Armistice Day in Normandy

Armistice Day in Normandy

Remembering the sacrifice of the fallen on D-Day and in WWII

Our itinerary
Day 1 Local departure by coach then onwards to Caen for a three night stay.
Day 2 Merville Battery and The American Sector (included). Merville Battery, with its four huge concrete casemates, was made to defend the coastline and hinder an invasion from Sword Beach. We’ll hear the haunting story of how the battery was heroically disarmed by the 9th Battalion of the Parachute Regiment, under Lt. Colonel Terence Otway in the early hours of 6th June 1944. We visit the superb museum, which is housed in casemate number one. In the afternoon, we explore the American Sector, visiting Ste Mère Église, where the American paratroopers dropped in the middle of the burning town. We also see Utah Beach and the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach. B
Day 3 Armistice Day (included). Following the progress of the British 6th Airborne Division, we visit Pegasus Bridge, scene of the dramatic ‘coup de main’ operation when Major John Howard and his men took this vital bridge over the Caen Canal, just after midnight on 6th June 1944. Next, we visit the country village of Ranville and attend an intimate Remembrance Day Ceremony at Ranville Cemetery, where so many of the casualties of the early stages of the invasion were laid to rest. After paying our respects, we continue alongside the British and Canadian landing beaches of Sword, Juno and Gold, hearing the story of the only Victoria Cross winner on D-Day, CSM Stan Hollis. We end the day at Bayeux with an opportunity to visit the Bayeux War Cemetery. B
Day 4 To Calais then return home. B
Included Meals: B=Breakfast

Your hotel
You will stay for three nights at the 2-star Kyriad Hotel Caen Sud, situated on the outskirts of Caen. The hotel has a bar and restaurant. All bedrooms have T.V. and telephone. This hotel does not have a lift but rooms are only on two floors. Due to high demand other hotels of a similar standard may be used.

4 days from only £269

What’s included?
• Travel by Silver Service luxury coach
• Deluxe, recling seats
• Extra legroom
• Comfortable rear lounge
• Porterage at your hotel
• Specialist Battlefields Guide
• 2 Battlefied visits: Armistice Day in Normandy; Merville Battery & the American Sector
• 3 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast
• FREE local joining points
Please Note: Entrance fees to museums & places of interest are at extra cost.

Prices are per person, based on two sharing.
Extras • Optional excursions

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