself. The collection here brings home both the scale and the personal sacrifice involved in the operation, with an original B-26 airplane on display along with collections of soldiers’ letters home.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Utah Beach, 50480 Sainte-Marie-du-Mont France
Discover Utah Beach where the Allies landed on the morning of 6th June 1944.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Office de Tourisme intercommunal de Grandcamp-Maisy, 26 quai Crampon, 14450 Grandcamp-Maisy France
Next, experience some of the culture and traditions of Normandy. Many Allied soldiers found shelter with local farmers. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to tour one, featuring a 17th-century barn, locally-made apple cider and traditional apple brandy. Lunch is served at a restaurant in a quiet port nearby.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pointe du Hoc, 14450 Cricqueville-en-Bessin France
After your meal, your coach takes you to Pointe du Hoc. From Pointe du Hoc, you’ll get a sense of the challenges the Allies faced, with views of the English Channel – and intimidating cliffs blocking access inland. Cliffs combined with enemy fire to make the landing at Omaha Beach a desperate battle for survival.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer, 14710 Colleville-sur-Mer France
We’ll also have the opportunity to pay our respects to the fallen at the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer. The cemetery is located on a bluff that overlooks Omaha Beach, which was one of the landing beaches of the D-Day invasion. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., son of President Theodore Roosevelt and a Medal of Honor recipient, is buried here together with the almost 10, 000 soldiers who sacrificed their lives. Your guide will use the time spent driving to provide enriching commentary and answer questions, preparing you for each stop on the tour. You'll have time to look around the cemetery, visit the wall of the missing and awe-inspiring memorial, and look down upon Omaha, the beach where the Allies faced the stiffest resistance and suffered the most casualties.
The journey back to Paris gives you time to reflect on all you’ve seen – and the tremendous courage and sacrifice of those who fought here.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Omaha Beach, Avenue de la Liberation, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer France
From the American Cemetery, you can see Omaha Beach, one of the landing beaches where many American soldiers are buried. Inside the Omaha Beach Visitor Centre, gain insight into the landings that did not fare accordingly to plan.
Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach, Plage de la Madeleine Utah Beach, 50480 Sainte-Marie-du-Mont France
You’ll join your expert guide in Paris aboard a comfortable, private coach. On the way to Normandy, learn the details of the Allied preparations for D-Day, the largest amphibious assault in history. Your guide, a fluent English-speaker, will stay with you throughout the tour to tell the story of the operation and answer questions from history buffs and curious minds.
On Utah Beach, your first stop, the Allies quickly defeated the German forces. You’ll visit an extraordinary D-Day museum housed in an old German bunker on the landing beach itself. The collection here brings home both the scale and the personal sacrifice involved in the operation, with an original B-26 airplane on display along with collections of soldiers’ letters home.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Utah Beach, 50480 Sainte-Marie-du-Mont France
Discover Utah Beach where the Allies landed on the morning of 6th June 1944.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Office de Tourisme intercommunal de Grandcamp-Maisy, 26 quai Crampon, 14450 Grandcamp-Maisy France
Next, experience some of the culture and traditions of Normandy. Many Allied soldiers found shelter with local farmers. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to tour one, featuring a 17th-century barn, locally-made apple cider and traditional apple brandy. Lunch is served at a restaurant in a quiet port nearby.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pointe du Hoc, 14450 Cricqueville-en-Bessin France
After your meal, your coach takes you to Pointe du Hoc. From Pointe du Hoc, you’ll get a sense of the challenges the Allies faced, with views of the English Channel – and intimidating cliffs blocking access inland. Cliffs combined with enemy fire to make the landing at Omaha Beach a desperate battle for survival.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer, 14710 Colleville-sur-Mer France
We’ll also have the opportunity to pay our respects to the fallen at the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer. The cemetery is located on a bluff that overlooks Omaha Beach, which was one of the landing beaches of the D-Day invasion. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., son of President Theodore Roosevelt and a Medal of Honor recipient, is buried here together with the almost 10, 000 soldiers who sacrificed their lives. Your guide will use the time spent driving to provide enriching commentary and answer questions, preparing you for each stop on the tour. You'll have time to look around the cemetery, visit the wall of the missing and awe-inspiring memorial, and look down upon Omaha, the beach where the Allies faced the stiffest resistance and suffered the most casualties.
The journey back to Paris gives you time to reflect on all you’ve seen – and the tremendous courage and sacrifice of those who fought here.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Omaha Beach, Avenue de la Liberation, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer France
From the American Cemetery, you can see Omaha Beach, one of the landing beaches where many American soldiers are buried. Inside the Omaha Beach Visitor Centre, gain insight into the landings that did not fare accordingly to plan.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Make a note of specific dietary requirements in the 'Special Requirements' field when booking
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- On Sundays the visit to the Cider Farm doesn't take place, but this will not affect the duration of the tour.
- We strongly recommend all clients who are traveling with infants to bring their own infant or child seat. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure the safety of their child.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 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.
SolitudeFSH
May 2022
The combination of the historic sites, the awesome guide and the eye-opening cider/calvados tasting made it a perfect way to spend a day.
The combination of the historic sites, the awesome guide and the eye-opening cider/calvados tasting made it a perfect way to spend a day.Jeri A
April 2022
The cemetery was so insightful. Our guide was FANTASTIC. Addie does an outstanding job very knowledgeable on all things Normandy. Addie was very personable yet totally professional. Lunch was very nice. My own preference you might do a cheese tasting in place of or with the cider tasting, with ...
The cemetery was so insightful. Our guide was FANTASTIC. Addie does an outstanding job very knowledgeable on all things Normandy. Addie was very personable yet totally professional. Lunch was very nice. My own preference you might do a cheese tasting in place of or with the cider tasting, with all the cows in the area I am sure there must be some cheese being made.MaryAnn_M
April 2022
Addie was amazing!! She was professional and incredibly knowledgeable. She made the trip interesting and fun
Addie was amazing!! She was professional and incredibly knowledgeable. She made the trip interesting and funGary_S
May 2022
Trip was awesome! Everyone should visit Normandy at some point to understand what our Veteran's sacrificed so we can live free. John our tour guide did an fantastic job explaining not only the D-Day events, but lots of French history as well.
Trip was awesome! Everyone should visit Normandy at some point to understand what our Veteran's sacrificed so we can live free. John our tour guide did an fantastic job explaining not only the D-Day events, but lots of French history as well.Brian_S
May 2022
Our guide John was excellent. We really enjoyed all of the places we visited and the amount of history we learned. The cider tasting with Benjamin was an unexpected bonus for this trip and we loved the experience. We are really happy that we made the decision to do this tour and would highly reco...
Our guide John was excellent. We really enjoyed all of the places we visited and the amount of history we learned. The cider tasting with Benjamin was an unexpected bonus for this trip and we loved the experience. We are really happy that we made the decision to do this tour and would highly recommend it to others. It may be a long day, but it was definitely worth it!jameshL6361RZ
May 2022
Visiting such a historically significant place was indescribable. Knowing what these men endured to preserve our way of life…….. I highly recommend visiting Normandy. My tour guide -John - had the perfect demeanor, experience and knowledge to share so many nuisances of not only Normandy, but F...
Visiting such a historically significant place was indescribable. Knowing what these men endured to preserve our way of life…….. I highly recommend visiting Normandy. My tour guide -John - had the perfect demeanor, experience and knowledge to share so many nuisances of not only Normandy, but France, the French, Paris, WWI/II and so much more. He is truly passionate about sharing so much and ensuring you have a great experience. Do know there is a bus stop halfway each way to allow for needs and our bus had USB chargers for each seat. Masks were not required anywhere.