Private Tour D-Day- Canadians - Normandy from Le Havre
Description
Your experienced and licensed guide of the Normandy Battlefields will take you on a unique experience back in 1944 alongside the Queen Own Riffles of Canada, the Sherbrooke Fusiliers, and all of the brave young men who gave everything for Normandy, France and Europe. With many stops near Juno Beach and an extensive visit of the Juno beach Center and bunkers, you'll really understand what happened here 77 years ago to save Europe from tyranny. Lunch on Juno beach in a restaurant with local specialties. If your ship's schedule allows, you'll also have time to visit Honfleur.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Extensive and detailed guided tour of Juno beach and Juno Beach sites related to June 6th 1944.
Guided tour of the Juno Center on Juno Beach for a better understanding of the amazing involvement of the 14 000 Canadians on D-Day, and hundreds of thousands in Normandy, and throughout Europe from D-Day.
Here, you will watch the 100 days of Normandy in a 360 cinema in order to immerse yourself in this 3 month long terrible battle started on these shores 77 years ago.
Guided tour of the Canadian Cemetery at Bény sur Mer
Guided tour of the Ardennes Abbey near Caen, where 27 young Canadians were executed by SS commander Kurt Meyer a couples of days after the initial landings.
Walk on Juno Beach and explanation of the involvement of Canadians and their strategy facing the German artillery on D-Day
Walk on Juno Beach and explanation of the role of the Canadians on this part of Juno Beach
Guided visit of Honfleur before returning to Le Havre or Honfleur cruise ship terminal
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Tour guide will have a sign with your name on a board. For pick-up at the cruise ship terminal look for a guide with a yellow cap with a red maple leaf.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2)
A wonderful private guided tour with Bastien! He was a very accomodating and knowledgable guide who was born and raised in the area.
Thank you very much for this very kind review. It was a pleasure to be your guide that day. Best regards.
Maureen did an excellent job in providing background thought provoking background info on Canadian troops landing on Juno Beach Visits to museum and gravesite were great. Loved seeing the countryside Maureen’s driving skills, interaction and attention to our questions and comments were well received Definitely a five star tour
Hello Doreen, Thank you very much for this very kind review. It is always a pleasure to have guests happy with their tour. We wish you a wonderful vacation.
