Omaha Morning Half Day Tour to visit the landing areas at Omaha Beach

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Omaha Morning Half Day Tour to visit the landing areas at Omaha Beach

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Duration
4 h
Group size
Up to 15 travellers
Guide languages
English

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Overview

Tour # 1 (Morning tour) is intended for visitors having only half a day to visit the landing areas at Omaha Beach.

Half Day Morning Tours depart from Place de Quebec, central Bayeux, Normandy (from 8.20am to 12.30pm)– Near the Tapestry. They run from the beginning of March to the end of October.

What's included

Local guide

Not included

Drinks
Food and drinks
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off

What you will do

Stop 1
Here we will see many WN’s - (wiederstandnest- meaning German weapons strong point emplacements) from Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes to Vierville.We will visit some of these strong points, which were the better-defended German Positions along Omaha. We will stop at WN 62 and WN 65 in Fox Green and Easy Red sectors of the American landing, and WN 73 in Dog Green at Vierville. This beach assault was a difficult assignment, given to US V Corps (General Gerow) whose Force O was made up of the 1st Infantry Division, 29th Infantry Division, the Rangers and several attached Units.
40 min
Stop 2
This Cemetery, extends over 172.5 acres, and is one of fourteen permanent American World War II cemeteries constructed on foreign soil.It contains the remains of 9387 servicemen and women killed for our freedom. The American Cemetery of Colleville conveys an unforgettable feeling of honor, peace and serenity.
40 min
Stop 3
Located on a cliff 8 miles west of the Cemetery, this monument was created by France to honour elements of the 2nd Rangers Battalion under the command of LTC James E. RUDDER which scaled the 100-foot cliff. Admiral Hall’s Intelligence officer remarked: "It can’t be done. Three old women with brooms could stop the Rangers scaling that cliff!". RUDDER replied to General BRADLEY: "Sir, my Rangers can do the job for you".
40 min

Meeting point

RDV place is: Place de Québec, Bayeux, Lower Normandy, across the central post office (Poste Centrale), rue Larcher. Pass in front of the Restaurant Reine Mathilde, cross the tiny bridge: RDV point is close to Hotel Villa Lara: our vehicles are easily recognizable (Logo)

End point: RDV place is: Place de Québec, Bayeux, Lower Normandy, across the central post office (Poste Centrale), rue Larcher. Pass in front of the Restaurant Reine Mathilde, cross the tiny bridge: RDV point is close to Hotel Villa Lara: our vehicles are easily recognizable (Logo)

Important information

Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability