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This is the bucket list D-Day shore excursion from Honfleur — 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. This tour is fully customizable. Tell us your interests and we build the day around your group.

Private guided tour, (DE 1 to 7 people), in the heart DE one of the most emblematic areas of the D-Day landings of June 6, 1944: Omaha Beach. Free visit to the Memorial DE Caen included. Accompanied by one DE Certified guides, you will discover three major places DE the Battle DE Normandy: La Pointe du Hoc, high place DE the assault of the American Rangers, Omaha Beach, symbol of courage and sacrifice, And the American cemetery DE Colleville-sur-Mer, place DE memory and deep emotion. The visit also includes free access to the Memorial, to extend this moment DE reflection and DE reflection at your own pace. This experience will plunge you into the heart DE history, through authentic stories, places full of memory, and a personalized approach.

Claude Monet spent 43 years in Giverny. He designed the garden himself — the flower beds, the water garden, the Japanese bridge — and then spent decades painting it. The Nymphéas series that fills entire rooms of the Orangerie in Paris was born here, looking at this pond, in this light. From Le Havre, Giverny is two hours through the Normandy countryside. This private tour picks you up directly at the cruise terminal and takes you there without the stress of trains, taxis, or shared buses. At Giverny, you have three hours — enough time to walk the flower garden slowly, cross the famous green bridge over the lily pond, and visit the house where Monet lived and worked. The rooms are preserved as he left them: the yellow dining room, the blue kitchen, the walls covered in Japanese prints he collected throughout his life. Your return to ship is fully guaranteed.

Paris in a day from Rouen — the ultimate bucket list shore excursion for cruise passengers who want to experience the City of Light without the stress of organizing it themselves. The Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe and Notre-Dame Cathedral, all in one private full day with a vehicle that travels exclusively for your group.Your driver picks you up from any location in Rouen, hotel, train station or airport and guarantees your return before the all-aboard time. With over 15 years of experience organizing shore excursions, we handle the logistics so you can focus on Paris.

Honfleur is 30 minutes from Le Havre across the Pont de Normandie — one of the great suspension bridges of Europe and a dramatic start to the morning. The ship's excursion will get you there. So will a taxi, eventually. This shuttle gets you there directly, drops you steps from the Vieux Bassin, and picks you up at the same spot when you're ready — for a fraction of the price of the ship's version. Here is the schedule: your driver meets you at the cruise terminal at 9:15 AM. You cross the bridge — stop for a photograph, the view is worth it — and arrive at the old harbour by 9:45. From there, the day is entirely yours. Wander the quayside lined with the tall slate-fronted houses that have defined this skyline for four centuries. Climb to the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Grâce above the town for panoramic views across the Seine estuary. At 1:00 PM your driver is back at the Vieux Bassin. Thirty minutes to the terminal. Your ship hasn't moved.

The driver will pick you up at Le Havre port. You will enjoy the trip to the magnificent Etretat and cosy Honfleur in Normandy with our attentive and professional driver who will comfortably take you along the route. Upon arrival to Normandy you will have about 6 hours to observe the most well-known natural and historical sights of these two top tourist destinations. If you wish the driver will recommend you a nice place for dining in Normandy. After the tour the driver will bring you back to Le Havre port.

After stepping ashore in Le Havre from your cruise, are you ready to experience the enchantment of Paris? Especially crafted for first-time visitors, we offer a spectacular full-day shore excursion that promises an unforgettable adventure. Marvel at iconic landmarks such as the Arc de Triomphe, the majestic Eiffel Tower, the vibrant Champs-Élysées, the opulent Place de l'Opéra, the serene banks of the Seine River during deluxe Seine river cruise, the historically significant Place de la Concorde, and the magnificent charm of newly renovated Cathedral Notre-Dame de Paris . Our knowledgeable guides will help you immerse yourself in the distinctive charm of Paris. Enjoy meticulously organized transportation for a smooth and hassle-free journey with guaranteed timely return to the ship. Secure your spot now for more than just a tour—it’s an extraordinary journey through the magic of Paris that you won’t want to miss. We are thrilled to share this unique experience with you.

This private tour makes it easier than ever to explore Le Mont-Saint-Michel—a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of France’s most recognizable landmarks. Following pickup from your Le Havre accommodation, enjoy a light breakfast of coffee and croissants and make your way towards Le Mont-Saint-Michel. Learn more about its history, and pause in a church associated with the Archangel Michael en route. Upon arrival, you’ll have ample time to explore the island community, visit the Abbey, enjoy a traditional omelette lunch at La Mère Poulard (own expense), and more.

Our shuttle service offers regular departures from the cruise terminals of Honfleur and Le Havre to the historic centre of Rouen, at 8:00 and 9:00. With this optimal frequency, passengers benefit from a direct and comfortable journey to one of the most beautiful cities in Normandy, without long waits. Once in Rouen, travellers are dropped off at Place du Vieux Marché, in the heart of the city. This drop-off point provides easy access to the main attractions: the old village, the abbey, local restaurants to taste regional specialities, as well as shops to find unique souvenirs. Our modern vehicles ensure a pleasant journey throughout the day. This service represents a practical and affordable option for those who wish to explore Rouen at their own pace, offering an economical alternative to other modes of transport, while ensuring a tailor-made experience.

Rouen is a city shaped by history — Joan of Arc, Gothic cathedrals, centuries of war and resilience. This full-day private tour adds another chapter: the beaches and battlefields where World War II turned in favour of the Allies. The D-Day sites are roughly two hours from Rouen. Your driver picks you up directly — at the cruise terminal or your hotel — and takes you through the Normandy countryside to Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer. This is a private tour, so the pace is yours. Linger where it matters. Move on when you're ready. No itinerary forced on you by a group, no bus full of strangers. Your guaranteed return means you never have to worry about making it back to the ship on time. Your driver handles that entirely. Upgrade with a licensed historian guide to unlock the deeper stories — the tactics, the decisions, the human cost — behind each site you visit.

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 Cherbourg gives your group a full 5 hours on the island, with a multilingual guide and a vehicle that travels exclusively for you. With over 15 years of experience organizing shore excursions for cruise passengers, we pick you up from any location in Cherbourg — cruise terminal, hotel or train station — and guarantee your return before the all-aboard time. Your group, your pace, your day.

Most cruisers visiting Le Havre spend their port day in one of two ways: they book the ship's overpriced excursion, or spend the first hour figuring out trains and taxis. This shuttle is the third option. Étretat is 45 minutes from the cruise terminal. The chalk cliffs — the arches, the needle, the views that Monet painted and Maupassant wrote about — are among northern France's most spectacular natural sights. The village below is exactly the kind of small, unhurried Norman town most ship excursions never have time for. Here's how it works: your driver meets you at the terminal at 10:30 AM with a name sign. He drives you to Étretat, points out the cliff path and pickup spot, and gives you his number. Explore at your own pace — no guide unless you want one. Walk as far as you like. Eat when you feel like it. Take the photographs you actually want. At 3:00 PM, your driver is waiting at the same spot. Forty-five minutes back to the terminal. Done. One booking. Two cliffs. Zero stress.

Take advantage of your stopover in Le Havre to discover two of the most emblematic Norman cities with your local driver who will adapt to your desires and you will spend a day rich in discoveries in joy and good humor

This private tour includes shared bus transportation from the port to Paris and back. Once in Paris, you'll enjoy a private licensed tour guide and a private vehicle. Enjoy a fully customizable experience tailored to your preferences. The itinerary listed here is merely our suggestion of how best to spend your day in Paris. Since this is a private tour, you may feel free to customize it as you wish. Please let your driver and guide know if you have any particular itinerary in mind, and they will do their best to provide you with the perfect Parisian experience. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a culture lover, or captivated by architecture, our professional guide will ensure you experience the very best of Paris.

The driver will pick you up at Le Havre port. You will enjoy the trip to the cultural Giverny in Normandy with our attentive and professional driver who will comfortably take you along the route. Upon arrival to Giverny you will have about 6 hours to observe magnificent gardens and parks, Claude Monet's museum as well as the town itself. If you wish the driver will recommend you a nice place for dining on the spot. After the tour the driver will bring you back to Le Havre port.

Cherbourg has its own place in D-Day history — the port was a critical Allied objective in the weeks following June 6. But the beaches where the invasion began are just an hour to the south, and this private tour takes you straight there. From the moment your driver meets you at the cruise terminal, the day is yours. No group, no fixed script, no bus. Just a comfortable private vehicle, a driver who knows the roads and the history, and the freedom to experience Normandy on your own terms. You'll visit Pointe du Hoc — where the cliff faces still bear the scars of the assault. You'll walk Omaha Beach, where the scale of what happened here becomes impossible to ignore. And you'll stand among the white crosses of the Normandy American Cemetery, one of the most moving places in Europe. Upgrade with a licensed historian guide for a deeper, richer understanding of the Normandy Campaign.

Two of Normandy's most iconic destinations combined with an authentic Norman cider and Calvados tasting — a shore excursion from Le Havre that goes far beyond the standard day trip. Honfleur, the medieval harbor where Impressionism was born, where Monet's teacher Boudin first set up his easel on the quay. Deauville, the chic seaside resort beloved by Parisians, with its legendary boardwalk and Art Deco villas. And a traditional Norman estate where cider is transformed into Calvados and aged in historic cellars, with a guided tasting included in your tour price. Designed for cruise passengers, with pickup and drop-off at Le Havre cruise terminal and your return before the all-aboard time guaranteed.

Rouen and Giverny are connected by the Seine — and by one of the great stories of French art. Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in Rouen in 1431. Claude Monet walked into his garden at Giverny in 1883 and never really left, painting it obsessively for 43 years. This private tour connects both places and both stories in a single bucket list day from Honfleur. In Rouen, your guide walks you through the Gothic cathedral Monet painted 30 times and the square where Joan of Arc died. In Giverny, you step inside the painting — the lily pond, the Japanese bridge, the weeping willows. Your private vehicle travels exclusively for your group, with pickup from any location in Honfleur and your return guaranteed.

The Palace of Versailles is one of the great bucket list destinations of France — the official residence of the French monarchy from 1682 to 1789, with the legendary Hall of Mirrors, the ornate State Apartments and the breathtaking gardens stretching as far as the eye can see. This private full day tour from Honfleur gives your group an exclusive self-guided Versailles experience, with a vehicle that travels exclusively for you. Pickup from any location in Honfleur — cruise terminal, hotel or train station — and your return before the all-aboard time is guaranteed with over 15 years of cruise shore excursion experience.

Arriving in Le Havre on your cruise? Prepare to immerse yourself in the enchanting allure of Paris with our exclusive full-day shore excursion, expertly crafted for first-time visitors. Marvel at the iconic Arc de Triomphe, bask in the grandeur of the Eiffel Tower, admire the vibrant Champs-Élysées, explore the beautifully newly renovated Notre-Dame de Paris, and enjoy a serene Seine River Cruise. Our passionate and knowledgeable guides are dedicated to making every moment unforgettable, highlighting the finest aspects of Parisian charm and history. With seamless transportation included and a guaranteed timely return to your cruise ship, your journey through the heart of Paris will be both effortless and delightful. Book now with our 24-hour risk-free cancellation policy and embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure through the magic of Paris. This isn't just a tour; it's an extraordinary experience we're thrilled to share with you.

Our transportation service is distinguished by a personalized pick-up, where a driver will be waiting for you at the exit of the cruise terminal with a sign with your name and real-time notifications for easy coordination. With shuttles every 30 minutes, we offer great flexibility and serve all hotels in Le Havre or Honfleur, guaranteeing a hassle-free door-to-door service. Our modern and comfortable vehicles, as well as our professional drivers, ensure a pleasant and safe journey. Booking is quick and easy online, for a smooth and surprise-free transportation experience. Book now for a premium service!

The shuttle service is distinguished by its frequent departures every 30 minutes, minimizing waiting times for travelers at the terminal or those wishing to explore the city. It covers all the essential sites in Le Havre, such as the city center, the train station, and the Les Docks shopping center, facilitating access to the main points of interest. Compared to taxis and other private means of transport, with a daily ticket which allows unlimited travel at no additional cost. The vehicles are modern, well maintained and offer optimal comfort, guaranteeing a pleasant journey at all times. Booking is simple and straightforward, requiring only the purchase of a day ticket, allowing great flexibility in your travel plans. We allow travelers to notify their return preferences directly to the driver, making this service very flexible and tailored to individual needs.

Spend an afternoon at the American landing beaches with our WWII expert. Rodolphe Rutman, who will accompany you, brings to life the events of the battle of Normandy, using his knowledge of the subject acquired over more than 30 years of private research. He has been connected to the events of June 6 1944, since the 50th anniversary of D-Day, in 1994. That year, he assisted a group of 41 American veteran paratroopers who came to perform a commemorative jump near Sainte-mère-église. Afterwards, Rodolphe became a filmmaker specialising in history. He has directed 4 TV documentary films about D-Day which were broadcast internationally. This enabled him to interview more than 200 people who witnessed the events of summer 1944, including 13 American veterans who landed on Omaha Beach. Today, he lives in Normandy and likes to share his passion for this subject by leading visits to memorial sites. So be ready for an immersive and unforgettable exploration of the 1944 Battle of Normandy.

Step ashore at Cherbourg and trace the pivotal D-Day story on a 7-hour Private Shore Tour with a local professional guide. Stand on Omaha Beach where the 1st and 29th US Infantry Divisions landed, then honor the fallen at the American Cemetery above the shore. Continue to Pointe du Hoc to walk among bomb craters and bunkers where the 2nd Rangers scaled the cliffs. Pause in Sainte-Mère-Église for lunch (own expense), see the church’s paratrooper windows, and browse the Airborne Museum gift shop. Timings are adapted to your ship; comfortable vehicle, expert commentary, and seamless pickup at the Cherbourg Cruise Port.