On this small-group tour, guests will explore the significant British landing sites of the Battle of Normandy. Meeting their guide, they will set off in a comfortable vehicle to visit Sword Beach, where British forces landed as part of Operation Overlord. They will learn about the capture of Pegasus Bridge by the 6th Airborne Division just after midnight on D-Day, a pivotal moment in the battle. The tour continues to the Hillman Bunker complex near Colleville-Montgomery, named after British Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery. Guests will visit a Commonwealth Cemetery to honor the fallen soldiers and explore the Museum of the Battery of Merville, where they will discover how Lieutenant Colonel Otway’s men neutralized this German gun battery. After a day filled with historical insights and poignant moments, participants will return to Bayeux with a deeper understanding of the British contribution to D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.

Duration:
Approximately 5 hours

Start Time:
1:15pm

Inclusions:
Knowledgeable Guide, sites as listed in the description. This is subject to change depending on the day of the tour.

Exclusions:
Meals, gratuities

Meeting point:
Place du Quebec, Bayeux train station, or pickup from hotels in central Bayeux upon request

Ending point:
Hotel in Bayeux or a central location

Important Information:
– Wearing comfortable walking shoes is recommended.
– Group size: Minimum 4 participants
– This tour is provided on a reserved basis prior to departure.