Band of Brothers D-Day Experience - Group tour from Bayeux

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Sainte-Mere-Eglise

  This small Norman town was situated on the main N13 road that linked Cherbourg to Bayeux and Caen. This was the main route that both Germans and Americans would need to mobilize much needed equipment during the battle of Normandy. Ste Mere Eglise was an objective for 82nd Airborne Paratroopers and has been made famous by the movie, The Longest Day. American Paratrooper John Steele was unfortunate to get caught on the church steeple during the drop.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Sainte-Mere-Eglise (Pass by)

  MEEHAN CRASH SITE Aircraft “66”, a Douglas C-47, flew over the English Channel on the night of June 5-6, along with hundreds of other aircraft carrying US paratroopers. The plane “chalk” 66 is unfortunately hit by the fire of the German anti-aircraft defense: it attempts a landing, but explodes against a hedge. The Easy Company pilots and paratroopers are dying on the spot.

  Admission ticket free
• 2
  Manoir de Brecourt

  BRECOURT MANOR Fans of Band of Brothers will love this short stop. We will show you the location where Richard Winters and men of Easy Company silenced four 105mm guns that were shelling Utah Beach on D-Day morning.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Major Richard Winters Memorial

  We will stop briefly to show you a great monument that overlooks Utah Beach. Erected in 2012, this monument features Major Richard Winters and is in acknowledgement of Leadership.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  HEDGEROW BATTLES As we drive, we will show you some of the typical hedgerow terrain that the allies had to battle through. We will explain how the Germans utilized the countryside known as the "bocage" to their defensive advantage and how the allies overcame them.

  Admission ticket free
• Sainte-Marie-du-Mont (Pass by)

  We will take time to explain the significance of this beautiful small village. This was an objective for the 101st Airborne to help the forces landing on Utah Beach.

  Admission ticket free
• 4
  Eglise Saint-Come-et-Saint-Damien d'Angoville-au-Plain

  Situated approximately 5 miles from Carentan, the small village of Angoville-Au-Plain witnessed heavy fighting between the German Paratroopers and American Paratroopers that dropped close by at dropzone D. After our 101st Airborne briefing, you will then hear the incredible story of two Airborne Medics. Kenneth Moore and Robert Wright displayed not only courage but also humanity during the desperate struggle to take this small area of Normandy.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Carentan

  The battle between the Nazis and the Allies for the city of Carentan took place from June 10 to June 15, 1944. It was marked by intense fighting both within the city and at its approaches in Carentan. Securing Carentan was crucial to wresting it from German control, enabling the establishment of a continuous defensive line to repel anticipated German counterattacks and linking the Utah Beach and Omaha Beach frontlines.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Pointe du Hoc

  One of the famous German gun battery was located at the Pointe Du Hoc in Normandy. Consisting of 6 long range gun positions and many other concrete bunkers, it posed a real threat to Allied shipping on D-Day. As this battery was right between the two American landing beaches, Allied planners had no choice but to knock out this position. Here you will hear the incredible stories of bravery shown by US Army Rangers who had to scale nearly 100 feet of cliffs to destroy the guns.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Omaha Beach

  The US 1st Infantry and 29th Infantry Divisions, as well as elements of the US Army Rangers were tasked with opening up 5 exit points to start the movement inland. When you hear the stories from your guide, you will understand why this beach is known as, "Bloody Omaha". Depending on the tide, you will have the opportunity to walk on the sand and see the beach from the soldiers perspective. From this point of view, the high bluffs that once had machine guns firing down, are very intimidating.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer

  The Normandy American Cemetery covers 172 acres and is the final resting place for many thousands of service men and women. You will have sufficient time to explore the visitor center before taking the time to reflect in the cemetery.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Large items of luggage are not permitted on board. Only small carry on cases or overnight bags will be accepted
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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