PRIVATE TOURS - AMERICAN ONE DAY HIGHLIGHTS (8 HOURS 30 MINUTES)

Private guided tours of the American sectors of the D-day invasion

With over 4000 square miles of battlefields in Normandy, it is impossible to see everything in one day. Therefore, we have created a fantastic one day private tour of the key sites from the American sectors of the D-day Invasion.

Our tours are designed to offer flexibility throughout. Whilst we like to run to time on the tours, we have allowed ample time to ensure that you get the most out of the places we will visit. There is also some spare time included in the schedule to visit some bonus stops. This may not always be the case; however, we will do our up-most to ensure you experience as much as possible.

The itinerary for our one day American Highlights tour is listed below.

UTAH BEACH

Western most point of the allied assault

The location where the 4th Infantry of the US VII Corps assaulted on the morning of June 6th 1944. Hear the fascinating stories of how the American forces prevailed against the German 709th Infantry Division and their commander, Arthur Jahnke.

Utah Beach was considered as a perfect success with limited casualties. Let us explain the real stories behind the assault.

UTAH BEACH MUSEUM (OPTIONAL)

Fantastic museum that tells the story of the assault on Utah Beach

A visit to the Utah Beach Museum is highly recommended; however, it is not included in the price of the tour.

Please note: it is not a requirement to visit any museums during the tour; however, we have allowed enough time to visit either the Utah Beach Museum or the Airborne Museum at Sainte Mere Eglise. Unfortunately, due to time constraints, it is not possible to visit both.

SAINTE MERE EGLISE

First town liberated in France

This small town was made famous by the film, "The Longest Day".

During the early hours of the D-day invasion, paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment mistakenly dropped directly on to the town square; much to the amazement of the locals and German soldiers. Let us explain the real story of John Steele and the other paratroopers the film missed out.

SAINTE MERE EGLISE AIRBORNE MUSEUM (OPTIONAL)

Fantastic museum depicting the assault by the 82nd Airborne

A visit to the Airborne Museum is highly recommended; however, it is not included in the price of the tour.

BRECOURT MANOR

Site of the German battery that was taken out by Easy Company

Featured in the television series, "Band of Brothers", this location is now famous the world over.

Hear how Richard Winters and a small force of paratroopers from the 101st Airborne, mostly made up of members of Easy Company, neautralised a German artillery battery. The outcome of the battle was considered a perfect success with limited casualties.

SAINTE MARIE DU MONT (LUNCH STOP)

Lunch in an historic house that was the former German command post

After the brief tour of Sainte Marie Du Mont, we will offer you a private tour of the Museum of Occupation.

Before the war, the house which is now the museum was utilised as the local hospice. When the German's occupied France from 1940 and started operations in the Utah Sector, they looked for a suitable location for their headquarters. This house then became known as their "Kommandantur" (command post).

POINTE DU HOC

An amazing section of the Atlantic Wall

This German strongpoint was considered impregnable; however, the US Rangers overcame all the odds to neutralise this position on D-day morning.

We will give you a detailed explanantion of how the German defences were organised and how the Rangers prevailed against this incredible section of Atlantic wall.

OMAHA BEACH - DOG GREEN SECTOR

Location depicted in Saving Private Ryan

The beach sector assault that was depicted in the film, "Saving Private Ryan".

Hear about the assault by the men of the 29th Infantry Division, in particular the Bedford Boys from Bedford Virginia.

You will be moved when you hear the stories of heroics, the horror that the men faced, the final success and of the men who never made it home.

OMAHA BEACH AMERICAN CEMETERY

The finale of the tour

Pay your respects to the 9387 Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice. Walk in the 170 beautiful acres and reflect on all the stories that you have heard, visiting the graves of many of the men we have talked about earlier in the tour.

This is a fitting end to a day you will never forget. At the end of the tour, we sincerely hope you will go home with fantastic memories of your time in Normandy.