WWII D-Day Landing Beaches & Battle of Normandy
WWII D-Day Landing Beaches & Battle of Normandy
WWII D-Day Landing Beaches & Battle of Normandy
5 Days Starting and ending in Paris, France
Visiting: Arrive In Paris, France, Paris, Caen, Arromanches-Les-Bains, Caen. Excursion To The Landing Beaches, Bény-Sur-Mer, Landing Beaches, Ranville, Europe
Tour operator:
Tour code:
RW2-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
20 - 36
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
This touching tour of Normandy is ideal for history buffs and World War II aficionados eager to personally explore the sacred sites of Operation Overlord, the codename for the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944. On this stirring tour, you’ll see where more than 150,000 mostly American, British, and Canadian troops stormed 50 miles of fiercely defended coastline, securing an Allied victory, and gaining a foothold in the fight against Nazi Germany. Your expert Tour Director will lead you to the many significant sites of that fateful day, including the cliffs scaled by troops at Pointe du Hoc as well as the assault shores of Utah, Juno, and Omaha Beach. You’ll have time to explore the moving memorials and museums of each site, including the emotive American Military Cemetery and Memorial. Start and end this incredible journey in magnificent Paris.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Paris,France
Location: Arrive In Paris, France
Meals Included: Dinner
At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE Welcome to Paris! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D)PARIS-MONTMARTRE.jpg
Day 2: Paris,Caen,Arromanches-Les-Bains,Caen
Location: Paris, Caen, Arromanches-Les-Bains, Caen
Meals Included: Breakfast
PARIS–CAEN–ARROMANCHES-LES-BAINS–CAEN Heroic Harbor Take a scenic drive to Normandy.CAEN Visit the Memorial Museum for Peace.ARROMANCHES Watch the movie at the 360 circular cinema and see the remains of the Mulberry Harbor in the bay.ARROMANCHES-LES-BAINS Visit the D-Day Museum.LONGUES-SUR-MER See the German artillery bunkers. Return to Caen. (B)205 mi / 330 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDARY LIVES When British troops landed on Gold Beach on the morning of June 6, 1944, the town of Arromanches-les-Bains was saved from destruction, thanks to the artificial Mulberry Port, constructed by the Allied Forces. Nearly 25,000 British troops from the 50th British Infantry Division landed on the area, successfully taken by Allied forces late afternoon on D-Day, June 6th. While the Allied forces did not actually land at Arromanches-les-Bains in June 1944, the beaches were a critical factor in the victory of the Battle of Normandy. Vestiges of the manmade Mulberry Port are fascinating to see, while learning about the historic day at the D-day Museum in Arromanches is inspiring indeed. ARROMANCHES-LES-BAINS.jpg
Day 3: Caen. Excursion To The Landing Beaches
Location: Caen. Excursion To The Landing Beaches
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
CAEN. EXCURSION TO THE LANDING BEACHES Bravery on the Beach UTAH BEACH See the Memorials and visit the museum.SAINTE-MÈRE-ÉGLISE Visit the Airborne Museum.POINTE DU HOC See the Ranger Monument.OMAHA BEACH Visit the beach and the American Military Cemetery and Memorial. (B,D) 130 mi / 210 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORY & HERITAGE Visit the moving and inspirational exhibits at the Airborne Museum in Sainte-Mère-Église dedicated to the memory of the 82nd and 101st United States Airborne Divisions and the brave men who parachuted into Normandy on the night of June 5–6, 1944. Hear the inspiring and harrowing stories of the courageous pilots and paratroopers who infiltrated the enemy lines from the sky above, including the infamous incident involving paratrooper John Steele, whose parachute was ensnared on the church belfry. NORMANDY-BEACHES-OMAHA-BEACH.jpg
Day 4: Caen,Bény-Sur-Mer,Landing Beaches,Ranville,Paris
Location: Caen, Bény-Sur-Mer, Landing Beaches, Ranville, Paris
Meals Included: Breakfast
CAEN–BÉNY-SUR-MER–LANDING BEACHES–RANVILLE–PARIS Courage & Commitment BENY-SUR-MER Visit the Canadian Cemetery.JUNO BEACH Visit the exhibition, the bunker, and the Memorial to the Canadians.BERNIERES-SUR-MER Photo stop at the Canada House.RANVILLE Visit the Memorial Pegasus Museum and see the bridge.PARIS Enjoy free time this evening. (B) 199 mi / 320 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT ICONIC FOOTSTEPS Explore moving and inspirational exhibits at the Juno Beach Canadian Memorial, commemorating the 45,000 Canadian troops, including the more than 5,000 who were killed in the Battle of Normandy and D-Day. Situated immediately behind the beach code-named Juno, the museum and memorial highlight the evolution of Canada’s involvement in the war and the great sacrifices and courage exemplified in the men who fought and died here. RANVILLE-PEGASUS-MEMORIAL-BRIDGE.jpg
Day 5: Paris
Location: Paris
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
PARIS Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)PARIS-EIFFEL-TOWER.jpg
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Fully Guided
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Insurance
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International Travel
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus Europe escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized European tour—without the crowds.
Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 2 three-course dinners
Accommodation
Paris:AC Hotel Paris Porte MaillotCaen:Mercure Caen Centre Port De Plaisance Paris:Mercure Paris Montmartre Sacre Coeur
Check out our Q&As
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What is the maximum group size?
Usually max 43 people
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 5 years or above
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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