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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
What's Included
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
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.
Itinerary
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1Sainte-Mere-Eglise
Visit the church at Sainte Mere-Eglise and the American Airborne Museum. Airborne museum is an extra cost.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Angoville-Au-Plain
Church where Airborne troops sought refuge and were cared for.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Manoir de Brecourt
Brecourt Manner is private property, but we will visit the Easy Company 101st Memorial and see the grounds.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Major Richard Winters Memorial
Memorial dedicated to Major Richard Winters of Band of Brothers
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
Visit Winderstandnest 8 along Utah Beach. Walk around and explore what German bunkers looked like
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach
Utah Beach Museum/Visitor Center
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
7Utah Beach Monument
Visit the monument at Utah Beach and talk a walk on the beach
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Pointe du Hoc
Visit where the battery at Point-du-Hoc was located and the 75th Rangers scaled the cliffs.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
9
It is actually Winderstandsnest 73
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Omaha Beach
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 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Omaha Beach
Visit the monument at Omaha beach and walk on the beach
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
Visit Winderstandsnest 65 and the surrounding memorial
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13Normandy
Normandy American Cemetary and visitor's center overlooking Omaha Beach.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Normandy In-Depth Day 1
Normandy In-Depth Day 2
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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