Information
Package overview
A Unique Guided Tour of D-Day Beaches
Included in this package
- Luxury coach travel from Lusk Services & Dublin Port
- Return ferry crossings with Irish Ferries – Dublin/Cherbourg
- 2 nights’ onboard ferry with cabin
- 3 nights’ accommodation in the 4* Novotel Caen Cote de Nacre, Caen
The Novotel Caen Côte de Nacre is located 20 minutes from the beaches of the Allied Landings, near the Peace Memorial. It offers a heated outdoor swimming pool, a terrace and a garden.
- Breakfast in hotel only
- Entrance to Caen Memorial Museum
- Entrance to Utah Beach Museum
- Entrance to Pegasus Bridge Museum
- Visit to the British Normandy Memorial
- Visit to the American Cemetery
- Services of a local English-speaking guide
- Services of an experienced tour manager
NOT included in this package
- Meals on-board the ferries are not included in your tour price.
- Travel Insurance: €30.00 per adult / €15.00 per child
- Single Room Supplement €385.00 (incl. Single cabin on ferry)
- A Client Protection Bond of 3% is not included and will be added on to the total gross price of a booking. This Bond protects our clients in the event of supplier business failure. All bookings and transactions are subject to this charge.
Additional info
**Please note itinerary is subject to change**
**It is the responsibility of each person to be on time for all coach connections, coaches will not wait for latecomers**
** coaches will not wait for latecomers.
**It is illegal to smoke on coaches.**
**Consumption of Food and Alcohol is NOT permitted on board any Coach**
**All alcohol must be stored underneath with the baggage**
Extras
All bookings are for the event. Celtic Horizon Tours does not accept liability for clients being unaware of changes, and any losses (financial or otherwise) which may be incurred.
Accomodation
Novotel Caen Cote de Nacre, Caen
Set 3 km from the Abbey of Saint-Étienne and the Mémorial de Caen, this modern hotel off the N814 national highway is also 11 km from Parc Festyland.
The relaxed rooms have flat-screen TVs, desks and free Wi-Fi, as well as minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. Some come with pull-out sofas.
Parking is complimentary There’s a restaurant with a terrace, and a bar. Other amenities include an outdoor pool and a kids’ play area. There’s also a business center, plus 8 meeting rooms. Breakfast is available (fee).
Itinerary
DAY 1 - Sat 13th Sept
Meet your coach at your selected pick-up point. Sit back and relax as we travel south towards Dublin Port. Once onboard the ferry you will be allocated your cabin, and you are free to use the facilities onboard.
DAY 2 - Sun 14th Sept
On arrival in Cherbourg, at 11.30am, and after clearing Border checks continue your journey to Caen and your hotel for the next two nights. En-route to your hotel in Caen we will stop at St Mere Eglise and after lunch visit Utah Beach and Museum. Later in the day arrive in Caen, check-in and enjoy the rest of the evening free to relax at your hotel, or to make the tram ride into the centre of Caen for a choice of restaurants and bars.
DAY 3 - Mon 15th Sept
After breakfast, depart for Pegasus Bridge and the memorials to the 6th Parachute Regiment. Visit Cafe Gondree – reported to be the first house liberated on D-Day. Visit the Merville Battery and Ranville Cemetery before arriving at the British Normandy Memorial. Return to your hotel later in the day
DAY 4 - Tues 16th Sept
After breakfast a relaxing day and the opportunity to explore Caen. Your coach will make the short journey to the ‘must visit’ Caen Memorial. Visit the museum at your own pace, and later have free time to explore the city of Caen.
DAY 5 - Wed 17th Sept.
After breakfast, depart your hotel and visit the American Cemetery, overlooking Omaha Beach, and onward to Pointe Du Hoc. Travel on to Cherbourg Port to join the afternoon crossing back to Dublin
Day 6 - Thurs 18th Sept
Arrive in Dublin at 11:15am. Depart the ship and travel north returning, back to your departure point mid-afternoon.
D-Day Beaches Normandy Tour 2025 - Tour 1
France
Saturday, 13th September 2025
5 Night Package
Package Prices
Adults€895.00 per person
Children €895.00 per person
Customer Protection Bond 3% is not included and will be calculated at checkout. This Client Protection Policy protects our clients in the event of supplier business failure. All bookings and transactions are subject to this charge. This charge is applicable to EU residents only.
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