NORMANDY, France - Private Shore Excursions Tours & Transfers Main | Normandy Private Shore Excursions Private Shore Excursions are available daily from the ports of Le Havre or Honfleur. When booking Shore Excursions, please provide the name of the ship, with arrival and departure times from the port. Most vehicles used for tours or transfers are Mercedes sedan, Volkswagon Sharan, or Renault Trafic. However, JDB Ground retains the right to substitute a different vehicle type if necessary. Tour itineraries are subject to change due to site closings, inclement weather, strikes or other unforeseen circumstances. JDB Ground reserves the right to substitute a venue or site during a tour in the event the scheduled site is not available. Entrance fees to museums and exhibits are not included in the rate unless indicated, nor are gratuities for drivers and guides. Should the client miss the scheduled Shore Excursion for any reason, the client will be charged the full fee and is not entitled to a refund. Please advise at the time of booking if the client has a physical disability or if there are children needing a car seat. IMPORTANT: Please read our Payment and Cancellation Policy and Pickup Procedures. D-Day Landing Beaches 8 - 9 Hours On June 6, 1944, Allied forces landed on the coast of lower Normandy to begin the liberation of Europe from the tyranny of the Nazis. Re-live the principal events and battles that made up the Battle of Normandy: see Utah and Omaha landing beaches and some of the inland battlefields, as well as the American cemetery and Sainte Mere Eglise, where John Steel's parachute was caught on the church steeple. Your expert guide will recommend several restaurant choices for lunch (additional cost) and depending on your preference and time available, take you to museums that illustrate the history of some of the major battles; the Pointe du Hoc; Pegasus Bridge or the artificial harbor at Arromanches. These poignant visits to places where history was made will never be forgotten. Number of Persons: 1 - 4 5 - 6 7 - 8 From Le Havre € 781 € 817 € 841 From Honfleur € 697 € 733 € 769 NOTE: Includes private car and driver/licensed guide, tolls and parking fees. Entry fees to museums, approximately € 6 per person, are additional. Lunch is not included in the cost. Honfleur - The Town That Inspired Monet 8 - 9 Hours A visit to Honfleur is in itself a complete history lesson, from the 100 years war, through the 17th century voyages of discovery to the New World, to the art of the impressionists. Today it is a favorite retreat for painters who paint the harbor and the colorful 17th century houses surrounding St. Catherine's Quay, the same images seen in the paintings of Monet. Go through the old "Caen Gate," the last remaining piece of the 14th century wall that once surrounded the town. Enjoy a walk through the medieval center with its picturesque architecture and see the town's oldest church dating to the 14th century. Then visit the largest wooden church in France, St. Catherine's, built by the ship carpenters of Honfleur. After a stop for lunch (additional charge) you will have the opportunity to visit your choice of several areas near Honfleur: the Pont de Normandy bridge; the 17th century Chapel of Notre Dame de Grace; seaside villages and old whaling stations; Deauville and La Cote Fleurie, a favorite holiday destination for Parisiennes. Or you may chose to explore the farming area of Normandy, Le Pays D'Auge, known for its production of Camembert cheese, Calvados liqueur and cider and home to some of the most beautiful villages in France. NOTE: Includes private car and driver/licensed guide, tolls and parking fees. Lunch is not included in the cost. Number of Persons: 1 - 4 5 - 6 7 - 8 From Le Havre € 781 € 817 € 841 From Honfleur € 697 € 733 € 769 Mont St. Michel: A Miracle or a Mirage? 8 - 9 Hours The symbol of Normandy and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mont St. Michel was built over several centuries on a rock in the sea that has been considered sacred since the 3rd century B.C. At low tide, it is surrounded by bare sand stretching many miles in the distance; 6 hours later, at high tide, the same expanse is under water. Covering the summit is a massive abbey topped by a slender spire. Enjoy a magnificent view of the bay and surrounding salt marshes from the ramparts of the medieval town walls; stroll the narrow, winding cobblestone streets lined with 15th and 16th century buildings; learn the history of the great abbey illustrated by its various architectural styles. For lunch (additional cost) try an omelette at the famous Mere Poulard, or eat in one of the other restaurants or brasseries. In the afternoon you will have the choice of visiting several nearby areas: the ancient town of St. Malo; Cancale and La Pointe Du Grouin, famous for its oysters; Avranches, where General George Patton opened the route for the allied advance into Germany; or Villedieu Les Poeles, where beautiful items of copper are hand crafted. Number of Persons: 1 - 4 5 - 6 7 - 8 From Le Havre € 781 € 817 € 841 From Honfleur € 697 € 733 € 769 NOTE: Includes private car and driver/licensed guide, tolls and parking fees. Entry fees of approximately € 7 per person are additional. Lunch is not included in the cost. Paris 8 - 9 Hours See the highlights of the "City of Light" on this day trip that can be tailored to your wishes. Recommended are the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe via the Alma Bridge, Champs Elyses, Notre Dame, the Tuileries, Le Louvre, the Opera Garnier, and the Latin Quarter for lunch and a little free time. Montmartre or other sites or museums can be substituted according to your desires. Number of Persons: 1 - 4 5 - 6 7 - 8 From Le Havre € 781 € 817 € 841 From Honfleur € 697 € 733 € 769 NOTE: Includes private car and driver/licensed guide, tolls and parking fees. Entry fees of approximately € 20 or more per person are additional, depending on the number of museums visited. Lunch is not included in the cost. Most major museums are closed on Tuesday.