Normandy: Honoring D-Day 80th Anniversary

May 25 - June 02, 2024

Length: 9 days

Region(s): Europe

Activity Level: Activity indicator paw

Type: Land, Solo-Traveler Friendly

Discover Normandy’s proud traditions, dramatic history and culinary delicacies on this special journey honoring the 80th anniversary year of D-Day

Operated by AHI Travel

Tour Highlights

From Normandy’s sweeping, cliff-lined coast to its rolling countryside, discover proud traditions, dramatic history, culinary delicacies and alluring beauty on this fascinating, seven-night exploration.
And as the world marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, spend two full days visiting Omaha and Utah Beach, the Normandy American Cemetery and other sites associated with this pivotal World War II operation.
Admire some of France’s greatest treasures including magnificent Mont-Saint-Michel and the finely stitched Bayeux Tapestry.
Savor flavorful local wines and a tasty lunch at a stately, 10th-century castle, plus sample Normandy’s acclaimed Calvados apple brandy on an estate.
Throughout your travels, expert guides and lecturers share illuminating details about the region’s history and culture.
Each evening, relax at your first-class hotel in the heart of Honfleur, a picturesque, 17th-century harbor town.
This small-group journey features a professional Travel Director and a generous meal plan with wine at dinner.
Ideal for solo travelers with no single supplement!
If you are interested in more information about this trip, please click on the “Reserve Now” button to be taken to the AHI website.

* Cal lecturer’s participation cannot be guaranteed and is contingent upon a minimum number of paying travelers.

Activity Level 2

What to expect: These trips often travel by motor coach, ship, or train. Touring days may include full-day motor coach excursions or extended periods of standing and walking during city tours, museum visits, and/or outdoor activities. Travelers should be able to board transportation, walk over sometimes-uneven terrain, and climb a few flights of stairs, occasionally without handrails or assistance. Elevators are not always available. Outings last 2–4 hours most days.

Suitable for: Travelers who are able to comfortably walk two to four miles, or 4,600–6,900 steps, each day.