WWII: Normandy U.S. D-Day Beaches Full Day Trip with Lunch from Paris

Highlights

• Your guide will give you a detailed and interesting analysis of D-Day and the events that followed.
• Visit the museum at Utah Beach which is located in an old German bunker.
• Enjoy the picturesque sites in Normandy as you tour a classic 17th-century barn.
• Catch amazing views over the English Channel from the cliffs at Ponte du Hoc.
• Visit the famous Pointe Du Hoc Battlefield, where you can explore the ruins of bunkers and pillboxes.
• Small groups of 25 people or fewer per guide ensure you won't feel lost in the crowd.

Why You Shouldn’t Miss This

The Allies stormed Normandy in the early hours of June 6th, 1944. The Germans lost control of Utah Beach and Omaha Beach after some stern resistance. Within a week of D-Day, allied forces had filtered through the German defenses and occupied Normandy, ensuring an allied victory.

There are few places in the world that embody the spirit of righteousness and sacrifice as strongly as the sites on this tour. It will leave you with a newfound admiration for the soldiers who fought in the name of freedom. This is an opportunity you cannot miss.

Your Experience

The tour will begin in Central Paris. Your guide will accompany you on board the air-conditioned bus that will take you to the sites. The guide will tell you intriguing stories of World War II along the way. Feel free to quench your curiosity by asking the guide questions. Utah Beach will be your first stop. Here, you will get to see an original B-26 plane, soldiers’ letters and personal possessions that speak volumes about the traumatic experiences they went through.

Bask in the apple orchards of Normandy. You’ll even get a chance to visit a 17th-century barn and try out some apple brandy, locally known as Calvados. This will be followed by a 2-course lunch in a local restaurant. Ponte du Hoc is undoubtedly the most beautiful locations on the tour. The colossal cliffs that overlook the English Channel are an incredible sight.
Finally, you will visit the American Cemetery. Ten-thousand white crosses dot the landscape, emphasizing the sheer number of lives lost in the war. You can get an overview of the battle that followed the Omaha Beach Landings at the Visitor Center.