D-Day Beaches – Normandy

Come along on this escorted tour to the legendary Caen area! We'll be touring Utah, Juno, Omaha, and Gold beaches, where heroes once roamed and tales of bravery unfold

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Description

D-Day Beaches – Normandy

from

£498

/per person

Departing

Departures on 30/09/2024

Tour Details

Eighty years ago, on the 6^th June 1944, allied forces stormed beaches along the Normandy Coast. Join us as we explore the historic region around Caen, visiting Utah, Juno, Omaha and Gold beaches that were witness to the valour of those who fought. Explore the town of Sainte-Mere-Eglise and Pegasus Bridge – names steeped in the history of the D-Day landings.

Tour Deposit:

£100 per person

4 Nights

Bed & Breakfast

Travel Solutions Rep: Yes

ATOL

Price Includes:

Luxury coach travel from Coleraine, Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast, Banbridge, Newry
Return ferry crossings with Stena Line – Rosslare/Cherbourg
2 nights’ onboard ferry with cabins
2 nights’ accommodation in the 4* Novotel Caen Cote de Nacre, caen
Breakfast (in hotel only)
Entrance to Utah Beach Museum
Visit to La Cambe
Entrance to Pegasus Bridge
Visit to Juno and Gold Beaches
Visit to Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery
Visit to Pointe Du Hoc and Sainte-Mere-Eglise
English speaking guide
Services of an experienced Travel Solutions tour manager

Ferry Times

Departs Rosslare 22:00 / Arrives Cherbourg 16:00 (Next Day)
Departs Cherbourg 19:00 / Arrives Rosslare 12:00 (Next Day)

Please Note:

Meals on-board the ferries are not included in your tour price.
Itinerary is subject to change due to attractions availability
Cabins on ferry are 4 single beds (bunk style)
Full payment required 12 weeks prior to departure

Flight Times:

Optional extra:

Single Supplement Cost: £198 per person

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Notes:

Transfers Included : Yes

Travel Solutions Rep : Yes

Valid ID is Required for this tour

Accommodation

Itinerary

DAY 1

Meet your coach at your selected pick-up point. Sit back and relax as we travel south towards Rosslare with comfort stops en-route. Once onboard the ferry you will be allocated your cabin and you are free to use the facilities onboard Stena Vision.

DAY 2

On arrival in Cherbourg, you will travel directly to Utah Beach allowing time to visit the museum and explore the surrounding area. Later in the afternoon, and en-route to your hotel you will visit La Cambe – the largest German War Cemetery in Normandy.

DAY 3

After breakfast, depart for Pegasus Bridge and the memorials to the 6^th Parachute Regiment. Visit Café Gondree – reported to be the first house liberated on D-Day.

Later, visit Juno and Gold Beaches and memorials to the Canadian and British who lost their lives during the 2^nd World War.

Arrive back at your hotel late afternoon and evening free.

DAY 4

After breakfast, depart for Vierville Sur Mer and drive along Omaha Beach before arriving at the American Cemetery. Later in the day visit Pointe Du Hoc and Sainte-Mere-Eglise before arriving at Cherbourg for your ferry home.

DAY 5

Arrive in Rosslare at lunchtime, and travel north, arriving back at your departure point early evening.

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