Explore Normandy’s D-Day Sites with a Guided Tour

Explore Normandy’s
D-Day Sites with
a Guided Tour

Join me in May 2025 for an incredible 4-day tour.

Join me in May 2025 for an incredible 4-day tour.


Ever dreamed of visiting
Normandy, but never knew how to make it happen?

Ever dreamed of visiting
Normandy, but never knew how to make it happen?


Ever dreamed of visiting Normandy, but never knew how to make it happen?


Drawing from a lifelong fascination with WWII and my prior explorations of the region, I'm excited to share this memorable experience with you.


In a small group of less than 10 people — together we'll explore the beaches and battlefields, in the very footsteps of history.

Drawing from a lifelong fascination with WWII and my prior explorations of the region, I'm excited to share this memorable experience with you.


In a small group of less than 10 people — together we'll explore the beaches and battlefields, in the very footsteps of history.

Itinerary

Day-by-Day Breakdown of Your Normandy Adventure

Arrival: Meet in Paris

Come as early as you'd like. Take a scenic train ride to the charming town of Bayeux. After checking into your hotel, enjoy a welcome dinner and a pre-mission briefing to kick off the tour.

Day 1: American Airborne

Explore St. Mere Eglise, the first town liberated on D-Day. Visit the Airborne Museum, continue to La Fiere Causeway and Brecourt Manor, sites of intense airborne battles.

Day 2: British Airborne

Visit Merville Battery and Pegasus Bridge, which were stormed by British Paras and glider troops. Driving tour of Gold, Juno, and Sword Beaches, and explore the Atlantic Wall's La Longue Battery.

Day 3: Utah Beach

Travel through the bocage and hedgerow country to the St. Marcouf battery. Explore Utah Beach, and the inland town of Sainte-Marie-du-Mont.

Day 4: Omaha Beach

Visit Pointe du Hoc, the famous cliffs scaled by Rangers. On to Omaha Beach, scene of the bloodiest fighting on D-Day. End the day at the American cemetery at Colleville and the picturesque seaside town of Port-en-Bessin.

Departure

Conclude the tour with a post-mission briefing and free time in Bayeux, famous for its medieval cathedral and tapestry depicting the Norman conquest. Check out of your hotel and take the train back to Paris.

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Your Fearless Leader


Your Fearless Leader


Joe McGrath has been a history and travel enthusiast his entire life.  As a student, he spent a year in Rome studying architecture and seeing much of Europe. 

During his 29 year career as an Air force Navigator he traveled the globe — deploying to Central and South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

In his personal life, Joe’s arranged and led tours in Italy, Spain, France, Jordan and Egypt.  Nothing makes him happier than sharing his passion for history and travel with others.


Joe McGrath has been a history and travel enthusiast his entire life.  As a student, he spent a year in Rome studying architecture and seeing much of Europe. 

During his 29 year career as an Air force Navigator he traveled the globe — deploying to Central and South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

In his personal life, Joe’s arranged and led tours in Italy, Spain, France, Jordan and Egypt.  Nothing makes him happier than sharing his passion for history and travel with others.

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Highlights

Pointe-du-Hoc

Colleville-sur-Mer

Longues-ser-Mer

St. Mere-Eglise

Pegasus Bridge

Bayeux