Private D-Day Utah Beach and Mont Saint Michel Trip by Mercedes

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   Bois de Boulogne

   07:30 Pick up from Your hotel in Paris and departure destination Normandy by our air conditioned comfortable Mercedes E220 business-class car by 2 people or by Mercedes minivan from 3 participants. It takes about 3,5 hours (280 km) to reach Normandy American Cemetery in Collville-sur-Mer. One stop at a rest area will be made. This trip is Live guided from 4 participants.

   Admission free•See on map

2. 2

   11:15 - 11:45 Arrival at Utah Beach. Free time for learning on Utah Beach. Utah Beach is the next to Omaha Beach and the westernmost of the Five Normandy D-Day Beaches containing nowadays many museums, memorials and monuments. Utah Beach was the first beach to be stormed by 23,000 American soldiers on 6 June 1944 in order to capture the town of Cherbourg and its deep water port. Utah Beach casualties were relatively light with 197 (including 60 missing). The units that landed on Utah Beach include: 82nd Airborne Division, 101st Airborne Division, VII Corps, 4th Infantry Division, 90th Infantry Division, 4th Cavalry Regiment and 70th Tank Battalion.

   30 minutes•Admission free

3. 3

   11:45 - 12:45 Utah Beach Landing Museum visit, created atop a former German bunker. Having a big collection of historical artifacts, military vehicles and the original B26 bomber—one of only six left in existence.

   12:45 Departure to Mont Saint-Michel. It takes 1,5 hours (140 km).

   1 hour•Admission included

4. 4

   Mont-Saint-Michel

   14:15 - 18:00 Arrival at the UNESCO World Heritage Mont Saint-Michel & the Benedictine Abbey. Tickets included. As a rule we join the English guided tours made by the Abbey's guides. Audioguides can be offered as alternative if the guided tour is not available. From 4 participants Live guide is with You during the whole trip. After arrival we will bring you up the narrow streets of the medieval village to the Abbey on the top where from You can admire panoramic views over Atlantic Ocean. First settled by man in the year 709 it contains Medieval village & beautiful Abbey fortress dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel. The construction of the Benedictine Abbey started in the 700’s and continued through the 1200s. The whole island is classified by UNESCO as a world heritage remaining practically the same since the Middle Ages. Free time to enjoy Mont Saint-Michel. 18:00 Departure to Paris. The back ride will take about 4 hours. One stop at the rest area will be made.

   4 hours•Admission included•See on map

5. 5

   Mont-Saint-Michel

   18:00 Departure from Mont Saint-Michel to Paris. One stop at the rest area will be made.

   Admission free•See on map

6. 6

   Bois de Boulogne

   22:00  Coming back to Paris. Drop off at your hotel.

   Admission free•See on map

Meeting point

The operator confirms the exact meeting point on your voucher.

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Pickup

• Everyone is picked up
• 1342 hotels are served
• You can request another pickup address
• The operator contacts you to arrange pickup

Know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Travel time is included in the tour duration.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• Entrance tickets to the Abbey in Mont Saint-Michel will be given by the Guide

Cancellation and refunds

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.