Irish Guards 80th Anniversary Tour of the Battle of Normandy

Led by Regimental Headquarters Irish Guards

Wednesday 17th - Saturday 20th July 2024

In June 1944 the 2nd and 3rd Battalions of the Irish Guards travelled to France where, as part of the Guards Armoured Division in the Normandy Campaign, they saw action in Operation Goodwood with the objective to liberate Cagny and Operation Bluecoat, which saw the British capture the strategically important high ground around the Mont Pincon area.

Join us on the Irish Guards 80th Anniversary Tour of the Battle of Normandy as we travel to Caen and Cagny to discover about these two Operations and how they affected the outcome of the Normandy Campaign.

Battlefield Tour

This 4 day trip starts with crossing the channel from London, and you will be staying in Caen where you will receive a full briefing for each day’s tours. You will visit battlefields, trenches, museums and war memorials.

Wednesday 17th - Saturday 20th July 2024 

  • Key Features

    Guided visit Peagus Bridge and Arromanches beaches & Museum


    Overviews of OPERATION GOODWOOD and OPERATION BLUECOAT


    Visits to Cagny and Sourdeval Ridge


    Chance to pay your respect to lives lost at the British Normandy Memorial at Ver Sur Mer





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    Taking Prisoners

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    Eisenhower & Montgomery

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    Von Luck

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    General Pip Roberts

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  • Coach Transfer

    Return Coach Transfer from London via Channel Tunnel

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  • Accommodation

    Staying at the Mercure Hotel, Caen

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  • Meals

    Breakfast included at the hotel in Caen

    Dinner on Day 1 and Day 3 under own arrangements

    Dinner in Cagny on Day 2 after French commemorations

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  • Guides

    Excellent and knowledgeable guides throughout the tour

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