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The Ultimate D-Day Tour
7 Days Starting and ending in Rouen, France
Visiting: Rouen, Merville-Franceville-Plage, Ranville, Saint-Lô, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, Port-en-Bessin, Gold Beach, Longues-sur-Mer, Arromanches, La Cambe, La Fiere, Cauquigny, Amfreville, Juno Beach, Sword Beach, Hermanville War Cemetery, Hillman Bunker, Sainte-Mère-Église, Carentan
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Tour Overview
Embark on "The Ultimate D-Day Tour" and delve into the pivotal moments of World War II across the historic landscapes of Normandy, France. This immersive journey begins with an overnight stay in Rouen, followed by a visit to the Merville Battery and Pegasus Bridge, where the British Airborne Division made their mark. Explore the dramatic cliffs of Pointe du Hoc and the poignant sands of Omaha Beach, immortalized in "Saving Private Ryan." Pay respects at the British Normandy Memorial and discover the stories of the 82nd Airborne Division. Traverse the British and Canadian D-Day beaches, and conclude with the tales of the "Band of Brothers" at Utah Beach. With comfortable accommodations in Saint-Lô and Rouen, this tour offers a profound exploration of the courage and sacrifice that shaped history.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Rouen
Accommodation Name: BB Hotel Rouen Rive Droite or similar
Local departure by coach, then to our hotel in the Rouen area for an overnight stay.
Day 2 The British Airborne Story on D-Day
Location: Rouen, Merville-Franceville-Plage, Ranville, Saint-Lô
Accommodation Name: Brit Hotel Saint-Lo or in the Caen area
Meals Included: Breakfast
We depart Rouen and travel into Normandy to look at the landings by 6th (Airborne) Division which began in the early hours of 6th June 1944. We start with the Merville Battery, which the 9th Parachute Battalion attacked on D-Day, seeing the museum and bunkers.
We then travel across the Drop and Landing Zones to Pegasus Bridge, where the landings began. Here we take time for lunch, and then look at the Pegasus Bridge story and visit the Museum which includes the original bridge that was here in 1944. We then visit the Airborne graves at Ranville and go up on the Breville Ridge looking at the vital battles for this ‘Eastern Flank’. We continue to our hotel in Saint Lô for four nights.
Day 3 Rangers Lead The Way – Bloody Omaha
Location: Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, Port-en-Bessin
Accommodation Name: Brit Hotel Saint-Lo or in the Caen area
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning we begin at Pointe du Hoc, the site of a German gun battery attacked by the US Rangers on D-Day who scaled a sheer cliff to reach it. We visit the site, the Visitors Centre, and the bunkers and memorial. Please note there is some walking involved here.
We then continue to Omaha Beach and look at the landings between the Vierville and Les Moulins draws where the 29th Division came ashore as depicted in ‘Saving Private Ryan’. After lunchtime at Port en-Bessin, where the Pipe Line Under The Ocean (PLUTO) came in, we return to Omaha Beach, visiting the Normandy American Cemetery, the bunkers at WN62, and the superb Overlord Museum with one of the best collections in Normandy.
Day 4 British Normandy Memorial – 82nd Airborne on D-Day
Location: Gold Beach, Longues-sur-Mer, Arromanches, La Cambe, La Fiere, Cauquigny, Amfreville
Accommodation Name: Brit Hotel Saint-Lo or in the Caen area
Meals Included: Breakfast
We begin at the British Normandy Memorial which commemorates more than 22,000 British and Commonwealth soldiers who died in the Normandy Campaign. Overlooking Gold Beach, we discuss the landings here and see where Stan Hollis went into action resulting in the award of the only D-Day Victoria Cross. We then visit the Longues Battery, a German gun battery site that was later used in the filming for ‘The Longest Day’: here the guns are still in their bunkers!
We then have lunchtime in Arromanches, where you can see the remains of the Mulberry Harbour. In the afternoon we visit the German Cemetery at La Cambe, and then look at the 82nd Airborne story on D-Day, visiting the key bridge at La Fiere along with the Iron Mike Memorial. We then see the battlefield area here at Cauquigny and Amfreville, visiting the Airborne Memorial.
Day 5 The British and Canadian D-Day Beaches
Location: Gold Beach, Juno Beach, Sword Beach, Hermanville War Cemetery, Hillman Bunker
Accommodation Name: Brit Hotel Saint-Lo or in the Caen area
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we examine the British and Canadian landings on 6th June 1944 starting at Gold Beach, seeing where the only D-Day Victoria Cross action took place, as well as examining the role of the Royal Artillery in the landings. We then visit Juno Beach where the Canadians landed on D-Day seeing the memorials, bunkers and wartime tanks. After lunch we see where the Canadians fought inland from the beaches and then travel across to the Sword Beach sector seeing where British Assault troops and Commandos from the Special Service Brigade landed, visit Hermanville War Cemetery, and also the Hillman Bunker site where the Suffolk Regiment went into action on D-Day.
Day 6 Utah Beach – Band of Brothers
Location: Sainte-Mère-Église, Carentan, Rouen
Accommodation Name: BB Hotel Rouen Rive Droite or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
We begin this morning on Utah Beach where the US 4th Division landed, seeing the memorials here and then looking at the 101st Airborne story around Brecourt Manor, including the story of the ‘Band of Brothers’. We have lunchtime in Ste Mere Eglise and have an included visit to the Airborne Museum here. We then look at the fighting around Carantan before departing for Rouen for an overnight stay.
Day 7
Location: Rouen
Return home.
What's Included
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Local Departure by Coach
The tour includes a local departure by coach to the hotel in the Rouen area for an overnight stay.
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Visit to Merville Battery
The tour includes a visit to the Merville Battery, which the 9th Parachute Battalion attacked on D-Day, including the museum and bunkers.
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Visit to Pegasus Bridge
The tour includes a visit to Pegasus Bridge, where the landings began, and the museum which includes the original bridge from 1944.
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Visit to Pointe du Hoc
The tour includes a visit to Pointe du Hoc, the site of a German gun battery attacked by the US Rangers on D-Day.
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Visit to Omaha Beach
The tour includes a visit to Omaha Beach, the Normandy American Cemetery, the bunkers at WN62, and the Overlord Museum.
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Visit to British Normandy Memorial
The tour includes a visit to the British Normandy Memorial, which commemorates more than 22,000 British and Commonwealth soldiers.
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Visit to Longues Battery
The tour includes a visit to the Longues Battery, a German gun battery site used in the filming for 'The Longest Day'.
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Visit to Juno Beach
The tour includes a visit to Juno Beach where the Canadians landed on D-Day, seeing the memorials, bunkers, and wartime tanks.
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Visit to Utah Beach
The tour includes a visit to Utah Beach where the US 4th Division landed, and the Airborne Museum in Ste Mere Eglise.
What's Not Included
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, snacks, and other personal purchases are not included in the tour.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately by the traveler.
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Optional Activities
Any optional activities or excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
Mode of Transport
Local departure by coach, then to our hotel in the Rouen area for an overnight stay.Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the Brit Hotel Saint-Lo or in the Caen area. Overnight stays will be in the Rouen area at the BB Hotel Rouen Rive Droite or similar.Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
You will stay for four nights at the Brit Hotel Saint-Lo or in the Caen area, and overnight stays will be in the Rouen area at the BB Hotel Rouen Rive Droite or similar.
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What will we see on Day 2 of the tour?
On Day 2, you will explore the British Airborne Story on D-Day, starting with the Merville Battery and visiting the museum and bunkers. You will travel across the Drop and Landing Zones to Pegasus Bridge, have lunch, and visit the Pegasus Bridge Museum. The day concludes with a visit to the Airborne graves at Ranville and the Breville Ridge.
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What activities are included on Day 3?
Day 3 includes a visit to Pointe du Hoc, the site of a German gun battery attacked by the US Rangers on D-Day. You will also visit Omaha Beach, the Normandy American Cemetery, the bunkers at WN62, and the Overlord Museum.
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What is the focus of Day 4?
Day 4 focuses on the British Normandy Memorial and the 82nd Airborne on D-Day. You will visit the British Normandy Memorial, the Longues Battery, and have lunch in Arromanches. The afternoon includes visits to the German Cemetery at La Cambe and the 82nd Airborne story at La Fiere and the Iron Mike Memorial.
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What will we explore on Day 5?
On Day 5, you will examine the British and Canadian landings on D-Day, starting at Gold Beach and visiting Juno Beach. After lunch, you will see where the Canadians fought inland and visit Sword Beach, Hermanville War Cemetery, and the Hillman Bunker site.
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What is planned for Day 6 of the tour?
Day 6 begins on Utah Beach, exploring the US 4th Division landings and the 101st Airborne story around Brecourt Manor. You will have lunch in Ste Mere Eglise and visit the Airborne Museum, followed by a look at the fighting around Carantan before returning to Rouen.
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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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Leger Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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