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Normandy D-Day | Private Tour | Guide Optional | Cherbourg
France
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Duration9 h to 10 h
Group sizePrivate tour
Guide languagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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Overview
This is the bucket list D-Day shore excursion from Cherbourg — a fully private tour covering the complete American story of June 6, 1944, with a licensed WWII expert guide exclusively for your group.
At Pointe du Hoc, as seen in Saving Private Ryan, you walk among the original craters and bunkers where U.S. Army Rangers scaled the cliffs under fire. At Omaha Beach, your guide narrates every sector of the landing. At the Normandy American Cemetery, 9,387 white marble crosses face the English Channel — one of the most moving sights in all of France.
This tour is fully customizable. Tell us your interests and we build the day around your group.
What's included
Bottled water- WWII expert guide (guided option) | The D-Day story told by a licensed specialist.
- Pickup from terminal, hotel or train station.
- Travel in comfort throughout the day.
- Flexible pickup location | Any Cherbourg location. We come to you.
- Ship return guaranteed | Your all aboard time is our promise.
- Customizable itinerary | We tailor the day to your group's interests.
Not included
- At your discretion.
- Driver and guide recommend locally.
What you will do
- Cruise Terminal Le Havre
Your memorable journey will start with a meeting at the cruise terminal, where you will be greeted by our local Le Havre representatives and our experienced English-speaking guide.
Fresh croissants from a local Le Havre bakery will be waiting for you.
- Pointe du Hoc
After driving for 2 hours through the Normandy countryside, your first stop will be at Pointe du Hoc, where you can see the numerous bomb craters that have remained untouched since the war. Climb through the various bunkers to witness how the Germans used the cliffs to their advantage, and imagine how the Americans attacked and captured the battery after scaling the cliffs.
2 h
- Omaha Beach
Afterward, head to Omaha Beach and pass along 8 km of coastline facing the English Channel. Ashore, you will find a sculpture called Les Braves, meaning "The Braves" in honor of the soldiers who fought in the war. There will be an opportunity to stop for a quick lunch near Omaha Beach.
2 h
- Stop 4
Next, continue the tour to the Normandy American Cemetery to pay tribute to the fighters of the battle. The visitor center offers a detailed exhibition about the war. This will be our last stop before heading back for a 2-hour drive to the port or your hotel.
2 h
Meeting point
Pickup: We arrange pick up and drop off from all locations in Cherbourg including Cruise terminal, hotels, train station.
Important information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Experience information
- Duration:9 h to 10 h
- Guide languages:German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Ticket type:Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Max travellers:15
- Confirmation:Instant confirmation
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