Pointe du Hoc, Omaha beach from Paris aboard a van (Private Tour)

Overview

Travel with your own group of passengers aboard a comfortable and air-conditioning minivan in a friendly atmosphere. (maximum 8 participants) Your guide will tell you the highlights and events of the "Operation Overlord" and the landing in Normandy on June 06, 1944. See the 100 feet high cliffs and German bunkers overlooking the British channel at Point du Hoc Walk along the Bloody Beach (Omaha) You will pay tribute to the fallen visiting the Normandy American Cemetery Discover the impressive collection of fighting armored vehicles at Overlord Museum, Omaha beach

What's included

• ✓Admission tickets to Overlord Museum
• ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
• ✓Driver Guide
• ✓Hotel Pick up and Drop off

• ✕Lunch Food and drinks
• ✕Freebies (optional)

What you'll do

1. 1

   Once you arrive in the Calvados county in Normandy, you will stop at “The Pointe du Hoc”, 100 feet high cliffs between Omaha and Utah beaches. In mid 1943 the German TODD organization set up 6 long range artillery guns (155mm caliber) housed in concrete bunkers and facing the English channel above the cliff. In fact, "Pointe du Hoc" was one of the thousand German stronghold positions of Hitler' project to build a wall of defense along the coast in Europe. Known as “The Atlantic Wall” and which consisted of building bunkers, guns battery and beach obstacles network along the coastline, from the Spanish border to Norway in order to prevent any allied invasion. In June 6, 1944 at 07:10 am 225 US Rangers aboard barges landed just below from the cliffs and began to scale them using ropes in order to storm the guns location and then destroy them all. Blown up concrete bunkers, bomb craters and traces of the battle are still visible today.

   ⏱ 40 min
2. 2

   The National Guard Monument sits on the spot (WN72) where the 29th National Guard Division broke through German defenses on D-Day, June 6, 1944. The monument and the original bunker which it sits atop are maintained by NGEF to preserve the legacy and pay honor to all National Guardsmen who have fought in the European theater.

   ⏱ 30 min
3. 3

   At Easy Green sector, two monuments were erected after the war and still stands facing the beach: Monument “Signal of the Liberation” (photo stop on the spot) This Monument commemorates the landing of the Allied Forces on June 6, 1944 on Omaha Beach, and the liberation of Europe. Two frescoes can be seen on either side of the monument, one dedicated to the 1st US Infantry Division, the other at the 116th Regimental Combat Team of the 29th US Infantry Division. Monument “The Braves” (photo stop on the spot) A monumental work by sculptor Anilore Banon which pays tribute to the courage of Allied Forces soldiers. There you will have a bit of time to walk along the beach and maybe grab a bit of sand to fill in a tiny glassed container as a souvenir to bring back home.

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Good to know

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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