Normandy D day beaches

Highlights

• Honor those who served with a visit to the ceremonial memorial at the American Cemetery

• See the dramatic cliffs at Pointe du Hoc, where U.S. Army Rangers made their historic ascent

• Follow the paths taken by the courageous soldiers who arrived on Omaha Beach

• Experience the past as your guide shares moving historical insights

• Benefit from easy pickup and drop-off directly at the Le Havre Cruise Port

Itinerary

1. Port of Le Havre You will start your tour of Normandy with a hassle-free pick-up from the port of Le Havre. Our driver will meet you at the cruise port, explaining all the steps of your memorable journey.
2. Sainte Mère Eglise Sainte-Mère-Église is an iconic village in Normandy, internationally renowned for its key role during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944. It was the first town liberated by American airborne forces, notably the paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division.
3. Pointe du Hoc Pointe du Hoc is a powerful D-Day site where American Rangers scaled towering cliffs on June 6, 1944. Today, visitors can explore preserved bunkers and craters and reflect on the courage and sacrifice that helped secure freedom in Europe.
4. Omaha Beach Explore the historic shores of Omaha Beach and its memorials. Walk where Allied forces landed, see the German bunkers, and honor the soldiers who gave their lives for freedom.
5. Lunch Take a break at Omaha Beach to enjoy a meal and relax in the beautiful surroundings.
6. American Cemetery Normandy American Cemetery overlooks Omaha Beach and honors more than 9,000 American soldiers who gave their lives during the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy. With its perfectly aligned white crosses, memorial wall, and peaceful setting, it is a moving place of remembrance and reflection on sacrifice and freedom.
7. Port of Le Havre End your enriching journey with a relaxing drive back to the port of Le Havre. Take this time to contemplate the significance of the history witnessed on these beaches during the D-Day landings and the courage shown by the Allied forces.