Paris — Rouen — Etretat — Honfleur — Bayeux

Paris - 07:30 Hotel pick-up and departure for Normandy. The journey from Paris to Rouen is a 2-hour drive (130 km) on the highway.

Rouen - 10:00 - 12:00 Arrival in Rouen and start of the sightseeing walking tour. Rouen, the capital of the Duke of Normandy, is renowned for its Gothic cathedrals and is known as the city of a hundred bell-towers. Visitors can explore the Notre Dame Cathedral from the 13th to 16th centuries, famously depicted in Monet’s paintings, the Vieux Marché area, the site of Joan of Arc’s execution, the Church of Joan of Arc, the 16th-century Palace of Justice, and the medieval clock on the pedestrian street of Gros-Horloge. The walking tour lasts about an hour, followed by free time.

12:00 Departure to Etretat, a 1 hour and 15-minute drive (90 km).

Etretat - 13:15 - 15:45 Arrival in Etretat. Enjoy a walk to the famous Cliffs, offering breathtaking views and relaxation. Explore the beach and Cliffs, with free time for lunch. Étretat is renowned for its chalk cliffs, featuring three natural arches and the Needle, which rises 70 meters (230 ft) above the sea. It was a favored spot for impressionist artists like Claude Monet. Today, it is a classic seaside resort nestled between two sets of chalk cliffs. Visitors can stroll on the beach or climb for stunning views.
15:45 Departure to Honfleur, a journey of less than 45 minutes (45 km) mostly on national roads through the Normandy countryside.

Honfleur - 16:30 - 18:00 Walking tour in Honfleur, known for its famous port. Honfleur, once the main defensive port of Normandy in the 15th century, has transformed into a charming resort town with a picturesque bay, beloved by 19th-century artists. First mentioned in 1027, it belonged to the Norman Duke Richard III. The city changed hands several times during The Hundred Years War. In the 15th century, French pirates, or corsairs, raided the English coast. Later, in the 17th and 18th centuries, the city prospered through trade with the American colonies. After the port closed, the city’s economy declined, and Honfleur became a suburb of Le Havre. Today, it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Normandy. The walking tour lasts about an hour.

18:00 Departure from Honfleur to Bayeux, a 1 hour and 15-minute drive (90 km).

Bayeux - 19:15 Arrival in Bayeux and hotel accommodation for 2 nights.

Bayeux — Caen Memorial — 360 Cinema — German Gun Battery— Overlord — Normandy American Cemetery — Omaha — Pointe du Hoc

Bayeux - 08:30 Departure for the Caen Memorial, a 30-minute drive (28 km).

Memorial de Caen - 09:00 - 11:15 Visit to the Caen Memorial and Museum. Located in the British Sword Beach sector, it is the premier World War II museum in France. Visitors gain an overview of the Battle of Normandy and insight into the personal lives of those involved. A 19-minute film documents the battle with original historic footage.
11:15 Departure to Arromanches-les-Bains, a 30-minute drive (30 km) through beautiful countryside and small villages.

Arromanches 360 Circular Cinema - 12:00 - 12:45 Visit to the “360° Circular Cinema,” located on a hilltop with the best viewpoint over the bay of the former artificial harbor. The impressive documentary covers 100 days of the Battle of Normandy, detailing Operation Overlord.

Arromanches-les-Bains - 12:45 - 13:45 Lunch break and visit to Arromanches-les-Bains. This small seaside town is famous for its former artificial Mulberry Harbour, which played a crucial role in the D-Day landings. By June 12, 1944, Mulberry Harbour had facilitated the arrival of 300,000 men, 54,000 vehicles, and 104,000 tons of supplies in Europe.

13:45 Departure to the German Gun Battery, a 15-minute drive (8 km).

Longues-sur-Mer battery - 14:00 - 14:30 Visit to the German Gun Batterie de Longues-sur-Mer. Explore this historic site, where remnants of World War II stand as silent witnesses to the past. Discover the military prowess of the German forces.
14:30 Departure to the Overlord Museum, a 20-minute drive (15 km).

Overlord Museum - Omaha Beach - 15:00 - 15:45 Visit to the Overlord Museum, located just a few hundred meters from the Normandy American Cemetery. The museum houses numerous WWII artifacts and installations, including tanks, weapons, military vehicles, a V-1 missile, personal belongings, and more, providing a personal perspective on D-Day.
15:45 Departure to the nearby Normandy American Cemetery.

Normandy American Cemetery - 15:50 - 17:00 Visit to the Normandy American Cemetery & Visitor Center in Colleville-sur-Mer, overlooking Omaha Beach. It contains 9,387 U.S. soldiers, most of whom were killed during the Normandy Landings, and the Wall of the Missing, with the names of 1,557 soldiers missing in action. The cliffs leading to the beaches contain remnants of German defenses, including concrete casemates with memorials to the soldiers. The cemetery features the semicircular memorial colonnade with the sculpture “Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves” and large maps of military operations. The Visitors Center includes a small museum with extensive information about the Battle of Normandy.
17:00 Departure to Omaha Beach.

Omaha Beach - 17:10 - 17:20 Arrival at Omaha Beach. Learn about the significant sacrifice made by the 34,000 men who landed here on D-Day. Omaha Beach is the most popular destination among the D-Day Beaches.
17:20 Departure to Pointe du Hoc, a 15-minute drive (10 km).

Pointe du Hoc - 17:30 - 18:30 Arrival at Pointe du Hoc, a prominent cliff between Utah and Omaha Beach. This site was crucial as it was the highest land between Omaha and Utah beaches, capable of firing upon both. The site was a gun battery, fortified with concrete casemates and gun pits, forming part of Hitler’s Atlantic Wall defenses. Visitors learn about the 2nd Ranger Battalion’s sacrifice to capture this vital gun battery on June 6, 1944. Many original fortifications and bunkers remain open to the public, including the fire control casemate, topped by a monument to the 2nd Ranger Battalion.
18:30 Departure to Bayeux, a 30-minute drive (30 km).

Bayeux - 19:00 Arrival in Bayeux, with accommodation at the same hotel.

Bayeux — Utah Beach — Landing Museum — Mont Saint-Michel — Paris

Bayeux - 08:00 Departure from Bayeux to Church Saint-Come-et-Saint-Damien in Angoville-au-Plain, a 40-minute drive (50 km).

Angoville-Au-Plain - 08:40 - 09:00 Short stop at Church Saint-Come-et-Saint-Damien in Angoville-au-Plain. During D-Day, medics Robert Wright and Kennith Moore from the 101st Airborne set up a field hospital in the church, treating 80 combatants from both sides and one child. The church pews, used as hospital beds, still bear blood stains. Several Germans entered the church but, seeing the medics treating both sides, quietly left and marked the door with a Red Cross.
09:00 Departure to the Utah Beach Landing Museum, a 10-minute drive (10 km).

Utah Beach - 09:10 - 09:40 Arrival at Utah Beach. Free time to learn about Utah Beach, the westernmost of the Five Normandy D-Day Beaches, now home to many museums, memorials, and monuments. Utah Beach was the first to be stormed by 23,000 American soldiers on June 6, 1944, to capture Cherbourg and its deep-water port. Casualties were relatively light, with 197 (including 60 missing). Units that landed include the 82nd Airborne Division, 101st Airborne Division, VII Corps, 4th Infantry Division, 90th Infantry Division, 4th Cavalry Regiment, and 70th Tank Battalion.

Near the Utah Beach Landing Museum, visitors can discover many important monuments. Normandy’s Utah Beaches are wide and clear, making it easy to imagine the events of 1944. Visitors can spend time strolling the beach, reflecting on WWII events. The Landing Museum area features a collection of monuments.

Utah Beach Landing Museum - 09:40 - 11:00 Visit to the Utah Beach Landing Museum, built atop a former German bunker. The museum boasts a large collection of historical artifacts, military vehicles, and the original B26 bomber — one of only six remaining.
11:00 Departure to Sainte-Mère-Église town and Airborne Museum, a 20-minute drive (13 km).

Sainte-Mere-Eglise - 11:20 - 11:50 Short stop in Sainte-Mère-Église in front of the Airborne Museum. This small Normandy town played a significant role in WWII due to its strategic position. On June 6, 1944, mixed units of the U.S. 82nd and U.S. 101st Airborne Divisions occupied the town during Mission Boston, making it one of the first liberated towns in the invasion.

11:50 Departure to Mont Saint-Michel, a 1.5-hour drive (130 km).

Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel - 13:20 - 17:00 Visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site Mont Saint-Michel and its Benedictine Abbey. A guide leads visitors up the narrow streets of the medieval village to the top of the island. Panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and bay can be admired, and the Benedictine Abbey can be entered. Entrance tickets include audio guides in various languages. The island and bay have remained largely unchanged since the Middle Ages, attracting pilgrims from around the world. Mont Saint Michel is the most visited site in France. Lunch break in Mont Saint-Michel.

17:00 Departure to Paris, a 4-hour drive (360 km).

Paris - 21:00 Return to Paris with drop-off at the hotel.

• Utah Beach and Utah Beach Landing Museum
• 360 Circular Cinema in Arromanches les Bains
• Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer
• Overlord Museum
• Mercedes E220 or Mercedes Minivan
• Mont Saint-Michel Abbey visit including entrance tickets
• Hotel accommodation in Double Rooms with breakfast
• Pointe du Hoc Rangers Monument
• German Gun Batterie
• Walking tours in Rouen and Honfleur
• Etretat Chalk cliffs visit
• Caen Memorial and Museum
• Omaha Beach and Singal Monument
• Live-guided tour
• Tiered pricing
• Hotel Pick up & Drop off
• All Fees and Taxes

• Gratuities and Souvenirs, Meals and Drinks
• Single Room Supplement

Explore the most remarkable attractions of Normandy on this 3-day private tour with a live guide, traveling in a Mercedes. The package includes hotel accommodation and visits to 12 attractions, with hotel pick-up provided. Enjoy tiered pricing options. Discover the UNESCO-listed Mont Saint-Michel, the iconic D-Day Omaha and Utah Beaches, the capital city of Normandy, Rouen, the medieval harbor city of Honfleur, and the stunning Etretat Chalk Cliffs. All entrance tickets are included. This experience is customizable to suit your preferences.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.