Paris — Normandy American Cemetery — Overlord Museum — Omaha Beach — Utah Beach — Mont Saint-Michel

Paris - 07:30 Hotel pick-up and departure to Normandy American Cemetery in our comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes. The journey takes approximately 3.5 hours (280 km), with a stop at a rest area. This trip includes a live guide.

Normandy American Cemetery - 11:00 - 12:00 Arrival and visit to the Normandy American Cemetery & Visitor Center in Colleville-sur-Mer, overlooking Omaha Beach. It holds 9,387 U.S. soldiers, most of whom died during the Normandy Landings, and the Wall of the Missing, listing 1,557 soldiers missing in action. The cliffs leading to the beaches contain remnants of German defenses, including concrete casemates with memorials to the soldiers. At the cemetery, you will also see the semicircular memorial colonnade with the sculpture “Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves” and large maps of military operations. The Visitors Center features a small museum with extensive information about the Battle of Normandy. 12:00 Departure to the nearby Overlord Museum.

Overlord Museum - Omaha Beach - 12:10 - 12:50 Visit the Overlord Museum, located just a few hundred meters from the Normandy American Cemetery. This museum houses numerous WWII artifacts and installations, such as tanks, weapons, guns, military vehicles, a V-1 missile, personal belongings, and more, providing a personal insight into D-Day. 12:50 Departure to Omaha Beaches, a short 5-minute drive (5 km).

Omaha Beach - 13:00 - 14:00 Arrival at Omaha Beach Signal Monument. Learn about the immense sacrifice made by the 34,000 men who landed here on D-Day. Omaha Beach is the most popular destination for travelers visiting the D-Day Beaches. Time for a short lunch break. 14:00 Departure to Pointe du Hoc, a 20-minute drive.

Pointe du Hoc - 14:20 - 15:00 Arrival at Pointe du Hoc, a prominent cliff between Utah and Omaha Beach. This site was crucial as it was the highest land between Omaha and Utah beaches, capable of firing upon both. The site was a gun battery, fortified with concrete casemates and gun pits, forming part of Hitler’s Atlantic Wall defenses. At Pointe du Hoc, you will learn about the 2nd Ranger Battalion’s sacrifice to capture this vital gun battery on the cliffs of Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944. Many original fortifications and bunkers remain open to the public, including the fire control casemate, topped with a monument to the 2nd Ranger Battalion. 15:00 Departure to Utah Beach, a 40-minute drive (40 km).

Utah Beach - 15:40 - 16:00 Arrival at Utah Beach. Free time to explore Utah Beach, which is adjacent to Omaha Beach and the westernmost of the five Normandy D-Day Beaches, now home to many museums, memorials, and monuments. Utah Beach was the first to be stormed by 23,000 American soldiers on June 6, 1944, to capture the town of Cherbourg and its deep-water port. Casualties were relatively light, with 197 (including 60 missing). Units that landed on Utah Beach include the 82nd Airborne Division, 101st Airborne Division, VII Corps, 4th Infantry Division, 90th Infantry Division, 4th Cavalry Regiment, and 70th Tank Battalion.

Utah Beach Landing Museum - 16:00 - 16:40 Visit the Utah Beach Landing Museum, built atop a former German bunker. It features a large collection of historical artifacts, military vehicles, and the original B26 bomber—one of only six remaining.

16:40 Departure to Sainte-Mère-Église town and Airborne Museum, a 20-minute drive (13 km).

Airborne Museum - 17:00 - 18:00 Visit the Airborne Museum, a favorite among Normandy visitors, dedicated to the U.S. paratroopers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions. The museum comprises five separate buildings, two resembling open parachutes. Inside, you’ll find an impressive collection of World War II aircraft, and with the help of a touchpad, you can experience the highlights of the Normandy landings. The first WACO building of the museum is dedicated to gliders and features the only WACO glider replica in France. You can join a dozen soldiers in the glider moments before takeoff. More than 500 gliders were deployed to carry about 4,400 soldiers, vehicles, ammunition, and other equipment. The C-47 building, with the original legendary C-47 aircraft, is at the center of a spectacular scenography with deployed parachutes, suspended mannequins, and realistic statues. 18:00 Departure to Mont Saint-Michel, a 1.5-hour drive (130 km).

Mont-Saint-Michel - 19:30 Arrival at Mont Saint-Michel. Hotel accommodation.

Mont Saint-Michel — Bayeux Tapestry Museum — Caen Memorial — Paris

Mont-Saint-Michel - 08:30 Departure to Mont Saint-Michel Island and Abbey, a 20-minute drive. Please check out beforehand and place luggage in the Mercedes. 09:00 - 12:30 Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site Mont Saint-Michel and its Benedictine Abbey. Your guide will lead you through the narrow streets of the medieval village to the top of the island. Enjoy panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and bay and enter the Benedictine Abbey. Entrance tickets to the Abbey include audio guides in multiple languages. The entire island and bay have remained largely unchanged since the Middle Ages, attracting pilgrims from around the world. Mont Saint-Michel is the most visited site in France. 12:30 Departure to Bayeux Tapestry Museum, a 1.5-hour drive (115 km).

Memorial de Caen - 15:00 - 17:00 Visit the Caen Memorial and Museum, located in the British Sword Beach sector. The Caen Museum is the premier World War II museum in France, offering an overview of the Battle of Normandy and insights into the personal lives of those involved. An excellent 19-minute film documents the battle with original historic footage. 17:00 Departure to Paris, a 3-hour drive (240 km).

Paris - 20:00 Arrival in Paris. Drop-off at your hotel.

• Live Guided, Hotel Pick up & Drop off
• Pointe du Hoc, Utah Beach Landing Museum, Airborne Museum
• Mont Saint-Michel with entrance tickets to the Abbey, Caen Memorial
• Caen Memorial and Museum, Bayeux Tapestry Museum
• Breakfast
• Normandy American Cemetery, Omaha Signal Monument, Overlord Museum
• Hotel accommodation in Double Rooms for one night 3+/4
• Mercedes E220 business class car for 2-3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3-7 participants

• Gratuities and Souvenirs, Meals and Drinks

Embark on a 2-day private, live-guided tour from Paris to the historic D-Day Landing Beaches, including both Omaha and Utah, as well as Mont Saint-Michel and the Bayeux Tapestry Museum. Enjoy tiered pricing and the convenience of hotel pick-up and drop-off. Departures are guaranteed. Stay in a double room with breakfast for one night at a 3+/4 hotel. Travel in style with a Mercedes E220 business class car for 2-3 people or a Mercedes Minivan for 3-7 participants. This experience is customizable. Explore other private and small group experiences offered by Clewel Travel.

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