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Normandy D-Day Tour with Omaha Beach, American Cemetery and Cider Tasting
Retrace the steps of the brave men who took part in the largest military operation in the history of the world on this unforgettable day trip from Paris. You’ll walk the sands of Omaha Beach, peer over the cliffs at the Pointe du Hoc and go inside old German bunkers with massive guns still pointing toward England.
Meet up in the morning with your guide close to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris and head off in a small group of 8 people to retrace the amazing events of D-Day and the Normandy Invasion. The Beaches of Normandy are only 2 hours away from Paris with lots of beautiful French countryside in between. Arriving in Normandy you’ll explore part of the Atlantic Wall built by the Third Reich as you follow your guide into a battery of German bunkers. You’ll see and touch the huge guns that still point towards England and learn about the many extreme fortifications the Allied troops had to fight against when they landed on D-Day. You’ll then drive to Omaha Beach where the most difficult and impressive attack happened. It’s called Bloody Omaha by WWII veterans because, in a matter of hours, almost 2,500 men lost their lives on this beach. Despite being pinned down by heavy artillery, the surviving soldiers fought with bravery and ingenuity to overcome the enemy.
After your visit to the museum, it will be lunchtime. The guide will take you to a nearby restaurant that has many local specialities such as French barbecued meats, different salads, as well as savoury and sweet crepes. You’ll have one hour to rest and enjoy your lunch. Then you’ll visit the Pointe du Hoc. Walking on the battle-scarred earth where allied bombs exploded, you’ll make your way to the edge of the 100ft tall cliffs. Peering over the edge you’ll wonder how the Army Rangers accomplished the impossible task of scaling the cliffs under heavy enemy fire without any backup.
Leaving the Pointe du Hoc behind you’ll enjoy a short break at a family-owned Cider House. There you’ll have free tastings of the famous Normandy hard cider and Calvados that were made locally. Anyone who prefers not to drink alcohol can enjoy outstanding apple juice. To finish your adventure on the coast of Normandy you will visit the American Cemetery. The guide will share many incredible acts of bravery and heroism that individual men performed and show you where these men rest today. You’ll be able to pay your respects to Medal of Honor heroes, Theodore Roosevelt Jr, and the Niland brothers who inspired the movie Saving Private Ryan.
The ride back to Paris will take a little over 2 hours long and will include a stop for you to use the restroom and stretch your legs then you will say goodbye to your guide at the Arc de Triomphe.
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