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American Landing Sectors 2 Day Tour

Two days to explore the American landing beaches and airborne zones : from Utah to Omaha beaches, across key D-Day battlefields and villages.

Get the full story of the American front of D-Day with your expert private licensed guide, including private pick-up and transportation.

WWII planes

WWII planes

Pointe du Hoc

Pointe du Hoc

Omaha Beach Normandy

Omaha Beach Normandy

The American Front of D-Day

The American Landing Sectors 2 day tour takes you deep into the heart of the U.S. invasion zones, following both landing forces and airborne troops.

You’ll explore the stories behind the beaches, cliffs, bridges, and towns that shaped the success of D-Day, with time for context and reflection.

  • Covers Utah beach and Omaha beach, key airborne actions (Sainte-Mère-Église, La Fière Bridge, Carentan), Pointe du Hoc, the Rangers’ assault cliffs…
  • Perfect for travelers willing to get a complete picture of the American assault in Normandy.
Sainte-Mère-Eglise

Sainte-Mère-Eglise

What you’ll see on the American Landing Sectors 2 Day Tour

1st day : The Utah Sector & Airborne Operations

  • Sainte-Mère-Église : first town liberated; visit the Airborne Museum and the church made famous by paratrooper John Steele.
  • Utah Beach : first successful U.S. landing; visit the Utah Beach Museum and nearby WN10 strongpoint.
  • Utah Beach Exits : battleground of the 101st Airborne Division, where the inland push began.
  • Brecourt Manor : site of Easy Company’s artillery assault made famous by Band of Brothers.
  • Foucarville & La Fière Bridge : key crossroads and bridge defended by U.S. paratroopers.
  • Charles DeGlopper Memorial : tribute to the Medal of Honor hero of the 82nd Airborne.
  • 507th & 508th Parachute Infantry Memorials : Timmer’s Apple Orchard and Roy Creek’s Bridge.
  • Angoville-au-Plain : village church used as a field hospital by U.S. medics.
  • Saint-Côme-du-Mont & La Barquette Locks : control points for the flooded areas south of Carentan.
  • Hiesville & Holdy Corner : paratrooper assembly zones.
  • Château Colombière & Le Haut Fornel : key regrouping sites for airborne units.
  • Graignes : tragic and heroic defence by paratroopers against German counterattacks.

2d day : The Omaha Sector

  • American Cemetery & Interpretive Center : guided visit and reflection time overlooking Omaha.
  • Omaha Beach : walk the beach from east to west; overview of the landing zones and defences.
  • Bedford Boys Memorial : dedicated to the men of Bedford, Virginia, first to fall at Omaha.
  • First American Temporary Cemetery : the original U.S. burial site on D-Day.
  • 2nd Infantry Division Memorial : tribute to the “Indianhead” Division’s assault.
  • WN 65 & WN 62 : German defensive strongpoints still visible today.
  • Pointe du Hoc : cliffs scaled by U.S. Rangers; visit the craters and bunkers.
  • La Cambe German Cemetery : closing stop to reflect on both sides of the battle.

Practical Info about your 2 day American Landing Sector Tour

  • Start : your guide meets you on arrival at Carentan train station for private pick-up.
  • Duration : 9h / day.
  • Group size : private tours for couples, families and small groups.
  • Moderate walking.
  • Museums, accommodation and meals are not included..

Less time or want to explore other D-Day sectors ?

If you have specific family or military interests, we can tailor your experience: see custom D-Day tours.

Custom D-Day tours

Designed for travellers seeking in-depth understanding of the U.S. role in D-Day.
2 full day coverage of both Utah & Omaha sectors. Includes airborne operations and major museums.

The American Landing Sectors 2-Day Tour includes a private licensed guide and private transportation. Museum entrance fees, hotels and meals are not included.

The 1 day American landing sector tour is perfect if you have less time but still want a full overview of the American landings in Normandy.
The 2 day tour gives you more depth, more sites, and time for museums and reflection.

Absolutely. The itinerary and walking time are adapted to your comfort and interests.

Omaha Beach at sunrise

Reserve Your Place in History

From the sands of Omaha Beach to the solemn grounds of the Normandy American Cemetery, join us for a guided journey through the most iconic sites of World War II.

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