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- All our terms & conditions can be found here: https://www.ophorus.com/terms-sales
Ophorus requires a deposit of 30% on booking confirmation with balance to be made at least 30 days prior to arrival (in case of last minute registration payment is expected immediately). We accept payment by credit cards (Visa, Master card, American Express) or bank transfer (Wire transfer fees at the charge of the Guest). There is no charge or service fee for processing credit card payments except with American Express +3%.No insurance for cancellation or assistance is included in the prices mentioned for all packages. Each customer has to check that he or she has the appropriate documents for their journey: a passport (with visa if necessary) or a valid ID card. No refund will be granted in case of lack or loss of ID documents. Eating, drinking and smoking on board the minivans are strictly forbidden (law of September 17th, 1977). All passengers are insured during the excursions while in the vans. The responsibility of Ophorus is limited to our insurance contract clauses.
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- We can handle any group size (from 8 people) ranging from small groups to large groups of hundreds of people. Transportation options include private vehicles, mini-vans, mini-buses and large buses.
- Just get in touch to find out more! Contact us by email: [email protected] (groups from 8 people)
- For groups of 2-8 people please fill out this form: ophorus.com/contact-us/
For larger groups don’t hesitate to contact us .
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- bring good walking shoes, currency is in euro, please be ready 10 minutes before arrival time
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- 3-night accommodation in 3*, 4* or 5* hotel – double room sharing, arrival and departure transfer in bayeux , breakfast from day 2 to 4, full day of private tour to mont saint michel, full day private tour of normandy d-day highlights
3-night accommodation in 3*, 4* or 5* hotel – double room sharing, arrival and departure transfer in bayeux , bottled water in the vehicle, breakfast from day 2 to 4, free wifi on board, full day of private tour to mont saint michel, full day private tour of normandy d-day highlights, the services of an expert english speaking guide/driver throughout the tour, travel in recent, comfortable & fully equipped mercedes minivans
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- Private 4 Day Normandy Experience.
- DAY 1 - ARRIVAL TRANSFER IN BAYEUX
- DAY 2 - D-DAY SIGHTS AND NORMANDY BATTLEFIELDS
- DAY 3 - MONT SAINT MICHEL SIGHTSEEING TOUR
- DAY 4 - DEPARTURE TRANSFER IN BAYEUX
- Normandy is one of those unique destinations of France. Historically, the area has known a rich and brutal past. Major historical events such as the Norman invasion of England in 1066 & the D-Day landings in 1944 are certainly the most well-known! The region is also home to some of the most dramatic landscape with its 350 miles of coastline made up of long sandy beaches or fascinating cliffs like the one’s found near Etretat. Inland, the countryside is a paradise for nature lovers and walking enthusiasts.
- Private 4 Day Normandy Experience.
- DAY 1 - ARRIVAL TRANSFER IN BAYEUX
- DAY 2 - D-DAY SIGHTS AND NORMANDY BATTLEFIELDS
- DAY 3 - MONT SAINT MICHEL SIGHTSEEING TOUR
- DAY 4 - DEPARTURE TRANSFER IN BAYEUX
Normandy is one of those unique destinations of France. Historically, the area has known a rich and brutal past. Major historical events such as the Norman invasion of England in 1066 & the D-Day landings in 1944 are certainly the most well-known! The region is also home to some of the most dramatic landscape with its 350 miles of coastline made up of long sandy beaches or fascinating cliffs like the one’s found near Etretat. Inland, the countryside is a paradise for nature lovers and walking enthusiasts. The Pays d’Auge is without a doubt one of the most picturesque areas offering a picture-perfect image of villages that are classified as “most beautiful of France” and landscape with its large number of orchards where local apples are grown to be later transformed in marvelous Calvados brandy.
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- Private 4 Day Normandy Experience.
- DAY 1 - ARRIVAL TRANSFER IN BAYEUX
- DAY 2 - D-DAY SIGHTS AND NORMANDY BATTLEFIELDS
- DAY 3 - MONT SAINT MICHEL SIGHTSEEING TOUR
- DAY 4 - DEPARTURE TRANSFER IN BAYEUX
- Normandy is one of those unique destinations of France. Historically, the area has known a rich and brutal past. Major historical events such as the Norman invasion of England in 1066 & the D-Day landings in 1944 are certainly the most well-known! The region is also home to some of the most dramatic landscape with its 350 miles of coastline made up of long sandy beaches or fascinating cliffs like the one’s found near Etretat. Inland, the countryside is a paradise for nature lovers and walking enthusiasts. The Pays d’Auge is without a doubt one of the most picturesque areas offering a picture-perfect image of villages that are classified as “most beautiful of France” and landscape with its large number of orchards where local apples are grown to be later transformed in marvelous Calvados brandy.
- Private 4 Day Normandy Experience.
- DAY 1 - ARRIVAL TRANSFER IN BAYEUX
- DAY 2 - D-DAY SIGHTS AND NORMANDY BATTLEFIELDS
- DAY 3 - MONT SAINT MICHEL SIGHTSEEING TOUR
- DAY 4 - DEPARTURE TRANSFER IN BAYEUX
- Description
- DAY 1 - Arrival transfer in Bayeux
- Pick up at Bayeux train station and transfer to your hotel for check in.
- Discover Bayeux on your own.
- Depending on your time of arrival and after your hotel check-in, discover the historic town of Bayeux on your own. Take some time to wander through the city and admire the Gothic Cathedral and medieval town. Bayeux is also home to the world-famous UNESCO listed tapestry and time permitting a visit to the museum that houses the precious item will certainly be a highlight of your stay. Night at your 3*, 4* or 5* hotel.
- DAY 2 – Full day Normandy Battlefields & Beaches
- Breakfast at your hotel.
- 8.30am Pick up at your hotel in Bayeux.
- A full day visit to the Key Beaches, sites & museums linked to D-Day.
- Today depart for a full day tour dedicated to the most important sites linked to D-Day. After a pick-up in centrally located meeting point in Bayeux, we will drive you to the landing beaches area.
- Utah Beach
- Utah Beach, was the codename for one of the five sectors of the Allied invasion of German-occupied France in the Normandy landings on June 6, 1944 (D-Day) and the westernmost of the five code-named landing beaches in Normandy. On D-Day, infantry and tanks landed in four waves beginning at 06:30 and quickly secured the immediate area with minimal casualties. Meanwhile, engineers set to work clearing the area of obstacles and mines, and additional waves of reinforcements continued to arrive. At the close of D-Day, Allied forces had only captured about half of the planned area and contingents of German defenders remained, but the beachhead was secure.
- Sainte-Mère-Eglise
- Paratroopers rained down on this Norman village as D-Day operations began in June 1944 to liberate Europe from German occupation. Famously, American soldier John Steele was left dangling a time from the medieval church as his parachute got caught on its tower.
- Pointe du Hoc
- Located between Utah Beach and Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc is one of the key heritage sites along the D-Day Landing beaches in Normandy. Pointe du Hoc, a strategic element of the Atlantic Wall, was stormed by Colonel Rudder's Rangers on the
- morning of the 6th of June 1944 - D-Day. it proved to be one of the toughest battles to be fought during the Normandy Landings: of the 225 Rangers that began the assault, only 90 were still fit to continue their fight for France's Liberation.
- Omaha Beach
- Notoriously, the American troops who landed at Omaha Beach suffered the worst on D-Day. The bombardments before the Landings proved ineffective in wiping out the many German positions. On top of that, the Allied amphibious tanks were launched too far out from the shore and failed. The infantry coming ashore were decimated by German fire across the long beaches. Despite heavy losses, small groups of Americans made it up the slopes and took German positions from behind, so some gains were made, if at heavy human cost. At the end of the day, the forces that landed here suffered 3,000 casualties, of whom c.1,000 died.
- Normandy American Cemetery
- The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial is located in Colleville-sur-Mer, on the site of the temporary American St. Laurent Cemetery, established by the U.S. First Army on June 8, 1944. The cemetery site covers 172.5 acres and contains the graves of 9,385 military dead, most of whom lost their lives in the D-Day landings and ensuing operations.
- Sword Beach & British Airborne Sectors
- Sword Beach was the easternmost of the five landing beaches and the closest to the city of Caen. The assault on Sword Beach was assigned to the British 3rd Infantry Division placed under Major General Tom Rennie and to French and British Commandos placed under the command of Lord Lovat and supported by armor regiments. The 3rd Division's objective was to take control of the beach and Ouistreham and move inland in order to capture Caen and Carpiquet airfield.
- 6.00pm return to your hotel in Bayeux. Overnight at your hotel.
- DAY 3 – Full day Mont Saint Michel Sightseeing tour
- Breakfast at your hotel.
- 8.30am Pick up at your hotel in Bayeux.
- A trip to one of France’s most iconic monuments
- A magical island topped by a gravity-defying medieval monastery; the Mont-Saint-Michel counts among France’s most stunning sights. For centuries one of Europe’s major pilgrimage destinations, this holy mount is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as is its breathtaking bay. After a coastal drive to reach the UNESCO-listed site, follow your guide and start exploring this fascinating rocky islet and famous sanctuary. At its base are medieval walls and towers above which rise the clustered buildings of the village with the ancient abbey crowning the mount. As you reach the Grand Entrance, enter the Abbey and follow a guided visit of the monument. Enjoy some free time for personal visit and lunch during the day.
- 4.30pm return to your hotel in Bayeux. Overnight at your hotel.
- DAY 4 - Bayeux
- Breakfast at your hotel and return transfer from your hotel in Bayeux to Bayeux train station.
- End of our services.
Normandy is one of those unique destinations of France. Historically, the area has known a rich and brutal past. Major historical events such as the Norman invasion of England in 1066 & the D-Day landings in 1944 are certainly the most well-known! The region is also home to some of the most dramatic landscape with its 350 miles of coastline made up of long sandy beaches or fascinating cliffs like the one’s found near Etretat. Inland, the countryside is a paradise for nature lovers and walking enthusiasts. The Pays d’Auge is without a doubt one of the most picturesque areas offering a picture-perfect image of villages that are classified as “most beautiful of France” and landscape with its large number of orchards where local apples are grown to be later transformed in marvelous Calvados brandy.- DAY 1 - Arrival transfer in Bayeux
- Pick up at Bayeux train station and transfer to your hotel for check in.
- Discover Bayeux on your own.
- Depending on your time of arrival and after your hotel check-in, discover the historic town of Bayeux on your own. Take some time to wander through the city and admire the Gothic Cathedral and medieval town. Bayeux is also home to the world-famous UNESCO listed tapestry and time permitting a visit to the museum that houses the precious item will certainly be a highlight of your stay. Night at your 3*, 4* or 5* hotel.
- DAY 2 – Full day Normandy Battlefields & Beaches
- Breakfast at your hotel.
- 8.30am Pick up at your hotel in Bayeux.
- A full day visit to the Key Beaches, sites & museums linked to D-Day.
- Today depart for a full day tour dedicated to the most important sites linked to D-Day. After a pick-up in centrally located meeting point in Bayeux, we will drive you to the landing beaches area.
- Utah Beach
- Utah Beach, was the codename for one of the five sectors of the Allied invasion of German-occupied France in the Normandy landings on June 6, 1944 (D-Day) and the westernmost of the five code-named landing beaches in Normandy. On D-Day, infantry and tanks landed in four waves beginning at 06:30 and quickly secured the immediate area with minimal casualties. Meanwhile, engineers set to work clearing the area of obstacles and mines, and additional waves of reinforcements continued to arrive. At the close of D-Day, Allied forces had only captured about half of the planned area and contingents of German defenders remained, but the beachhead was secure.
- Sainte-Mère-Eglise
- Paratroopers rained down on this Norman village as D-Day operations began in June 1944 to liberate Europe from German occupation. Famously, American soldier John Steele was left dangling a time from the medieval church as his parachute got caught on its tower.
- Pointe du Hoc
- Located between Utah Beach and Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc is one of the key heritage sites along the D-Day Landing beaches in Normandy. Pointe du Hoc, a strategic element of the Atlantic Wall, was stormed by Colonel Rudder's Rangers on the
- morning of the 6th of June 1944 - D-Day. it proved to be one of the toughest battles to be fought during the Normandy Landings: of the 225 Rangers that began the assault, only 90 were still fit to continue their fight for France's Liberation.
- Omaha Beach
- Notoriously, the American troops who landed at Omaha Beach suffered the worst on D-Day. The bombardments before the Landings proved ineffective in wiping out the many German positions. On top of that, the Allied amphibious tanks were launched too far out from the shore and failed. The infantry coming ashore were decimated by German fire across the long beaches. Despite heavy losses, small groups of Americans made it up the slopes and took German positions from behind, so some gains were made, if at heavy human cost. At the end of the day, the forces that landed here suffered 3,000 casualties, of whom c.1,000 died.
- Normandy American Cemetery
- The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial is located in Colleville-sur-Mer, on the site of the temporary American St. Laurent Cemetery, established by the U.S. First Army on June 8, 1944. The cemetery site covers 172.5 acres and contains the graves of 9,385 military dead, most of whom lost their lives in the D-Day landings and ensuing operations.
- Sword Beach & British Airborne Sectors
- Sword Beach was the easternmost of the five landing beaches and the closest to the city of Caen. The assault on Sword Beach was assigned to the British 3rd Infantry Division placed under Major General Tom Rennie and to French and British Commandos placed under the command of Lord Lovat and supported by armor regiments. The 3rd Division's objective was to take control of the beach and Ouistreham and move inland in order to capture Caen and Carpiquet airfield.
- 6.00pm return to your hotel in Bayeux. Overnight at your hotel.
- DAY 3 – Full day Mont Saint Michel Sightseeing tour
- Breakfast at your hotel.
- 8.30am Pick up at your hotel in Bayeux.
- A trip to one of France’s most iconic monuments
- A magical island topped by a gravity-defying medieval monastery; the Mont-Saint-Michel counts among France’s most stunning sights. For centuries one of Europe’s major pilgrimage destinations, this holy mount is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as is its breathtaking bay. After a coastal drive to reach the UNESCO-listed site, follow your guide and start exploring this fascinating rocky islet and famous sanctuary. At its base are medieval walls and towers above which rise the clustered buildings of the village with the ancient abbey crowning the mount. As you reach the Grand Entrance, enter the Abbey and follow a guided visit of the monument. Enjoy some free time for personal visit and lunch during the day.
- 4.30pm return to your hotel in Bayeux. Overnight at your hotel.
- DAY 4 - Bayeux
- Breakfast at your hotel and return transfer from your hotel in Bayeux to Bayeux train station.
- End of our services.
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- Private 4 Day Normandy Experience.
- DAY 1 - ARRIVAL TRANSFER IN BAYEUX
- DAY 2 - D-DAY SIGHTS AND NORMANDY BATTLEFIELDS
- DAY 3 - MONT SAINT MICHEL SIGHTSEEING TOUR
- DAY 4 - DEPARTURE TRANSFER IN BAYEUX
Private 4 Day Normandie Experience. - DAY 1 - ARRIVAL TRANSFER IN BAYEUX
- DAY 2 - D-DAY SIGHTS AND NORMANDY BATTLEFIELDS
- DAY 3 - MONT SAINT MICHEL SIGHTSEEING TOUR
- DAY 4 - DEPARTURE TRANSFER IN BAYEUX
- Description
- Normandy is one of those unique destinations of France. Historically, the area has known a rich and brutal past. Major historical events such as the Norman invasion of England in 1066 & the D-Day landings in 1944 are certainly the most well-known! The region is also home to some of the most dramatic landscape with its 350 miles of coastline made up of long sandy beaches or fascinating cliffs like the one’s found near Etretat. Inland, the countryside is a paradise for nature lovers and walking enthusiasts. The Pays d’Auge is without a doubt one of the most picturesque areas offering a picture-perfect image of villages that are classified as “most beautiful of France” and landscape with its large number of orchards where local apples are grown to be later transformed in marvelous Calvados brandy.
- DAY 1 - Arrival transfer in Bayeux
- Pick up at Bayeux train station and transfer to your hotel for check in.
- Discover Bayeux on your own.
- Depending on your time of arrival and after your hotel check-in, discover the historic town of Bayeux on your own. Take some time to wander through the city and admire the Gothic Cathedral and medieval town. Bayeux is also home to the world-famous UNESCO listed tapestry and time permitting a visit to the museum that houses the precious item will certainly be a highlight of your stay. Night at your 3*, 4* or 5* hotel.
- DAY 2 – Full day Normandy Battlefields & Beaches
- Breakfast at your hotel.
- 8.30am Pick up at your hotel in Bayeux.
- A full day visit to the Key Beaches, sites & museums linked to D-Day.
- Today depart for a full day tour dedicated to the most important sites linked to D-Day. After a pick-up in centrally located meeting point in Bayeux, we will drive you to the landing beaches area.
- Utah Beach
- Utah Beach, was the codename for one of the five sectors of the Allied invasion of German-occupied France in the Normandy landings on June 6, 1944 (D-Day) and the westernmost of the five code-named landing beaches in Normandy. On D-Day, infantry and tanks landed in four waves beginning at 06:30 and quickly secured the immediate area with minimal casualties. Meanwhile, engineers set to work clearing the area of obstacles and mines, and additional waves of reinforcements continued to arrive. At the close of D-Day, Allied forces had only captured about half of the planned area and contingents of German defenders remained, but the beachhead was secure.
- Sainte-Mère-Eglise
- Paratroopers rained down on this Norman village as D-Day operations began in June 1944 to liberate Europe from German occupation. Famously, American soldier John Steele was left dangling a time from the medieval church as his parachute got caught on its tower.
- Pointe du Hoc
- Located between Utah Beach and Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc is one of the key heritage sites along the D-Day Landing beaches in Normandy. Pointe du Hoc, a strategic element of the Atlantic Wall, was stormed by Colonel Rudder's Rangers on the
- morning of the 6th of June 1944 - D-Day. it proved to be one of the toughest battles to be fought during the Normandy Landings: of the 225 Rangers that began the assault, only 90 were still fit to continue their fight for France's Liberation.
- Omaha Beach
- Notoriously, the American troops who landed at Omaha Beach suffered the worst on D-Day. The bombardments before the Landings proved ineffective in wiping out the many German positions. On top of that, the Allied amphibious tanks were launched too far out from the shore and failed. The infantry coming ashore were decimated by German fire across the long beaches. Despite heavy losses, small groups of Americans made it up the slopes and took German positions from behind, so some gains were made, if at heavy human cost. At the end of the day, the forces that landed here suffered 3,000 casualties, of whom c.1,000 died.
- Normandy American Cemetery
- The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial is located in Colleville-sur-Mer, on the site of the temporary American St. Laurent Cemetery, established by the U.S. First Army on June 8, 1944. The cemetery site covers 172.5 acres and contains the graves of 9,385 military dead, most of whom lost their lives in the D-Day landings and ensuing operations.
- Sword Beach & British Airborne Sectors
- Sword Beach was the easternmost of the five landing beaches and the closest to the city of Caen. The assault on Sword Beach was assigned to the British 3rd Infantry Division placed under Major General Tom Rennie and to French and British Commandos placed under the command of Lord Lovat and supported by armor regiments. The 3rd Division's objective was to take control of the beach and Ouistreham and move inland in order to capture Caen and Carpiquet airfield.
- 6.00pm return to your hotel in Bayeux. Overnight at your hotel.
- DAY 3 – Full day Mont Saint Michel Sightseeing tour
- Breakfast at your hotel.
- 8.30am Pick up at your hotel in Bayeux.
- A trip to one of France’s most iconic monuments
- A magical island topped by a gravity-defying medieval monastery; the Mont-Saint-Michel counts among France’s most stunning sights. For centuries one of Europe’s major pilgrimage destinations, this holy mount is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as is its breathtaking bay. After a coastal drive to reach the UNESCO-listed site, follow your guide and start exploring this fascinating rocky islet and famous sanctuary. At its base are medieval walls and towers above which rise the clustered buildings of the village with the ancient abbey crowning the mount. As you reach the Grand Entrance, enter the Abbey and follow a guided visit of the monument. Enjoy some free time for personal visit and lunch during the day.
- 4.30pm return to your hotel in Bayeux. Overnight at your hotel.
- DAY 4 - Bayeux
- Breakfast at your hotel and return transfer from your hotel in Bayeux to Bayeux train station.
- End of our services.
- Normandy is one of those unique destinations of France. Historically, the area has known a rich and brutal past. Major historical events such as the Norman invasion of England in 1066 & the D-Day landings in 1944 are certainly the most well-known! The region is also home to some of the most dramatic landscape with its 350 miles of coastline made up of long sandy beaches or fascinating cliffs like the one’s found near Etretat. Inland, the countryside is a paradise for nature lovers and walking enthusiasts. The Pays d’Auge is without a doubt one of the most picturesque areas offering a picture-perfect image of villages that are classified as “most beautiful of France” and landscape with its large number of orchards where local apples are grown to be later transformed in marvelous Calvados brandy.
- DAY 1 - Arrival transfer in Bayeux
- Pick up at Bayeux train station and transfer to your hotel for check in.
- Discover Bayeux on your own.
- Depending on your time of arrival and after your hotel check-in, discover the historic town of Bayeux on your own. Take some time to wander through the city and admire the Gothic Cathedral and medieval town. Bayeux is also home to the world-famous UNESCO listed tapestry and time permitting a visit to the museum that houses the precious item will certainly be a highlight of your stay. Night at your 3*, 4* or 5* hotel.
- DAY 2 – Full day Normandy Battlefields & Beaches
- Breakfast at your hotel.
- 8.30am Pick up at your hotel in Bayeux.
- A full day visit to the Key Beaches, sites & museums linked to D-Day.
- Today depart for a full day tour dedicated to the most important sites linked to D-Day. After a pick-up in centrally located meeting point in Bayeux, we will drive you to the landing beaches area.
- Utah Beach
- Utah Beach, was the codename for one of the five sectors of the Allied invasion of German-occupied France in the Normandy landings on June 6, 1944 (D-Day) and the westernmost of the five code-named landing beaches in Normandy. On D-Day, infantry and tanks landed in four waves beginning at 06:30 and quickly secured the immediate area with minimal casualties. Meanwhile, engineers set to work clearing the area of obstacles and mines, and additional waves of reinforcements continued to arrive. At the close of D-Day, Allied forces had only captured about half of the planned area and contingents of German defenders remained, but the beachhead was secure.
- Sainte-Mère-Eglise
- Paratroopers rained down on this Norman village as D-Day operations began in June 1944 to liberate Europe from German occupation. Famously, American soldier John Steele was left dangling a time from the medieval church as his parachute got caught on its tower.
- Pointe du Hoc
- Located between Utah Beach and Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc is one of the key heritage sites along the D-Day Landing beaches in Normandy. Pointe du Hoc, a strategic element of the Atlantic Wall, was stormed by Colonel Rudder's Rangers on the
- morning of the 6th of June 1944 - D-Day. it proved to be one of the toughest battles to be fought during the Normandy Landings: of the 225 Rangers that began the assault, only 90 were still fit to continue their fight for France's Liberation.
- Omaha Beach
- Notoriously, the American troops who landed at Omaha Beach suffered the worst on D-Day. The bombardments before the Landings proved ineffective in wiping out the many German positions. On top of that, the Allied amphibious tanks were launched too far out from the shore and failed. The infantry coming ashore were decimated by German fire across the long beaches. Despite heavy losses, small groups of Americans made it up the slopes and took German positions from behind, so some gains were made, if at heavy human cost. At the end of the day, the forces that landed here suffered 3,000 casualties, of whom c.1,000 died.
- Normandy American Cemetery
- The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial is located in Colleville-sur-Mer, on the site of the temporary American St. Laurent Cemetery, established by the U.S. First Army on June 8, 1944. The cemetery site covers 172.5 acres and contains the graves of 9,385 military dead, most of whom lost their lives in the D-Day landings and ensuing operations.
- Sword Beach & British Airborne Sectors
- Sword Beach was the easternmost of the five landing beaches and the closest to the city of Caen. The assault on Sword Beach was assigned to the British 3rd Infantry Division placed under Major General Tom Rennie and to French and British Commandos placed under the command of Lord Lovat and supported by armor regiments. The 3rd Division's objective was to take control of the beach and Ouistreham and move inland in order to capture Caen and Carpiquet airfield.
- 6.00pm return to your hotel in Bayeux. Overnight at your hotel.
- DAY 3 – Full day Mont Saint Michel Sightseeing tour
- Breakfast at your hotel.
- 8.30am Pick up at your hotel in Bayeux.
- A trip to one of France’s most iconic monuments
- A magical island topped by a gravity-defying medieval monastery; the Mont-Saint-Michel counts among France’s most stunning sights. For centuries one of Europe’s major pilgrimage destinations, this holy mount is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as is its breathtaking bay. After a coastal drive to reach the UNESCO-listed site, follow your guide and start exploring this fascinating rocky islet and famous sanctuary. At its base are medieval walls and towers above which rise the clustered buildings of the village with the ancient abbey crowning the mount. As you reach the Grand Entrance, enter the Abbey and follow a guided visit of the monument. Enjoy some free time for personal visit and lunch during the day.
- 4.30pm return to your hotel in Bayeux. Overnight at your hotel.
- DAY 4 - Bayeux
- Breakfast at your hotel and return transfer from your hotel in Bayeux to Bayeux train station.
- End of our services.
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- DAY 3 - MONT SAINT MICHEL SIGHTSEEING TOUR
- DAY 4 - DEPARTURE TRANSFER IN BAYEUX
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- DAY 4 - DEPARTURE TRANSFER IN BAYEUX
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- DAY 4 - DEPARTURE TRANSFER IN BAYEUX
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- For larger groups don’t hesitate to contact us .
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- Cancellation notes
- - 60+ days: €20 fee per person
- - 59 to 30 days prior to arrival: 30% of the overall price (deposit) except the booking fees
- - 29 to 15 days prior to arrival: 75% of the overall price except the booking fees
- - 14 days or less prior to arrival: no refund
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refundLess than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
- Terms and conditions
- Ophorus requires a deposit of 30% on booking confirmation with balance to be made at least 30 days prior to arrival (in case of last minute registration payment is expected immediately). We accept payment by credit cards (Visa, Master card, American Express) or bank transfer (Wire transfer fees at the charge of the Guest). There is no charge or service fee for processing credit card payments except with American Express +3%.
- No insurance for cancellation or assistance is included in the prices mentioned for all packages. Each customer has to check that he or she has the appropriate documents for their journey: a passport (with visa if necessary) or a valid ID card. No refund will be granted in case of lack or loss of ID documents. Eating, drinking and smoking on board the minivans are strictly forbidden (law of September 17th, 1977). All passengers are insured during the excursions while in the vans. The responsibility of Ophorus is limited to our insurance contract clauses.
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- english speaking tour, other languages on request, maximum group size of 8 participants, minimum number of 2 participants apply, pick up/return at your hotel or accommodation, prices are per person, double room sharing
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- Normandy is one of those unique destinations of France. Historically, the area has known a rich and brutal past. Major historical events such as the Norman invasion of England in 1066 & the D-Day landings in 1944 are certainly the most well-known! The region is also home to some of the most dramatic landscape with its 350 miles of coastline made up of long sandy beaches or fascinating cliffs like the one’s found near Etretat. Inland, the countryside is a paradise for nature lovers and walking enthusiasts. The Pays d’Auge is without a doubt one of the most picturesque areas offering a picture-perfect image of villages that are classified as “most beautiful of France” and landscape with its large number of orchards where local apples are grown to be later transformed in marvelous Calvados brandy.
- DAY 1 - Arrival transfer in Bayeux
- Pick up at Bayeux train station and transfer to your hotel for check in.
- Discover Bayeux on your own.
- Depending on your time of arrival and after your hotel check-in, discover the historic town of Bayeux on your own. Take some time to wander through the city and admire the Gothic Cathedral and medieval town. Bayeux is also home to the world-famous UNESCO listed tapestry and time permitting a visit to the museum that houses the precious item will certainly be a highlight of your stay. Night at your 3*, 4* or 5* hotel.
- DAY 2 – Full day Normandy Battlefields & Beaches
- Breakfast at your hotel.
- 8.30am Pick up at your hotel in Bayeux.
- A full day visit to the Key Beaches, sites & museums linked to D-Day.
- Today depart for a full day tour dedicated to the most important sites linked to D-Day. After a pick-up in centrally located meeting point in Bayeux, we will drive you to the landing beaches area.
- Utah Beach
- Utah Beach, was the codename for one of the five sectors of the Allied invasion of German-occupied France in the Normandy landings on June 6, 1944 (D-Day) and the westernmost of the five code-named landing beaches in Normandy. On D-Day, infantry and tanks landed in four waves beginning at 06:30 and quickly secured the immediate area with minimal casualties. Meanwhile, engineers set to work clearing the area of obstacles and mines, and additional waves of reinforcements continued to arrive. At the close of D-Day, Allied forces had only captured about half of the planned area and contingents of German defenders remained, but the beachhead was secure.
- Sainte-Mère-Eglise
- Paratroopers rained down on this Norman village as D-Day operations began in June 1944 to liberate Europe from German occupation. Famously, American soldier John Steele was left dangling a time from the medieval church as his parachute got caught on its tower.
- Pointe du Hoc
- Located between Utah Beach and Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc is one of the key heritage sites along the D-Day Landing beaches in Normandy. Pointe du Hoc, a strategic element of the Atlantic Wall, was stormed by Colonel Rudder's Rangers on the
- morning of the 6th of June 1944 - D-Day. it proved to be one of the toughest battles to be fought during the Normandy Landings: of the 225 Rangers that began the assault, only 90 were still fit to continue their fight for France's Liberation.
- Omaha Beach
- Notoriously, the American troops who landed at Omaha Beach suffered the worst on D-Day. The bombardments before the Landings proved ineffective in wiping out the many German positions. On top of that, the Allied amphibious tanks were launched too far out from the shore and failed. The infantry coming ashore were decimated by German fire across the long beaches. Despite heavy losses, small groups of Americans made it up the slopes and took German positions from behind, so some gains were made, if at heavy human cost. At the end of the day, the forces that landed here suffered 3,000 casualties, of whom c.1,000 died.
- Normandy American Cemetery
- The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial is located in Colleville-sur-Mer, on the site of the temporary American St. Laurent Cemetery, established by the U.S. First Army on June 8, 1944. The cemetery site covers 172.5 acres and contains the graves of 9,385 military dead, most of whom lost their lives in the D-Day landings and ensuing operations.
- Sword Beach & British Airborne Sectors
- Sword Beach was the easternmost of the five landing beaches and the closest to the city of Caen. The assault on Sword Beach was assigned to the British 3rd Infantry Division placed under Major General Tom Rennie and to French and British Commandos placed under the command of Lord Lovat and supported by armor regiments. The 3rd Division's objective was to take control of the beach and Ouistreham and move inland in order to capture Caen and Carpiquet airfield.
- 6.00pm return to your hotel in Bayeux. Overnight at your hotel.
- DAY 3 – Full day Mont Saint Michel Sightseeing tour
- Breakfast at your hotel.
- 8.30am Pick up at your hotel in Bayeux.
- A trip to one of France’s most iconic monuments
- A magical island topped by a gravity-defying medieval monastery; the Mont-Saint-Michel counts among France’s most stunning sights. For centuries one of Europe’s major pilgrimage destinations, this holy mount is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as is its breathtaking bay. After a coastal drive to reach the UNESCO-listed site, follow your guide and start exploring this fascinating rocky islet and famous sanctuary. At its base are medieval walls and towers above which rise the clustered buildings of the village with the ancient abbey crowning the mount. As you reach the Grand Entrance, enter the Abbey and follow a guided visit of the monument. Enjoy some free time for personal visit and lunch during the day.
- 4.30pm return to your hotel in Bayeux. Overnight at your hotel.
- DAY 4 - Bayeux
- Breakfast at your hotel and return transfer from your hotel in Bayeux to Bayeux train station.
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- Highlights
- experience all of the history that normandy has to offer, get to know the wonderful town of bayeux, includes a full day tour of mont saint michel
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- Included
- 3-night accommodation in 3*, 4* or 5* hotel – double room sharing, arrival and departure transfer in bayeux , bottled water in the vehicle, breakfast from day 2 to 4, free wifi on board, full day of private tour to mont saint michel, full day private tour of normandy d-day highlights, the services of an expert english speaking guide/driver throughout the tour, travel in recent, comfortable & fully equipped mercedes minivans
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- Excluded
- entrance fees to monuments, museums, attractions other than mentioned in the program, eventual gratuities, meals, drinks
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- Additional Info
- This multi-day package runs everyday.
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- Private 4 Day Normandie Experience.
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