• Paris - 07:30 Pickup from your hotel in Paris (or Caen, Bayeux, Honfleur) and head to Caen in a comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes E220 business-class car for two people, or a Mercedes minivan for three or more participants. The journey to the Memorial of Caen takes approximately 3 hours (240 km), with a rest stop along the way. A live guide will accompany groups of four or more.
• Memorial de Caen - 10:30 - 12:00 Explore The Caen Memorial and Museum, situated in the British Sword Beach sector. Renowned as France’s premier World War II museum, it provides an insightful overview of the Battle of Normandy and the personal stories of those involved. A compelling 19-minute film with original footage documents the battle.
  12:00 Depart for Arromanches-les-Bains, a 30 km drive through picturesque countryside and charming villages, taking about 30 minutes.
• Arromanches-les-Bains - 12:30 - 13:30 Enjoy a lunch break and explore Arromanches-les-Bains, a quaint seaside town known for its historic Mulberry Harbour. Central to the British Gold Beach landing zone, it played a crucial role in the D-Day landings. By June 12, 1944, the Allies had used the temporary harbour to bring 300,000 men, 54,000 vehicles, and 104,000 tons of supplies to Europe.
• Arromanches 360 Circular Cinema - 13:30 - 14:30 Visit the “360° Circular Cinema” located atop a hill offering the best views over the bay of the former artificial harbour. Watch an impressive documentary detailing the 100 days of the Battle of Normandy and Operation Overlord.
  14:30 Depart for the Normandy American Cemetery & Visitor Center, a 20 km drive taking about 30 minutes.
• Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer - 15:00 - 16:10 Arrive and visit the Normandy American Cemetery & Visitor Center in Colleville-sur-Mer, overlooking Omaha Beach. It holds 9,387 U.S. soldiers, most of whom died during the Normandy Landings, and the Wall of the Missing with 1,557 names of soldiers missing in action. The cliffs contain remnants of German defenses, including concrete casemates with memorials. The cemetery features a semicircular memorial colonnade with the sculpture “Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves” and large military operation maps. The Visitors Center houses a small museum with extensive information about the Battle of Normandy.
  16:10 Depart for the nearby Overlord Museum.
• Overlord Museum - Omaha Beach - This museum showcases numerous WWII artifacts and installations, including tanks, weapons, military vehicles, a V-1 missile, personal items, and more, offering a personal perspective on D-Day.
  16:45 Depart for Omaha Beach, a short 5 to 10-minute drive (5 km).
• Omaha Beach - 16:50 - 17:20 Arrive at Omaha Beach to learn about the significant sacrifices made by the 34,000 men who landed here on D-Day. Omaha Beach is a popular destination for travelers visiting the D-Day Beaches. 17:20 Depart for Pointe du Hoc, a 15-minute drive (10 km).
• Pointe Du Hoc Memorial - 17:30 - 18:30 Arrive at Pointe du Hoc, a strategic cliff between Utah and Omaha Beach. This location was crucial as it was the highest point between the two beaches, capable of firing upon both. The site was a gun battery, fortified with concrete casemates and gun pits, part of Hitler’s Atlantic Wall defenses. Learn about the 2nd Ranger Battalion’s sacrifice to capture this vital gun battery on June 6, 1944. Many original fortifications and bunkers remain open to the public, including the fire control casemate, topped with a monument to the 2nd Ranger Battalion.
  18:30 Depart for Paris, a journey of approximately 3.5 hours (300 km). A stop can be made upon request.
• Paris - 21:30 - 22:00 Arrive in Paris, depending on traffic and hotel location. Drop-off at your hotel.

• Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, Overlord Museum
• Caen Memorial and Museum, Omaha Beaches and Singal Monument
• Pointe du Hoc Rangers Monument
• All Fees and Taxes, Bottled Water
• 360 Circular Cinema in Arromanches-les-Bains, Viewpoint Arromanches
• Live-guided from 2 people
• Mercedes E220/E300 business class car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3 - 7 people

• Souvenirs and Gratuites, Meals and Drinks

Embark on a private journey to the top 6 D-Day sites in Normandy, complete with a live guide. Travel in style with a Mercedes E220 or a Mercedes minivan, enjoying convenient door-to-door pick-up and drop-off. The cost per person decreases with more participants. Departures are available from Paris, as well as Caen, Bayeux, Honfleur, and other locations.

Explore the renowned anti-war Caen Memorial and Museum, experience the impressive 360 Circular Cinema documentary, and take in the Arromanches-les-Bains Viewpoint overlooking the artificial D-Day harbor. Visit the Omaha Beaches with the Signal Monument, the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer with its excellent museum, and the Pointe du Hoc Rangers Monument with its fortifications. Discover the Overlord Museum, which houses an extensive collection of WWII artifacts.

This 14-hour tour (longer than usual) offers a faster travel experience with a Mercedes minivan or car, saving approximately two hours compared to a bus. The experience is customizable, and Clewel Travel also offers 15 other day trips from Paris in small groups or as private experiences.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.