World War II D-Day Anniversary Tour Itinerary
On June 6, 1944, the fate of the world changed when Allied Forces stormed the beaches of Normandy,
marking the turning point of the Second World War. This is your opportunity, on the 66th Anniversary
of the D-Day Landings, to stand on the very beaches where this pivotal battle was waged.
Visit a reconstructed 1944 American Base Camp, watch parachute drop reenactments and military parades,
attend wreath laying ceremonies and explore the historical bunkers and gun battlements that survive
along the coast as you remember those fallen heroes of the D-Day Landings.
Tour Date |
Price |
D-DAY Pictures |
Highlights |
D-DAY Anniversary
4 Day Escorted Tour
5th - 8th June 2010
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€719 pps
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Normandy Beaches,
American Camp 1944,
Parachute Drop Reenactments,
Caen Memorial Museum,
Sword Beach
Firework Display |
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Your Tour Price Includes:
- Return flights from Dublin to Paris
with Aer Lingus.
- Airport taxes, flight taxes and charges totalling €105.00.
- Tour manager and professional historian guide assistance for the duration.
- Executive coach transfers throughout tour.
- 3 nights accommodation in the Mercure Caen Hotel. Includes bed and breakfast.
Based on twin share (www.mercure.com).
- Visits to the Normandy Landing Beaches and sites including Sword, Juno, Gold and Omaha Beaches, Longues Sur Mer, Ranville Cemetery, Pegasus Bridge, the American Cemetery at St Laurent Sur Mer, Le Cambe German Cemetery and St Mere Elise.
- Visit to the American Camp (1944) at the beach of Ver sur Mere.
- Attend the Parachute Drop Reenactments at Ranville Cemetery and Carentan.
- Attend the 1940's Military Vehicle Parade celebrating the liberation of Bayeux.
- Attend the American Ceremony at Omaha Beach.
- Visit to the interactive Caen Memorial Museum and the Pegasus Bridge Airborne Museum.
- View the firework display lighting up 50 miles of coastline from Sword Beach.
- Free time for independent sight seeing and shopping.
- All entrance fees as required.
Day 1
Fly from Dublin to Paris. Meet your local GTI represenative at Charles de Gualle airport and transfer by executive coach to Normandy. Visit the Cemetery and Museum of the 6th Airborne Division and walk across the famous bridge they captured.
Day 2
Attend a Remembrance Ceremony and Veterans Parade, visit the famous D-Day Landing Beaches including Omaha, Utah and Juno Beaches and see an American Base Camp reenactment.
Day 3
Today visit La Cambe German Cemetery and St Mere Eglise. See the Dakota fly over, parachute drops and celebrate at the Bayeux Liberation Parade.
Day 4
Visit Swords Beach and the fantastic D-Day Museum before returning by executive coach to Paris for your return flight to Dublin.
Booking Remarks:
- Inclusive of all taxes and service charges as indicated.
- Price is inclusive of baggage check-in fee for 1 standard piece of luggage
per person per flight sector.
- Single supplement: €110.00 per person per tour.
- Optional insurance: €18.00 (conditions apply).
- A non-refundable / non transferable deposit of €250.00 per person is required at time of booking (by laser, cheque or credit
card).
- Balance is due 6 weeks prior to departure.
- A minimum number of 25 persons must book on this tour for it to proceed.
If you would like to book on this tour or require further information please contact us on
(01) 843 4734 or click here to access our enquiry form.
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+353 (0)1 843 4734 
info@gti-ireland.com
