Private tour in Bayeux Mike v
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Born and raised in the Netherlands, from a very young age I have been passionate about WW2 military history. I'm an avid collector of wartime memorabilia and for 40 years I have taken part in a WW2 re-enactments and living history events in the broadest form, giving presentations in schools, worked as an extra and historical advisor for film and tv productions. After having served in the Dutch Army for 5 years, and working as a graphic designer for 15, I became a bi-lingual tour guide at Leeds Castle, England, when in 2014 the opportunity arose to become a full-time D-Day tour guide in Normandy which I grabbed with both hands! I have now been a professional tour guide for over 11 years. Over many years I was involved in writing and publishing WW2-related military-historical articles, and in 2019 I presented a Youtube documentary about the 29th Infantry Division's battles around our village of Saint Clair sur l'Elle in June 1944. With my military background, my passion for and sharing of WW2 military history, involvement in historical events and an established guiding experience, I can offer you the best possible personal D-Day tour experience. I am looking forward to showing you the D-Day landing beaches and battlefields of Normandy! Mike 5 years service in the Royal Dutch Army; Former guide at Leeds Castle, England; 11 years full-time D-Day battlefield guide; I hold the VTC (Carte Professionnelle de Conducteur de Voiture de Transport avec Chauffeur); Member of the Guild of Battlefield Guides; Member of the Normandy Battlefield Tour Guide Association; Member of the 29th Division Association. I am not permitted to guide you inside the Abbey of Mont Saint Michel.
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This tour covers the Canadian, British as well as American landing beaches. First stop is Juno Beach, where Canadian forces landing against one of the best prepared German coastal defences in this area. We will visit Gold beach next, one of the two British landing sectors, and follow in the footsteps of Sergeant Major Hollis who received the Victoria Cross for his actions on D-Day. At Arromanches we will see the remains of the Mulberry artificial harbour. We return to Bayeux to pay our respects at the British War Cemetery. After lunch, it's time to visit the Pointe du Hoc where US Army Rangers attacked 100ft high cliffs to destroy a German gun battery. Next stop is Omaha Beach - the heaviest casualties on D-Day were suffered here. Our last visit is to the American Cemetery, where you will have time for reflection. On route, as well as on location, throughout the day you will learn about the planning and preparations involved to get the largest military operation in history organized, the units involved.
08:30 Pick-up from your accommodation in Bayeux 09:00 Juno Beach (Graye-sur-Mer / Courseulles-sur-Mer) 10:00 Gold Beach (Ver-sur-Mer / Arromanches) 11:30 British War Cemetery at Bayeux 13:30 Pointe du Hoc 15:00 Omaha Beach 16:00 American Cemetery 17:30 Bayeux
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Air-conditioned minivan seating maximum of 8 passengers.
Bayeux, Normandy, 14400, France
Recommended pick-up location is your accommodation in or near Bayeux.
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