About the trip
Duration:
X days and X nights
Date:
Mon 15 April 2024 - Sat 20 April 2024
Destination:
Caen
The 6 June 1944 was a turning point in the Second World War with the Allied landings on the Normandy coast during Operation Overlord – the Invasion of mainland Europe. On our tour we see some of the most iconic D-Day locations and visit all the D-Day landing beaches along the Normandy coastline. As well as seeing the site of the Pegasus Bridge glider landing, and where the ‘Band of Brothers’ fought near St. Mère Eglise. Understand D-Day as you overlook Bloody Omaha, or visit the bunkers at Juno Beach and realise that events on these battle sites are what have defined our modern world.
Itinerary includes:
- Themed days with relevant attractions and sites to the following:
- The British/Canadian D-Day: Gold, Juno, and Sword beaches
- The US D-Day: Utah and Omaha beaches
- The German D-Day
- The Break-out into the Falaise Pocket and Bocage fighting
Price includes:
- Ferry crossing, travel, itinerary, expert Battlefield guide, and bed & breakfast
Book your tickets
| Ticket Type | Price | Quantity | Cart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | £699.00 | ||
| Single Deposit | £100.00 | ||
| Twin/Double | £1,198.00 | ||
| Twin/Double Deposit | £200.00 |
Pickups and Times
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Rothwell (N)
The Maltings bus stop | 08:20 |
Desborough
High St bus stop outside chippy | 08:30 |
Market Harborough
Market Hall Bus Terminal | 08:45 |
Kibworth
High St bus stop outside library | 09:00 |
Fleckney
Saddington Road bus stop | 09:15 |
Wigston
Paddock Street bus stop | 09:30 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Rothwell (N)
The Maltings bus stop | 07:50 |
Desborough
High St bus stop outside chippy | 08:00 |
Market Harborough
Market Hall Bus Terminal | 08:15 |
Kibworth
High St bus stop outside library | 08:30 |
Fleckney
Saddington Road bus stop | 08:45 |
Wigston
Paddock Street bus stop | 09:00 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Wigston
Paddock Street bus stop | 08:00 |
Fleckney
Saddington Road bus stop | 08:15 |
Kibworth
High St bus stop outside library | 08:30 |
Market Harborough
Market Hall Bus Terminal | 08:45 |
Desborough
High St bus stop outside chippy | 09:00 |
Rothwell (S)
High St bus stop by the memorial | 09:10 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Wigston
Paddock Street bus stop | 08:30 |
Fleckney
Saddington Road bus stop | 08:45 |
Kibworth
High St bus stop outside library | 09:00 |
Market Harborough
Market Hall Bus Terminal | 09:15 |
Desborough
High St bus stop outside chippy | 09:30 |
Rothwell (S)
High St bus stop by the memorial | 09:40 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Leicester St Margaret’s Bus Station & Wigston | TBC |
Fleckney | |
Kibworth | |
Market Harborough | |
Desborough | |
Rothwell |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Wellingborough
Castle Way | 08:00 |
Finedon
Gladstones Working Mens Club | 08:10 |
Burton Latimer
Maybury Motor Company Stops | 08:20 |
Kettering
Corn Market Hall | 08:35 |
Geddington
bus stops before Grange Road
Junction | 08:50 |
Corby
The Saxon Crown (Wetherspoons) | 09:00 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Wellingborough
Castle Way | 08:30 |
Finedon
Gladstones Working Mens Club | 08:40 |
Burton Latimer
Maybury Motor Company Stops | 08:50 |
Kettering
Corn Market Hall | 09:05 |
Geddington
bus stops before Grange Road
Junction | 09:20 |
Corby
The Saxon Crown (Wetherspoons) | 09:30 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Corby
The Saxon Crown (Wetherspoons) | 08:00 |
Geddington
bus stops before Grange Road
Junction | 08:10 |
Kettering
Corn Market Hall | 08:25 |
Burton Latimer
Maybury Motor Company Stops | 08:40 |
Finedon
Gladstones Working Mens Club | 08:50 |
Wellingborough
Castle Way | 09:00 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Corby
The Saxon Crown (Wetherspoons) | 08:30 |
Geddington
bus stops before Grange Road
Junction | 08:40 |
Kettering
Corn Market Hall | 08:55 |
Burton Latimer
Maybury Motor Company Stops | 09:10 |
Finedon
Gladstones Working Mens Club | 09:20 |
Wellingborough
Castle Way | 09:30 |
Accommodation
3 Star
Ibis, Caen City Centre
Bed and Breakfast
Nestled in the heart of Caen city centre, overlooking the serene marina, the ibis Caen Centre hotel stands as the perfect launching point for exploring the historic D-Day sites and the enlightening Caen Memorial. This air-conditioned establishment embraces a tranquil ambiance, providing contemporary and comfortable rooms along with a fitness room for your convenience. A wealth of restaurants awaits just steps away, offering a diverse array of dining options for your evening meal, ensuring a satisfying end to your day of exploration.
£100 single room supplement.
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