Discover D Day Guided Experience for New Visitors

10 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Visiting Normandy for the first time? This shore excursion from Le Havre makes it easy to explore the area’s most important D-Day landmarks. You’ll travel in a comfortable, modern bus with round-trip pickup and drop-off right at the cruise port—no planning needed. With a friendly local guide, you’ll visit key World War II sites like Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery, with time to learn, reflect, and take photos. A packed lunch is included so you can stay focused on the experience, not logistics. The tour is timed to your ship’s schedule, so you’ll return to port on time and without stress.

What's Included

Homemade packed lunch including a baguette, water, and small dessert
Pick-up and drop off in Le Havre
Private Tour (If option selected)
D-Day Shore Excursion from Le Havre
Other food and drinks
Gratuities
Private Tour (if option not selected)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

When you step off your cruise ship, head outside the cruise terminal. Our hosts wait outside the security gates with a sign VEXPERIO. Please note: we do NOT meet at the parking lot directly next to the cruise ships. Please head outside the security gate - it is about a 3-minute walk, 1000ft / 300m.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Welcome in Le Havre Your tour begins with an easy and stress-free pickup right at the cruise port or your hotel in Le Havre. A friendly, English-speaking guide will greet you and help you board a comfortable, air-conditioned bus. As you begin the scenic drive through Normandy, your guide will explain the area’s important role in World War II and what to expect throughout the day.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2

    German Cemetery Your first stop is the German War Cemetery. This peaceful site honors thousands of German soldiers who died during the conflict. It's a quiet place surrounded by nature, and your guide will help you understand how this cemetery fits into the wider story of D-Day and the history of the region.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Pointe du Hoc Next, you’ll visit Pointe du Hoc, a dramatic clifftop location between Utah and Omaha Beaches. During D-Day, U.S. Rangers bravely climbed these steep cliffs under enemy fire. Today, the site is filled with large craters and broken bunkers that remain just as they were left. Your guide will explain what happened here, making it easy to imagine the bravery and difficulty of that moment.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Omaha Beach & Lunch Then you’ll head to Omaha Beach—one of the most famous landing spots on D-Day. Known as “Bloody Omaha,” it saw intense fighting during the invasion. The beach is now peaceful, but walking along the sand brings history to life. At this point, you’ll receive a simple and tasty packed lunch, including a fresh baguette sandwich, dessert, and bottled water—all thoughtfully prepared by your tour team.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Normandy American Cemetery

    American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer After lunch, you’ll visit the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer. This is the final resting place for over 9,000 U.S. soldiers. You’ll see rows of white crosses and Stars of David stretching out over the green hills above the beach. A visit to the Memorial Chapel provides a quiet space for reflection and gratitude. Your guide will be nearby to answer questions or share stories that help you understand what makes this place so special.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Drive Back to Le Havre At the end of the tour, you’ll return to your bus for a relaxing drive back to Le Havre. As you look out at the Normandy countryside, take time to reflect on the experiences of the day. From the powerful sights to the heartfelt stories, this journey is a thoughtful and meaningful way to learn about one of the most important chapters in history. You’ll arrive back at port on time, with everything taken care of.

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Shore Excursions Company

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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