• Omaha Beach - Begin with a 30-minute drive from Bayeux to Omaha Beach.

Start the day at the landing site of the 1st and 29th US infantry divisions. Guides will use maps and photos to detail “bloody Omaha,” from the German defenses to the challenges faced by the initial waves. Hear the inspiring stories of the courageous GIs who secured the beach.

• Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer - The guide will lead you to the American cemetery behind Omaha Beach, the final resting place for over 9,000 American service members. Managed by the American Battle Monuments Commission, this revered site is the most visited D-Day location in Normandy.
• Pointe du Hoc - Explore the remarkable site of Pointe du Hoc. Trace the path of the 2nd US Ranger Battalion, led by the renowned Lieutenant Colonel James E. Rudder, who scaled the cliffs to dismantle a German gun battery threatening the US landing. Witness bomb craters, bunkers, and dugouts at this extraordinary battlefield.

Following the visit to Pointe du Hoc, enjoy a 30-minute drive to Sainte-Mère-Eglise.

• Sainte-Mere-Eglise - In the heart of the Airborne operation, visit the quaint town of Sainte-Mère-Eglise, the first town captured by American paratroopers. One paratrooper famously got caught on the church tower that night. The guide will share insights into this pivotal operation and the stories of these valiant men.

Depart Sainte-Mère-Eglise for a 20-minute drive to Utah Beach.

• Utah Beach - At Utah Beach, the guide will recount how the 4th Infantry Division successfully penetrated the German defenses. The first wave, led by Brigadier General Theodore Roosevelt Jr., landed at 6:30 am. He was later awarded the Medal of Honor.

Proceed with a 15-minute drive to the next destination, Angoville-au-Plain.

• Angoville-Au-Plain - The guide will take you to the church of Angoville-au-Plain, which served as an aid station. Two young medics heroically treated around 80 wounded soldiers over two days. Discover their inspiring story of compassion and commitment on the battlefield.

Conclude with a 35-minute drive back to Bayeux.

• Experienced and certified guide
• Round trip from central Bayeux in a minivan with A/C

• Gratuities
• Lunch

To gain a comprehensive understanding of the United States’ role in D-Day, we recommend a small group tour of no more than 8 people, led by our knowledgeable guides. This tour explores the American soldiers’ sacrifice on June 6th, 1944 in depth.

The tour will take you through the American maritime operation, with stops at Omaha and Utah Beach—the main landing sites for US forces. We’ll also show you Pointe du Hoc, the German stronghold which was attacked by US Army Rangers. Additionally, we’ll explore sites related to the US Airborne Operation, including its most significant location, Sainte-Mère-Eglise, scene of a fierce conflict on the night of June 5, 1944. The tour concludes with a visit to the Normandy American Cemetery, where we will honor the thousands of individuals who sacrificed their lives for the liberation of Europe.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.