WWII D-Day, Landing Beaches & Battle of Normandy
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Highlights
- While in Paris, a visit to the Eiffel Tower is a must; pay a visit to this monument in the evening to see it illuminated!
- See the remains of Mulberry Harbor, an artificial harbor built by Allies during the invasion of Normandy.
- Your text book stories come to life as you visit memorials and museums dedicated to the Allied invasion.
- Experience firsthand the German artillery bunker during your visit to Longues-sur-Mer.
- Indulge in the culinary specialties of France - from pastries to cheeses.
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- Round-trip economy class airfare to Paris (CDG)
- Round-trip airport transfers*
- Accommodation in hotels listed, or similar: 1 night in Paris at the Les Jardins Du Marais or the Concorde Monteparnasse
- 2 nights in Caen at the Mercure Caen Centre Port De Plaisance
- 1 night in Paris at the Les Jardins Du Marais or the Concorde Monteparnasse Guided sightseeing as described in itinerary, including: Visit to the Memorial Museum for Peace & the D-Day Museum
- o Stop at Mulberry Harbor & Utah Beach
- Visit to the Airborne Museum
- Visit to the American Military Cemetery & Memorial
- Visit to the Memorial Pegasus Museum and bridge Breakfast daily and 2 dinners
- Services of a Professional Travel Director
- Headsets throughout the tour
- Transportation by private first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach (with complimentary Wi-Fi)
- Hotel tips, taxes, porterage and service charges *Note: Transfers are included if your flight arrives and departs Paris between 6:00 am and 3:00 pm **Note:Children must be 8 years or older at time of travel.
Itinerary
Say "bonjour" as you land in Paris and are transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure; perhaps you'd like to spend some time taking in the masterpieces at The Louvre today!
At 5:30 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Visit the highlights of Caen today! Depart early in the morning and prepare for a day full of history. Get lost in the Memorial Museum for France with its exhibits, films, and gardens.
Continue to historic Arromanches, home to the iconic artificial port b...
Start the day off with a trip to Utah Beach to see the memorials and visit the museum. Then in Sainte-Mère-Église, you'll visit the Airborne Museum. Here, American paratrooper John Steele's parachute got caught in the steeples; you may recognize this location f...
Today's journey starts with a visit to the Canadian Center in Bény-sur-Mer. Explore the Juno Beach Center, where you can visit the exhibition then take a moment at the Memorial to the Canadians.
You'll then drive along the coast via Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, making one last stop at the Memorial Pegasus Museum and bridge in Ranville before beginning your journey back to Paris.
Enjoy a transfer to the airport in time for your departure flight home.
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