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The D Day Landings
A Four Day Tour of Normandy and the D Day Landings
The Second World War D Day landings on the coast of Normandy on 6th June 1944 were the largest and most complex military undertaking in history. To be successful, the Normandy D-Day invasion force would have to be overwhelming. The problems involved in planning and undertaking the D Day landings were massive.
The Normandy landings from the coast of Britain was an event that still evokes the courage and sacrifice of those who took part in the D Day battles. Our WW2 battlefield breaks to the Normandy beaches visit the sites of some of the most dramatic events of D-Day from both the British and American sectors. On our Normandy battlefield tours, you will travel in comfort in a group of no more than 25 people which enables us to provide a more personal service and address any particular interests that you may have. Your hotel will be on the marina in the old heart of Caen, providing you with an opportunity to relax in the evening with the choice of a wide selection of bars and restaurants.
The price of this tour is £445. Click here for more info.
 8 Aug 2010 |
1 Oct 2010 |
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Sample Itinerary*
* The following itinerary is intended as an illustration of a typical tour. The itinerary can be varied to accommodate the particular interests of the group, the weather or any other factor beyond the organiser's control.
| Day 1 | Ferry to Calais and travel to our hotel in Caen. En route a briefing will take place in preparation for the following day's visits. |
| Day 2 | Pegasus Bridge; a key objective on D Day and captured by The British 6th Airborne Division. |
| Day 2 | Pegasus Museum; the museum tells the story of the airborne landings and hosts an outstanding collection of exhibits |
| Day 2 | Ranville British Cemetery; the burial place of the first British soldier killed in the landings |
| Day 2 | Arromanches; the remains of a mulberry harbour and the museum of the landings |
| Day 2 | The German gun battery at Longues |
| Day 3 | St Mere Eglise village and museum; the village captured by the American 82nd Airborne Division |
| Day 3 | La Cambe German cemetery; the burial place of over 21,000 German servicemen. |
| Day 3 | The American cemetery and visitors centre at Colville sur Mere |
| Day 3 | Omaha Beach; the site of heavy American casualties on D Day |
| Day 3 | Pointe du Hoc; the cliffs scaled by American Rangers to silence gun batteries |
| Day 4 | Travel to Calais and take our ferry back to the UK |
Accommodation Details
Mercure
For this tour you will stay at The Mercure Centre Port de Plaisance. This is a modern 3 star hotel situated in the old town of Caen, opposite the marina which is surrounded by bars and restaurants.
Prices
All WW1 three day tours are £285 per person sharing a twin or double room.
All WW1 four day tours are £355 per person sharing a twin or double room
There is a single room supplement of £55 for WW1 three day tours and £80 for WW1 four day tours.
All WW2 four day tours are £445 per person sharing a twin or a double room.
There is a single room supplement of £110 for WW2 four day tours
A donation of £1 will be made to The British Legion from each booking.
The price includes:
- all travel from the pick-up point, hotel accommodation and buffet breakfast
- all entrance fees
- the services of a full time guide and a tour manager
- a brochure
- tea and coffee en route, bottled water each day
There are no additional charges for entry to museums or any of our excursions.