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Exclusive Tour for Cruise Passengers in Le Havre ! The only private tour from Le Havre combining two of France's greatest bucket list experiences in a single extraordinary day. Mont-Saint-Michel the UNESCO World Heritage tidal fortress rising from the sea, visited by over 3 million travelers every year. And the D-Day landing beaches Omaha Beach and the Normandy American Cemetery — where the history of the modern world was decided on June 6, 1944. No other operator from Le Havre offers this combination. Your private vehicle travels exclusively for your group, with pickup directly at the cruise terminal and your return before the all-aboard time guaranteed.

As your cruise ship stop in Le Havre for the day, take the time to plan a visit to Monet House and Gardens in Giverny, and then continue on to Rouen, the capital and birthplace of Normandy, for an immersion in art and medieval history. A fair balance between free time and a gentle guidance if you so wish, Rouen’s historic centre is also packed with tempting shops and restaurants, and great weekly markets and you may also want to indulge yourselves in some of its numerous culinary temptations. Giverny will lure you with its art galleries, and while you will visit the gardens on your own - we provide fast entrance tickets - you can also ask us to accompany you in the village to show you the highlights. You will not feel rushed, and we know this excursion will be one of a kind in Normandy.

Treat yourself to a memorable visit in the footsteps of the Canadian soldiers who participated in the Dieppe raid. This tour is from your cruise stop in Le Havre. You will be picked up at the ship by your driver-guide. We will take you to Dieppe where you will have a guided tour of the highlights of Operation Jubilee. August 19, 1942. Few raids have been subjected to so much scrutiny, analysis and comment as Operation Jubilee, better known as the Dieppe Raid. It aimed to seize a major port and to hold it for a short period, while seeking opportunities to gather intelligence and to demolish important infrastructure and buildings. After the tour we will take you back to your ship in Le Havre.

This is one of the most complete Trip of Paris that you can think of...why compromise when you can afford the best? Paris is beautiful but it's challenging to visit Paris in a short period. Don't worry, just grab a ticket for our tour and all your stresses will disappear as an expert driver will be at your disposal for a panoramic tour of Paris . This trip takes you inside the palace of Versailles .We’re talking iconic Paris attractions like Louvre Museum, Eiffel tower, etc... The best way to explore this city is with a private vehicle. So just sit back, relax, and let the City of Light unfold before you. This is a panoramic tour and we cover a lot of attractions in a full day duration. We don't enter inside Louvre Museum or Notre Dame Cathedral and don't climb up the Eiffel Tower. There is no guide. Only driver will be with you who will stop at attractions and you will enjoy free time for photography

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.

Normandy is a fantastic destination, and we are thrilled to propose a 2-day tour of the most popular highlights, with a personal touch. Your first day will take you in the footsteps of the American soldiers who stormed the beaches on June 6th, 1944. Your second day will open to the beauty of magical Mont Saint Michel, and we will then take you to the Brittany American Cemetery, before taking you back to your hotel.

After your visit to Normandy, many travelers like to continue on to the Loire Valley. Allow us to bring our expertise and arrange this trip for you. We will transfer you to Amboise where you will start your tour in the afternoon. The next day we will take you to the most famous châteaux of Chenonceau, Chambord, and Cheverny. We bring you back to Amboise at the end of the day. Feel free to request our services for a transfer to another location if needed at the end of the tour. Your tour includes your two nights in Amboise.

The only shore excursion from Cherbourg combining the UNESCO tidal abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel with a reserved table at a local Norman crêperie — two bucket list experiences in one extraordinary day. Mont-Saint-Michel rises from the tidal flats of Normandy like a medieval dream — a Benedictine abbey built on a rocky island, rising 80 meters above the sea, visited by over 3 million travelers every year. Your licensed English-speaking guide brings 1,300 years of history to life as you climb through the medieval village to the abbey church, the Gothic cloister and the breathtaking views over the bay. Lunch is a reserved table at a hand-picked local crêperie — a true taste of Normandy, included in your tour price. Pickup and drop-off directly at Cherbourg cruise terminal. Return before the all-aboard time guaranteed.

Hop on board a shuttle bus from Bayeux to Le Mont Saint Michel and be transported in complete comfort to France's second most visited tourist hot spot. A visit to this historic location makes for a perfect day trip.