6 days tour

Wwii Normandy Tour

Wwii Normandy Tour

This tour includes:

Accommodation

5 nights of accommodation in superior hotels of charm with private shower and/or bath

Others

Hybrid bike rental included Orientation in person with our local guide Detailed ROAD BOOK, including details maps, touristic information, step by step itinerary and cue sheets 1 GPS for every 1-3 people All luggage transfers Comprehensive trip literature Technical and emergency support available at all times

Meals

Daily breakfast at each hotel, 2 dinners included (3 dinner included with the Standard package)

Transport

Hybrid bike rental included in the price of the tour. Supplement for upgrade to Road bike, E-bike or tandem possible. Included with bike rental Hybrid & Electric bike rental : Your bike comes with 2 bags (1 rear pannier + 1 front pannier) so you can easily carry your stuff during your ride. Rear pannier containing : Helmet / Lock / Pump / 2 Spare tubes Handlebar bag containing: Toolkit / Tire levers / Patch kit 1 souvenir water bottle Odometer Flat pedals are included (toe straps on request) Road bike : Saddle bag containing : Toolkit / Tire levers / Patch kit / 2 Spare tubes / 1 Hand pump + Rear pannier Helmet Odometer Lock Flat pedals are included (toe straps on request) 2 souvenir water bottles

Not included:

Guide

Our road books are complete packages of information that will help you to guide yourself through the itinerary that we have planned and laid out. We have invested significant time and incorporated the feedback of our customers over many years (since 1997!) to make our road books even better. Our road books include: color maps, highlighted routes, touristic information, orientation points to reach hotels, and easy to follow directions (step by step).

Flights

International flights not included.

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Others

Airfare to and from the trip Lodging before and after the trip Drinks Some meals are not included in each destination, which gives you the opportunity to explore regional cuisine on your own. You will find all information needed with our team support in your roadbook.

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Itinerary of your trip Wwii Normandy Tour

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Caen
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive In Caen

       

      Arrival in Caen - the main city of the region and home of the WWII Peace Memorial. Check in to your hotel and then free time of your own choosing.

      A museum visit of the Caen Memorial is a highly informative and complete start of your tour. Orientation in the evening with an English speaking guide.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Loop Ride To The Beaches Of Normandy
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Loop Ride To The Beaches Of Normandy

       

      Cycle to Merville-Franceville-Plage sur Mer in the Calvados area and visit the Battery Museum. Then head on to Pegasus Bridge, originally named the Benouville Bridge. There, you can visit the Pegasus Memorial and museum, dedicated to the first liberators who arrived in Normandy on the night of 5th/6th June 1944.

      Finally you will arrive in Ouistreham where, on Riva Bella you will have an overview on the landing area of Sword Beach. Here you can visit the Atlantic Wall Museum, inside the "Big Bunker", a former German headquarters. The Belvedere has an interesting orientation table and in front of the casino you can visit the Landing museum.

      Return to Caen and overnight at the same hotel.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Cycle Caen To Bayeux
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Cycle Caen To Bayeux

       

      Today you will ride from Caen to Bayeux. You will reach Arromanches & Gold Beach, where you can visit Arromanches 360, a circular theatre where The Price of Freedom is shown on nine screens. In the D-Day Landing Museum in Arromanches you will learn about the construction and operation of the artificial harbors assembled in front of Arromanches on the days following D-Day. You will finish in Bayeux, where you may take the opportunity to visit one of the many points of interest of this town of art.

      The Bayeux Tapestry 70 m long and 50 cm high, completed in the 11th century- is unique in the world. Other visits include the recently re-opened Musee de la Bataille de Normandy and Memorial du General de Gaulle.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Ride From Bayeux To Sainte Marie Du Mont
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Ride From Bayeux To Sainte Marie Du Mont

       

      A strong ride today from Bayeux to discover some of the most famous WWII sites in the area: Colleville-sur-Mer and Omaha beach. In Colleville take some time to visit the US Military cemetery, (172.5 acres) , the chapel and the memorial dedicated to the youth of America.

      There is also a viewpoint which overlooks Omaha Beach. After you continue to ride to La Pointe du Hoc, immortalized in the movie The Longest Day and after on to Carentan and Utah beach.

      Your hotel is near the town of St Marie du Mont.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Cycle To St Mere Eglise
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Cycle To St Mere Eglise

       A loop tour from your hotel will first focus on the Utah Beach landings close to your hotel, then move north toward the point on the coast at Quineville then inland to St Mere Eglise, and a visit the famous battery of Crisbecq, Azeville and the very famous village of Ste Marie du Mont. 

  • Day 6 Day 6: Departure Day
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Departure Day

       Departure Day After breakfast, you are free to depart at your leisure. Trains through Bayeux and on to Paris are possible. 

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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