10 – 15 June 2026 (6-days / 5-nights)
Get knee deep into history on the beaches of Normandy! In planning since 1942, the Allied landings on the beaches of Normandy would go down as the largest amphibious invasion ever attempted. The first day landings alone would involve three American infantry and two airborne divisions, three British infantry divisions and one airborne division, two Canadian infantry divisions and thousands of specialized units. This does not even consider the naval vessels or aircraft involved.
In spite of overwhelming numbers, success was far from insured—Field Marshall Erwin Rommel, who became General Inspector of the Western Defenses in November 1943, embarked upon a rapid expansion and strengthening of the Atlantic Wall. There was also the risk that German intelligence would discover the plan.
In hindsight, it is easy to see that weather, Allied boldness and deception won the day. Nevertheless, the Allied hold on Northern France remained tenuous until the Allied breakouts in July. This KDIH tour will focus on each of the five landing beaches as well as the airborne drop zones.
It is timed to take place immediately after the annual Normandy commemorations, so that participants can choose to attend those on their own, if they desire, but so that crowds will be significantly lighter.
Schedule (Subject to Modification)
Pick-up and return point for this tour will be CDG Airport. A specific meeting point will be provided later. Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the meeting point. Participants with their own vehicles can arrange to meet us at an alternate location.
Day 1, Wednesday, 10 June: Pick-up at CDG at 12:00pm. Drive to Normandy. Evening briefing followed by an introductory dinner. Hotel TBD.
Day 2, Thursday, 11 June: Utah Beach, airborne operations around Sainte-Mère-Église, German Cemetery at La Cambe and a German battery on the Cotentin Peninsula. Afternoon tour of a famous Normandy cookie or caramel factory. Hotel TBD.
Day 3, Friday, 12 June: Omaha Beach, German battery at Longues-sur-Mer, Pointe-du-Hoc and the Normandy American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer. Afternoon Calvados tour and tasting. Hotel TBD.
Day 4, Saturday, 13 June: British and Commonwealth landing beaches and Arromanches. Hotel TBD.
Day 5, Sunday, 14 June: Pegasus Bridge (airborne operation), Hillman Bunker, Canadian Cemetery at Bény-sur-Mer, German radar station at Douvres. Hotel TBD.
Day 6, Monday, 15 June: Partial coverage of the push inland, the Falaise Pocket and the story of German Panzer Ace Michael Wittmann. Then depart to CDG Airport. We expect to arrive at CDG around 18h00.
June 1944 Normandy Landings Tour Overview:
Tour Price (based on double occupancy) $
Single Room Supplement $
Tour Price Includes*
- TWO military historian guides who understand both sides of the story and who speak multiple languages and understand European culture
- Local guides at specific sites as needed
- 3-Star accommodations, typically in European family-owned hotel / restaurants
- Transportation typically in comfortable 9-person people movers with A/C or in cars
- Almost all meals, except those specified as “on your own” in the itinerary
- Water, soda and snacks available in the van
- Cultural outings (calvados tasting, church tour, etc.) and shopping time on trips longer than a few days
- Admission fees to all sites
Tour Price Excludes*
- Transportation to and from the starting point and lodging and transportation before or after the tour’s start and end times; for example, the cost of a hotel night for participants who choose to arrive early.
- Dinner drinks
- Dinners or lunches specifically excluded in the tour brochure
- Souvenirs and gifts
*See KDIH’s 2026 Terms and Conditions for full details.
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