Paris and Normandy - 10 Days Itinerary

This 10-day cultural journey blends profound WWII history with the refined pleasures of Europe, taking you from the iconic 101st Airborne sites in Normandy and Bastogne to the serene vineyards of Champagne and the Mosel Valley. Between immersive jeep tours of historic battlefields, you will enjoy moderate-budget comfort punctuated by indulgent luxury shopping in the chic boutiques of Paris and Berlin.

Arrival in Paris

1.1

18:00 - 19:30

USD 123 for 2 people

Private airport transfer

Private chauffeur transfer from Charles de Gaulle airport to your hotel.

Booked via Viator private driver service.

Paris Highlights

2.1

10:00 - 13:00

USD 411 for 2 people

Private Walking Tour

Paris Highlights: Half Day Private Walking Tour exploring major monuments and history.

2.2

15:00 - 18:00

Le Marais Shopping

Browse local boutiques and artisanal shops in one of Paris's most charming neighborhoods.

Travel to Normandy

3.1

09:00 - 11:30

Train to Bayeux

High-speed train journey from Paris St-Lazare to Bayeux.

3.2

14:00 - 17:00

Bayeux Exploration

Independent exploration of the medieval town of Bayeux before the D-Day tours.

D-Day Landing Beaches

4.1

09:00 - 17:00

USD 250 for 2 people

D-Day Sites Tour

Guided visit to Omaha Beach, American Cemetery, and Pointe du Hoc.

Booking via Bayeux Shuttle recommended.

Return to Paris / Transit

5.1

09:00 - 12:00

Return to Paris

Train journey back to Paris to prepare for the journey to Belgium.

Journey to Bastogne

6.1

09:00 - 14:00

Travel to Bastogne

Train transit from Bayeux area to Belgium, followed by a private transfer to your hotel in Bastogne.

6.2

15:30 - 17:30

Mardasson Memorial

Visit the monument dedicated to the memory of American soldiers who were wounded or killed during the Battle of the Bulge.

Battle of the Bulge Immersion

7.1

10:00 - 13:00

EUR 44 for 2 people

Bastogne War Museum

Explore the multi-sensory exhibits covering the Battle of the Bulge.

Book online: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g188659-d6457514-Reviews-Bastogne_War_Museum-Bastogne_Luxembourg_Province_The_Ardennes_Wallonia.html?m=66827

7.2

14:30 - 16:30

Bastogne Barracks

See the vehicle restoration center and the historical basement used by General McAuliffe.

Booking: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g188659-d4068277-Reviews-BASTOGNE_BARRACKS-Bastogne_Luxembourg_Province_The_Ardennes_Wallonia.html?m=66827

Arrival in Berlin

8.1

08:00 - 15:00

Travel to Berlin

Transfer to Brussels and train to Berlin Central Station.

8.2

17:00 - 19:00

Brandenburg Gate

Evening walk through the historic center near the Brandenburg Gate.

WWII History in Berlin

9.1

10:00 - 12:30

Topography of Terror

Visit the site of the former Gestapo and SS headquarters.

9.2

14:00 - 15:30

Holocaust Memorial

Walk through the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe.

9.3

17:00 - 19:00

Reichstag Building

Tour the dome of the German Parliament, a symbol of the end of the Third Reich.

Departure

10.1

09:00 - 11:30

Kurfürstendamm Shopping

Final shopping trip on Berlin's famous boulevard.

10.2

13:00 - 15:00

Airport Transfer

Private transfer to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER).