Normandy Invasion Beaches Tour for Travelers Who Want a Deeper Experience

Small group tour travelers visiting Omaha Beach in Normandy on a D-Day history tour

Essential Details With Pricing and Dates

  • The viewable and printable itinerary is available here. 
  • Tour begins on September 18, 2026. Ends on September 23, 2026.
  • An optional 3-night 4-day Paris pre-tour is available for $999 per person, double-occupancy.  Single occupancy rooms are only $399 more.  The pre-tour begins in Paris on September 15, 2026.  More details in the itinerary.  
  • Tour begins on September 23, 2027. Ends on September 27, 2027.
  • An optional 3-night 4-day Paris pre-tour is available for $999 per person, double-occupancy.  Single occupancy rooms are only $399 more.  The pre-tour begins in Paris on September 20, 2027.  More details in the itinerary
  • Pricing:  $3299 per person double occupancy.  Single occupancy rooms are only $999 more. 
  • With just 12 to 14 travelers, this small group Normandy tour can move efficiently, reach sites that are difficult for large bus tours, and provide a more personal and flexible experience.
  • Highlights:  Visit Omaha and Utah beaches.  Visit the Canadian and British sectors. See American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, Point-du-Hoc, St. Mere Eglise, and other points of interest.  Day trip to Mont St Michel.  Professional guides.  Tour leader is with group 24/7.

Normandy Invasion Beaches Small Group Tour for Travelers Who Want a Deeper Experience

Our Normandy Invasion Beaches small group tour is designed for American travelers who want more than a rushed day trip from Paris and more than a standard sightseeing checklist. This is a carefully planned journey for travelers who want to better understand the history of D-Day while enjoying the comfort, personal attention, and thoughtful pacing that larger bus tours often cannot provide.

There are many ways to visit the Normandy D-Day beaches. Some tours move too quickly. Others focus so heavily on military detail that they miss the human story and the emotional impact of the experience. Our tour is different. We combine the most important Normandy Invasion sites with expert local guiding, a comfortable stay in Bayeux, and a small group size that allows for a more meaningful and personal experience.

With just 12 to 14 travelers, our Normandy small group tour offers flexibility, easier access, and a more relaxed pace than larger coach tours. Travelers have time to reflect, ask questions, and truly take in the places that shaped history, including Omaha Beach, Utah Beach, Pointe du Hoc, the American Cemetery, and other important D-Day sites.

This Normandy tour is ideal for solo travelers, couples, and friends who want a well-organized, historically rich experience with quality hotels, professional guides, and the confidence of traveling with an experienced U.S.-based tour operator. Since 2009, Small Group Tours by The Traveling Professor has helped travelers enjoy memorable journeys with expert planning, strong personal service, and carefully chosen itineraries that go beyond ordinary sightseeing.

What's Included

  • 5 nights in Normandy at the historic Churchill Hotel in Bayeux. Daily breakfast included. 
  • Private group transfer from Paris CDG airport to Normandy (Bayeux).
  • Return train transportation from Bayeux to Paris Gare St. Lazare train station.
  • Transportation to/from Mt. St Michel with admission to abbey.
  • Professional Normandy guide services with luxury van transportation while touring Normandy Beaches and Mt. St. Michel.
  • Tour leader accompanies the group 24/7. 
  • A carefully planned itinerary balances the key D-Day beaches, memorials, museums, and Mont St-Michel with efficient routing and time to fully experience each site.
  • Airfare is NOT included.  We will help with planning an air itinerary.

Optional Paris Pre-Tour

Spend 3 nights and 4 days in Paris prior to traveling to Normandy.

  • 3 nights at the centrally located Grand Balcons Hotel.  Daily breakfast included.
  • Paris Museum Pass with VIP free admission to the best sites in Paris.
  • Tour leader Steve Solosky will be with the group 24/7 and lead programmed tours in Paris.

Why Travelers Choose Our Normandy Invasion Beaches Tour Over Larger Bus Tours

Our Normandy Invasion Beaches small group tour is built for travelers who want a more personal, comfortable, and meaningful D-Day experience, not a rushed large-group bus tour. Instead of trying to pack everything into a hurried schedule, we provide the time, pacing, and expert guidance that help bring this important chapter of history to life.

With a small group, travelers enjoy a more comfortable and engaging experience from start to finish. You are not lost in a crowd, waiting on a giant bus, or simply moving from one famous stop to the next. You have the opportunity to take in the landscape, reflect on what happened here, and better understand the courage, sacrifice, and history that shaped the Allied invasion.

Just as important, our tour is designed for American travelers who want a meaningful and well-supported trip. Whether you are traveling solo, as a couple, or with friends, this is a Normandy journey that combines historical depth with comfort, clarity, and personal service.

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