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From Le Havre - WWII - American Landing Beaches Discovery Private Tour
(2) Reviews
Le Havre
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Uncover the legendary battles, historic secrets, and stories of exceptional courage, as you explore the notorious D-Day landing sites. Walk in the footsteps of allied soldiers, visit original German bunkers, and travel back in time at the Sainte-Mère-Église Museum. Stand on the same cliffs taken by American troops during WW2, and learn how and why Utah Beach became one of the most important locations in the history of Europe. Gaze down from the Pointe-Du-Hoc memorial more than 100m above sea level, and visit the final resting places of soldiers who lost their lives fighting for freedom.
Highlights
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 9 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 9 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A selection of beverages in the vehicle
Private chauffeur from Le Havre
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch in Sainte-Mère-Église
From Le Havre - WWII - American Landing Beaches Discovery Private Tour
(2) Reviews
Le Havre
About
Uncover the legendary battles, historic secrets, and stories of exceptional courage, as you explore the notorious D-Day landing sites. Walk in the footsteps of allied soldiers, visit original German bunkers, and travel back in time at the Sainte-Mère-Église Museum. Stand on the same cliffs taken by American troops during WW2, and learn how and why Utah Beach became one of the most important locations in the history of Europe. Gaze down from the Pointe-Du-Hoc memorial more than 100m above sea level, and visit the final resting places of soldiers who lost their lives fighting for freedom.
Highlights
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 9 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 9 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A selection of beverages in the vehicle
Private chauffeur from Le Havre
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch in Sainte-Mère-Église
Itinerary
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Le Havre
Your guide and chauffeur will pick you up from your hotel or cruise ship in Le Havre. As you explore the Normandy countryside and enjoy the comfort of your vehicle you will learn about the region's unique heritage, cuisine, traditions and slowly enter the world of D-Day.
3 hours
2
Utah Beach
Our First discovery will take us back in time to one of WW2's most important D-Day sites: Utah Beach. As you explore the sandy shores, you will learn how German and American soldiers came face to face and see the battle scars that still pepper the landscape. After a guided tour of the area, you will visit the excellent Utah Beach Landing Museum, constructed around the remains of a German bunker. Here you will discover original warcraft, the Water Buffalo and Duck amphibious vehicles, and one of the last remaining B-26 bombers.
30 minutes
3
Sainte Mere Eglise
Next we will head to the commune of Sainte-Mère-Église, where hundreds of allied troupes lost their lives on D-Day. Hear the incredible accounts, as told by the people who witnessed the battle and ensuing fire, and discover the extraordinary story of John Steele. Experience the D-Day atmosphere first hand at the Airborne Museum Discovery, as you explore interactive exhibits and items (museum entrance ticket at your own cost).
1 hour
4
Pointe du Hoc
After Sainte-Mère-Église, we will visit the extraordinary Pointe-Du-Hoc, a monument which juts some 100m high over the ocean. Walk in the footsteps of the American soldiers who risked their lives to scale the 100-foot cliffs to seize German artillery pieces.
1 hour
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Omaha Beach
Our fourth discovery will take us to the most famous D-Day site in history: Omaha Beach. Here, we will be transported back in time, as we explore the cragged cliffs and shores where thousands fought. The Omaha Beach D-Day Museum, built on the spot where the landings took place, will take you through the night's events step by step, revealing the courage and hidden stories behind WW2's most infamous battle.
30 minutes
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Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
We will finish the tour with a visit to the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, the resting place of thousands of soldiers who were lost in the D-Day battle. Your guide will lead you through the cemetery, revealing some of the stories behind the names. Here you will be given some free time to pay your respects and reflect on your journey into one of the legendary days in history.
30 minutes
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Le Havre
At the end of the tour, your chauffeur will drive you back to your hotel or cruise in Le Havre as you relax from an eventful day and take in this historical experience.
