D-Day Landings in Normandy
D-Day Landings in Normandy
D-Day Landings in Normandy
4 Days Starting and ending in 14000 Caen, France
Visiting: Caen, Pegasus Bridge, Sword Beach, Juno Beach, Gold Beach, Omaha Beach
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Tour code:
fdn
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
The 6 June 1944 was a turning point in the Second World War with the Allied landings on the Normandy coast during Operation Overlord – the Invasion of mainland Europe. On what is our main WW2 Introductory Tour we see some of the most iconic D-Day locations and visit all the D-Day landing beaches along the Normandy coastline as well as seeing the site of the Pegasus Bridge glider landing, and where the ‘Band of Brothers’ fought near St. Mère Eglise. Understand D-Day as you overlook Bloody Omaha, or visit the bunkers at Juno Beach and realise that events on these battle sites are what have defined our modern world.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Caen
Location: Caen
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 2-star Carline Caen Nord or 3-star Ibis Caen Port d'Angleterre or 3-star Brit Hotel Caen Nord Memorial Hotel
Local departure by coach, then to Caen in Normandy for a three-night stay.
Day 2 : Britain’S D-Day: Pegasus Bridge & British Beaches
Location: Pegasus Bridge, Sword Beach, Juno Beach, Gold Beach
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 2-star Carline Caen Nord or 3-star Ibis Caen Port d'Angleterre or 3-star Brit Hotel Caen Nord Memorial Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is spent looking at the British and Canadian involvement on 6 June 1944. We will visit key D-Day sites including Pegasus Bridge and the Pegasus Memorial Museum to look at the glider landings and first actions on D-Day, and then see the graves in Ranville War Cemetery. We later move on to Sword, Juno and Gold beaches, visiting the scenes of the British and Canadian landings, also seeing the new British Normandy Memorial. We end the day at Arromanches to look at the story of the Mulberry Harbour, the artificial port that was key to Allied success.
Day 3 : America’S D-Day: Bloody Omaha & American Airborne
Location: Omaha Beach
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 2-star Carline Caen Nord or 3-star Ibis Caen Port d'Angleterre or 3-star Brit Hotel Caen Nord Memorial Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
We begin at the moving Normandy American Cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach, and then visit the Overlord Museum, one of the best in Normandy. Later we go along the Omaha Beach area itself seeing memorials and bunkers, uncovering the real story of Saving Private Ryan and the reality of ‘Bloody Omaha’. With lunchtime in Sainte-Mère-Église, we then look at the Airborne operations around the town including the story of the ‘Band of Brothers’ and visit our final D-Day beach – Utah Beach. Here we see where some of the most successful landings on D-Day took place. We then visit the German Cemetery at La Cambe and finish our day at Bayeux War Cemetery.
Day 4 : Return Home
Location: Caen
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
What's Not Included
Insurance
Accommodation
You will stay for three or four nights at the 2-star Carline Caen Nord, 3-star Ibis Caen Port d'Angleterre or 3-star Brit Hotel Caen Nord Memorial Hotel.
Due to demand, we may also use the Ace Hotel Caen Nord Memorial Hotel, Balladins Caen Memorial Saint Contest, Ibis Falaise - Coeur de Normandie, or Ibis Styles Ouistreham.
Upgrade to the 4-star Novotel Caen Cote de Nacre (Tour Ref 4FDNH, 4FDNHV & 5FDNHV).
The hotel is situated close to the heart of the historic town and the Memorial. Facilities include a relaxing bar and restaurant.
Check out our Q&As
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.
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What type of coach will be used?
You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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