Normandy Beaches, France

D-Day: The Commonwealth Story

Commemorate a Great Military Conquest Witness memorials to a World War II invasion that had far-reaching consequences for the British Commonwealth. Drive to the town of Bayeux to visit the Memorial Museum of the Battle of Normandy. Explore with your guide, see maps, uniforms and vehicles, and learn about the events of the battle. Next, visit the beaches of Normandy, where the Allies landed on D-Day. See Gold Beach and the seaside village of Arromanches, and the remains of the Mulberry Harbor. Pause at Juno Beach to learn more about Canadian troops, seeing the shore where the troops launched their assault, exploring a local museum and visiting the Bény-sur-Mer Canadian cemetery. Discover relics from the British 6th Airborne Division and the Pegasus Bridge, the site of a strategic capture that limited the German invasion. Finally, drive to the British cemetery at Ranville, the first village to be freed by the British. Please note: this excursion is offered through August 2026 only. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.