Privé begeleide Amerikaanse D-Day Tour vanuit Bayeux





Beschrijving
Tijdens deze dagtour door de Amerikaanse sector op D-Day bezoeken we de dropzones van de US Airborne Divisies, de invasiestranden "Utah" en "Omaha", de kliffen en Duitse vestingwerken in La Pointe du Hoc, en we zullen eindelijk onze respect betuigen op de Normandy American Cemetery. Op de meeste sites heb je wat vrije tijd om foto's te maken, toiletten te gebruiken en / of een kop koffie te drinken.
Rondreisopties
Reisroute
In dit kleine dorp werd de kleine kerk gebruikt als een eerste hulppost door twee 2 medici van het 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, die het leven van vele gewonde soldaten, zowel Amerikaans als Duits, kon redden.
De eerste stad in Frankrijk die in WO II door Amerikaanse troepen werd bevrijd. Deze strategische kruispuntstad werd veroverd door het 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment van de "All American" 82nd Airborne Division. Vroeg in de ochtend van 6 juni en ook afgebeeld in de film The Longest Day. Hoor de verhalen van de betrokken mannen, inclusief John Steele die betrapt werd op de stadskernleeuw.
Van de twee Amerikaanse sectoren op D-Day waren de landingen op Utah Beach het meest succesvol. Hier zul je horen over de verschillende factoren die hebben bijgedragen aan het Amerikaanse succes, en je zult de mogelijkheid hebben om monumenten te zien gewijd aan de eenheden die betrokken zijn bij de landingen op 6 juni, evenals Duitse bunkers.
Op de top van 100ft hoge kliffen hadden de Duitsers een langeafstandsgeschutbatterij opgericht. Het was de taak van de US Army Rangers om deze positie aan te vallen, de kliffen te schalen en de Duitse kanonnen te vernietigen. Deze site is bewaard gebleven als een slagveld en je zult in staat zijn om de vele Duitse bunkers in te gaan, de honderden bomkraters te zien, en natuurlijk de kliffen die de Rangers hebben geschaald.
Bij de tweede Amerikaanse sector, het strand van Omaha, bezoeken we het gedeelte van het strand dat werd afgebeeld in de openingsscènes van de film Saving Private Ryan: hier werden de zwaarste slachtoffers op D-Day geleden. Je zult horen over de betrokken eenheden, leren over hoeveel dingen hier kunnen en mislopen, maar ook hoe initiatief, doorzettingsvermogen en leiderschap hebben geleid tot succes.
De laatste rustplaats van 9380 Amerikaanse militairen en vrouwen uit de Normandische campagne, gelegen op een hooggelegen terrein met uitzicht op de oostkant van het strand van Omaha. Het beslaat meer dan 170 hectare en wordt onderhouden door de American Battle Monuments Commission. Hier krijgt u de gelegenheid om uw respect te betuigen en getuige te zijn van het verlagen van de vlaggen.
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Wat is inbegrepen
Ophaallocaties en -tijden
Ik haal op bij alle hotels, B&B's, pensions, gîtes, airbnb's in de omgeving van Bayeux. Andere pick-up locaties kunnen worden geregeld, informeer.
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Belangrijke informatie
- Rolstoeltoegankelijk
- Hulpdieren toegestaan
- Opties voor openbaar vervoer zijn in de buurt aanwezig
- Vervoersopties zijn rolstoeltoegankelijk
- Geschikt voor alle condities
- Deze tour is niet geschikt voor kinderen jonger dan 8 jaar.
Beoordelingen(266)
My children book this tour for my 60th birthday present. Needless to say this was the best birthday present ever. Allied Victor Tours was amazing, and our tour Guide Mike van den Dobbelsteen was awesome. His personality and knowledge made this trip so memorable. If you ever get the opportunity to visit the Normandy area I would strongly encourage you to reach out and book a tour and request Mike.
I am thrilled that you had a wonderful birthday present. Thank you so very much for writing such a nice review - it is thanks to people like you that makes this 'job' just the best in the world. Thank you and best wishes, Mike
Our family of 6 embarked on a Normandy tour which included 2 infant twins with car seats. We were so lucky to have found Allied tours through a friend who previously used him. Mike the driver was so knowledgeable and helpful. He accommodated us to various locations and his knowledge made our day so interesting. We felt very safe with him at all times. I highly recommend Allied if you are looking for a tour guide/driver. Mike will make your day so interesting and you will learn so much more culture. And his recommendations were perfect! Thank you Mike for a very memorable and safe day!
Hi Anita, Wow thank you so much for that incredible review - it means a lot to me that you had such a wonderful experience! It was an absolute joy to meet your family and be your guide. Warm regards, Mike
I met Mike at the train station in Bayeux France with three members of my family. Mike was waiting for us with a big smile and new vehicle with plenty of room. I knew as soon as we met Mike that we were going to have a great tour. Mike is very knowledgeable and easy to talk with. Due to Mikes in-depth knowledge of the invasion beaches , I would recommend doing your homework and prepare questions for him because he will surely be able to answer them in detail. It is obvious Mike enjoys touring people and makes the entire experience enjoyable. By taking a private tour you will avoid the tour bus crowds. I can’t say enough good about Allied Victory Tours and Mike. I highly recommend them and have done so for friends and other family members. October was a perfect time of the year. The setting of the beaches and Allied Cemetery was impressive and respectful.
WOW! I am so happy that you had a fantastic experience - it was a joy to meet you and be your guide! All the very best from a piping hot Normandy! Mike
Professional, personable, persistent, prepared, pleasant. And that’s just the P’s! Mike made the battle come alive, with full grasp of the details as to the triumphs, tribulations, and sacrifices that both sides encountered. We spent a full day concentrating on Utah and Omaha, along with the two airborne divisions. While the weather was not ideal, it did not impact on our experience which exceeded expectations. Hard to imagine anyone better than Mike!
It is so wonderful to read that you had a wonderful experience - it means the world to me! Thank you for writing this great review. All the very best, Mike
Mike was excellent, very knowledgeable of the history and made our half day tour a true delight. We wish we booked the whole day tour because just seeing the highlights left me with the desire to learn more.
Mike was a superb guide. Very knowledgeable, articulate, and very personable. He made the history come alive. I would highly recommend him!!
Mike was an outstanding tour guide. He was able to give us information on which trains to book to and from Paris and picked us up as scheduled at the train station. We are big history buffs and Mike was able to answer any questions we had. His knowledge was incredible. Highly recommend his tour.
Mike was a tremendous guide—fluent speaker, answered every question, shaped the tour to meet our goals, and made this tour a wonderful experience. My highest recommendation for Allied Victory Tours!
This absolutely bar none the best tour I have ever had. Mike our guide was knowledgeable insightful and thorough! What a joy to be with some so engaged in his work. Not just a look at history but to actually experience the action through individual stories and photos. A++ effort and a day well spent.
Hi Bruce, Wow thank you so much for that incredible review - it means a lot to me that you had such a wonderful experience! It was an absolute joy to meet you and be your guide. Warm regards, Mike Allied Victory Tours
Mike's American D-Day 1/2 day tour was awesome! I highly recommend taking a tour with him. He was punctual for the pickup at our hotel (which was very convenient), extremely knowledgeable about everything related to the sites we toured and events which took place, and interjected many little known facts throughout the tour. It's an emotional and memorable experience that everyone should see in their lifetime.
Hi Susan, Wow thank you so much for that incredible review - it means a lot to me that you had such a wonderful experience! It was an absolute joy to meet you and be your guide. Warm regards, Mike



