Top Normandy Shore Excursions

The “Paris On Your Own” transfer is designed specifically for cruise guests who want to explore Paris independently while enjoying the convenience of organized transportation. We provide direct pick-up and drop-off at your cruise ship in Le Havre, so there is no need to arrange trains, taxis, or complicated connections. You will be dropped off near the Eiffel Tower, placing you right in the heart of Paris and within walking distance of many iconic sights. Your day ends at the Arc de Triomphe, another world-famous landmark and an easy-to-find meeting point for the return journey. This service gives you the freedom to explore Paris entirely at your own pace without being tied to a guided schedule. Visit the attractions that interest you most, enjoy a café, take a river cruise, or simply wander the streets of the city. At the end of the day, the reliable return transfer ensures a smooth and worry-free trip back to your ship so that you can enjoy your time in Paris without stress.

Connect with the courage of the Allied forces who landed on Normandy’s beaches on D-Day in World War II on this private tour from Le Havre cruise port or Honfleur. Traveling by chauffeured minibus, roam Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the Normandy American Cemetery; all untroubled by transport worries. Upgrade to add a guide who’ll share tales and details of the 1944 operation you might easily never hear alone.

This is the most complete D-Day shore excursion from Le Havre and the only one that includes an WWII expert guide, a museum ticket, a freshly made sandwich from a local bakery and two stops most tours never visit. The Arromanches 360° Cinema opens the day: a 19-minute circular panoramic film combining original 1944 footage with present-day images on nine surrounding screens. No seats. You stand at the center as June 6, 1944 unfolds around you. Nothing prepares you for it. Longues-sur-Mer follows: the only German coastal gun battery in Normandy where the original 155mm weapons are still in place, still pointing toward the English Channel. No other shared tour from Le Havre includes it. Then Omaha Beach, the actual sand from Saving Private Ryan. Then the Normandy American Cemetery, where 9,387 white crosses face the sea above the bluffs. Your expert guide walks you through every stop in English. Your all on board schedule is our promise to you !

Visit Mont Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a full-day shore excursion from Le Havre. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach and explore the island with a professional guide who shares its history, unique tidal setting, and architectural highlights. You may also choose to visit the abbey independently; entrance tickets are not included and can be purchased on site. Enjoy free time to explore at your own pace, including a relaxed lunch break. Choose from local restaurants and cafés on the island and sample Normandy specialties such as savory crêpes, fresh seafood, and rich, buttery dishes, depending on availability and preference. Round-trip transportation from and back to the Le Havre cruise terminal is included, with a schedule designed to ensure a smooth, stress-free return to your ship.

Walk in the footsteps of history at the Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches, proudly inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in July 2026 for their outstanding universal significance. Travel in comfort with an expert guide and explore the sites that shaped the course of World War II. Walk along Omaha Beach and stand where thousands of soldiers came ashore. Visit the Normandy American Cemetery and reflect at the rows of white crosses overlooking the sea. Explore Pointe du Hoc and see the dramatic cliffs scaled by U.S. Rangers during the assault. Along the way, enjoy a stop at a local bakery where you can purchase fresh pastries and coffee. Please note that there is no seated lunch included. This full-day guided experience departs directly from the port of Cherbourg and is designed for travellers who want to understand the history in depth while paying their respects. The tour operates with a maximum of 40 guests to ensure a comfortable and well-organised experience.

The driver will pick you up at Le Havre port. You will enjoy the trip to the historical D Day Beaches 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 Normandy D-Day Beaches (Plages du Debarquement de la Bataille de Normandie). 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.

Visit the Normandy landing beaches of World War II on this customizable, private day trip from Caen. Settle inside an air-conditioned minivan with your private guide — a local whose family lived through the Nazi occupation. Spend the day exploring D-Day sites such as Arromanches, Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc. Delve into the landings at the Airborne Museum, pay homage at the American Cemetery, and enjoy a ‘calvados’ (apple brandy) tasting. This is a private tour, so inform your guide if there’s anything you want to see more of.

Make the most of your stop in Le Havre with a roundtrip bus transfer to Paris. Travel with ease in an air-conditioned bus with pickup and drop-off directly from the port. See the sights, sample French food, hop on a river cruise along the Seine, or indulge in a spot of shopping on the Champs-Elysées. This tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with heart problems or serious medical conditions.

Come face to face with Normandy’s most pivotal D-Day landmarks and World War II memorials on this private, full-day tour from Le Havre. Enjoy a personalized experience free of crowds as you visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the Normandy American Cemetery, and more. Round-trip transit from your Le Havre hotel or port is included for a seamless day of exploration.

When your cruise ship docks in Le Havre on the northern coast of France, make the most of your time on land with a full-day trip to Paris. There’s no need to worry about public transportation—or missing your ship’s departure at the end of the day—with cruise transfers provided. Choose between guided and unguided options to suit your needs—the guided option includes a cruise on the River Seine.

This is the bucket list D-Day shore excursion from Rouen — 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.

Travel in comfort from Le Havre port to Paris and avoid crowded trains and expensive taxi cabs. Meet your chauffeur at your chosen location at the port of Le Havre, and instead of hiring a car, let them take care of the traffic and the roads into Paris. Arrive at your destination in the center of the capital relaxed and ready to begin your stay.

Our private guided tours stand out due to their personalized and private natures, offering a more intimate and tailored experience for our guests. This exclusivity can provide a deeper connection to the history of the American Landing Beaches in Normandy, making it a unique and memorable journey for those seeking a more individualized exploration. Let us show you the American landing beaches like Omaha and Utah Beach. Walk over the grounds where the American Rangers tried so hard to silence the big guns at Pointe du Hoc. Let's start where the American Paratroopers touched Normandy soil as the first American troops to bring back Liberty to Europe. And pay respect to those who fought for our Liberation, and now are buried at the Normandy American Cemetary and Memorial.

Discover the D-Day Landing Beaches, officially recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since July 2026, honoring one of the most significant places in world history. Walk the shores of history on this meaningful D-Day tour from Le Havre, carefully designed for cruise travelers interested in World War II history. With round-trip port transfers and a comfortable modern bus, you’ll explore some of Normandy’s most significant sites—including Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and other key landmarks—with a knowledgeable English-speaking local guide who brings the stories behind each stop to life. A packed lunch is included to keep the day focused and unhurried. Timed to your ship’s schedule, this guided tour designed exclusively for cruise travellers docking in Le Havre Port offers a powerful look at the events of June 6, 1944—leaving space to reflect before your return to port.

Discover the D-Day Landing Beaches, officially recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since July 2026, honoring one of the most significant places in world history. Make the most of your time ashore with this well-organized D-Day tour from Le Havre, built for cruise passengers with a tight schedule. Travel by modern, air-conditioned bus and visit key World War II landmarks—including Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and more—with a knowledgeable English-speaking local guide. The tour includes round-trip port pickup and drop-off, with every stop carefully timed to avoid delays and ensure an on-time return to your ship. A packed lunch is included to keep the day running smoothly, so you can focus on the experience—not the logistics. Efficient, informative, and cruise-friendly from start to finish.

Set off for an unforgettable day through the iconic D-Day sites in Normandy: Utah Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery. A moving immersion in the history of the Second World War. In addition to these must-see places, the excursion offers exclusive flexibility: on site you will find several museums dedicated to the Second World War. Their visit is optional and not included in the price, but if you want to enrich your experience, just discuss it with your driver. ➡️ Depending on your preferences and the time available, he can adapt the organization of the day to include one of these museums (for example the Overlord Museum or Utah Beach), while guaranteeing your punctual and secure return. An experience that is both personalized and memorable, combining the most striking places of memory and the opportunity to deepen your visit through internationally renowned museums.

Explore Normandy’s Côte Fleurie without the pressure of planning a shore excursion with this private tour in a vintage motorcycle sidecar. Meet your driver-guide just outside Le Havre port, and let them handle the logistics and organization. Visit the Normandy Bridge, Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Chapel, and Mont-Joli as you take in scenic views and learn about local history. Plus, visit a family-run distillery to try cider, pommeau, and calvados.

Private transport with driver from Le Havre, Honfleur, Étretat or Deauville, with pick-up from your cruise terminal, station or inn. Your driver takes you directly to Paris, Disneyland Paris, or to the main Parisian airports: Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Paris-Orly (ORY), or Paris-Le Bourget (LBG). A comfortable, punctual, and secure door-to-door service, suitable for individual travelers, families, and groups.

Walk in the footsteps of history at the Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches, proudly inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in July 2026 for their outstanding universal significance. A Personalized and Unforgettable Experience Whether you're a history enthusiast, a veteran paying tribute, or simply curious about the pivotal events of D-Day, this tour offers a deeply personal and meaningful experience. With the flexibility to tailor the itinerary to your preferences, this private tour promises an unforgettable journey into the heart of history.

Discover Le Havre from a unique perspective on a private vintage sidecar tour, blending history, architecture, and World War II memory. Accompanied by a local guide, explore a city deeply shaped by the 1944 bombings and now recognized as a global symbol of modern reconstruction. Admire the iconic architecture of Auguste Perret, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while learning about the port’s strategic role during the war. Traveling by sidecar offers an open-air, immersive, and friendly experience, ideal for understanding Le Havre’s distinctive identity. A captivating journey through the past, resilience, and modernity.

Explore the Normandy of Claude Monet during a shore excursion from Le Havre to Giverny, Rouen and Honfleur (choose any two out of these three). For example, visit Monet's former home and beautiful gardens, the Gothic cathedral of Rouen and the historic port of Honfleur, all of which Monet painted in his famous Impressionist style. Along the way, pass other notable attractions like the Rouen square in which Joan of Arc was executed and Honfleur's St Catherine's Church, the largest wooden church in the country.

Book this tour to Normandy to learn all the history of D-Day, and also travel in a comfortable Mercedes minivan. You’ll make several stops along the day, including Memorial de Caen, Arromanches, Omaha Beach Memorial Museum, and more. Feel free to go at your own pace, since this is a private tour starting from either Caen or Bayeux.

Our "Paris On Your Own" trip picks up directly outside the cruise ship terminal at the Port of Le Havre. We make it simple by transporting you directly to Paris in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach. Enjoy a scenic drive through picturesque Normandy as we make our way to the city, arriving at the Eiffel Tower in about three hours. Once you're in Paris, you'll have 4-5 hours to explore at your leisure. Whether you want to join a river cruise through the heart of the city, climb the Eiffel Tower, visit world-class museums, indulge in some shopping, or enjoy a leisurely meal at a local café, the choice is yours. We'll meet back at the Arc de Triomphe for the return trip. It’s a well-known landmark that’s easy to locate, ensuring a smooth departure. We will make sure to bring you back to your cruise ship on time. We aim to keep things smooth and stress-free by handling all the transport logistics for you. This way, you can enjoy Paris at your own pace, without any worries.

Even if you only have one day ashore at Le Havre, you can still make the most of your experience—and fit in a comprehensive trip to Paris—thanks to this hassle-free shore excursion. With round-trip coach transport, getting from the port to the French capital is made simple. Upon arrival, explore alone or with a guide (if upgrade selected), spotting sights from the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame to the Arc de Triomphe.