Omaha Beach sector - Afternoon small group tour from Caen aboard a Van (4/8 pax)
Omaha Beach sector - Afternoon small group tour from Caen aboard a Van (4/8 pax)
Half a day visit to Normandy D-Day battle sites and U.S landing beaches from CaenTravel in a small group (4/8 participants) aboard a comfortable and air conditioning MinivanStep back in time on a history tour, and learn about the events of June 6, 1944See the impressive 100 feet hight cliffs and german bunkers overlooking the British channel at Point du HocWalk along the Bloody Beach (Omaha)Visit the Normandy American War CemeteryDiscover the impressive collection of fighting armoured vehicles at Overlord Museum, Omaha beach
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Pointe du Hoc
In June 6, 1944 at 07h10 am 225 US Rangers aboard barges landed just below from the cliffs and began to scale them using ropes in order to stormed the guns emplacement and then destroy them all. Blown up concrete bunkers, bombs craters and traces of the battle are still visibles today.
45 minutesNational Guard Monument Memorial
The National Guard Monument sits on the spot (WN72) where the 29th National Guard Division broke through German defenses on D-Day, June 6, 1944. The monument and the original bunker which it sits atop are maintained by NGEF to preserve the legacy and pay honor to all National Guardsmen who have fought in the European theater.
20 minutesOmaha Beach
There you will have a bit of time to walk along the beach and maybe grabb a bit of sand to fill in a tiny glassed container as a souvenir to bring back home.
30 minutesCimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
While walking along row upon row of white grave headstones, your historian guide will share with you stories of soldiers who fought in the vicinities and then were awarded for gallantry the highest miltary decorations.
1 hourOverlord Museum - Omaha Beach
Overlord Museum chronicles the period of the Allied landing until the liberation of Paris. The collection was collected by someone who was both a witness to the conflict and involved in the reconstruction of Normandy. Personal items from individual soldiers and armoured fighting vehicles from the six armies in Normandy will be presented as a series of reconstructions showing over 35 vehicles, tanks and guns.
1 hourIncluded
- Admission tickets to Overlord Museum in Colleville sur Mer
- Driver Guide
- Travel with a small group (2/8 travellers) aboard a comfortable and air conditioning Minivan
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Overlord Museum - Omaha Beach
Not Included
- Hotels Pick-up and Drop-off
- Lunch
Good to Know
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.