American D-Day Private Tour Airborne Experience
Sainte-Mère-Église, FR
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Duration 8 hours
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Private tour guide
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Private transportation
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Bottled water included
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Air-conditioned vehicle
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Pickup from Bayeux or Caen
Explore D-Day sites with a private guide on this immersive 8-hour Airborne Experience tour, perfect for history enthusiasts and families.
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Included
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Private transportation -
Bottled water
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Air-conditioned vehicle
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Private tour guide
Excluded
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Lunch -
Gratuities
Explore D-Day sites with a private guide on this immersive 8-hour Airborne Experience tour, perfect for history enthusiasts and families.
Highlights
- Private and personalized tour with a knowledgeable guide
- Visit the world-famous village of Sainte-Mere-Eglise
- Explore historic sites of the 101st Airborne Division
- Experience the heroism of American paratroopers
- Discover the Utah Beach and its significance in history
Pickup
Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)
What to expect
Sainte-Mere-Eglise
A small and quiet rural community, Saint-Mère-Eglise was of great importance as it straddled all communications to Cherbourg. While nearly 13,000 American paratroops were being dropped under a full moon into the confusion of the surrounding countryside, famously one company was dropped, at about 1:45am, onto the village square and cattle market of this now world-famous village.
90 minutes
Beuzeville-au-Plain
In the early hours of June 6, 1944, parachutes on Normandy began. A Douglas C-47 transport aircraft belonging to the 439th Troop Carrier Group and carrying the company officer of the 506th PIR Easy Company, 101st Airborne, is hit by the German anti-aircraft defense and is trying to land. It crashed at 1:12 hitting a hedge, killing all crew members and parachutists on board.
30 minutes
Manoir de Brecourt
On the morning of June 6, 1944, the battery of Brécourt was active and opened fire on the American troops which landed on Utah Beach: the paratroopers were therefore in charge of seizing the position and destroying the howitzers. It was Lieutenant Richard D. Winters who received this mission, with a handful of men belonging to the Easy Company of the 506th PIR. Winters, in marked net inferiority, knew that the effect of surprise was the best asset of his action. He ordered the opening of the fire which allowed the two groups to move to the base of assault: when the support fire stopped, Winters and Compton stormed the German position while using the trenches network from which they operate from one howitzer to another. Surprised, the Germans were disorganized and reacted late, leaving American paratroopers the opportunity to destroy the guns before retreating. Winters had 4 killed and 6 wounded in his ranks.
30 minutes
Major Richard Winters Memorial
Along the causeway to Utah Beach stands a monument to combat leadership, dedicated June 6, in memory of Maj. Richard Winters, who led paratroopers from Company E, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, during the D-Day landings.
15 minutes
Utah Beach
Utah Beach was the first beach to be stormed by the Allies on the morning of 6 June 1944. It was chosen to establish a beachhead in the Cotentin region in order to capture the town of Cherbourg and its deep water port. At the end of the day, more than 23,000 American soldiers landed to fight a titanic battle and liberate France.
30 minutes
Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach
Visit the museum at Utah Beach.
60 minutes
Admission Included
Angoville-Au-Plain
On June 6, 1944, the American paratroopers quickly seized the village because of its proximity to the jump zone: about thirty German soldiers surrendered. The parasites leave some elements in Angoville-au-Plain and then head towards their respective objectives. Two American medics belonging to the 2nd Battalion of the 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, Kenneth J. Moore and Robert E. Wright, settled in the small village church two hours after touching the ground of France. They put in place an advanced medical antenna and hang a white flag with a red cross at the door. In the emergency and with the medical equipment that they manage to recover on the zone of release, they treat the wounded, both American and German.
30 minutes
Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial is a World War II cemetery and memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, that honors American troops who died in Normandy during World War II. It is located on the site of the former temporary battlefield cemetery of Saint Laurent, covers 172.5 acres and contains 9,389 burials.
60 minutes
Omaha Beach
Omaha Beach, second beach from the west among the five landing areas of the Normandy Invasion of World War II. It was assaulted on June 6, 1944 (D-Day of the invasion), by units of the U.S. 29th and 1st infantry divisions, many of whose soldiers were drowned during the approach from ships offshore or were killed by defending fire from German troops placed on heights surrounding the beach.
60 minutes
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby -
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What our experts say
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Try local cuisine at La Rapière. -
Visit the nearby Utah Beach Museum.
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Bring a camera for stunning views.
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Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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Consider adding a visit to Omaha Beach.
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