Omaha Beach D-Day Experience - Half day group tour from Bayeux
Explore Omaha Beach and gain insight into US soldiers’ role in World War II on this half-day group D-Day landing tour from Bayeux. Visit key sites of WWII interest including Omaha Beach and the Pointe-Du-Hoc with a guide, and learn of the conditions faced by the US soldiers brought into battle. Wander among the soldiers’ graves at the American Cemetery, and hear tales and anecdotes from the WWII battlefields.
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What's included in Omaha Beach D-Day Experience - Half day group tour from Bayeux
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Pointe du Hoc
Your guide will give you detailed information regarding the American Rangers mission and explain the fascinating remnants of the many German bunkers we will see together. You will then be given around 25 minutes free time to explore on your own.
Omaha Beach
You will be given a great overview of the beach landings that took place on Omaha Beach on June 6th, 1944. After which, you will have around 15 minutes free time to walk on the sand (depending on tidal conditions) where American forces landed on D-Day.
Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
The guide will lead you into the incredible American Cemetery and explain many key facts about when it was built, why it is located where it is and many of stories of the men and women who are buried here. You will be given around 30 minutes free time to explore on your own.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Round-trip travel from central Bayeux by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Large items of luggage are not permitted on board. Only small carry on cases or overnight bags will be accepted
- If you are traveling with children, please note that everyone requires a seat. It is a legal requirement so please ensure you book a seat for each person taking the tour. It is forbidden to carry infants on your lap. When booking, please specify the age of the child and we will provide a car seat if require We do not accept children under 4 years old.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- GPS location: 49.273224, -0.701836 paid parking is available or free parking just opposite the coach park or Place General De Gaulle
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Ticket Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Luggage is not permitted on board this tour
