Be it history, family heritage, or leadership development that piques your interest, this adventure will leave you in awe. Stand in the footsteps of the Allied Forces who stormed ashore on D-Day, ponder the critical decisions and crucial leadership of those moments, and draw parallels from this history to propel you forward in your life, career, and future.
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Trip Includes
NOT INCLUDED: International Flights.
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9 Days / 8 Nights (+1)
Starting and ending in Paris 
Pace 3 – Several destinations, average time in each location: 2-3 days.
Activity Rating 1 – Activities of minimal intensity, minimal fitness required
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Col. Leonard Kloeber Jr, author of VICTORY PRINCIPLES: Leadership Lessons from D-Day, graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point and the US Army General Staff Officer Course. With an MBA, a law degree, and extensive hands-on experience as a leader in both the military and business arenas, he uses his skills to help people and organizations maximize their potential and performance.
Throughout his 31 years experience in command and staff positions in small and large military organizations, he was a mentor and coach to fellow servicemembers and colleagues. He now writes, speaks, and consults with individuals and organizations on leadership and performance optimization, and is a renowned expert on the history of D-Day and World War II. His Staff Rides focus on historical events and principles that, once, learned, will propel participants forward in their lives and careers today. |
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Itinerary
Day 1 - 2: Welcome to Paris, France
Bonjour! Beinvenue en France! Hello! Welcome to France! Arrive via Charles De Gaulle Airport. Experience the French countryside on our way to the English Channel.
Day 3: GOld, Juno, & Sword Beaches
British and Canadian forces captured these beaches. Learn the secrets of their success.
Day 4: CAEN Peace Museum & Pegasus Bridge
Experience the Arromanchess 360 circular theater’s “The Price of Freedom.” Discover Pegasus Bridge, a key element in the British defense of the Sword beaches’ Eastern flank.
Day 5: Airborne Museum, Utah Beach, Point Du Hoc, German Cemetery
Enjoy an intimate view of the gliders and quipment used by the Airborne forces on D-Day, and relive the Ranger Battalion landing at Point Du Hoc.
Day 6: Omaha Beach, Memorial, & American Cemetery
One of the bloodiest battles in history, and certainly of the Second World War, occurred upon Omaha Beach. Learn of the triumphs, defeats, and heroism claimed by this historic shore.
Day 7: Free Day in Normandy
Spend this day as you wish! Explore new venues, return to the tour sites that stirred your mind and emotion, or relax and enjoy the vibrancy of the city.
Day 8 - 9: Paris
From the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre, the options in Paris are endless! Contact us for personalized recommendations and to schedule ticketed activities!
