Bayeux Trip Overview
Explore Omaha Beach and gain insight into US soldiers’ role in World War II on this half-day group D-Day landing tour from Bayeux. Visit key sites of WWII interest including Omaha Beach and the Pointe-Du-Hoc with a guide, and learn of the conditions faced by the US soldiers brought into battle. Wander among the soldiers’ graves at the American Cemetery, and hear tales and anecdotes from the WWII battlefields.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Bayeux, France
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Bayeux, Normandie, France
Explore Omaha Beach and gain insight into US soldiers’ role in World War II on this half-day group D-Day landing tour from Bayeux. Visit key sites of WWII interest including Omaha Beach and the Pointe-Du-Hoc with a guide, and learn of the conditions faced by the US soldiers brought into battle. Wander among the soldiers’ graves at the American Cemetery, and hear tales and anecdotes from the WWII battlefields.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Pointe du Hoc, 14450 Cricqueville-en-Bessin France
Your guide will give you detailed information regarding the American Rangers mission and explain the fascinating remnants of the many German bunkers we will see together.
You will then be given around 25 minutes free time to explore on your own.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Omaha Beach, Avenue de la Liberation, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer France
You will be given a great overview of the beach landings that took place on Omaha Beach on June 6th, 1944. After which, you will have around 15 minutes free time to walk on the sand (depending on tidal conditions) where American forces landed on D-Day.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer, 14710 Colleville-sur-Mer France
The guide will lead you into the incredible American Cemetery and explain many key facts about when it was built, why it is located where it is and many of stories of the men and women who are buried here.
You will be given around 30 minutes free time to explore on your own.
Duration: 1 hour
