Allied D-Day Tour

On this full-day tour we visit the Canadian, British and American landing beaches: Juno, Gold and Omaha. Throughout the day you will learn about the planning and preparations behind the largest military operation in history — which units were involved, what their objectives were, and how victory was achieved. Mike will share many stories of the men and women who fought to free Europe of Nazi occupation.

Locations We Will Visit

We visit the western flank of Juno sector where Canadian forces landed on D-Day. Learn about the planning and preparations by the Canadian 3rd Infantry Division to land elements of the Canadian Scottish and Royal Winnipeg Rifles regiments against one of the best-prepared German coastal defences in the area.

At the British landing sector on D-Day, see where the men of the 50th Infantry Division broke through from an open and exposed beach. It was here that CSM Stanley Hollis of the Green Howards landed — we will follow his actions on D-Day that resulted in him receiving the only Victoria Cross awarded that day.

See the remains of the extraordinary Mulberry artificial harbour. This remarkable invention became the most important Allied port in North-West Europe until December 1944.

Time for reflection at the British War Cemetery, the final resting place and memorial for 6,452 soldiers of various nationalities, including German.

An hour's break to enjoy lunch in or near Arromanches (not included in the tour price).

On top of 100ft high cliffs, the Germans had established a long-range gun battery. It was the task of US Army Rangers to assault this position, scale the cliffs and destroy the guns. This site has been preserved as a battlefield — explore the German bunkers, bomb craters, and the cliffs themselves.

We visit the part of the beach depicted in the opening scenes of Saving Private Ryan — where the heaviest D-Day casualties were suffered. Hear about the units involved, how so many things went wrong, and how leadership and determination ultimately secured victory.

The final resting place of 9,387 American servicemen and women, located on commanding high ground overlooking the eastern side of Omaha Beach. 172.5 acres maintained by the American Battle Monuments Commission. Time to pay your respects and witness the lowering of the flags.