WW2: D-Day Landing Beaches

Your Day-by-Day Tour Itinerary

This 4-day tour provides a comprehensive exploration of the D-Day landing sites, museums, and memorials across the Normandy coast.

Day 1: Arrival in Normandy

Your journey begins with a flight from Dublin to Paris. Upon arrival, you will meet your coach and transfer to the historic city of Caen, the central base for our exploration of the Normandy battlefields. After checking into your hotel, the evening is yours to relax and prepare for the days ahead.

Day 2: The British & Canadian Sector: Sword, Juno & Gold

After breakfast, our first full day is dedicated to the eastern flank of the invasion. We explore the British and Canadian landing beaches of Sword, Juno, and Gold. We will visit the formidable German artillery battery at Longues-sur-Mer, a key part of the Atlantic Wall. At Courseulles-Sur-Mer, we visit the Juno Beach Centre to learn the story of the 14,000 Canadian troops who landed here. The day also includes a visit to the legendary Pegasus Bridge and its museum, the site of the first daring glider assault, as well as the Arromanches Landing Museum and the peaceful Ranville War Cemetery.

Day 3: The American Sector: Utah & Omaha

Today we journey to the American sector to explore the two most famous landing beaches. We will visit Utah Beach and its excellent museum before confronting the dramatic landscape of Omaha Beach, where US forces suffered their heaviest casualties. We will pay our respects at the moving St Laurent-sur-Mer American Cemetery, overlooking the beach, and visit the La Cambe German Cemetery for a different perspective. The tour then takes us to the beautiful town of Sainte-Mère-Église, one of the first to be liberated, where we visit the immersive Airborne Museum.

Day 4: Bayeux & Departure

Following breakfast and check-out, our final day begins in Bayeux. We visit the Bayeux Military Cemetery, the largest Commonwealth cemetery of WWII in France, and see the Bayeux Memorial to the missing. Afterwards, you will have free time to explore the charming town of Bayeux, with the option to see the world-famous Bayeux Tapestry. In the afternoon, you will transfer by executive coach to Paris for your return flight to Dublin, carrying with you the profound stories and history of the Normandy Landings.

Why Tour the Battlefields with Travel Escapes? Choosing the right tour for a journey of this significance is paramount.

• Expert-Led Historical Insight: Our guides are not just tour managers; they are passionate historians who bring the events of the past to life with compelling detail and personal stories.
• Seamless Travel from Ireland: With flights, transfers, and accommodation all organised for you, your journey from Ireland is completely hassle-free.
• A Focus on a Complete Narrative: We believe in showing the full picture. By visiting both Allied and German cemeteries and exploring both successes and failures, we provide a balanced and comprehensive understanding of the conflict.
• Designed for Enthusiasts: This tour is crafted for those with a genuine interest in history. We don’t just see the sites; we spend quality time at each one, allowing for proper exploration and quiet reflection.

To be part of this great tour or for more information, call us on Dublin (01) 294 1000 Or
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Please note that while this is our planned itinerary, we may have to make slight changes due to unforeseen circumstances. Regardless, we’ll pack in as much adventure as possible on this holiday of a lifetime!