Private guided American D-Day Tour from Cherbourg Cruise Port
Overview
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private transportation
What to expect
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Stop At: Sainte Mere Eglise, Rua General Koenig, Sainte-Mere-Eglise France
The first town in France to be liberated by American troops in WW2. This strategic crossroads town was captured by the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the “All American” 82nd Airborne Division. Taken early in the morning of 6th June and also depicted in the film The Longest Day. Hear the stories of the men involved, including John Steele who got caught on the town steeple.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach, Plage de la Madeleine Utah Beach, 50480 Sainte-Marie-du-Mont France
Of the two American sectors on D-Day, the landings at Utah Beach were the most successful. Here you will hear about the various factors that contributed to the American success, and you will have the opportunity to see monuments dedicated to the units involved in the landings on 6 June, as well as German bunkers.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Pointe du Hoc, 14450 Cricqueville-en-Bessin France
On top of 100ft high cliffs, the Germans had established a long-range gun battery. It was the task of US Army Rangers to assault this position, scale the cliffs and destroy the German guns. This site has been preserved as a battlefield and you will be able to go into the many German bunkers, see the hundreds of bomb craters, and of course the cliffs the Rangers scaled.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Omaha Beach, Avenue de la Liberation, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer France
At the second American sector, Omaha beach, we will visit the part of the beach that was depicted in opening scenes of the film Saving Private Ryan: here is where the heaviest casualties on D-Day were suffered. You will hear about the units involved, learn about how many things can and did go wrong here, but also how initiative, determination and leadership resulted in success.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer, 14710 Colleville-sur-Mer France
The final resting place of 9380 American servicemen and women from the Normandy campaign, located on high ground overlooking the eastern side of Omaha Beach. It covers more than 170 acres and is maintained by the American Battle Monuments Commission. Here you will have the opportunity to pay your respects and witness the lowering of the flags.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 8.
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
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The DDay tour was my husband's big bucket list item. He's a very hardworking man so I wanted him to have the ultimate experience and booked a tour for just the two of us. Mike from Allied Victory Tours was our guide and truly made this my hubby's ultimate experience. He had so many stories and...
The DDay tour was my husband's big bucket list item. He's a very hardworking man so I wanted him to have the ultimate experience and booked a tour for just the two of us. Mike from Allied Victory Tours was our guide and truly made this my hubby's ultimate experience. He had so many stories and interesting information plus could answer all of hubby's questions. I'm not a big history buff, but Mike held my interest the entire time, too. The whole tour was fantastic. Hubby wants to go back when we can spend more time. We highly, highly recommend!Mike from Allied Victory Tours was amazing! I have already recommended his tour to three others and will continue. Mike’s ability to share the story us unrivaled, almost like a magician he distracts with a small detail and then turns your attention to an amazing element you missed only to incre...
Mike from Allied Victory Tours was amazing! I have already recommended his tour to three others and will continue. Mike’s ability to share the story us unrivaled, almost like a magician he distracts with a small detail and then turns your attention to an amazing element you missed only to increase it’s impact in your heart as you experience this amazing piece of history! A private tour with Mike is the only way to experience Normandy!Great trip organised by Mike . From my initial enquiry to logistics to the trip itself Mike efficiently nanagdd it all. The tour itself was brilliant, very informative but never any lecturing and fir some of the party who had been to the area before, Mike found spots they hadn't visited. Mike wa...
Great trip organised by Mike . From my initial enquiry to logistics to the trip itself Mike efficiently nanagdd it all. The tour itself was brilliant, very informative but never any lecturing and fir some of the party who had been to the area before, Mike found spots they hadn't visited. Mike was also good fun which helps with a party of 8 women celebrating a big birthday! So thank you Mike, I highly recommend you and your tours to anyone who has an interest in WW2 and the Normandy beaches. Liz and the GangIt's one thing to be an expert .... it's an entirely different thing to show so much joy in sharing your knowledge. I booked this trip for 7 of us - all Americans, varying degrees of knowledge about Normandy and at the end ALL told me that it was one of the best tours they have ever been on. Mi...
It's one thing to be an expert .... it's an entirely different thing to show so much joy in sharing your knowledge. I booked this trip for 7 of us - all Americans, varying degrees of knowledge about Normandy and at the end ALL told me that it was one of the best tours they have ever been on. Mike is personable, relatable, funny, knowledgeable and sincerely dedicated to his craft. There is nothing else this man should do but these tours because he is THE BEST. You will not be disappointed and you will end your day really feeling what our guys did for their country and the world.I can only give five stars? This was a great tour with the best tour guide I have ever had! Really enjoyed the day, most informative. Mike Certainly knows his stuff!
I can only give five stars? This was a great tour with the best tour guide I have ever had! Really enjoyed the day, most informative. Mike Certainly knows his stuff!The wealth of information that Mike knows about the "back stories" of the events surrounding the most significant events surrounding D-Day. He was able to paint a picture of the actual events; the strategic and "dumb luck" successes. Should you be in the area; make sure to take the time to do one...
The wealth of information that Mike knows about the "back stories" of the events surrounding the most significant events surrounding D-Day. He was able to paint a picture of the actual events; the strategic and "dumb luck" successes. Should you be in the area; make sure to take the time to do one of Mike's tours. You will not be disappointed.