This D-Day Beaches tour offers the chance to commemorate the brave soldiers of World War II. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide we see the key sites, cemeteries and monuments.
Airbourne Museum
Mulberry Harbour, Arromanches
Maisy Battery
©Le Memorial de Caen Cinema Circulaire Arromanches 360
Itinerary
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 British & Canadian Sectors
Today, we explore the British & Canadian sectors of the Normandy Beaches. With our own knowledgeable guide, we will visit the Arromanches 360 Circular Cinema, an immersive experience with surround cinema screen to bring the military action to life. Later we travel to Ouistreham and visit the museum at the restored Grand Bunker, part of the Atlantic Wall, the most powerful German coastal battery.
Day 3 Caen & Caen Memorial Museum
This morning, we travel into the centre of Caen with free time to explore its castle built for William the Conquerer which also houses the Fine Arts Museum and Normandy Museum. This afternoon, we visit the Caen Memorial Museum which tells the story of 20th century history in Europe by an innovative 360-degree film.
Day 4 American Sector
Today we explore the American sector of the Normandy Beaches. With our knowledgeable guide, we visit the Airborne Museum, dedicated to the American paratroopers engaged in the invasion of 1944. Later we visit German trenches & explore the bunkers of Maisy Battery, Normandy’s best kept secret after being buried for 60 years!
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we begin our journey home.
Hotel
Brit Hotel Caen Nord Memorial
Caen, Normandy
Situated to the north of the city, just 400 metres away from the Memorial Museum, Brit Hotel Caen Nord Memorial, promises a warm welcome and a comfortable stay. Renovated with a modern design and Normandy theme, all 73 rooms are air-conditioned with hairdryer, flat screen TV & Wi-Fi for a relaxing stay. The restaurant offers regional dishes using local produce for both dinner and breakfast.
BarGround Floor RoomsParking On Site & Free of ChargeRestaurant
Pricing
Brit Hotel Caen Nord Memorial
Caen, Normandy
4 Nights Half Board
Inclusions
• Return short sea crossing
• British & Canadian Sectors accompanied by an expert battlefields guide
• Visit Arromanches 360 Circular Museum
• Visit the Grand Bunker, Ouistreham
• Visit the Caen Memorial Museum
• American Sector accompanied by an expert battlefields guide
• Visit the Airborne Museum, Sainte-Mère-Eglise & Maisy Battery
Please refer to your quote for hotel inclusions.
