Normandy Landings Tour

Normandy, France

KD
Knee Deep Into History LLC
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Sep 4 - 9, 2025
Group size: 4 - 12
Normandy Landings Tour
Normandy, France

Knee Deep Into History LLC
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Sep 4 - 9, 2025
Group size: 4 - 12

About this trip

Get knee deep into history on the beaches of Normandy! In planning since 1942, the Allied landings on the beaches of Normandy would go down as the largest amphibious invasion ever attempted. The first-day landings alone would involve three American infantry and two airborne divisions, three British infantry divisions and one airborne division, two Canadian infantry divisions, and thousands of specialized units. This does not even consider the naval vessels or aircraft involved.


In spite of overwhelming numbers, success was far from insured—Field Marshall Erwin Rommel, who became General Inspector of the Western Defenses in November 1943, embarked upon a rapid expansion and strengthening of the Atlantic Wall. There was also the risk that German intelligence would discover the plan.


In hindsight, it is easy to see that weather, Allied boldness, and deception won the day. Nevertheless, the Allied hold on Northern France remained tenuous until the Allied breakouts in July. This KDIH tour will focus on each of the five landing beaches as well as the airborne drop zones.


What’s included

  • Two Guides
    Two military historian guides who understand both sides of the story and who speak multiple languages and understand European culture
  • 3-Star accommodations
    We select European family-owned hotel / restaurants with a 3-star rating to give you both comfort and atmosphere.
  • Tour transportation
    Tour transportation depends on group size and uses a mix of 9-person people movers or cars, all equipped with A/C.
  • Most meals
    except those specified as “on your own” in the itinerary
  • Water, Soda, Snacks
    Snacks are available in the tour vehicles for the times when you need an energy hit.
  • Cultural events
    We include cultural outings such as calvados tasting, church tour, etc. and shopping time on trips longer than a few days
  • Admission fees
    We cover any museum or event fees necessary.

What’s not included

  • Travel
    We do NOT cover any transportation to/from the start/end point
  • Lodging before/after
    We do NOT cover any lodging before the start of the tour or after the end of the tour.
  • Dinner drinks
    Each participant covers their own drinks
  • Excluded meals
    Dinners or lunches specifically excluded in the tour brochure
  • Souvenirs and gifts

Available Packages

Double Occupancy
Deposit:$600
Available until July 4, 2025

Price is per person based on double occupancy.

$2,943
Deposit:$600
Single Room Supplement
Deposit:$600
Available until July 4, 2025
$3,531
Deposit:$600


Itinerary

Thursday, 4 September
Pick-up at CDG, Drive to Normandy, Briefing & Introductory Dinner

Pick-up at CDG at 12:00pm. Drive to Normandy. Evening briefing followed by an introductory dinner. Hotel TBD. 


Note: Pick-up and return point for this tour will be CDG Airport. A specific meeting point will be provided later. Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the meeting point. Participants with their own vehicles can arrange to meet us at an alternate location.

Your Organizer


KD
Knee Deep Into History LLC
At KDIH we design and guide WW1 and WW2 battlefield tours in Europe. Our philosophy includes: 1) Getting clients into the field as much as possible; 2) Guiding small groups (12 max.) to ensure greater interaction with the guides; 3) Presenting a balanced view of both sides of the story; 4) Designing tours for those seriously interested in history; and 5) introducing clients to local, not American, culture. We also excel in organizing bespoke tours for families or groups. Contact us with your tour needs.