Adult Tour
Twenty years after the end of WWI, war returned to Europe
Experienced Mercat Tours International guide
All transport to and from departure point
All accommodation
Dinner and breakfast at the hotel in France
Free entry to all museums and sites on the itinerary
From £950 Per Person
Tour rates vary based on the type of group, time of year, and accommodation preferences. For a customised itinerary and pricing, please contact us directly.
Overview
On 6 June 1944, the forces of the British Empire and USA broke through the Wall on the beaches of Normandy. The historic ‘Operation Overlord’ had been launched, which would liberate Europe and become the turning point, sealing the fate of the Nazi regime. Join our expert battlefield guides as they reveal the stories of the remarkable day and honour the courage of those whose endeavours defeated Nazism and the Third Reich.
What To Expect
✓Visit the eponymous Pegasus Bridge and Sainte-Mère-Église
✓Pay your respects at the grave of the first casualty of D-Day
✓Trace the journey taken from Juno and Gold beaches
✓Overlook Bloody Omaha to fathom the challenge faced
✓Lay a wreath for the fallen in Bayeux, honouring their sacrifice
American Cemetery, Normandy
Pegasus Memorial, Normandy
Flag of Croix de Lorraine, Normandy
Gold Beach Sign, Normandy
Sword Beach Normandy
Utah Beach Sign, Normandy
We take care of all the logistics for the 6-day tours. Including travel, accommodation, and meals to ensure students and teachers can fully enjoy the history, culture, and unforgettable moments. * Meals not included in package.
Departure
Depart from the designated pick-up point and travel to Portsmouth. Lunch* and dinner* will be available at service stations en route. Board the Brittany Ferries overnight sailing to Caen (Ouistreham) at 11:00pm, with accommodation in en-suite cabins on board.
Pegasus Bridge and Sword Beach
Breakfast* on board the ferry. Arrive in Caen (Ouistreham) at approximately 8am before visiting Pegasus Bridge and Museum, Ranville Cemetery, Merville Battery and Sword Beach. Lunch* in Ouistreham before travelling to the hotel. Dinner at the hotel.
Juno and Gold Beaches
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Juno Beach, Gold Beach, the British Normandy Memorial, Arromanches, the 360 Cinema and the Mulberry Harbours, with lunch* in Arromanches. Dinner at the hotel.
Omaha and Utah Beaches
Breakfast at the hotel before visiting the German Cemetery at La Cambe, Sainte-Mère-Église, Pointe du Hoc, the Normandy American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer and Omaha Beach, with lunch* in Sainte-Mère-Église and dinner at the hotel.
Return Journey
Breakfast at the hotel before boarding the Brittany Ferries sailing from Caen (Ouistreham) to Portsmouth at 8am. Lunch* on board the ferry. Arrive in Portsmouth at approximately 3pm and travel to Edinburgh, with a meal stop* at a service station en route. Arrive at the drop-off point in Edinburgh at approximately 2am, subject to traffic.
Simply submit an enquiry form online an one of our team will be in touch with an itinerary and initial costings. Payment of the deposit (£200 per person) is required within one month of receiving your itinerary to secure the booking.
All travellers will require their own Passport and GHIC card. Any non UK, non-Irish travellers may require an ETA.
There are plans to introduce a new scheme, ETIAS, in the near future - if this is required we will let you know. You can find out more about each of these documents by clicking the links above.
We send you a list of suggested items for the tour which varies depending on weather and time of year. You should bring a small overnight bag for travel, as all main luggage will be kept on the coach until you arrive at your accommodation. We would suggest including toiletries, essential medications, phone chargers, a change of clothes, and PJs if on the overnight ferry.
Our tour itineraries are carefully designed to provide an immersive, comprehensive look back at the history whilst making the most of your time with us. We recognise it is a busy few days, and so the evenings are yours to explore and enjoy your way.
There is no specific limit, however you may need to carry all your belongings a short distance from the coach drop off point to your accommodation, so please bear this in mind!
All coaches are fitted with seatbelts for safety, and a toilet for emergency use. There will be AV equipment that your guide will use during your trip. Not all coaches have USB charging ports.
We happily invite anyone on our tours to let us know of any relatives who are buried or commemorated at any of the sites on the itinerary. The information you provide will be shared with your guide, who will make efforts to research the relative(s) and gather any additional information in time for the tour. We will do our best to arrange a visit to the site(s) where the relatives are buried or commemorated. However, please note that this will depend on time, traffic, and weather conditions. We also invite schools to let us know of any former pupils who are buried or commemorated at any of these sites.
