BestPrivateTours.com - D-Day in Normandy

OVERVIEW

The Normandy landings, codenamed Operation Neptune, were the landing operations of the Allied invasion of Normandy, in Operation Overlord , during World War II . The landings commenced on Tuesday, 6 June 1944 (D-Day) . In planning, D-Day was the term used for the day of actual landing, which was dependent on final approval.

We offer you a private customized visit of the most significant zones of the battle and the cemeteries with our comfortable and air conditioned Sedan/Van departing from Paris including Pegasus bridge, Arromanches, Longues sur Mer and the American cemetery of St. Laurent.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Upon arrival in Normandy you will enjoy a guided visit of the famous Pegasus Bridge, one the 3 most famous bridges in World War II (with Remagen and Arnhem), which was captured by Major John Howard and his glideborne company in a coup de main operation.

Your next stop will be in Arromanches where you can visit the remains of the artificial harbor built by the Allied Forces in less than 15 days and watch a 360 degrees movie that makes you relive the feelings of the Allied soldiers in first hours of D-Day.

You will reach then the German coastal battery artillery in Longues sur Mer which played a vital role in the D-Day landings firing on the Allied shipping.

After lunch in typical Norman restaurant (at your convenience) you will visit the moving American cemetery of St. Laurent and enjoy a drive to Omaha beach where so many young Americans lost their lives.

The tour will end with the visit of the visually spectacular Pont du Hoc where Colonel James Rudder and his rangers accomplished a memorable feat of arms on the cliffs on june the 6th 1944.

Return to the hotel.