Normandy: D-Day & Beyond

Take an exclusive tour to Normandy and really get under the skin of the incredible plan to wrestle back Europe from Nazi tyranny. We trace the actions of hundreds of thousands of brave Allied troops as they landed by sea and air into occupied Europe. Not only will you see some of the most famous sites, you’ll hear the personal stories of those that landed on the 'longest day' and fought on in the weeks after D-Day.

Sophie’s Great War Tours will collect you from a convenient location either in the UK or France and we begin our immersive tour following the lives of different servicemen and civilians whose stories we’ll be sharing throughout your private tour.

There is so much to explore in Normandy and in your private tour, it’s completely up to you how we spend our time. Here are some suggestions to get you thinking about all the possibilities.

• Head to Pegasus Bridge and hear about the incredibly accurate glider landings and the British Airborne’s mission to secure two vital bridges.

• Understand the different experiences of soldiers at all five landing beaches.

• Visit the Merville Battery to see the fortifications and hear of the men that were tasked with attacking these guns.

• Learn about the incredible feat of erecting a harbour at Arromanches

• Hear the real story of what happened at St Mere Eglise and just why this small town in the Normandy countryside was so important for the Allies to secure.

• Visit Point du Hoc where the American Rangers scaled the cliff face before engaging the enemy.

Where To Stay?

There are so many accommodation options in Normandy from beachfront hotels, Château’s and rustic B&Bs. Tell us what experience you’d like to have and leave the rest to us!

More Normandy

Normandy has much to offer beyond the fascinating history. Explore quaint quaysides and enjoy the best seafood on offer. Enjoy the luxury of Deauville and with a cocktail in hand, watch polo horses take a dip in the sea.