Duration
9:00 Hours
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience Details*
On 6 June 1944, Allied forces invaded Nazi-occupied France in a combined land, air and sea attack that would become the most significant victory of the Second World War. See some of the key sites involved in the D-Day landings, starting with Pegasus Bridge, the first bridge in France to be captured by the Allies. Continue on to the D-Day Museum in Arromanches to find out about the heroic sacrifices of the Allied forces in Operation Overlord. You’ll also visit the Longues-sur-Mer battery, the German defensive artillery battery that attacked the Allied ships on the morning of 6 June. A traditional Normandy lunch, accompanied by wine, will be served at a local restaurant.
At a glance*
Duration: Full day guided tour
Activity: Moderate level of walking
Transport: By coach and on foot
Why Book? To discover the story of the importance of D-Day
Itinerary*
Pegasus Bridge > View Sword, Juno & Gold Beach > Local speciality luncheon > D-Day Museum (interior visit) > Longues-sur-Mer Battery
What's included*
- Local guide
- Panoramic guided tour
- Entrance into D-Day Museum
- Local specialty Normandy luncheon including refreshments
- Photo opportunities
- Independent exploration
Essential information
Essential information. The drive between Cherbourg and the Landing Beaches is approximately 2 hours. This tour involves approximately 2 hours’ walking over relatively flat ground. Comfortable, flat walking shoes are recommended.