Morning: Depart Glasgow early, enjoy scenic driving through the Central Belt and cross the border into England. Stop at the Lake District for a brief stretch and photo opportunity.
Afternoon: Continue south on the M6 and M1, reaching Folkestone (≈1.5 h from the Eurotunnel terminal). Check into a comfortable B&B and explore the charming town harbor.
Evening: Dine at a local seafood restaurant, then relax with a walk along the Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal promenade to watch the last trains depart.
Find HotelsMorning: Board the Eurotunnel shuttle with your car (≈35 min) and drive through the Channel to Calais. From there, head west on the A16 and A28 toward Normandy.
Afternoon: Arrive in Caen, check into a boutique hotel, and visit the Caen Memorial Museum for an overview of the D‑Day operations.
Evening: Enjoy a leisurely dinner in the historic Old Quarter, sampling Normandy’s famous cider and Camembert.
Find HotelsMorning: Drive to Omaha Beach, walk the historic shoreline, and view the U.S. Memorial at Normandy American Cemetery.
Afternoon: Continue to Pointe du Hoc to see the daring cliff‑top assault site, exploring the preserved gun emplacements.
Evening: Return to Caen, relax at your hotel, and enjoy a quiet evening in the lively Vaugueux district.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit Utah Beach for a guided tour of the landing sector and the Utah Beach Museum.
Afternoon: Drive inland to the historic town of Sainte‑Mère‑Église, famous for its airborne parachute legend; explore the Airborne Museum.
Evening: Dine at a traditional Norman restaurant in the town, sampling local cheeses and apple brandy.
Find HotelsMorning: Head to Juno Beach, the Canadian landing site, and visit the Juno Beach Centre for interactive exhibits.
Afternoon: Explore the Arromanches‑les‑Bains port, walking among the remnants of the Mulberry artificial harbor.
Evening: Return to Caen, perhaps catching a sunset at the Port of Ouistreham before a relaxed night.
Find HotelsMorning: Drive to Sword Beach near Ouistreham, strolling the wide sand and viewing the British Memorial.
Afternoon: Cross the Pegasus Bridge at Ranville, learning about the pivotal glider assault that secured the bridge.
Evening: Enjoy a final dinner in Caen’s historic centre, celebrating the week’s discoveries.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit Gold Beach near Arromanches, taking in the quiet coastal scenery and the Gold Beach Memorial.
Afternoon: Begin the drive back to Folkestone, crossing the Eurotunnel to the UK and heading north on the M6.
Evening: Arrive back in Glasgow, reflecting on the historic journey with a final stop for a coffee in the city centre.
Find HotelsIf you wish to extend the trip, add a full day in the historic town of Bayeux to see the famous tapestry and explore the coastal town of Honfleur. To shorten the itinerary, combine Day 5 and Day 6 by visiting Sword Beach and Pegasus Bridge on the same day and skipping the evening return to Caen, allowing an earlier departure on Day 7.