Band of Brothers Normandy Private D-Day Tour
14 hours 30 mins (ID: 170097)
Explore Utah Beach, Brécourt Manor and the legendary battlefields of Easy Company and the 101st Airborne Division.
Follow the footsteps of Easy Company on a private journey through the historic Utah Beach sector of Normandy. Inspired by the real events portrayed in the acclaimed Band of Brothers series, this experience takes you to the battlefields where Lieutenant Richard Winters and his men fought during and after the D-Day landings of June 6, 1944. Discover the famous Brécourt Manor battlefield, visit Sainte-Mère-Église and explore the Airborne Museum before continuing to Carentan and the historic Dead Man’s Corner.
Book your private Band of Brothers experience today and discover the real battlefields, heroic stories and historic sites that brought this remarkable chapter of World War II to life.
Highlights: Utah Beach and Utah Beach Landing Museum · Brécourt Manor – Easy Company Memorial · Sainte-Mère-Église · Airborne Museum · Carentan · Dead Man’s Corner and D-Day Experience Museum
Door-to-Door Pickup: We offer convenient door-to-door pickup directly from any address in Paris. If your hotel is not listed, simply let us know its name. Pickups from locations outside Paris are available at an additional charge. Pick up from Rouen, Honfleur, Caen, Bayeux upon request.
07:00 Hotel Pickup and Departure to Normandy
07:30 Start your day with convenient door-to-door pickup from your hotel in Paris. Relax in a comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes minivan or Mercedes E220 sedan as we head to Normandy. The journey to the Utah beach takes approximately 3.5 hours and covers around 320 km (199 miles). Along the way, we’ll make one stop at a highway rest area where you can enjoy a coffee, grab a snack or use the restroom before continuing our journey.
10:30 – 11:45 Utah Beach and Utah Beach Landing Museum
10:30 - 11:45 Discover Utah Beach, the westernmost of the five D-Day landing beaches and the location where the American 4th Infantry Division came ashore on June 6, 1944.
Walk along the historic beach and visit the Utah Beach Landing Museum. Explore the original military equipment, historical photographs, personal stories and exhibits dedicated to the American landing operations. Visit at Utah Beach Landing Museum, created atop a former German bunker. Having a big collection of historical artifacts, military vehicles and the original B26 bomber—one of only six left in existence.
11:45 Departure to Brécourt Manor about 10 km away (6 miles). It takes just 15 minutes.
12:00–12:40 Brécourt Manor and the Easy Company Memorial
12:00 - 12:40 Visit the memorial commemorating Easy Company's famous assault on the German artillery positions at Brécourt Manor on June 6, 1944.
Hear the story of Lieutenant Richard Winters and the small group of American paratroopers who attacked and destroyed four German artillery guns threatening the Utah Beach landing area.
This remarkable tactical operation became one of the best-known episodes in the history of the 101st Airborne Division and was famously portrayed in the Band of Brothers series.
12:40 Departure to Sainte-Mere-Eglise about 15 km away (9 miles). It takes just 20 minutes.
13:00 - 14:00 Sainte-Mère-Église, Lunch break and free time
13:00 - 14:00 Arriving in Sainte-Mère-Église in front of the Airborne Museum
Sainte-Mère-Église is a small town in Normandy which played a significant part in the WW2 because of its position. In the early morning of 6 June 1944, mixed units of the U.S.82nd and U.S.101st Airborne Divisions occupied the town in Mission Boston, making it one of the first towns liberated in the invasion.
John Steele Story. You will learn here the story about paratrooper John Steele of the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR) and other members of 82 Div. John Steele was this figure that inspired the film "The Longest Day", shot in the village in 1961. Thanks to this cult film starring John Wayne, Henry Fonda and Sean Connery, this moment has been immortalised. In tribute to this soldier, a mannequin is still in place on the church steeple.
Milestone of freedom. The Borne 00 – Milestone 00 marks the spot where General Theodore Roosevelt Jr. landed and decided to lead the assault from. It is located in front of Sainte-Mère l'Eglise town hall.
14:00 - 15:25 Airborne Museum
14:00 - 15:25 Airborne museum is dedicated to the U.S. paratroopers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions. The Airborne Museum comprises five separate buildings, two of which resemble open parachutes. Inside you’ll find an incredible collection of World War II aircraft and thanks to the touch pad You will experience the highlights of the Normandy landings. The first WACO building of the Museum is dedicated to the gliders and presents the only copy of a WACO glider in France. You will join a dozen soldiers in the glider few moments before the take off. More than 500 gliders were deployed to carriy on About 4 400 soldiers, vehicles, ammunitions and other equipments.
15:20 Departure to Dead Man’s Corner 14 km away (9 miles). It takes 15 minutes.
15:40 – 18:00 D-Day Experience and Dead Man’s Corner
Discover the story of the Battle of Carentan and the fierce fighting between American paratroopers and German forces.
Visit the D-Day Experience museum exhibitions and the historic Dead Man’s Corner building, once used as a German command post.
Learn how the American airborne troops fought to secure Carentan, an important strategic town connecting the Utah Beach and Omaha Beach landing sectors.
18:00 Departure Paris. It takes 3,5 hours (320 km). One stop at the rest area will be made.
21:30 Coming back to Paris
21:30 Arrive back in Paris and enjoy convenient door-to-door drop-off at your hotel. Please note that the arrival time may be slightly later depending on traffic conditions and your hotel’s location.
Normandy D-Day Tours by Clewel Travel
Explore the historic D-Day landing beaches with Clewel Travel, a tour operator offering small-group and private excursions to Normandy from Paris. Travel in comfortable Mercedes vehicles, discover Normandy’s most significant World War II sites, and enjoy a carefully planned itinerary designed to make the most of your day. Book directly with Clewel Travel and contact our team for personalized assistance with your Normandy trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Band of Brothers Normandy Private Tour from Paris?
The tour lasts approximately 14.5 hours, including transportation.
How many people can travel on this tour?
We accommodate up to 6 travellers in one comfortable Mercedes vehicle. For larger groups, we can arrange two vehicles.
Is hotel pickup available?
Yes. We provide convenient door-to-door pickup and drop-off from any hotel or address in Paris. If your hotel is not listed, simply send us its name and address and we will confirm the pickup. Your Mercedes will be waiting at the hotel entrance at the scheduled time. Our team will contact you one day before the tour to reconfirm the details.
For pickups outside Paris, additional charges may apply.
Are museum tickets included in the tour price?
Yes. All entrance fees for the included attractions are covered, including Utah Beach Landing Museum, Airborne Museum and D-Day Experience Museum.
Is lunch included?
Lunch is not included. You will have a lunch break near Utah Beach, where you can choose from local restaurants.
Will a tour guide accompany us in Normandy?
We offer two options: a live-guided tour with a professional guide throughout the experience, or an audio-guided tour accompanied by an experienced driver.
Is the departure guaranteed?
Yes. We operate this tour with just one participant.
- Utah Beach to see many D-Day Monuments
- Utah Beach Landing Museum with the original B26 bomber
- Brécourt Manor and the Easy Company Memorial
- Milestone of freedom in Sainte-Mère-Église town
- Airborne Museum in Sainte-Mère-Église
- Dead Man’s Corner and D-Day Experience Museum
- Mercedes E220 sedan or Mercedes Minivan
- Live Guided or Audio Guided trip
- All Fees and Taxes, Bottled Water
Exclusions
- Gratuities and Souvenirs
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Meals and Drinks