This is the most complete D-Day shore excursion from Le Havre and the only one that includes an English-speaking guide, a museum ticket, a freshly made sandwich from a local bakery and two stops most tours never visit.
The Arromanches 360° Cinema opens the day: a 19-minute circular panoramic film combining original 1944 footage with present-day images on nine surrounding screens. No seats. You stand at the center as June 6, 1944 unfolds around you. Nothing prepares you for it.
Longues-sur-Mer follows: the only German coastal gun battery in Normandy where the original 155mm weapons are still in place, still pointing toward the English Channel. No other shared tour from Le Havre includes it.
Then Omaha Beach, the actual sand from Saving Private Ryan. Then the Normandy American Cemetery, where 9,387 white crosses face the sea above the bluffs. Your expert guide walks you through every stop in English. Museum ticket included. Sandwich included. Return to ship guaranteed.
Quai Roger Meunier, Le Havre, France
Your memorable journey will start with a meeting at the cruise terminal, where you will be greeted by our local Le Havre representatives and our experienced English-speaking guide. Fresh croissants from a local Le Havre bakery will be waiting for you.
Chemin du Calvaire, Arromanches-les-Bains, France
After driving for 2 hours through the Normandy countryside, your first stop will be at Pointe du Hoc, where you can see the numerous bomb craters that have remained untouched since the war. Climb through the various bunkers to witness how the Germans used the cliffs to their advantage, and imagine how the Americans attacked and captured the battery after scaling the cliffs.
Longues-sur-Mer, France
The only German coastal gun battery in Normandy where the original 155mm weapons are still in place, still pointing toward the English Channel. No other shared tour from Le Havre includes it.
Avenue de la Liberation, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, France
Afterward, head to Omaha Beach and pass along 8 km of coastline facing the English Channel. Ashore, you will find a sculpture called Les Braves, meaning "The Braves" in honor of the soldiers who fought in the war. There will be an opportunity to stop for a quick lunch near Omaha Beach.
The visitor center offers a detailed exhibition about the war. This will be our last stop before heading back for a 2-hour drive to the port or your hotel.
Quai Roger Meunier, Le Havre, France
At the end of an extraordinary day on the D-Day landing beaches, your driver brings you back to Le Havre cruise terminal comfortably and on time. With over 15 years of experience organizing shore excursions for cruise passengers, we monitor your ship's schedule throughout the day and guarantee your return before the all-aboard time — so you can experience the full depth of Normandy's history with complete peace of mind.
We arrange direct pickup and drop-off at the cruise terminal, your itinerary is fully aligned with your ship’s schedule.
Our team will reach you through the Viator messenger chat for meeting our Tour leader inside Le Havre cruise terminal.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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