Various Allied troops (American, British, Canadian and others) landed on the beaches of Normandy on June 6^th, 1944 and started the liberation of France & Europe from years of Nazi occupation. The Allies had divided the 60-mile coastal stretch chosen for the invasion into five sectors, codenamed Sword, Juno, Gold, Omaha and Utah. Learn about this most daring and world-changing naval operations and follow the Normandy coast, from Sainte-Mère-Eglise to Caen.

Explore the D-Day landing beaches and gain insight into Europe’s World War II history during this full-day excursion, starting in Bayeux. Visit key battle sites including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc, Sainte-Mère-Église and Utah Beach and learn about the sacrifices made during WWII. Read the names of soldiers missing in action at the Normandy American Cemetery.