This touching tour of Normandy is ideal for history buffs and World War II aficionados eager to personally explore the sacred sites of Operation Overlord, the codename for the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944. On this stirring tour, you’ll see where more than 150,000
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE
Welcome to Paris! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D)
Day 2
PARIS–CAEN–ARROMANCHES-LES-BAINS–CAEN
Heroic Harbor Take a scenic drive to Normandy. CAEN Visit the Memorial Museum for Peace. ARROMANCHES Watch the movie at the 360 circular cinema and see the remains of the Mulberry Harbor in the bay. ARROMANCHES-LES-BAINS Visit the D-Day Museum. LONGUES-SUR-MER See
Day 3
CAEN. EXCURSION TO THE LANDING BEACHES
Bravery on the Beach UTAH BEACH See the Memorials and visit the museum. SAINTE-MÈRE-ÉGLISE Visit the Airborne Museum. POINTE DU HOC See the Ranger Monument. OMAHA BEACH Visit the beach and the American Military Cemetery and Memorial. (B,D) 130 mi / 210 km TOUR HIGH
Courage & Commitment BENY-SUR-MER Visit the Canadian Cemetery. JUNO BEACH Visit the exhibition, the bunker, and the Memorial to the Canadians. BERNIERES-SUR-MER Photo stop at the Canada House. RANVILLE Visit the Memorial Pegasus Museum and see the bridge. PARIS Enj
What's Included
Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 2 three-course dinners
Hotels
Paris
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AC Hotel Paris Porte Maillot
First-Class
Paris,
France
6 rue Gustave Charpentier
Free WiFi
This modern property places guests in the epicenter of the style and energy of the 17th arrondissement, just steps away from the Porte Maillot metro offering easy access to the city's famous attractions. Spacious air-conditioned guestrooms feature pillow top beds with premium duvets, LED TVs, and bathrooms with walk-in showers or baths. The main restaurant serves bistro-style dishes and the vibrant bar offers a happy hour and snacks. There is a fitness center and free Wi-Fi is available throughout.
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Caen Cedex
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Mercure Caen Centre Port De Plaisance
First-Class
Caen Cedex,
France
1 Rue De Courtonne
Free WiFi
Multistory Hotel located in heart of city, facing the Plaisance Port, close to the Castle.