Private Tour: Discovery of WWII American Landing Beaches from Paris
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5 Ratings
Paris
Embark on a private tour from Paris to uncover the legendary battles and historic secrets of the WWII American landing beaches. Explore D-Day sites, visit German bunkers, and learn about the exceptional courage of allied soldiers.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Paris - Your private guide and chauffeur will pick you up from your hotel, residence, or cruise ship, and take you to the train station. As you explore the Normandy countryside and enjoy the comfort of your private vehicle you will learn about the region’s unique heritage, cuisine, traditions and slowly enter the world of D-Day.
- Utah Beach - Our first discovery will take us back in time to one of WW2’s most important D-Day sites: Utah Beach. As you explore the sandy shores, you will learn how German and American soldiers came face to face and see the battle scars that still pepper the landscape. After a guided tour of the area, you will visit the excellent Utah Beach Landing Museum, constructed around the remains of a German bunker. Here you will discover original warcraft, the Water Buffalo and Duck amphibious vehicles, and one of the last remaining B-26 bombers.
- Sainte Mere Eglise - Next we will head to the commune of Sainte-Mère-Église, where hundreds of allied troupes lost their lives on D-Day. Hear the incredible accounts, as told by the people who witnessed the battle and ensuing fire, and discover the extraordinary story of John Steele. Experience the D-Day atmosphere first hand at the Airborne Museum Discovery, as you explore interactive exhibits and items.
- Pointe du Hoc - After Sainte-Mère-Église, we will visit the extraordinary Pointe-Du-Hoc, a monument which juts some 100m high over the ocean. Walk in the footsteps of the American soldiers who risked their lives to scale the 100-foot cliffs to seize German artillery pieces.
- Omaha Beach - Our fifth discovery will take us to the most famous D-Day sites in history: Omaha Beach. Here, we will be transported back in time, as we explore the cragged cliffs and shores where thousands fought. The Omaha Beach D-Day Museum, built on the spot where the landings took place, will take you through the night’s events step by step, revealing the courage and hidden stories behind WW2’s most infamous battle.
- Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer - We will finish the tour with a visit to the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, the resting place of thousands of soldiers who were lost in the D-Day battle. Your guide will lead you through the cemetery, revealing some of the stories behind the names. Here you will be given some free time to pay your respects and reflect on your journey into one of the legendary days in history.
- Paris - Your chauffeur and guide will drive you back to your hotel or residence in Paris as you relax from an eventful day and take in this historical experience.
What's Included
- Private chauffeur from Paris
- Private WWII expert guide from Paris
- Skip-the-Line Airborne Museum Entrance Ticket
- Visit Omaha Beach
- Visit Utah Beach
- Visit Pointe-du-Hoc
- Visit the Normandy American Cemetery
- All fees and/or taxes included
What's Not Included
- Lunch in Sainte-Mère-Église
Additional Information
Discover the famous skirmishes, historical mysteries, and tales of extraordinary bravery as you traverse the infamous D-Day invasion locations. Follow the paths tread by the Allied forces, investigate original German strongholds, and journey to the past at the Sainte-Mère-Église Museum. Stand atop the same precipices seized by U.S. soldiers during WW2, and understand how and why Utah Beach became a critical site in European history. From the Pointe-Du-Hoc memorial, survey the landscape from a height of over 100m, and pay respect at the final resting places of the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for liberty.
Location
Paris
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Lindasc8103ge
May 24, 2023
WW2 day tour with Driver and Guide - Zac & Venessa, you were top shelf. Great driver! Felt safe in her hands. Zac you were so informative
And enthusiastic . We loved every minute
Linda Summers
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Cynthia_w
May 8, 2022
Great experience - Both our driver and guide were pleasant and knowledgeable ! We felt pampered and well taken care of. I felt the tour was well worth the money!
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Tinyseasidedancer
Oct 3, 2019
Beyond our wildest expectations! - The trip up to Normandy from Paris was a highlight of our entire two week trip to France. Our driver was a great guy and our tour guide was outstanding. My husband and I each had a father who fought in WWII so we felt it important to visit the D-Day beaches and museum. We each thought we knew a fair amount about that time in history but our knowledge was minute compared to that of our guide Zac. He was absolutely amazing with his depth of knowledge, shared in a very comfortable companionable manner. His English was excellent and he was a delightful young man. I could not recommend this more.
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Grandtour05479585454
May 23, 2019
Informative Trip with a Little Taste of Everything! - Michael took us on a very informative tour where we got to see Omaha Beach, Utah Beach, the St. Mere Eglise area and museum, and the American Cemetery. It was a lot to view in a short period of time, but we were happy to get it all in!
Michael was a great resource for history and for anything French for the rest of our visit in Paris. He and Pierre, our driver, we fantastic company and very accommodating. The van was kept clean and cool and water was always flowing for us.
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Jeffreysp9095ee
Oct 29, 2021
WWII Comprehensive tour - The tour was incredible!! Utah, Omaha, Pointe Du Hoc, Saint Mar Iglese, Normandy cemetery. Very humbling. Once again Zac the tour guide was great!!! Incredibly knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour. My only wish would’ve been to be able to see the Utah and Omaha museums but it is a packed day.The tour company honored my request and had Diet Coke for me throughout!!. They were great to work with.
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