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Private Tour: D-Day Beaches from Rouen
- Duration8 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Audio Guides
Overview
Visit coastal Normandy and explore Europe’s World War II history on this private 8-hour tour of the D-Day beaches from Rouen. Travel to the D-Day beaches of Normandy with a private guide, and learn of the efforts made by the German and Allied soldiers during battle. Discover key sites of interest including Arromanches, the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, Longues-sur-Mer, the Pointe du Hoc, and Sainte-Mère-Église, and gain insight into the violent fighting between the opposing forces in WWII. This private 8-hour tour includes round-trip travel from Rouen.
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What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not included
Drinks
DVD (available to purchase)
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Lunch
Itinerary
Meet your private guide during a 9am pickup at your accommodation or the local train station in Rouen, then take a seat in your air-conditioned minivan and head onward to the beaches of Normandy u2014 where so much of the violent fighting of WWII took place.nnDuring your 8-hour tour, visit the port at Arromanches u2014 constructed by British forces to help land the Allied troops in June 1944. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant (own expense) and admire panoramic views over the famous beaches.nnVisit the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer with your private guide and learn of the many Allied soldiers who laid down their lives in battle. Next, head to Longues-sur-Mer to see the batteries the Germans used to protect the coast from the Allies.nnHead onward to the Pointe du Hoc and listen as your private guide explains how the how the U.S soldiers climbed the cliffs to disarm the German defence. Time permitting, perhaps visit Sainte-Mu00e8re-u00c9glise u2014 where the first Allied paratroopers of WWII landed u2014 and learn of the fighting that took place here those years ago.nnWhen your tour comes to an end, return in comfort to your hotel or the train station in Rouen at approximately 6pm.
Good to know
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
A maximum of 6 people per booking
Tour Guide and Driver will wear a mask and/or a safety shield and virus safety shield is installed in the Van
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.