5‑Day D‑Day Landings Driving Tour – 2 Adults (Departure: 06 Jan 2026)

Day 1: Arrival & Orientation in Caen

Morning: Arrive at Caen‑Carpiquet Airport and pick up your rental car, then check into a comfortable boutique hotel in the historic centre.

Afternoon: Explore the Caen Memorial Museum, where interactive exhibits detail the planning and impact of the Normandy invasion.

Evening: Enjoy a welcome dinner at a local bistro serving Normandy specialties such as apple‑cider glazed pork.

Day 2: Utah Beach & Omaha Beach

Morning: Drive to Utah Beach and visit the Utah Beach Museum, learning about the American airborne operations that secured the beachhead.

Afternoon: Continue to Omaha Beach, walk the historic shoreline and stop at the Normandy American Cemetery for a moving tribute.

Evening: Dine at a seaside restaurant in Vierville‑sur‑Mer, sampling fresh seafood with a view of the Atlantic.

Day 3: Pointe du Hoc & Juno Beach

Morning: Climb the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc, the daring assault point of the U.S. Rangers, and explore the small museum perched above the sea.

Afternoon: Head to the Juno Beach Centre in Courseulles‑sur‑Mer, dedicated to the Canadian forces who fought on D‑Day.

Evening: Stroll through the medieval town of Bayeux, famous for its tapestry, and enjoy a relaxed dinner in the old town square.

Day 4: Sword Beach & Pegasus Bridge

Morning: Visit Sword Beach near Ouistreham, where British and French troops landed, and view the preserved landing craft on the beach.

Afternoon: Cross the historic Pegasus Bridge at Ranville, the site of the first successful Allied capture on D‑Day, and explore its museum.

Evening: Return to Caen for a leisurely evening, perhaps sampling local cheese and cider at a traditional café.

Day 5: Arromanches & Departure

Morning: Discover the Arromanches 2nd World War Museum, featuring the remains of the Mulberry artificial harbour and interactive exhibits.

Afternoon: After a final coastal drive, stop at Gold Beach for a brief walk before heading back to Caen‑Carpiquet Airport for your departure.

Evening: Arrive home with lasting memories of the historic Normandy landscapes.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Caen Memorial Museum – 2 hrs – $18 (per adult)
• Utah Beach Museum – 1.5 hrs – $12
• Omaha Beach & Normandy American Cemetery – 2 hrs – $0 (free entry)
• Pointe du Hoc – 1.5 hrs – $10
• Juno Beach Centre – 2 hrs – $14
• Bayeux Tapestry (optional) – 1 hr – $12
• Sword Beach – 1 hr – $0
• Pegasus Bridge Museum – 1.5 hrs – $10
• Arromanches 2nd World War Museum – 2 hrs – $12
• Car rental (5 days, compact) – – $250
• Fuel (estimated 300 km) – – $80
• Meals (average $30 per person per day) – – $300
• Total Estimated Cost: $828

Tips

To extend the trip, add a full day in Bayeux to explore the cathedral and the Musée Mémorial de la Bataille de Normandie, or visit Mont Saint‑Michel for a classic Norman experience. If you need to shorten the itinerary, combine Day 4’s Sword Beach and Pegasus Bridge visits into a single half‑day and skip the optional Bayeux tapestry stop, saving both time and a few dollars.