D-Day Omaha Beach sector - Small group from Caen aboard a Van

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D-Day Omaha Beach sector - Small group from Caen aboard a Van

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Overview

Come to visit Normandy D-Day battle sites and U.S landing beaches from Caen

Travel in a small group (4/8 participants) aboard a comfortable and air conditioning Minivan

Step back in time on a history tour, and learn about the events of June 6, 1944

See the impressive 100 feet hight cliffs and german bunkers overlooking the British channel at Point du Hoc

Walk along the Bloody Beach (Omaha)

Visit the Normandy American War Cemetery

Discover the impressive collection of fighting armoured vehicles at Overlord Museum, Omaha beach

Activity location

Pointe du Hoc
- 14450, Cricqueville-en-Bessin, France, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

Mémorial de Caen
- Esplanade Général Eisenhower
- 14050, Caen, Normandie, France

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D-Day Omaha Beach sector - Small group from Caen aboard a Van

7h
English

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Languages available

Starting time: 12:00 pm

Price details

NZ$405.26 x 4 AdultsNZ$1,621.04

Total

Until Thu, 30 Oct

What's included, what's not

Travel with a small group (4/8 travellers) aboard a comfortable and air conditioning Minivan
Admission tickets to Overlord Museum in Colleville sur Mer
Air-conditioned vehicle
Driver Guide
Hotels Pick-up and Drop-off
Lunch

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Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Public transport options are available nearby

Activity itinerary

Pointe du Hoc

After meeting With your driver-guide "Régis" you will travel to the Normandy beaches aboard an air-conditioned minivan. “Pointe du Hoc”, 100 feet high cliffs between Omaha and Utah beaches overlooking the english channel. In mid 1943 the german TODD organisation set up 6 long range artillery guns (155mm calibre) housed in concrete bunkers and facing the english channel above the cliff. In fact, "Pointe du Hoc" was one of the thousand german stronghold positions of Hitler' project to build a wall of defence along the coast in Europe. Known as « The Atlantic Wall » and which consisted to build bunkers, guns battery and beach obstacles network along the coastline. 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.

National Guard Monument Memorial

The National Guard Monument sits on the spot (WN72) where the 29th National Guard Division broke through German defences 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 honour to all National Guardsmen who have fought in the European theatre.

Omaha Beach

At Easy Green sector, two monuments were erected after the war and still stands facing the beach : Monument « Signal of the Liberation » (photo stop on the spot) This Monument commemorates the landing of the Allied Forces on June 6, 1944 on Omaha Beach, and the liberation of Europe. Two frescoes can be seen on either side of the monument, one dedicated to the 1st US Infantry Division, the other at the 116th Regimental Combat Team of the 29th US Infantry Division. Monument « The Braves » (photo stop on the spot) A monumental work by sculptor Anilore Banon which pay tribute to the courage of Allied Forces soldiers. 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.

Overlord Museum - Omaha Beach

1h
Admission ticket included

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.

Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer

The guide is now taking you to visit the beautiful maintained American Cemetery in Colleville sur Mer which overlooks Omaha Beach nearby. The 180 acre site contains 9,387 perfectly aligned white crosses and a memorial chapel which adds the finishing touches to this moving scene, allowing visitors to reflect on the price of war. 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.

Location

Activity location

Pointe du Hoc
- 14450, Cricqueville-en-Bessin, France, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

Mémorial de Caen
- Esplanade Général Eisenhower
- 14050, Caen, Normandie, France

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