Private Tour: Half Day - D-Day landing beaches (4 hours) - Caen city
This private experience offers a reflective and informative exploration of the Normandy landing beaches, where pivotal events of June 1944 shaped the course of World War II. Guided by a knowledgeable local expert, travelers gain a deeper understanding of the strategic planning behind Operation Overlord and the extraordinary efforts carried out along the coast. The landscape today forms a powerful open-air record of the conflict, marked by remnants of fortifications, memorials, and preserved sites that illustrate the scale of the Allied landings.
The visit also highlights selected beaches and surrounding areas that played key roles during D-Day, along with interpretive stops that provide historical context and personal stories connected to the region. Museums and commemorative spaces further illuminate the challenges, sacrifices, and outcomes associated with the campaign.
Balancing historical insight with quiet moments of reflection, this experience offers a respectful introduction to Normandy’s wartime heritage and the lasting significance of the events that unfolded along its shores.
Duration:
4 hours
Start Time:
9am
Inclusions:
Luxury minivan, driver-guide, Transportation to/from hotel or train station, Normandy Landing Beaches, Normandy museums, other important sites. Choice of sites depending on your interests and the distance from the hotel (To be confirmed at the time of booking)
Exclusions:
Lunch, personal insurance, personal extras, and gratuities
Meeting point:
Pick up from hotel or train station from Caen
Ending point:
Same as meeting location
Important Information:
Please let us know if you have any disabilities, walking difficulties or dietary restrictions.
Please make sure to take warm clothes, it could be very windy.
Maximum pax allowed on this tour is 6.
This tour operates daily, from January 1- December 31, except December 25 and January 1.
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