Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Courseulles-sur-Mer, Courseulles-sur-Mer, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, NormandyWe will visit the western flank of Juno sector where Canadian forces landed on D-Day. Here you will learn about the planning and preparations by the Canadian 3rd Infantry Division to land elements of the Canadian Scottish and Royal Winnipeg Rifles regiments against one of the best prepared German coastal defences in this area.Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Ver-sur-Mer, Ver-sur-Mer, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, NormandyAt this British landing sector on D-Day and see where the men of the 50th Infantry Division were able to break through from an open and exposed beach. It was here that Company Sergeant Major, Stanley Hollis of the 6th Battalion, the Green Howards, landed. We will follow his actions on D-Day which resulted in him receiving the only Victoria Cross, the highest award for bravery in the British Commonwealth.Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Remains Mulberry Harbour, Harbor of Arromanches les Bains Place du Groupe Ile de France Plage d'Arromanches, 14117 Arromanches-les-Bains FranceHere we will see the remains of the artificial harbour, known as Mulberry. This amazing invention became the most important port for the Allied in North-West Europe until December 1944.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Bayeux War Cemetery, 1945 boulevard Fabian Ware, 14400, Bayeux FranceTime for reflection at the British War Cemetery, final resting place and memorial for 6452 soldiers of various nationalities, including German.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Pointe du Hoc, 14450 Cricqueville-en-Bessin FranceOn top of 100ft high cliffs, the Germans had established a long-range gun battery. It was the task of US Army Rangers to assault this position, scale the cliffs and destroy the German guns. This site has been preserved as a battlefield and you will be able to go into the many German bunkers, see the hundreds of bomb craters, and of course the cliffs the Rangers scaled.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Omaha Beach, Avenue de la Liberation, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer FranceAt the second American sector, Omaha beach, we will visit the part of the beach that was depicted in opening scenes of the film Saving Private Ryan: here is where the heaviest casualties on D-Day were suffered. You will hear about the units involved, learn about how many things can and did go wrong here, but also how initiative, determination and leadership resulted in success.Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer, 14710 Colleville-sur-Mer FranceThe final resting place of 9380 American servicemen and women from the Normandy campaign, located on high ground overlooking the eastern side of Omaha Beach. It covers more than 170 acres and is maintained by the American Battle Monuments Commission. Here you will have the opportunity to pay your respects and witness the lowering of the flags.Duration: 1 hour
Supplier Name
Allied Victory Tours
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability,Service animals allowed,Near public transportation,Transportation is wheelchair accessible,Wheelchair accessible,This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 8.,Most travelers can participate,This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate,Face masks provided for travelers,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized,Guides required to regularly wash hands
Inclusions:
Air-conditioned vehicle,All Fees and Taxes,Private transportation
Exclusions:
Optional museum entry ticket,Lunch
My dad and I did this tour before the 74th anniversary of D-Day and it was an absolutely incredible experience. Mike did an amazing job of organizing the day, sharing touching and memorable stories, and providing an all-around meaningful trip. Almost two years later my dad and I still talk about this tour with such fond memories.
Mike is truly a passionate expert with so much respect for the history and sacrifice of the brave men who fought that day. His passion is almost palpable and is infectious. For anyone with an interest in WW2 history I would say this is a must-do tour. There was not a single question he couldn't answer and his background on the sites and he had so much respect in for each site.
Beyond the incredible experience of his tour, Mike is absolutely a joy of a guide in that he inspires greater interest in WW2 history. After returning from France my dad and I drove multiple hours to the National D-Day Memorial in our home state of Virginia. Mike's commentary and know
Reviewed by: Lauren H, 12/28/2020 12:00:00 AM
It was an absolute privilege to be taken on this private guided tour by Mike whose expert knowledge and passion really shone through. We were three generations who wanted to follow in the footsteps of my grandfather, and the tour showed us all of the main sites including Pegasus Bridge, the beaches,Mulberry harbour and the British cemetery, in addition to the story of the British soldier who was awarded the VC. It was a memorable day,undertaken with respect and compassion, and we feel privileged to have been accompanied by Mike and to learn so much from him. I would highly recommend Allied Victory Tours.
Reviewed by: 666felicityw, 02/23/2020 12:00:00 AM
