Privat heldagstur fra Bayeux
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Den bedste måde at få et overblik over det amerikanske engagement på D-Day er ved at bestille en privat rundvisning. Med masser af detaljer givet af vores erfarne guider. Du vil have chancen for at opdage alle aspekter af ofringen af amerikanske soldater den 6. juni 1944. Vi vil dække den amerikanske søbårne operation ved at besøge de to strande, hvor amerikanske soldater landede, Omaha Beach og Utah Beach, samt det tyske højpunkt Pointe du Hoc, angrebet af US Army Rangers. Vi vil også besøge stederne for den amerikanske luftbårne operation, herunder dets mest ikoniske sted, Sainte-Mère-Eglise, hvor et frygteligt slag fandt sted natten til den 5. juni 1944. Endelig får vi chancen for at vise respekt for de tusindvis af mænd, der gav deres liv for at befri Europa ved at besøge Normandiets amerikanske kirkegård.
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Du starter dagen ved Omaha Beach, hvor 1. og 29. amerikanske infanteridivisioner landede. Vores guider vil ved hjælp af kort og billeder forklare dig alle detaljerne om "bloody Omaha". Fra layoutet af det tyske forsvar til de første bølgers situation, vil vi dele historierne med dig om disse modige GI'er, der erobrede stranden.
Vores guide viser dig den amerikanske kirkegård bag Omaha-stranden. hvilestedet for mere end 9.000 amerikanske soldater og kvinder. Dette hellige sted, der drives af American Battle Monuments Commission, er det mest besøgte D-Day-sted i Normandiet.
Du vil opdage det unikke sted Pointe du Hoc. Følg fodsporene på den 2. amerikanske rangerbataljon ledet af den berømte oberstløjtnant James E. Rudder, der besejlede klipperne for at ødelægge et tysk kanonbatteri, der truede hele USA's landingsoperation. Bombe kratere, bunkere, dugouts, kom og se denne enestående slagmark.
I hjertet af den luftbårne operation besøger du den lille by Sainte-Mere-Eglise. Det var den første by, der blev erobret af de amerikanske faldskærmstropper. En af dem sad fast oppe på kirketårnet i løbet af den nat. Din guide vil dele med dig detaljerne om denne afgørende operation og mange historier om disse modige mænd.
På Utah Beach vil din guide fortælle dig, hvordan 4. infanteridivision med succes brød det tyske forsvar. Den første bølge blev ledet af brigadegeneral Theodore Roosevelt Jr, som landede på den strand kl. 6:30. Han blev til sidst tildelt æresmedaljen.
Vores guide bringer dig til kirken Angoville-au-Plain. To læger oprettede en nødhjælpsstation i denne kirke på D-dag. De behandlede omkring 80 sårede soldater i to dage. Oplev deres heroiske bedrift, en bevægende historie om menneskeheden og dedikation på slagmarken.
Højdepunkter
Hvad er inkluderet
Afhentningssteder og tider
Mødestedet (afhentning og aflevering) er dit hotel/sted, hvor du bor i Bayeux og omkring (20 km)
Rejsendes vurderinger
Vigtig information
- Spædbørn og småbørn kan køre i barnevogn eller klapvogn
- Servicedyr er tilladt
- Der er adgang til offentlig transport i nærheden
- Specialiserede sæder til spædbørn er tilgængelige
- Rejsende skal mindst være i moderat fysisk form
- De resterende timer vil blive tildelt frokosttid og rejsetid fra afhentning til aflevering.
Anmeldelser(35)
This was our second visit to Normandy, but our first using Viator. Fantastic experience for two reasons: Bryce, our guide, was amazing. He was warm and engaging. He narrated the “D Day story” clearly and accurately- with lots of facts and color that our “Band Of Brothers” obsessed grandson wanted. It was a challenging day because of heavy rain, but he worked around that and followed an itinerary we specifically wanted. I also very much appreciated the Vistor service as they answered every question I had regarding this tricky booking (I also have had great service from Viator on another reservation change later in this trip.
Yannick is a superb storyteller! He was recommended to us quite enthusiastically from a client, and we booked him to do full day tours of the Normandy D-Day landings, and of Mont St Michelle. He is an expert on the history of the area, and his passion and enthusiasm are evident in all of the details that he brought to life through his storytelling. Practically speaking, we had a group of 18 people to manage and he assisted us with every detail, from restaurant reservations for our lunch during the tour, to helping manage the flow of the group in crowded areas. He even arranged a special walk through the bay of Mont St Michelle with a park ranger- quite a highlight. Best of all, Yannick was so warm, engaging and entertaining that the long bus rides flew by. When we bring our next group to this area, we’ll definitely do more with Yannick and HQ Tours
This tour was amazing!! Yannick is an incredible guide, very knowledgeable and engaging. I highly recommend and would absolutely book another tour with HQ!!
Outstanding tour with Paul. He provided very knowledgeable information with interesting tidbits. He had wonderful maps and pictures of various sites and people that enhanced the experience. It was an all day experience that was enlightening despite the emotional and very sad details of what took place. He provided amble time to have lunch and to tour the museum. We started in Omaha beach and ended in Utah beach with a secret destination that was very moving. Paul was very passionate about the area which enhanced our experience. Would highly recommend. Beth from USA
Fantastic day! We booked the private full day British sector tour for our Dad’s 60th birthday. The aim was to follow in the footsteps of his Dad, who landed on Sword Beach. HQ massively surpassed our expectations. Mickael went above and beyond, doing loads of research into our granddad in advance so he could personalise the day. His expertise was seriously impressive, and on top of that, he’s great company to spend the day with. Couldn’t recommend more highly.
Fabulous historic knowledge, friemdly!
I highly recommend HQ Company Tours. They made the entire process easy, were professional, courteous, and had excellent communication skills. Our guide Yannick delivered an incredible experience and made our visit to Normandy extra special. The knowledge and passion he posses are contagious and he was such a joy to be around. We learned so much from him and appreciated his willingness to answer questions and customize our experience. We booked a two day tour (D-Day Normandy Beaches and Mont Saint Michel) and I can’t recommend it enough. It’s a must do if you want to visit Normandy. 10/10 recommend.
Thank you very much for this kind review. We will let Yannick know that you had a terrific time with him. We are pleased to see that you have enjoyed your experience at Mont Saint Michel and discovering the D Day sites. Hope to see you soon again!
A private best of D-day tour for seven. From the moment Gwen picked us up to the time he dropped us off, he shared a wealth of knowledge about WWII, the allies, the Germans, the battles and the people. Made it come alive for all of us. One of the best tours any of us have ever taken. Highly recommend if you want to learn about the events. Gwen also steered us to good restaurants and places to visit for the rest of our stay in Normandy.
From the moment Gwen picked us up, he shared interesting stories about the region and the different locations we visited. He connected the dots, answered all of our questions, helped really get a feel for WWII, d-day and beyond. Even after 8 hours, we were still intently listening to his stories. SO knowledgeable and we couldn’t have asked for more. Gwen also provided us with great recommendations for other Normandy areas to visit and restaurants to try out.
Yannick was an amazing guide for our private tour. He was knowledgeable, personable, and accommodating the entire time we were with him. I cannot describe in words how amazing this tour was. Day one was Monet and day two was the Normandy beach tour. I highly recommend the private tour with Yannick. He even made the tour desirable for our 7 year old daughter. You have to book with him if you want the complete experience.
