2-Day Mont Saint-Michel, D-Day Omaha, Utah Beaches Private Tour

Paris — Normandy American Cemetery — Overlord Museum — Omaha Beach — Pointe du Hoc — Utah Beach — Mont Saint-Michel

07:30 AM: Hotel pick-up and departure to Normandy in our air-conditioned comfortable car. A rest stop will be made along the way.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Arrival and visit to the Normandy American Cemetery & Visitor Center, located in Colleville-sur-Mer, overlooking Omaha Beach. The cemetery contains 9,387 U.S. soldiers, most of whom died during the Normandy landings, as well as the Wall of the Missing with the names of 1,557 soldiers still unaccounted for. The cliffs leading down to the beaches feature remnants of German defenses, including concrete bunkers with memorials. You’ll also see the semicircular memorial colonnade and the sculpture "Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves." The Visitor Center holds a small museum with extensive information on the Battle of Normandy. 12:00 PM: Departure to the nearby Overlord Museum.

12:10 PM - 12:50 PM: Visit to the Overlord Museum, located just a few hundred meters from the Normandy American Cemetery. This museum features a wide collection of WWII artifacts, including tanks, weapons, guns, military vehicles, a V-1 missile, personal belongings, and more. The exhibits offer a deeply personal and immersive experience of D-Day. 12:50 PM: Departure to Omaha Beach, just a 5-minute drive (5 km).

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Arrival at the Omaha Beach Signal Monument. You’ll have time for lunch and learn about the enormous sacrifice made by the 34,000 men who landed here on D-Day. Omaha Beach is the most visited of the D-Day beaches, known for its historical significance and the intense fighting that occurred there. 2:00 PM: Departure to Pointe du Hoc, just a 15-minute drive.

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM: Arrival at Pointe du Hoc, a strategic cliff between Utah and Omaha Beach. This location was crucial during the D-Day landings, as it was the highest point between the two beaches, allowing it to target both. The site was home to a heavily fortified German gun battery, part of Hitler’s Atlantic Wall defenses. Here, you’ll learn about the bravery of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, who famously scaled the cliffs to neutralize the guns on June 6, 1944. Many original fortifications, including bunkers and the fire control casemate, remain intact, with a monument to the Rangers atop the site.

3:30 PM - 3:50 PM: Stop at Church Saint-Come-et-Saint-Damien in Angoville-au-Plain. During D-Day, medics Robert Wright and Kenneth Moore from the 101st Airborne set up a field hospital in this small church. They provided medical care to 80 soldiers from both sides and even treated a child. Remarkably, blood stains from the event are still visible on the pews. When several German soldiers entered, they saw the medics treating both Americans and Germans, so they quietly left, marking the door with a Red Cross. This poignant site serves as a testament to the humanity during the chaos of war. 3:50 PM: Departure to the Utah Beach Landing Museum (10-minute drive).

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Arrival at Utah Beach. Free time to explore and learn about Utah Beach. Located next to Omaha Beach, Utah Beach is the westernmost of the five D-Day beaches and features numerous museums, memorials, and monuments. On June 6, 1944, 23,000 American soldiers stormed Utah Beach to capture the town of Cherbourg and its strategic deep-water port. Despite heavy preparation, casualties were relatively light, with 197 men lost, including 60 missing. Key units that landed here included the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions, as well as several infantry and tank divisions. The area near the Utah Beach Landing Museum offers further insights into these pivotal events.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Visit to the Utah Beach Landing Museum. Built atop a former German bunker, this museum showcases a large collection of historical artifacts, military vehicles, and one of only six remaining B-26 bombers. The exhibits provide a powerful insight into the events of D-Day and the role Utah Beach played in the success of the Normandy landings. 5:30 PM: Departure to Mont Saint-Michel. The drive takes approximately 1.5 hours (130 km).

7:00 PM: Arrival at a hotel in Normandy, close to Mont Saint-Michel. Check-in and overnight stay.

Mont Saint-Michel — Bayeux Tapestry — German Gun Battery — Caen Memorial — Paris

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Visit Mont Saint-Michel and its Benedictine Abbey, where you'll explore its medieval village and stunning Abbey fortress. Enjoy panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the bay. A guided tour will take you through the island’s rich history and architectural marvels. After the tour, you'll have free time to explore the island on your own. Lunch break on Mont Saint-Michel.

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM: Visit the Bayeux Tapestry Museum, where you can view the famous 70-meter-long tapestry that tells the story of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Afterward, depart for Longues-sur-Mer Battery. The journey takes about 30 minutes (25 km).

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Visit the Longues-sur-Mer Battery, a key German coastal defense position during World War II, located along the Normandy coastline. Here you can explore the well-preserved bunkers and artillery positions, offering a glimpse into the defensive fortifications that played a role in the D-Day landings. After the visit, the tour will continue to the next destination.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Visit to the Caen Memorial and Museum, located in the British Sword Beach sector. This museum is regarded as one of the best World War II museums in France. It offers a comprehensive overview of the Battle of Normandy, highlighting the personal stories of those who lived through it. The visit includes a powerful 19-minute film featuring original historic footage, allowing you to deeply connect with the events of the war. After the visit, the group will depart for Paris. The journey takes about 3 hours (240 km).

8:30 PM: Arrival in Paris and drop-off at your hotel.