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USD $683.00
Private Tour: Full-Day Tour to American D-Day Beaches from Bayeux
Bayeux, France
Discover the American sectors of the Normandy D-Day landing beaches with a guided private tour. This tour is suitable for a maximum of 8 passengers who do not wish to share the tour experience with other clients.
This private tour of the American D-Day beaches is suitable for a maximum of eight passengers. As it is private, you will experience the Normandy battlefields without having to share with other clients.
The departure time for a private tour is flexible but the recommended departure time is between 8:30am and 9:30am to allow ample time to visit the D-Day sites.
Once your guide has picked you up, you will have a 9-hour tour packed full of information from your English speaking guide. A unique on-board audio visual system will also give you more information before we arrive at each site. The main sites you will visit are:
La Cambe German Cemetery - Situated just under 6 miles from where American forces landed on Omaha Beach, this cemetery is a stark reminder of the terrible price the Germans paid during the heavy fighting on D-day and the subsequent inland battles.
Sainte Mere Eglise - an objective for 82nd Airborne Paratroopers dropping in to Normandy in the early hours of June 6th 1944.
Utah Beach - The American 4th Division under the command of Theodore Roosevelt Jr were tasked with assaulting this section of the Normandy coastline.
Pointe Du Hoc - The task of silencing this formidable gun battery was given to American Rangers. Their job was not an easy one as the site is protected by almost 100 feet of sheer cliff. To silence the battery, they would first need to cross the English Channel and then climb this natural obstacle before attacking the position.
Omaha Beach - The 4.2 miles of coastline that is now referred to as Omaha Beach was assaulted at 06:30 on D-Day morning by American Rangers, the 29th Infantry Division and the 1st Infantry Division.
Normandy American Cemetery
As this is a private tour, the schedule can be re-arranged to include other sites that you prefer or your guide can also include time for a museum visit.
Your hotel pick-up can be arranged from Bayeux or smaller towns nearby.
Our guide was exceptional - personable, knowledgeable and passionate about his topic. Great storyteller - not just dates and places. Saw the human side of the conflict. Highly recommended.
Review by: Rich C, August 2018
This was an amazingly jumble experience. Our tour guide Boy yes that is his name was a wealth of information. He took us to all the highlights and even a few not on the list. We ended the day with Taps at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial Very moving experience. I would highly recommend this to all that travel to Normandy. If I could give our guide Boy more than 5 Stars I certainly would.
Review by: Irene B, March 2018
Tom, our guide was the ultimate storyteller that made you feel you understood what occured on June 6th, 1944. His knowledge of all the allies participation was phenomenal! EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE!!!
Review by: Thomas J, October 2017
Amazing place to visit. Outstanding Guide. Thank You!!!
Review by: Evelyn H, October 2017
This tour was better than I expected. Our guide Tom was so full of knowledge and a true inspiration to our whole family! The day went by way to fast. I am sure Tom could have talked and shown us so much more. The highlight was eating lunch at Cafe J. Philippe Epicerie and seeing how they restored it.
Review by: Evan R, October 2017
Great experience and worth the xtra expense of private tour. You can customize your stops and for how long. Tom our tour guide was beyond knowledgeable.
Review by: Marianne S, September 2017
Great informative tour
Review by: Veronica R, August 2017
Excellent tour! Mike van den Dobbelsteen was the best tour guide. You will be mesmerized by his knowledge. Amazing day! The highlight of Paris and Bayeaux!
Review by: Philip W, October 2016
The high point of our two week trip in Europe! Our tour guide Tom was extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic and very accommodating. His ability to bring D-day events to life through his stories was outstanding. We had just four of us on the tour which made the experience highly personalized. Well worth the cost. A Normandy visit was on my bucket list and I can say that this tour made it complete. Highly recommended!!!
Review by: John R, September 2016
Andy was spectacular...a 10. His knowledge, along with videos in the van before each site, plus his notebook of people, generals, and key people on each place we visited, and his superior knowledge of each location and the history made that full day tour perfect. Everyone should have his company at the top of their list. John R
Review by: Lori L, June 2016
We had Tom for a private tour - I was a bit skeptical as he is very young. It was nothing short of amazing. He had excellent knowledge and unparalleled enthusiasm. Wish we could have done another day!
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