Omaha Sector Half Day Tour from Bayeux

This tour is perfect for you if you wish to learn more about the battle of Omaha Beach but you have (unfortunately) only a few hours to visit the Normandy Beaches. You will have a maximum of information in a short time and keep an indelible memory of the bloodiest battle of D-Day.


Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Pointe du Hoc, 14450 Cricqueville-en-Bessin France

We will first drive 30 minutes from Bayeux to Pointe du Hoc.

Once there, you will follow the footsteps of the 2nd US Ranger Battalion led by the famous Lieutenant Colonel James E. Rudder who scaled the cliffs to destroy a German gun battery threatening the whole US landing operation. Bomb craters, bunkers, dugouts, come and see this outstanding battlefield.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Omaha Beach, Avenue de la Liberation, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer France

You will see Omaha beach where the 1st and 29th US infantry divisions landed. Our guides, with the help of maps and pictures, will explain to you all the details of “bloody Omaha”. From the layout of the German defenses to the plight of the first waves, we will share with you the stories of these brave Gi’s who conquered the beach.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer, 14710 Colleville-sur-Mer France

Your guide will show you the American cemetery behind Omaha beach. the resting place of more than 9,000 American servicemen and women. This sacred place, run by the American Battle Monuments Commission, is the most visited D-Day site in Normandy.

We will then drive 30 minutes back to Bayeux.

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"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"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 4 Hours
Start location: Place de Québec, Pl. de Québec, 14400 Bayeux, France

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Round trip from central Bayeux in a minivan with A/C
• Experienced and certified guide

Not Included

• Gratuities
• Food & Drinks

Facilities