In-depth American Normandy Tour

Name: In-depth American Normandy Tour
Brand: Viator

2 DaysEngelsNormandy

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This tour is incredibly exclusive. Please email us to confirm what dates the tour will be offered War Excursions Normandy Tours will cover events of June 6th, 1944 starting with the Airborne operations in American sectors. Our main tour guide is an active duty American Army officer who has spent years reading, researching, and walking the ground of Normandy. Each tour takes an in depth military focused approach. The tours will hit the main Normandy memorials as well as visit a few locations off the beaten path that provide great insight to the what occurred on June 6th, 1944. Our mission is to share our appreciation and awe for the incredible magnitude of the events of June 6th 1944. Our tours will leave our companions humbled, inspired, and grateful for the sacrifices made through a personal immersive experience. “Think not only upon their passing, remember the glory of their spirit.” — American Cemetery at Omaha Beach

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Wat je gaat doen

Sainte-Mere-Eglise
Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France
Visit the church at Sainte Mere-Eglise and the American Airborne Museum. Airborne museum is an extra cost.
1 uur
Angoville-Au-Plain
Angoville-Au-Plain, France
Church where Airborne troops sought refuge and were cared for.
15 min
Manoir de Brecourt
Chemin du Manoir, Saint-Come-du-Mont, France
Brecourt Manner is private property, but we will visit the Easy Company 101st Memorial and see the grounds.
30 min
Major Richard Winters Memorial
Highway D913, Near Sainte-Marie-Du-Mont, Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, France
Memorial dedicated to Major Richard Winters of Band of Brothers
10 min
Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, France
Visit Winderstandnest 8 along Utah Beach. Walk around and explore what German bunkers looked like
30 min
Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach
La Madeleine, Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, France
Utah Beach Museum/Visitor Center
1 uurEntree niet inbegrepen
Utah Beach Monument
Utah Beach, La Grande Dune, Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, France
Visit the monument at Utah Beach and talk a walk on the beach
40 min

Pointe du Hoc
Cricqueville-en-Bessin, France
Visit where the battery at Point-du-Hoc was located and the 75th Rangers scaled the cliffs.
1 uur
It is actually Winderstandsnest 73
30 min
Omaha Beach
Avenue de la Liberation, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, France
We will walk on Dog Green Sector which is where the opening scene from Saving Private Ryan took place. Option to watch the opening scene while on the beach to take in what happened there.
45 min
Omaha Beach
Avenue de la Liberation, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, France
Visit the monument at Omaha beach and walk on the beach
30 min
Visit Winderstandsnest 65 and the surrounding memorial
30 min
Normandy
France
Normandy American Cemetary and visitor's center overlooking Omaha Beach.
1 uur

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This tour is incredibly exclusive as I am only in the region certain times of the year. Please email us to confirm what dates the tour will be offered. There will be pick up locations identified based on where you stay in the Normandy region. We recommend staying in Bayeux, Grand-Camp Maisy, Carentan, or Caen. Please note that Caen is about an hour away from the American sections of Normandy.