Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Day Trip with Cider Tasting & Lunch from Paris

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Normandy D Day Landing Beaches Tour including Omaha Beach Cider Tasting and Lunch

14 hours
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover the beaches of the D-Day landings on this guided day trip to Normandy from Paris. Focusing on the sites where heavy losses were suffered by American soldiers, the tour stops at the Omaha Beach Visitor Centre, Utah Beach Museum, and the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer. Enjoy free time on the beaches and hear poignant tales about the events of June 6, 1944. During this full but inspiring day of sightseeing, revitalize with a cup of traditional cider and lunch at a waterside restaurant.

Day trip to Normandy’s D-Day beaches from Paris, led by a knowledgeable guide
Learn about the Normandy Invasion during WWII and the heavy losses suffered by American troops
Visit Utah Beach Museum, built on the beach where the first American soldiers landed
See one of the original D-Day B-26 fighter planes on Utah Beach
Explore the Normandy countryside and stop for a cider and calvados tasting followed by a 2-course lunch
Stop at Pointe du Hoc and visit the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer
Listen to tales of the Omaha Beach Landings at Omaha Beach Visitor Centre

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Cider and calvados tastings are included on this Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches tour.

What's Included

English Speaking Expert Guide
2 course lunch and a glass of cider
Return transportation from Paris in an air-conditioned coach
Skip the Line Entrance to the Utah Beach Museum
Cider and Calvados tasting (except Sundays)

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Extra drinks at lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

5 Pl. du Général Kœnig, 75017 Paris, France
*UNTIL APRIL 30th: Meet in front of the main entrance of the Hyatt Regency Hotel (3 Pl. du Général Kœnig, 75017 Paris). The City Wonders representative (holding a City Wonders sign) will be standing at the intersection between Place du Général Koenig and Boulevard Pershing. DO NOT ENTER THE HOTEL

Start time

07:00 AM

End point

Place de la Porte Maillot
Pl de la Prte Maillot, Paris, France
This service ends at Porte Maillot.

What To Expect

Spend a day away from Paris and visit the Normandy beaches where thousands of the Allied Powers’ troops landed to free France from Axis control during World War II. During your early-morning ride aboard an air-conditioned coach to northern France, your informative guide shares fascinating commentary on the events of June 6, 1944, better known as D-Day.

Begin at the Utah Beach Museum, housed in an original German bunker and constructed on the beach where the first American troops landed. Here, learn about Operation Overlord (the Allied codename for the Normandy Invasion) and the invaluable assistance from French citizens that made a difference in the war.

Utah Beach is now home to one of only six remaining original B-26 fighter planes that were used during the invasion. Look out onto breathtaking views of the beach from inside the museum before heading down to the beach itself.

Next, head out to the countryside to a 17th-century barn with a traditional cider-making orchard, and savor some of its cider and calvados (an apple-based brandy). With your appetite opened up, settle in for a 2-course lunch at a restaurant overlooking the port of Grandcamp-Maisy. (Lunch typically includes a main course of fish or meat, dessert, and a glass of cider.)

After your meal, your coach takes you to Pointe du Hoc, a cliff-top German defense the US troops heroically seized. Continue to Colleville-sur-Mer and pay your respects to the fallen at the American Cemetery.

From the cemetery, you can see Omaha Beach, one of the landing beaches where many American soldiers are buried. Inside the Omaha Beach Visitor Centre, gain insight into the landings that did not fare accordingly to plan.

Then, board your coach for return transport to your departure point in Paris.

Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Utah Beach

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Office de Tourisme intercommunal de Grandcamp-Maisy

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Pointe du Hoc

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Omaha Beach

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Make a note of specific dietary requirements in the 'Special Requirements' field when booking
Near public transportation

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
On Sundays the visit to the Cider Farm doesn't take place, but this will not affect the duration of the tour.
We strongly recommend all clients who are traveling with infants to bring their own infant or child seat. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure the safety of their child.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

4.5

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Excellent group tour will recommend

Edwin_C, Apr 2024

All WW2 history cider tasting and Thelma the group team leader well explained historical tour, I enjoyed it

Great tour

Ian_M, Apr 2024

Great tour and friendly guides. I would recommend them. Sam and his partner were very friendly and welcoming. The trivia and experience was memorable.

They don’t give enough time to enjoy the moment. It said we would visit Omaha but we just drove by it very slowly.

James_N, Apr 2024

I loved the stories that were told. Our guide was very knowledgeable. The tour itself wasn’t what I thought. We didn’t have time to see anything. Omaha was on the schedule but we just drove by it slowly. The cemetery you have 45 min but it takes 10 min to get there. Not enough time to pay your respect and feel what truly happened. Some spots we didn’t even have time to see half of it. I felt rushed. I know many in our bus felt this way. If i were to do it all over, I would do a smaller crowd or private tour so I can get more time

Amazing experience

Laura_S, Apr 2024

Thema and John were very knowledgeable and engaging. Learned a lot and had an amazing experience. Would recommend this tour.

Great!

Jenna_Y, Apr 2024

Great! Our guides Daniel and Sam were awesome! It was a long day but very informative. Even with the cold wind, it was a fun time!

Omaha Breach was awe inspiring

Loren_K, Apr 2024

Going to Omaha Beach was a long awaited trip. We really appreciated the knowledge of Dan and Sam. They brought the experience to life. They told great stories and their historical knowledge was great.

Best Normandy Tour

Jonathan_C, Apr 2024

This is one of the best tours I have been on. Our tour guides Sam & Daniel were so informative and gave a great experience to explain everything from WW1 leading up to WW2. We did so much in one day, but it was worth every minute. Thank you!

A very moving day….

Judy_E, Apr 2024

Visiting Utah beach and the cemetery. Our guide Ash made the history come alive. He was knowledgeable and friendly, and knows how to tell a story. And he was fullof interesting facts about Paris, too. He made the trip. The lunch was very ordinary. Another restaurant would be a better choice.

Ash was great tour guide

Bill_S, Apr 2024

Ash was very personable and took time to answer our questions. He was also witty, and Kappus entertained a good bit of the time.

Very solemn experience.

Dennis_C, Apr 2024

Trying to envision what happened. Very solemn experience. This has been on my bucket list and I am so glad I did it.

Just ok. 3-4 hours each...

Amy_C, Apr 2024

Just ok. 3-4 hours each way on bus. Operators have limited info & no big picture overview. Canceled tasting

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hi Amy_C, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad you joined us for this historic journey, but we're sorry to hear that the tour did not fully meet your expectations. We appreciate your comments about the bus travel time and the information provided by our tour guides. Your feedback will be shared with our team for review. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a more fulfilling experience on a future tour. Thank you for choosing to explore the beaches of Normandy with us. Happy Travels, The City Wonders Team

Well worth it.

Dan_D, Apr 2024

Raymond did a great job. Explained who, what, and where. Always polite and courteous. Answered questions and made us feel welcome. Got to hear Taps played at the cmemetery. Very moving.

Good

Janice_S, Apr 2024

The American Cemetary was very moving. Our guide Raymond was especially knowledgeable in the history of our stops which added to the overall experience.

Amazing achievement

Rey_A, Apr 2024

To see the cliffs Pointe du Hoc amazing!! These were extraordinary young men .. Our guides were informative and helpful

Normandy D Day

BRENDA_G, Apr 2024

We had a very historically enlightening tour. Brought back memories handed from relatives and movies were have watched.

The history that John and...

tom_d, Apr 2024

The history that John and his partner supplemented the trip with provided for a rewarding experience

A Profound and Memorable Journey

Janette_C, Apr 2024

From the historical sands of the D-Day landing beaches to the delightful cider tasting, this day trip from Paris was truly exceptional. The experience was not only educational but also deeply moving, offering insights into the pivotal moments of World War II. The guide was knowledgeable and passionate, bringing the stories of bravery and strategy to life in a way that was both engaging and respectful. The addition of the cider tasting was a delightful contrast, showcasing the local culture and cuisine of Normandy. It was a perfect blend of history and leisure. The lunch provided was delicious and a great opportunity to socialize with other travelers, making the trip even more enjoyable. This trip is a must-do for anyone interested in history or looking for a meaningful day trip from Paris. I highly recommend it for its thoughtful organization and the impactful experiences it offers.

Wonderful moving tour of this historic site

Shelley_B, Apr 2024

Seeing the cemetery with the flag coming down and Taps being played was very very moving for all! I realized my 15 year old grandson was only a few years younger than many of these soldiers who gave their lives to stop Hitler from taking over more of Europe. The tour was one of his favorite parts of our 10 day trip! Seeing Omaha & Utah beach was also sobering!

Trip to Normandy

Mike_R, Apr 2024

John was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and informative about the history of the battles and the struggles of the war.

Good experience.

Scott_G, Apr 2024

Great logistics by John and Ray and the driver (can't remember his name). We kept on schedule and did everything we set out to do. The content of the day was good, though, i'd have been open for more stories and details while we drove. But, I know a lot of people really wanted to just chill and even sleep. The only thing I'd change would be to cut out the cider tasting. I'd have rather spent the time at the battlefields etc. We were rushed for time. I barely covered 1/3 of the Utah Beach museum and rushed through the cemetery. I'd also consider a box lunch vs. stopping at a restaurant. Again, spend the time at the sites and have more time there.

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