Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Day Trip with Cider Tasting & Lunch from Paris
4.7
2,370 Ratings
Paris
Experience the historic D-Day landing beaches in Normandy, visit museums and memorials, and indulge in a delicious two-course lunch and cider tasting.
Duration:
14 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach - You’ll join your expert guide in Paris aboard a comfortable, private coach. On the way to Normandy, learn the details of the Allied preparations for D-Day, the largest amphibious assault in history. Your guide, a fluent English-speaker, will stay with you throughout the tour to tell the story of the operation and answer questions from history buffs and curious minds.
On Utah Beach, your first stop, the Allies quickly defeated the German forces. You’ll visit an extraordinary D-Day museum housed in an old German bunker on the landing beach itself. The collection here brings home both the scale and the personal sacrifice involved in the operation, with an original B-26 airplane on display along with collections of soldiers’ letters home.
What's Included
- Skip-the-line access to Utah Beach Museum
- Two-course lunch with a glass of cider
- Cider and Calvados tasting (not available on Sundays)
- Comfortable round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned coach
- Full-day assistance from an English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Extra drinks at lunch
Additional Information
Recall the triumphs and defeats of the D-Day invasions through an excursion to the four most crucial World War II locations in Normandy. Take a look inside a genuine German bunker that now houses a museum at Utah Beach. Stroll through the American Cemetery commemorating 10,000 casualties, a mournful sight overlooking Omaha Beach, the site of a daunting battle for the Allies. Later, savor the area’s deep-rooted gastronomic heritage with a two-dish luncheon and a taste of regional apple cider.
- Make a note of specific dietary requirements in the ‘Special Requirements’ field when booking
- On Sundays the visit to the Cider Farm doesn’t take place, but this will not affect the duration of the tour.
- We strongly recommend all clients who are traveling with infants to bring their own infant or child seat. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure the safety of their child.
Location
5 Pl. du Général Kœnig
Place du Général Kœnig
*UNTIL APRIL 30th: Meet in front of the main entrance of the Hyatt Regency Hotel (3 Pl. du Général Kœnig, 75017 Paris). The City Wonders representative (holding a City Wonders sign) will be standing at the intersection between Place du Général Koenig and Boulevard Pershing. DO NOT ENTER THE HOTEL
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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459lynndat
Mar 24, 2024
Normandy tour - John did a fantastic job of combining factual information and historical data with humor and fascinating commentary to keep us entertained and engaged. He definitely knows his ‘stuff’ and has a great way of explaining the basics to his audience. I would highly recommend him for this tour. I felt like I learned a lot.
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Laohuzi
Mar 24, 2024
Fantastic trip! - Our guide John was fantastic! He is well-read, knowledgeable with great sense of humor. He obviously loves what he is doing, displaying an amazing passion on telling the stories. Thanks John for an excellent day!
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Road60412084051
Mar 24, 2024
Normandy in a day. - We really enjoyed John. He was very knowledgeable about his subject, old songs and recommendations. You could tell he loves what he does. He was very personable and didn’t deliver info like a typical tour guide.
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267zachj
Mar 24, 2024
Incredible tour - Great tour, visiting Utah Beach, Pont DU Hoc and the American Cemetery. John had an amazing amount of knowledge regarding the history of France, providing a background to the events of Normandy. Very informative and just incredible to stand in the same places where all this history took place. If you have the chance it's something everyone should experience and it's definitely a bonus to have John lead the way.
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Daytrip291436
Mar 24, 2024
Long day but worth it - John knows his stuff! He was very informative and made the entire day very interesting. Having Whispers for people on the tour would help us hear everything he said. The pizza at lunch was not good. I don’t understand how John can wear shorts in the cold, windy weather and survive!
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H7220iuvanessas
Mar 24, 2024
A lovely day on the Beach and some history too - John was an excellent tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and kept our group engaged. Lunch was a hot. Definitely don't miss your opportunity to try the cider with your meal.
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16colleenw
Mar 24, 2024
Normandy - Incredible to still see the remains of the Nazi fortifications and the devastation caused by the allied bombardment. Our guide John has a passion for history that’s infectious. We left our tour looking forward to reading and learning more about the longest day.
Viva la France!
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828maryh
Mar 24, 2024
Normandy Beach - John Price was our guide. He was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and easy to follow. Brought the history to life. He definitely has a passion for his job.
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A3463xdamyw
Mar 21, 2024
Fantastic experience! We loved our guides, beautiful countryside, and fascinating historical sites. - My daughters and I were so impressed by the knowledge and charisma of our guides, John and Sid. The history of the sites and beauty of the countryside will be something that we will won't soon forget. The bus was comfortable, lunch was tasty, and the cider tasting was a fantastic experience. Walking through the bunkers and the cemetery was one of the most moving experiences. I was amazed that my hands were touching stone and metal that had been touched by soldiers, and my feet walked the same soil where so many men took their last breaths. Truly one of the best experiences of our week in Paris.
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Sarah
Mar 26, 2024
NOT WORTH YOUR MONEY! - The trip included all the elements that were advertised, but we did not have nearly enough time at the landmark places of Utah Beach and Omaha Beech. We had to go to an out-of-the-way restaurant for lunch that was not good and stopped at a fruit farm that took too much time. We spent more time on the bus then on the actual visit. And our guide was not that good; very nice, but not informative. So I would say save your money and take the train from Paris and then rent a car. Absolutely go see this historical sites at Normandy, but for the price this tour is not worth it.
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