b'D-DAY: OPERATION Scan here OVERLORD for the full itineraryBREACHING THE ATLANTIC WALL1519 October 2025 Historical Background26 July 2026On the morning of Tuesday 6th June, the largest amphibious invasion in 1519 October 2026 history breached the defences of the Atlantic Wall, opening the way for the 5 days Second Front and contributing to the final defeat of Hitlers Third Reich. The flanks of Operation Overlord were secured by audacious airborne landings: Expert Historian: in the west by the Americans around Sainte-Mre-glise, to the east by Dr Simon Trew the British near the River Orne. Between them, Allied troops landed on five beaches: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword, with varying degrees of Activity Level: 2 success. Some forces were able to thrust inland immediately, others found themselves having to contend with withering German fire, a rising tide and Our five-day tour examines carefullyan increasingly crowded beach.selected events from 6th9th June 1944, appreciating the plight of the common soldier as he scrambled ashore amidst murderous German fire, his generation fighting to ensure the freedom that we enjoy today. What was it like to parachute into the night skies above Normandy or land by glider next to Pegasus Bridge at Ranville a few minutes after midnight? How did Colonel Rudders Rangers scale the cliffs at Pointe du Hoc? What was the experience of American soldiers struggling through the surf at Omaha Beach, alongside renowned war photographer Robert Capa, or British assault troops faced with devastating enemy fire at the eastern end of Gold Beach? At the surviving German coastal battery position at Longues Sur Mer, we hear how terrified German gunners duelled with fearsome warships from their emplacements in the Atlantic Wall.Day 1Outward travel Coach from Ebbsfleet International Station (Ashford International Station in 2026) to Bayeux via the Channel Tunnel onLe Shuttle or make your own arrangements to join the tour at the hotel Bayeux (4 nights) Welcome drinks before dinner (L,D)Day 2 The British Sector: Pegasus Bridge, La Riviere, Gold Beach (B,D)Day 3 The British and American Sectors: Ste-Mere-Eglise, La Fiere causeway,River Merderet crossing, Utah Beach, Port-en-Bessin, Longues-sur-MerGerman battery (B,D)ESSENTIALS Day 4 The American Sector: Pointe Du Hoc German battery, Omaha Beach,American National Cemetery and memorial at St Laurent (B,D)4-star hotels, meals as indicated,Day 5 Bayeux: Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery, wardrinks with dinner, all entrance fees,museum Coach to Ebbsfleet International Station (Ashford International tour manager and expert historianStation in 2026) via the Channel Tunnel on Le Shuttle or perhaps extendthroughout, all internal travel, your stay in France (B,L)optional travel from UK.www.theculturalexperience.com I info@theculturalexperience.com I UK0345 475 1815 I USA(toll-free) 877 209 5620 www.theculturalexperience.com I info@theculturalexperience.com I UK0345 475 1815 I USA(toll-free) 877 209 5620 575926 TCE BROCHURE 2025-26_Aug25.indd 57 22/08/2025 13:35'