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Rouen and Paris have always been connected — by the Seine, by history, by the flow of people and ideas between Normandy's capital and France's. Today the drive takes just over an hour. This private tour picks you up at the Rouen cruise terminal or your hotel and takes you to Paris for the day. The Eiffel Tower. Notre-Dame, newly restored and more beautiful than before. The Louvre's glass pyramid. The Champs-Élysées stretching toward the Arc de Triomphe. Of all the ports in Normandy, Rouen gives you the shortest road to Paris. This tour makes the most of that advantage — more time in the city, less time in the car, and a guaranteed return to the terminal before your ship departs. Your driver handles the route, the parking, and the pace. You handle the priorities. No group, no fixed schedule, no compromises. Upgrade with a licensed Paris guide for expert commentary and a deeper experience at every stop.

This is a unique excursion with a local Guide, speaker and enthusiast. This tour is suitable for the whole family, young and old, both the beauty DE its landscapes and its discovery DE Normandy culture. The Allied EN landing beaches in Normandy represent five beaches used in the June 6, 1944 landings during the Battle DE Normandy during the Second World War. Your Guide will share with you a lot DE useful historical information.

Honfleur and Paris share more than a country. The Impressionist painters who made Honfleur famous spent their careers moving between this harbour and the galleries and boulevards of the capital. Today, the drive takes two hours. This private tour picks you up directly at the Honfleur cruise terminal and takes you to Paris for the day — the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées — before returning you to the ship before departure. No group bus. No shared schedule. No strangers. Your private vehicle, your driver, and a day in one of the great cities of the world shaped entirely around what you want to see. Your driver knows Paris well — the best viewpoints, the quieter approaches, the timing that avoids the worst of the crowds. That local knowledge turns a good day into a great one. Want expert context alongside the sights? Upgrade with a licensed Paris guide who meets you in the city and brings every monument to life. Your return to ship is fully guaranteed.

Why not take advantage of your stopover at the ports of Le Havre or Honfleur to visit one of the most emblematic places of Normandy in peace! Estuaire VTC offers you a comfortable vehicle to discover the magic of Mont Saint Michel, with the guarantee of having returned on board at the time you have agreed Ideal for groups of 2 to 7 people, this day will be a break rich in new memories

Treat yourselves to a thorough 2-day tour of the American Landing Beaches. This tour is done over 2 consecutive days and will bring to life the achievements of the American troops in Normandy on June 6th, 1944. It is possible to customize this tour if you desire, just let us know upon booking.

Mont-Saint-Michel is one of the great bucket list destinations of France — a UNESCO World Heritage tidal fortress rising from the sea, visited by millions every year. This private shore excursion from Deauville gives your group a full 5 hours on the island, with a vehicle that travels exclusively for you and plenty of time to explore at your own pace. With over 15 years of experience organizing tours, we pick you up from your hotel in Deauville and guarantee your return on time. Your group, your pace, your day.

No visit to Normandy is complete without a tour of the D-Day Landing Beaches. We undestand how important it is to you and pride ourselves in making your time worthwhile by offering a quality tour with an experienced guide-historian. Transport is provided in our comfortable minivan.

Exclusive service with private chauffeur in luxury Mercedes V Class minivan or equally comfortable. Because many travelers visiting Normandy continue to the Loire Valley and often struggle finding transportation to get there, the only option by train being to go back to Paris and then to the Loire, which is very time consuming and often implies overnight in Paris, we want to propose the ideal alternative, where you can relax and enjoy a door to door service without struggling with trains and luggage, and waste no time or extra hotel nights on the way with unnecessary stops. We offer flexibility with our hours, you can select your departure time, just message us. We guarantee personalized, competent, courteous, and proactive responses.

Explore Canada’s legacy in World War II with a private tour from your cruise terminal to Juno Beach, the Juno Beach Center, and the Canadian War Cemetery of Reviers — a powerful day of remembrance and discovery.

Enjoy a personalized welcome upon your arrival at the cruise terminal in Le Havre or Honfleur, with an exceptional, professional and bilingual (English) driver waiting for you with a sign with your name. You will travel in a luxurious and comfortable vehicle. Your first destination will be Giverny, where you will explore Claude Monet's house and magnificent gardens with tickets included. Explore these places on your own or with a guide, then have lunch in a picturesque setting nearby (meal not included). Then, head to Rouen for a two to three hour visit to the Place du Vieux Marché, the cathedral, and the charming brasseries and creperies. After this cultural immersion, return comfortably to the cruise terminal in time to re-board. We are flexible to adjust the program. Book now for an unforgettable day combining art, nature and history in Normandy, with the comfort and professionalism you deserve.

Your guide, expert of the Mont St Michel, author of many books and guides about the unique island will unfold for you all the beauty of the place. Not only will you learn and discover with his sense of humour the Mont as we call it here, but through him you'll have access to some VIP places like the special restaurant with its spectacular view and delicious food. Plenty of time to walk also by yourself in the cobblestone streets and to relax by the gardens of the Mont St Michel.

Led by Rodolphe Rutman - a French documentary filmmaker and WWII historian - this 2-day tour « D-Day Discovery Tour » offers a powerful, in-depth experience you won't find anywhere else. Rodolphe has written and directed historical documentaries broadcast on France 2, France 5, ARTE, Odyssee, ZDF and ARD in Germany, including "Big Red Omaha","Destins Croisés", "Notre père ce héros", "Les sanglots longs...", ...all documentary films focused on the Normandy landings. His storytelling expertise brings each site to life with rich detail and personal accounts.This is more than a battlefield tour—it's a moving, expert-led narrative, honoring the courage and sacrifices of the allied men and women (military and resistance fighters), and revealing their individual and collective roles in the liberation of Normandy. Book now and step into history with a guide who brings the past vividly to life.

THE ONLY private Band of Brothers tour from Le Havre cruise port. Our guides are 101st Airborne specialists who know every tactical detail of Easy Company's battles—not generic D-Day operators. What sets us apart: True Easy Company expertise — We use archival photos, tactical maps, and HBO episode comparisons at each site. At Brecourt Manor, you'll understand the assault gun-by-gun. Your private day, your pace — Want more time at the cemetery? Less time at museums? We adapt. No rigid bus schedules. Cruise guarantee — 10+ years, zero missed ships. We monitor your vessel continuously and guarantee on-time return. Complete Normandy story — We include Omaha Beach AND Easy Company sites in one perfectly paced day. Emotional intelligence — We've guided dozens of veterans' families. We handle sacred moments with deep respect and sensitivity. This is a pilgrimage, not a sightseeing trip. We treat it that way.

Treat yourself to a delightful shore excursion from Le Havre punctuated by loads of Norman food specialties including a gorgeous picnic in the spendid gardens of the bishopry. Nourish the soul as well as the body as you visit the Saint Pierre Cathedral and the Saint Theresa Basilica, who has made famous the town of Lisieux, capital of Pays d'Auge. A unique Normandy tour, that you will find nowhere else but by booking with us. We will make your day unforgettable.

Treat yourself to an incredible day in Normandy touring the small towns of Honfleur and Deauville. You will be amazed at the sight of the traditional Norman architecture and the beauty of Honfleur that inspired the impressionists painters such as Boudin and Monet. Then you will remain forever stunned by the beauty of the beach of Deauville and its fancy shops where you will feel like a millionaire. Join your local tour guide for a private tour and don't miss this opportunity to create memories for a lifetime.

Live an exceptional day in Mont-Saint-Michel with a Private Guide and flexible pick-up from Le Havre, Honfleur, Deauville, Caen or Bayeux. Cross the peaceful Normandy countryside and admire the scenery that unfolds until the arrival on the bay. Explore the medieval streets freely and feel the force of the tides, which have shaped this unique site for centuries. Visit the abbey with audio guide, discover the monastic life, its architecture and the fascinating stories of monks and pilgrims. Enjoy a lunch break overlooking the bay, then explore the island again at your own pace. This fully customizable tour combines history, spectacular scenery, cultural immersion and unforgettable memories, offering a private and authentic experience that will remain etched in your memory forever.

This is the bucket list D-Day shore excursion from Deauville — a fully private tour covering the complete American story of June 6, 1944, with a licensed WWII expert guide exclusively for your group. At Pointe du Hoc, as seen in Saving Private Ryan, you walk among the original craters and bunkers where U.S. Army Rangers scaled the cliffs under fire. At Omaha Beach, your guide narrates every sector of the landing. At the Normandy American Cemetery, 9,387 white marble crosses face the English Channel — one of the most moving sights in all of France. Your private vehicle is fully wheelchair accessible, making this the ideal D-Day experience for every traveler in your group.

This tour will allow you to visit two historical landmarks of Normandy, Omaha Beach, and Bayeux. Your driver-guide will take you to the best locations and you will have plenty of time to explore Bayeux without feeling rushed. This tour is perfect for those who want to diversify their visit and get a little taste of both medieval history and WWII history.

Your own driver-guide at disposal, providing knowledge of the area and giving you some free time is a unique way to discover the landing beaches. A museum is included in this tour. We will not rush you and will allow for plenty of liberty to explore the sites and take it in, take pictures, etc. The sites have been handpicked to optimize your time and allow you to grasp the scale of the DDay invasion while you walk in the footsteps of the American soldiers. You will have guide books inside the car at your disposal, including some for children if you travel with your little ones. This is a great way to make good use of the driving time while you are taken from site to site.

This is the only private shore excursion from Cherbourg dedicated entirely to the Canadian story of D-Day — a bucket list experience for Canadian travelers and anyone who wants to understand the full Allied landing of June 6, 1944.At Juno Beach, Canadian assault troops stormed ashore against fierce German defenses. The Juno Beach Centre tells the story of the 45,000 Canadians who lost their lives through photos, archives and first-hand accounts. Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery and Bernières-sur-Mer complete a day that honors a chapter of history most tours never cover.Your private vehicle travels exclusively for your group, with pickup from any location in Cherbourg and your return to ship fully guaranteed.

This tour focuses on Omaha Beach, while allowing you to measure the scale of the DDay invasion. It is a unique experience to walk in the footstep of the brave soldiers who started the liberation of France in June 1944. You will be guided through history and see the battlefields. A guided tour of the D-Day beaches in Normandy becomes something far more powerful than just visiting historic sites when it’s led by a local expert guide. What makes it truly unique is the human depth they bring to the landscape. Your guide doesn’t just know the history—they know the land. They explain how the terrain shaped the battle at places like Pointe du Hoc, and how villages and civilians experienced the invasion. This creates a richer understanding that you simply can’t get from books alone. In short, what makes your guided D-Day tour unique isn’t just where you go—it’s how the story is told, and how it stays with you long after you leave the beaches.

This is the most complete private D-Day shore excursion from Le Havre — structured around the actual chronology of Operation Overlord on June 6, 1944, from the Rangers who scaled the cliffs at Pointe du Hoc at dawn to the 9,387 men who now rest above Omaha Beach. No other tour from Le Havre includes the Overlord Museum — the largest private collection of original D-Day vehicles, weapons and equipment in the world. Tanks, jeeps, uniforms and personal objects bring the human reality of June 6 to life in a way no battlefield alone can match. Your private vehicle travels exclusively for your group, with pickup directly at Le Havre cruise terminal and your return before the all-aboard time guaranteed.

Treat yourself to one of Normandy's most famous sites during your cruise stop at Cherbourg. Discover the UNESCO Heritage site with a Normandy native driver guide. Although a minimum level of mobility is required to do this excursion, you will be in charge of the pace during your time on own which will allow most to take this tour without feeling rushed.

Amazing opportunity to visit something different in Normandy during your cruise stop in Cherbourg. We will take you east to the coast known as val de Saire, superbly scenic landscapes while we drive to our first stop, the lighthouse where you may want to try climbing the 365 steps to the top. No other tour offers these stops, small villages and famous fishing harbours, the best mussels and oysters, and to conclude a museum before we head back to your ship. We guarantee an exclusive experience, off the beaten path, for those seeking something else.