Top Normandy Shore Excursions

When your cruise ship sails into the port of La Havre, trace the history of the infamous D-Day landings on a full-day private shore excursion to significant battlefields and landing beaches. With a knowledgeable guide, travel to the German Pointe du Hoc battery and admire the coastal splendor of Omaha Beach, site of a bloody battle in 1944. Pay tribute to fallen soldiers in the Normandy American Cemetery and then see original weapons used to defend Omaha beach from the dramatic cliffs.

Want to make the most of your shore excursion in France? Plan a Paris day out just for your party with this flexible, round-trip transfer service. Meet your driver at your northern port, and hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle. Then, head to Paris and see only the landmarks that interest you most, from the Eiffel Tower and Montmartre to the Louvre and Latin Quarter. At day’s end, return to port.

*Normandy Private Tours by Navette Plus* -Indicated price is per car (7 persons max) Make the most of your time in France with a shore excursion to the City of Lights. Relax in your private minibus on a 2 hour ride and enjoy the view of the countryside along the way. Your first stop will be at the Eiffel Tower where you will have some free time to take photos and sightsee. Then, head to the elegant Champs Elysées and browse through the various shops lining the avenue. Get a chance to see the iconic Arc de Triomphe at the center of Place de l’Étoile – the étoile or « star » of the juncture formed by its twelve radiating avenues. Continue your tour with a visit to the Louvre and have your photo taken with the iconic pyramid before beginning the journey back to Le Havre or Honfleur in time for your cruise ship departure. Your trip will be full of wonderful memories of the day. We offer self-guided and guided tours.

*Normandy Private Tours by Navette Plus* - Indicated price is per car (6 persons max) - English speaking chauffeur & Licensed Tour Guide Your private chauffeur will meet you at Le Havre/Honfleur Cruise Terminal. Relax in your private minibus on a 2-hour ride and enjoy the view of the countryside on the way. Your first stop is at Point du Hoc where you will see the bomb craters untouched since the war. Climb thru the various bunkers to witness how the Germans used the cliffs to their advantage and imagine how the Amricans attacked and captured the battery after scaling the cliffs. Head to Omaha Beach and pass through 8 kms of the coast of facing the English Channel. Ashore, you will find a sculpture called Les Braves ‘The Braves’ in honor of the soldiers who fought the war. A nearby museum can be optionally visited. Next, continue the tour to the Normandy American Cemetery to pay tribute to the fighters of the battle The visitor center offers a detailed exhibition about the war.

History enthusiasts will love learning more about the World War II Allied D-Day beach landings in Normandy at the very places where they happened. Departing from your accommodation in Paris or around Normandy, you’ll be driven in a private car to locations rich in history. Itineraries can be customized to suit your needs but generally include Omaha Beach, Arromanches-les-Bains, Pointe du Hoc, and more.

Normandy Private Tours by NAVETTE PLUS - Indicated price is per car (7 persons max) - Visit the most charming villages of Normandy. Go Honfleur stroll along cobbled streets & quaint harbors. In Etretat, you will see the marvelous white cliffs which has inspired many great artirst. In Deauville, you will be taken to a very chic village which is one of the famous weekend destination of the Parisians!

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.

A local licence guide from Normandy give you a unique experience through his home region. Experience adapted to families, beautiful landscapes and Normandy culture discovering.

Enjoy this completely private shore excursion to Paris from Le Havre. Your private driver will pick you up in the cruise port and drive you to Paris, where you will meet your private official tour guide for a 4 hour private guided tour. Amongst other monuments and sights you can get to know: Eiffel Tower Louvre Museum Notre Dame Cathedral Arc of triumph Basilique Sacre Coeur Luxembourg gardens Place de la Concorde Tuileries Garden Camps Élysées Grand Palais Les Invalides Orly Museum Panteon of Paris Petit Palais Palace of Luxembourg Trocadero Moulin Rouge Much more! You will be able to stop and take pictures whenever you wish. Both your driver and guide are at your full disposition. Drop off will be back in the cruise port of Le Havre. - SAVE COVID-19 SAFE - As this is a private tour we take care of maintaining social distance

*Normandy Private Tours by Navette Plus* - Indicated price is per car (7 persons max) Your private chauffeur will meet you at Le Havre/Honfleur Cruise Terminal. Relax in your private minibus on a 2-hour ride and enjoy the view of the countryside on the way. Your first stop is at Point du Hoc where you will see the bomb craters untouched since the war. Climb thru the various bunkers to witness how the Germans used the cliffs to their advantage and imagine how the Amricans attacked and captured the battery after scaling the cliffs. Head to Omaha Beach and pass through 8 kms of the coast of facing the English Channel. Ashore, you will find a sculpture called Les Braves ‘The Braves’ in honor of the soldiers who fought the war. A nearby museum can be optionally visited. Next, continue the tour to the Normandy American Cemetery to pay tribute to the fighters of the battle The visitor center offers a detailed exhibition about the war.

Make the best of your cruise stop in Le Havre and discover two beautiful towns of Normandy: Bayeux and Caen. Our private driver will pick you up at the cruise port and drive you to both sities for you to enjoy a wonderful day full of French history, heritage and culture. Your driver is not an official and licensed guide, but a driver who speaks English and will take you to the most important sites and locations. Driver will be at your entire disposition during the total duration of the tour. - SAVE COVID-19 SAFE - As this is a private tour we take care of maintaining social distance

Uncover the legendary battles, historic secrets, and stories of exceptional courage, as you explore the notorious D-Day landing sites. Walk in the footsteps of allied soldiers, visit original German bunkers, and travel back in time at the Sainte-Mère-Église Museum. Stand on the same cliffs taken by American troops during WW2, and learn how and why Utah Beach became one of the most important locations in the history of Europe. Gaze down from the Pointe-Du-Hoc memorial more than 100m above sea level, and visit the final resting places of soldiers who lost their lives fighting for freedom.

When you drop anchor in Le Havre, delve into the fascinating history of World War II on a private full-day shore excursion. With an accomplished historian guide, browse exhibits in the Juno Beach Center museum for a sensitive introduction to the pivotal role Canada played in the war. Feel emotionally stirred at the brutal battlefield of Juno Beach; honor fallen Canadian soldiers at the Canadian Cemetery; and marvel at the stunning Romanesque architecture of the Abbey d’Ardenne, the site of an unrelenting tragedy involving Canadian prisoners. Relish the flexibility of your private tour and customize your itinerary according to your interests.

Local licensed-guide 9 years experience Family background in the French resistance (archives) Skip-the-line entrance with your guide Negociated rates for the entrance museums when possible French license of transportation company First aid diploma Covid fully vaccinated Minibus Mercédès Class V black color a/c with full options (up to 7 people) or sedan BMW pack luxury grey color up to 3 people with leather seats. The order of the tour can be changed according to the high or low tides in order to see better Omaha beach not fully covered by the sea.

*Normandy Private Tours by Navette Plus* - Indicated price is per car (7 persons max) Make the most out of your shore excursion by visiting the charming villages of Normandy - Etretat, Honfleur and Deauville ! Admire the picturesque chalk cliffs of Etretat and enjoy the maritime atmosphere of this charming village by the sea. Stroll along the beautiful shore and appreciate the stunning view which inspired many great artists! Visit the charming village of Honfleur and witness the many colors of the sky which inspired some of the great Impressionists. Stroll along cobbled streets & quaint harbors while soaking up the seaside atmosphere. Head to the chic village of Deauville where Parisians like to spend their weekends. Walk by the beach or stroll along the shopping avenue where you can find esteemed French brands like Louis Vuitton or Hermes ! After a long day, you can sit and take a coffee in the numerous bistro in the area.

Normandy Private Tours by Navette Plus Indicated price is per car (7 persons max) Take a tour in the capital of Normandy, Rouen, and its famous Big Ben Street. Called the « hundred bells city », discover this preserved medieval heritage and its particularly rich history.

Step back in time to June 1944 with a private day trip to Normandy’s D-Day beaches from Bayeux. With an informative local guide, hear insider tales of the World War II Allies’ landings and visit the key locations of Sword Beach, Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc. See the Longues sur Mer German bunkers, visit Sainte-Mere-Eglise and the Airborne Museum, and enjoy lunch overlooking Arromanches beach, the site of Mulberry Harbour. As this is a private tour, your itinerary is flexible and can be tailored to suit your preferences.

Bask in the beauty of Le Mont Saint Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of France’s most photographed historic monuments, on this unforgettable 3-hour coastal hike to Tombelaine Island. Accompanied by local guide Stephane Gueno, you’ll uncover the secrets of Mont Saint Michel bay, admire the famous quicksand and seek out unbeatable viewpoints.

Make the best of your cruise stop in Le Havre and discover the historical area of Normandy where the D-Day happened. Our private driver/guide will pick you up at the cruise port and drive you to Point du Hoc, Omaha beach, Normandy American cemetery and Llongues Gun Battery. Your driver/guide is an official and licensed guide who will give you all the information to make the best of your tour. Driver/guide will be at your entire disposition during the total duration of the tour. - SAVE COVID-19 SAFE - As this is a private tour we take care of maintaining social distance

Discover the Island of the Mont Saint Michel and its abbey on a day trip. It's a unique place and the most visited place of Normandy. Explore the remparts, the medieval village and the abbey at the top of the island.

Make the best of your cruise stop in Le Havre and discover the historical area of Normandy where the D-Day happened. Our private driver/guide will pick you up at the cruise port and drive you to Pegasus Bridge, the Commonwealth Cemetery, Sword Beach and Hillman Bunkers Your driver/guide is an official and licensed guide who will give you all the information to make the best of your tour. Driver/guide will be at your entire disposition during the total duration of the tour. - SAVE COVID-19 SAFE - As this is a private tour we take care of maintaining social distance

Uncover the legendary battles, historic secrets, and stories of exceptional courage, as you explore the notorious D-Day landing sites. Walk in the footsteps of allied soldiers, visit original German bunkers, and travel back in time at the Sainte-Mère-Église Museum. Stand on the same cliffs taken by American troops during WW2, and learn how and why Utah Beach became one of the most important locations in the history of Europe. Gaze down from the Pointe-Du-Hoc memorial more than 100m above sea level, and visit the final resting places of soldiers who lost their lives fighting for freedom.

Travel to the cultural heart of the iconic Normandy region, as you explore its history, heritage, and of course, beer. Step back in time as you wander the stunning Medieval streets of Old Town Rouen, and learn how the most legendary heroine in France came to be burned at the stake here. Gaze up at striking gothic architecture, visit the cathedral, and discover how the city came to be one of the greatest in all of Normandy. Enjoy an exclusive tour of a local artisanal brewery, learn about Norman brewing methods, and try some of the most renowned beer in France.

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.