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Version 154 – September 13, 2023 10:56

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Voucher info
  • Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your reserved departure time at Place du Québec.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your reserved departure time at Place du Québec.

Version 96 – September 13, 2023 10:54

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Additional Info
  • Please note that we do not distribute water bottles anymore to limit our environmental impact. We strongly recommend that you bring a reusable bottle. 
  • Instant booking confirmation.
  • Small groups of 2 to 8 persons.
  • Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate. 
  • In case minimum numbers are not reached we will offer to reschedule or refund your tour.
  • If you are traveling with infants, please request a private tour.
  • Please note that we do not distribute water bottles anymore to limit our environmental impact
  • Instant booking confirmation.
  • Small groups of 2 to 8 persons.
  • Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate.
  • In case minimum numbers are not reached we will offer to reschedule or refund your tour.
  • If you are traveling with infants, please request a private tour.

Version 95 – September 13, 2023 10:52

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Additional Info
  • Please note that we do not distribute water bottles anymore to limit our environmental impact
  • Instant booking confirmation.
  • Small groups of 2 to 8 persons.
  • Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate.
  • In case minimum numbers are not reached we will offer to reschedule or refund your tour.
  • If you are traveling with infants, please request a private tour.
  • Please note that we do not distribute water bottles anymore to limit 
  • Instant booking confirmation.
  • Small groups of 2 to 8 persons.
  • Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate.
  • In case minimum numbers are not reached we will offer to reschedule or refund your tour.
  • If you are traveling with infants, please request a private tour.

Version 94 – September 13, 2023 10:51

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Additional Info
  • Please note that we do not distribute water bottles anymore to limit 
  • Instant booking confirmation.
  • Small groups of 2 to 8 persons.
  • Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate.
  • In case minimum numbers are not reached we will offer to reschedule or refund your tour.
  • If you are traveling with infants, please request a private tour.
  • Instant booking confirmation.
  • Small groups of 2 to 8 persons.
  • Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate. 
  • In case minimum numbers are not reached we will offer to reschedule or refund your tour.
  • If you are traveling with infants, please request a private tour.

Version 93 – September 13, 2023 10:49

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Included
  • english speaking qualified guide/driver., sites as mentioned in the itinerary., small group of maximum 8 passengers., travel in air conditioned mercedes minivans.
  • bottled water., english speaking qualified guide/driver., sites as mentioned in the itinerary., small group of maximum 8 passengers., travel in air conditioned mercedes minivans.

Version 92 – September 13, 2023 10:25

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Excluded
  • gratuities for the driver/guide., hotel pickup and drop-off., meals and drinks., personal insurance and expenses.
  • entrance fees unless mentioned., gratuities for the driver/guide., hotel pick up or drop off., meals and drinks. , personal insurance & expenses.

Version 91 – September 13, 2023 10:17

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Cancellation policy
  • standard
  • custom
Cancellation notes
  • Operator strictly adheres to its cancellation policy and will make no exceptions to the policy. If Guest chooses to cancel his or her reservation, Operator must receive written notice of said cancellation in writing via certified mail, fax or e-mail sent to [email protected] (with confirmation of receipt from Operator), and Guest shall be subject to the following cancellation fee schedule:
  • Ophorus requires full payment by credit card, internet payment (through our website) or wire transfer (Wire transfer fees at the charge of the Guest) to make a reservation. We accept payment by AMEX, Visa and Master Card. There is no charge or service fee for processing credit card payments except with American Express +3%.
  • For any cancellation, the following fees will be deducted from the refund:
  • > Up to 24 hours prior to departure: no cancellation fees except the booking fees.
  • > 24 hours prior to departure and less > no refund
  • All semi private tours depart on time. Clients should present themselves at the allocated meeting point at least 10 minutes before the beginning of the tour. Driver/guide will not wait unless Ophorus has been previously informed that the client will be late with a maximum waiting time of 10 minutes. Beyond that waiting time, tours will depart and Ophorus cannot be held responsible for clients missing their tour.
  • For any cancellation, the following fees will be deducted from the refund:
  • Up to 24 hours prior to departure: no cancellation fees except the booking fees.
  • 24 hours prior to departure and less > no refund
  • All semi private tours depart on time. Clients should present themselves at the allocated meeting point at least 10 minutes before the beginning of the tour. Driver/guide will not wait unless Ophorus has been previously informed that the client will be late with a maximum waiting time of 10 minutes. Beyond that waiting time, tours will depart and Ophorus cannot be held responsible for clients missing their tour.

Version 90 – September 13, 2023 10:14

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Additional Info
  • Instant booking confirmation.
  • Small groups of 2 to 8 persons.
  • Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate. 
  • In case minimum numbers are not reached we will offer to reschedule or refund your tour.
  • If you are traveling with infants, please request a private tour.
  • Instant booking confirmation.
  • Small groups of 2 to 8 persons.
  • Minimum age to take part is 4 years old (no infants).
  • If you are traveling with infants, please request a private tour.
  • In case minimum numbers are not reached we will offer to reschedule or refund your tour.

Version 89 – September 13, 2023 09:58

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Terms and conditions
  • All our terms & conditions can be found here: https://www.ophorus.com/terms-sales
  • Please contact us for all our terms & conditions

Version 88 – September 13, 2023 09:51

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Blocked dates
  • 2024-01-01, 2024-05-01, 2024-12-25

Version 86 – July 25, 2023 10:46

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Address
  • Address:
  • Address: Ophorus Day Trips & Wine Tours in France, Boulevard Pierre 1er, Bordeaux, France,

Version 76 – March 12, 2023 06:16

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Health items
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers

Version 75 – March 12, 2023 06:15

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Cancellation notes
  • For any cancellation, the following fees will be deducted from the refund:
  • Up to 24 hours prior to departure: no cancellation fees except the booking fees.
  • 24 hours prior to departure and less > no refund
  • All semi private tours depart on time. Clients should present themselves at the allocated meeting point at least 10 minutes before the beginning of the tour. Driver/guide will not wait unless Ophorus has been previously informed that the client will be late with a maximum waiting time of 10 minutes. Beyond that waiting time, tours will depart and Ophorus cannot be held responsible for clients missing their tour.
  • Operator strictly adheres to its cancellation policy and will make no exceptions to the policy. If Guest chooses to cancel his or her reservation, Operator must receive written notice of said cancellation in writing via certified mail, fax or e-mail sent to [email protected] (with confirmation of receipt from Operator), and Guest shall be subject to the following cancellation fee schedule:
  • Ophorus requires full payment by credit card, internet payment (through our website) or wire transfer (Wire transfer fees at the charge of the Guest) to make a reservation. We accept payment by AMEX, Visa and Master Card. There is no charge or service fee for processing credit card payments except with American Express +3%. For any cancellation, the following fees will be deducted from the refund:
  • Up to 24 hours prior to departure: no cancellation fees except the booking fees.
  • 24 hours prior to departure and less > no refund
  • All semi private tours depart on time. Clients should present themselves at the allocated meeting point at least 10 minutes before the beginning of the tour. Driver/guide will not wait unless Ophorus has been previously informed that the client will be late with a maximum waiting time of 10 minutes. Beyond that waiting time, tours will depart and Ophorus cannot be held responsible for clients missing their tour.

Version 74 – March 10, 2023 09:45

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Additional Info
  • Instant booking confirmation.
  • Small groups of 2 to 8 persons.
  • Minimum age to take part is 4 years old (no infants).
  • If you are traveling with infants, please request a private tour.
  • In case minimum numbers are not reached we will offer to reschedule or refund your tour.
  • Instant booking confirmation.
  • Small groups of 2 to 8 persons.
  • Minimum age to take part is 4 years old (no infants).
  • If you are traveling with infants, please request a private tour.
  • In case minimum numbers are not reached we will offer to reschedule or refund your tour.
Know Before You Go
  • children aged 4 - 12 years get reduced price , please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time at place du québec, small group tour, maximum 8 persons, you must wear good walking shoes for this tour.
  • please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time at place du québec, small group tour, maximum 8 persons, you must wear good walking shoes for this tour.
Know Before You Book
  • hotel pick up not available., minimum number of 2 participants (adults) applies., prices are per person., tour is not wheelchair accessible., tour is operated in english.
  • currency is in euro, hotel pick up not available., minimum number of 2 participants (adults) applies., prices are per person., tour is not wheelchair accessible., tour is operated in english.
Address
  • Address:
  • Address: Ophorus Day Trips & Wine Tours in France, Boulevard Pierre 1er, Le Bouscat, France,

Version 73 – March 10, 2023 09:42

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Know Before You Go
  • please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time at place du québec, small group tour, maximum 8 persons, you must wear good walking shoes for this tour.
  • please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time at place du québec, you must wear good walking shoes for this tour.

Version 72 – March 10, 2023 09:41

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Description Summary
  • A small group half day trip from Bayeux to the D-Day beaches & sights including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc and American Cemetery in Colleville. This tour is a perfect introduction to this period of time for those who have only a short time in the area
  • A small group half day trip from Bayeux to the D-Day beaches & sights including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc and American Cemetery in Colleville. This tour is a perfect introduction to this period of time for those who have only a short time in the area.

Version 71 – March 10, 2023 09:41

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Highlights
  • discover omaha beach, one of the two u.s landing areas., pay tribute to those fallen at the u.s cemetery., reach normandy’s coastal battlefield grounds., walk the lunar landscapes of pointe du hoc.
  • discover omaha beach, one of the two u.s landing areas., pay tribute to those fallen at the u.s cemetery in colleville., reach normandy’s coastal battlefield grounds., walk the lunar landscapes of breathtaking pointe du hoc.

Version 70 – March 10, 2023 09:40

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Description
  • 8.50 am or 1.50pm - Meeting point at Place du Québec Tour Operator pick up zone.
  • We will come and pick you up at the dedicated meeting point for licensed  D-Day tour operators at Place du Québec in Bayeux.
  • 9.00am or 2.00pm - Depart from Bayeux
  • - Visit Pointe du Hoc, a cliff that played a significant role during D-Day
  • - Visit Omaha Beach, site of an important battle on the D-Day landings
  • - Visit American Military Cemetery, the final resting place for American soldiers
  • 1.00pm or 6.00pm - Arrive in Bayeux
  • 8.50 am or 1.50pm - Meeting point at Place du Québec Tour Operator pick up zone.
  • We will come and pick you up at the dedicated meeting point for licensed tour operators at Place du Québec in Bayeux.
  • 9.00am or 2.00pm - Depart from Bayeux
  • - Visit Pointe du Hoc, a cliff that played a significant role during D-Day
  • - Visit Omaha Beach, site of an important battle on the D-Day landings
  • - Visit American Military Cemetery, the final resting place for American soldiers
  • 1.00pm or 6.00pm - Arrive in Bayeux
Highlights
  • discover omaha beach, one of the two u.s landing areas., pay tribute to those fallen at the u.s cemetery in colleville., reach normandy’s coastal battlefield grounds., walk the lunar landscapes of breathtaking pointe du hoc.
  • discover omaha beach, one of the two u.s landing areas., pay tribute to those fallen at the u.s cemetery in colleville sur mer, reach normandy’s coastal battlefield grounds., walk the lunar landscapes of breathtaking pointe du hoc.
Included
  • bottled water., english speaking qualified guide/driver., sites as mentioned in the itinerary., small group of maximum 8 passengers., travel in air conditioned mercedes minivans.
  • bottled water., english speaking qualified guide/driver., free wifi access on board., sites as mentioned in the itinerary., small group of maximum 8 passengers., travel in air conditioned mercedes minivans.

Version 69 – March 10, 2023 09:33

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Description
  • 8.50 am or 1.50pm - Meeting point at Place du Québec Tour Operator pick up zone.
  • We will come and pick you up at the dedicated meeting point for licensed tour operators at Place du Québec in Bayeux.
  • 9.00am or 2.00pm - Depart from Bayeux
  • - Visit Pointe du Hoc, a cliff that played a significant role during D-Day
  • - Visit Omaha Beach, site of an important battle on the D-Day landings
  • - Visit American Military Cemetery, the final resting place for American soldiers
  • 1.00pm or 6.00pm - Arrive in Bayeux
  • 8.50 am or 1.50pm - Meeting point at Place du Québec Tour Operator pick up zone.
  • We will come and pick you up at the dedicated meeting point for licensed tour operators at Place du Québec in Bayeux.
  • 9.00am or 2.00pm - Depart from Bayeux
  • - Visit Pointe du Hoc, a cliff that played a significant role during D-Day
  • - Visit Omaha Beach, site of an important battle on the D-Day landings
  • - Visit American Military Cemetery - 
  • 1.00pm or 6.00pm - Arrive in Bayeux

Version 68 – March 10, 2023 09:32

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Description
  • 8.50 am or 1.50pm - Meeting point at Place du Québec Tour Operator pick up zone.
  • We will come and pick you up at the dedicated meeting point for licensed tour operators at Place du Québec in Bayeux.
  • 9.00am or 2.00pm - Depart from Bayeux
  • - Visit Pointe du Hoc, a cliff that played a significant role during D-Day
  • - Visit Omaha Beach, site of an important battle on the D-Day landings
  • - Visit American Military Cemetery - 
  • 1.00pm or 6.00pm - Arrive in Bayeux
  • 8.50 am or 1.50pm - Meeting point at Place du Québec Tour Operator pick up zone.
  • We will come and pick you up at the dedicated meeting point for licensed tour operators at Place du Québec in Bayeux.
  • 9.00am or 2.00pm - Depart from Bayeux
  • - Visit Pointe du Hoc, a cliff that played a significant role during D-Day
  • - Visit Omaha Beach, 
  • - Visit American Military Cemetery
  • 1.00pm or 6.00pm - Arrive in Bayeux

Version 67 – March 10, 2023 09:31

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Description
  • 8.50 am or 1.50pm - Meeting point at Place du Québec Tour Operator pick up zone.
  • We will come and pick you up at the dedicated meeting point for licensed tour operators at Place du Québec in Bayeux.
  • 9.00am or 2.00pm - Depart from Bayeux
  • - Visit Pointe du Hoc, a cliff that played a significant role during D-Day
  • - Visit Omaha Beach, 
  • - Visit American Military Cemetery
  • 1.00pm or 6.00pm - Arrive in Bayeux
  • 8.50 am or 1.50pm - Meeting point at Place du Québec Tour Operator pick up zone.
  • We will come and pick you up at the dedicated meeting point for licensed tour operators at Place du Québec in Bayeux.
  • 9.00am or 2.00pm - Depart from Bayeux
  • - Visit Pointe du Hoc,
  • - Visit Omaha Beach
  • - Visit American Military Cemetery
  • 1.00pm or 6.00pm - Arrive in Bayeux

Version 66 – March 10, 2023 09:30

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Description Summary
  • A small group half day trip from Bayeux to the D-Day beaches & sights including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc and American Cemetery in Colleville. This tour is a perfect introduction to this period of time for those who have only a short time in the area.
  • At first we will come and pick you up at a centrally located meeting point in Bayeux. Before the start of the tour, your local guide will introduce you to the area and to the different sites that you will be seeing on this half day tour including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc and the American Cemetery in Colleville sur Mer. This tour is a perfect introduction to this period of time for those of you who have only but a short time in the area.
Description
  • 8.50 am or 1.50pm - Meeting point at Place du Québec Tour Operator pick up zone.
  • We will come and pick you up at the dedicated meeting point for licensed tour operators at Place du Québec in Bayeux.
  • 9.00am or 2.00pm - Depart from Bayeux
  • - Visit Pointe du Hoc,
  • - Visit Omaha Beach
  • - Visit American Military Cemetery
  • 1.00pm or 6.00pm - Arrive in Bayeux
  • 8.50 am or 1.50pm - Meeting point at Place du Québec Tour Operator pick up zone.
  • 9.00am or 2.00pm - Depart from Bayeux
  • - Visit Pointe du Hoc
  • - Visit Omaha Beach
  • - Visit American Military Cemetery
  • 1.00pm or 6.00pm - Arrive in Bayeux

Version 65 – February 21, 2023 11:01

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Tier ages
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  • adult:
  • from: '13'
  • to: '99'
  • child:
  • from: '4'
  • to: '12'
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  • adult:
  • from: '13'
  • to: '64'
  • child:
  • from: '4'
  • to: '12'

Version 64 – February 21, 2023 10:46

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Tier labels
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  • adult: ''
  • child: ''
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  • adult: ''
  • child: ''
  • senior: ''
Tier ages
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  • adult:
  • from: '13'
  • to: '64'
  • child:
  • from: '4'
  • to: '12'
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  • adult:
  • from: '13'
  • to: '64'
  • child:
  • from: '4'
  • to: '12'
  • senior:
  • from: '65'
  • to: '94'

Version 63 – February 21, 2023 10:46

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Available tiers
  • adult, child
  • adult, child, senior

Version 61 – December 02, 2021 13:53

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Trip difficulty
  • Easy
  • Moderate

Version 60 – December 02, 2021 13:52

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Starts notes
  • Please meet your guide Place du Québec in Bayeux.

Version 59 – December 02, 2021 13:51

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Health items
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers

Version 53 – July 31, 2020 09:37

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Excluded
  • entrance fees unless mentioned., gratuities for the driver/guide., hotel pick up or drop off., meals and drinks. , personal insurance & expenses.
  • entrance fees unless mentioned., eventual gratuities for the driver/guide., hotel pick up or drop off., meals and drinks. , personal insurance & expenses.

Version 52 – July 31, 2020 07:49

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Voucher info
  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your reserved departure time at Place du Québec.
  • Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your reserved departure time at Place du Québec.

Version 51 – July 31, 2020 07:48

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Know Before You Book
  • currency is in euro, hotel pick up not available., minimum number of 2 participants (adults) applies., prices are per person., tour is not wheelchair accessible., tour is operated in english.
  • hotel pick up not available., minimum number of 2 participants (adults) applies., prices are per person., tour is not wheelchair accessible., tour is operated in english.

Version 50 – July 31, 2020 07:47

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Version 49 – July 31, 2020 07:47

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Know Before You Book
  • hotel pick up not available., minimum number of 2 participants (adults) applies., prices are per person., tour is not wheelchair accessible., tour is operated in english.
  • english speaking tour., hotel pick up not available., minimum number of 2 participants (adults) applies., prices are per person., tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Version 48 – July 31, 2020 07:45

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Health items
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers

Version 47 – July 31, 2020 07:20

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Description
  • 8.50 am or 1.50pm - Meeting point at Place du Québec Tour Operator pick up zone.
  • 9.00am or 2.00pm - Depart from Bayeux
  • - Visit Pointe du Hoc
  • - Visit Omaha Beach
  • - Visit American Military Cemetery
  • 1.00pm or 6.00pm - Arrive in Bayeux
  • 8.50 am - Meeting point at Place du Québec Tour Operator pick up zone.
  • 9.00am or 2.00pm - Depart from Bayeux
  • - Visit Pointe du Hoc
  • - Visit Omaha Beach
  • - Visit American Military Cemetery
  • 1.00pm or 6.00pm - Arrive in Bayeux

Version 46 – July 31, 2020 07:19

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Product Name
  • Omaha Beach U.S Sector Half-Day Trip From Bayeux (shared)
  • Omaha Beach U.S Sector Half-Day Trip From Bayeux

Version 45 – June 29, 2020 15:36

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Trip difficulty
  • Moderate

Version 44 – June 29, 2020 15:30

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Description Summary
  • At first we will come and pick you up at a centrally located meeting point in Bayeux. Before the start of the tour, your local guide will introduce you to the area and to the different sites that you will be seeing on this half day tour including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc and the American Cemetery in Colleville sur Mer. This tour is a perfect introduction to this period of time for those of you who have only but a short time in the area.
  • At first we will come and pick you up at a centrally located meeting point in Bayeux. Before the start of the tour, your local guide will introduce you to the area and to the different sites that you will be seeing on this half day tour including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc and the American Cemetery in Colleville sur Mer. This tour is a perfect introduction to this period of time for those of you who have only but a short time in the area.

Version 42 – June 11, 2020 08:51

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Group info
  • 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/
  • Ophorus is the new standard of quality when it comes to group tours in France.
  • You have decided to travel to France in a group of over 8 persons then this section is for you. As a licensed Tour Operator member of Atout France and registered ETOA (European Tourism Association) member, you are in good hands for any france travel.
  • From the time of your request to the moment you fly or drive back home, we will be there to make certain that everything runs smoothly during your stay. For both small group tours or larger ones, we offer all the services that you will need to make your france tour the most enjoyable experience.
  • Our services can begin by creating a personalized itinerary for you and your party. If you already have a program then let us handle all the services that you require during your european vacation. Upon arrival from London to Paris or from further away, we can take care of your transfers as well as book your accommodation in any area of the country from Boutique Hotels to Chain Hotels.
  • Then, let us take care of your days as we find the most expert guides that will be with you in Paris or in the regions of France. Full days of touring mean a number of activities. We can provide walking guided tours in all the major french cities, culinary tours, wine tours, historical and cultural tours, or tours including the most emblematic landmarks or the best restaurants in town. We have a large selection of great activities that can be offered in both Paris and the regions.
  • Need some insight while in France on your europe vacation? Let us take you to the most beautiful regions of France including the French Riviera, the Loire Valley, Provence or Alsace & Burgundy. Let us nor forget some of the bucket list monuments of France such as the Eiffel Tower, Mont Saint Michel and so many more.
  • 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/

Version 41 – June 11, 2020 08:48

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Terms and conditions
  • Please contact us for all our terms & conditions
  • WINE TOURS
  • Ophorus reserves the right (and delegates to its drivers the right) to refuse to carry any person who is thought to be under the influence
  • of alcohol or drugs and/or whose behavior is considered to pose a threat to the chauffeur, the vehicle or the other passenger(s). Customers who soil the interior of a van are liable to an on the spot fine of 50 €. This fine is payable immediately to Ophorus driver. If the customer refuses to pay, or has no money with which to pay, then a 50.00 € valet cleaning fee will be taken on their credit card. Parents, or minders (or friends over 18 years old) of children and adolescents under the age of 18 years old, are responsible for the conduct of these minors while in the vehicles, and will be held responsible for any damage caused by the aforementioned minors.
  • Legal drinking age in France is 18 years old and therefore parents or minders will be responsible for minors during the wine tours as to alcohol consumption. Any damage caused to an Ophorus vehicle by a customer must be paid for immediately. If payment cannot, or will not be made then Ophorus will be forced to take legal action against the customer(s) in question. Passengers are not allowed to take onto our vehicles any alcoholic drinks for the purpose of consuming them, or to drink such drinks on our vehicles. Smoking is not permitted in Ophorus vehicles.
  • OPERATOR CANCELLATION OR SUBSTITUTION
  • Ophorus may cancel any Tour at any time before departure for any reason, including without limitation, if Operator deems the number of Guests signed up for a given Tour to be insufficient to operate such Tour. Operator may in its’ sole discretion substitute a service or good of similar quality for any service or good stated in a Tour itinerary without notice. Operator shall attempt to notify Guest of the cancellation of a Tour for which Guest has paid a deposit or Tour Fee as soon as possible after Operator’s final decision to cancel such Tour. If a Tour is cancelled, Operator’s liability is limited to a full refund of affected Guest’s Tour deposits and Tour Fees, and Operator will not be liable for any other costs, damages, or refunds of any kind for any loss, delay, inconvenience, disappointment, or expense whatsoever in such circumstances. Operator is not responsible for any loss incurred on account of non-refundable or non-transferable air, train or any other transport tickets. Operator Itineraries are subject to change. Due to circumstances beyond its control, Operator may make partial changes to the stated itinerary. Every effort is made to keep changes to a minimum, and its high quality is always maintained. If Guest encounters any problem during the delivery of a Tour, Guest is requested and responsible to bring the problem to the lead guide’s attention immediately in order to give the guide and Tour team the chance to correct the problem. Uncompleted or unused portions of any tour itinerary are not cause for complaint or refund. If for reasons beyond Operator’s control, a Tour in progress must be interrupted or cancelled, Operator will in good faith refund a portion of the Tour Fees depending on Operator’s actual costs incurred compared to the Tour as originally contemplated.
  • PRICES/FEES
  • Prices are subject to change without notice. Once Operator receives Guest’s completed Credit Card booking form and Tour deposit payment, Guest’s Tour price is guaranteed and the Tour price will NOT increase. Operator reserves the right to charge an administrative fee to process Tour balance payments made by credit card or wire transfer. Operator promotions are valid per person or per minivan only during the stated promotional dates, are applicable towards one Tour, and are subject to change without notice.
  • RESPONSIBILITY
  • Operator expressly limits its’ performance to the delivery of a Tour with accompanying food (when applicable), lodging and ground transportation from site to site. Operator and its’ agents expressly exclude all other guarantees and warranties including but not limited to, the warranty of workmanlike performance of Operator and its’ agents. Furthermore, Operator and its’ agents will not be responsible for any direct or indirect consequential damages or injury that may result from a Tour. The Guest is completely responsible for all actions and agrees to hold harmless Operator and its’ agents for any accident, damages or injury. Operator and its’ agents are not responsible for Acts of God or acts of war/terrorism, and Guest agrees to hold Operator and its’ agents harmless for any incident or injury resulting from the same, or as a result of any force majeure. Only Operator may finalize an order or Tour booking and make it a binding contract to provide the services of Operator to Guest. Responsibilities of Guest include, but are not limited to the adherence of all local laws, respecting customs, culture, guides and local professionals, assessing abilities, respecting other Guests’ privacy and following the suggestions and advice of the Operator and Tour guide during a Tour. Operator reserves the right to decline, accept or retain at any time, any Guest, as a participant of a Tour, if Operator deems that Guest behavior is disruptive to the group or Tour, is inappropriate and offensive to the Group or interferes with the delivery of services of the Tour. Operator reserves the right to remove any Guest from a Tour should Operator determine that the Guest cannot meet the physical requirements of the Tour, as stated in the Tour itinerary, or is disruptive to the Tour time schedule, or is adversely affecting the overall group dynamics. In the event that a Guest is removed from a Tour, Operator will not refund any monies to the Guest. Transportation costs to return home, airline penalties and any other expenses will be the responsibility of the Guest. In the event that a Guest voluntarily chooses to leave a Tour, Operator will require a written signed statement of the Guest’s intent to depart from the Tour. In the event that a Guest voluntarily departs from a Tour, Operator will not refund any monies to the Guest. Transportation costs to return home, airline penalties and any other expenses will be the responsibility of the Guest. During a Tour, Guest participates in as many or as few activities of interest to Guest and at Guest’s discretion. No refunds for unused services, activities, tastings, excursions, workshops or portions of a Tour for any reason will be made to Guest.
  • CHILD POLICY
  • Infants aged 0 to 4 years old are not accepted on any of our shared semi-private tours. Our private tours can be adapted to all families with infant friendly activities on request. Adultes travelling with children over 4 years old have the obligation to inform operator of age and weight of child so that we may provide the adequate child or booster seat. Without this information, operator will not accept the child on the tour and no refund will be possible for child and accompanying adult(s). Children aged from 4 to 12 years old will benefit of a 50% reduction on adult price.
  • HEALTH
  • By completing either an online booking form or a print/fax booking form and by sending a deposit toward your trip purchase, Guest certifies that he/she does not have any physical condition or disability that would create a hazard for him/her or other travelers, certifies that he/she is physically able to participate in the Tour and certifies that he/she is aware of all Tour walking and standing disclosures and requirements of the Tour.
  • INSURANCE
  • Trip cancellation/interruption insurance is highly recommended, but not required to participate in a Tour. Trip cancellation/interruption
  • insurance will protect Guest should he or she need to cancel for certain necessary reasons such as illness, unemployment, death, and provides Guest refunds for air and Tour. Additional insurance for baggage, health/accident is also strongly recommended and available through most major travel insurance providers. Operator is not responsible for additional expenses that may occur, as a result of Guest not purchasing travel insurance.
  • USE OF GUEST IMAGES/FEEDBACK
  • In Operator’s Promotional Materials: Photographs and video taken by Operator’s Tour leaders and other Operator representatives during a Tour are the property of Operator, and may be used in promotional materials. Feedback, both verbal and/or written, provided by Guest to Operator about a Tour is also the property of Operator, and may be used in promotional materials, including Operator’s website and social medias.
  • ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
  • Acceptance of the initial services to be provided on the Tour shall constitute an acceptance by the Guest of these Terms and Conditions recited above. Guest understands that this is a legally binding and enforceable contract. By paying the deposit to Operator, the depositor, also known and referred to herein as Guest, therefore agrees to be bound by the above-recited Operator Terms and Conditions.

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Terms and conditions
  • WINE TOURS
  • Ophorus reserves the right (and delegates to its drivers the right) to refuse to carry any person who is thought to be under the influence
  • of alcohol or drugs and/or whose behavior is considered to pose a threat to the chauffeur, the vehicle or the other passenger(s). Customers who soil the interior of a van are liable to an on the spot fine of 50 €. This fine is payable immediately to Ophorus driver. If the customer refuses to pay, or has no money with which to pay, then a 50.00 € valet cleaning fee will be taken on their credit card. Parents, or minders (or friends over 18 years old) of children and adolescents under the age of 18 years old, are responsible for the conduct of these minors while in the vehicles, and will be held responsible for any damage caused by the aforementioned minors.
  • Legal drinking age in France is 18 years old and therefore parents or minders will be responsible for minors during the wine tours as to alcohol consumption. Any damage caused to an Ophorus vehicle by a customer must be paid for immediately. If payment cannot, or will not be made then Ophorus will be forced to take legal action against the customer(s) in question. Passengers are not allowed to take onto our vehicles any alcoholic drinks for the purpose of consuming them, or to drink such drinks on our vehicles. Smoking is not permitted in Ophorus vehicles.
  • OPERATOR CANCELLATION OR SUBSTITUTION
  • Ophorus may cancel any Tour at any time before departure for any reason, including without limitation, if Operator deems the number of Guests signed up for a given Tour to be insufficient to operate such Tour. Operator may in its’ sole discretion substitute a service or good of similar quality for any service or good stated in a Tour itinerary without notice. Operator shall attempt to notify Guest of the cancellation of a Tour for which Guest has paid a deposit or Tour Fee as soon as possible after Operator’s final decision to cancel such Tour. If a Tour is cancelled, Operator’s liability is limited to a full refund of affected Guest’s Tour deposits and Tour Fees, and Operator will not be liable for any other costs, damages, or refunds of any kind for any loss, delay, inconvenience, disappointment, or expense whatsoever in such circumstances. Operator is not responsible for any loss incurred on account of non-refundable or non-transferable air, train or any other transport tickets. Operator Itineraries are subject to change. Due to circumstances beyond its control, Operator may make partial changes to the stated itinerary. Every effort is made to keep changes to a minimum, and its high quality is always maintained. If Guest encounters any problem during the delivery of a Tour, Guest is requested and responsible to bring the problem to the lead guide’s attention immediately in order to give the guide and Tour team the chance to correct the problem. Uncompleted or unused portions of any tour itinerary are not cause for complaint or refund. If for reasons beyond Operator’s control, a Tour in progress must be interrupted or cancelled, Operator will in good faith refund a portion of the Tour Fees depending on Operator’s actual costs incurred compared to the Tour as originally contemplated.
  • PRICES/FEES
  • Prices are subject to change without notice. Once Operator receives Guest’s completed Credit Card booking form and Tour deposit payment, Guest’s Tour price is guaranteed and the Tour price will NOT increase. Operator reserves the right to charge an administrative fee to process Tour balance payments made by credit card or wire transfer. Operator promotions are valid per person or per minivan only during the stated promotional dates, are applicable towards one Tour, and are subject to change without notice.
  • RESPONSIBILITY
  • Operator expressly limits its’ performance to the delivery of a Tour with accompanying food (when applicable), lodging and ground transportation from site to site. Operator and its’ agents expressly exclude all other guarantees and warranties including but not limited to, the warranty of workmanlike performance of Operator and its’ agents. Furthermore, Operator and its’ agents will not be responsible for any direct or indirect consequential damages or injury that may result from a Tour. The Guest is completely responsible for all actions and agrees to hold harmless Operator and its’ agents for any accident, damages or injury. Operator and its’ agents are not responsible for Acts of God or acts of war/terrorism, and Guest agrees to hold Operator and its’ agents harmless for any incident or injury resulting from the same, or as a result of any force majeure. Only Operator may finalize an order or Tour booking and make it a binding contract to provide the services of Operator to Guest. Responsibilities of Guest include, but are not limited to the adherence of all local laws, respecting customs, culture, guides and local professionals, assessing abilities, respecting other Guests’ privacy and following the suggestions and advice of the Operator and Tour guide during a Tour. Operator reserves the right to decline, accept or retain at any time, any Guest, as a participant of a Tour, if Operator deems that Guest behavior is disruptive to the group or Tour, is inappropriate and offensive to the Group or interferes with the delivery of services of the Tour. Operator reserves the right to remove any Guest from a Tour should Operator determine that the Guest cannot meet the physical requirements of the Tour, as stated in the Tour itinerary, or is disruptive to the Tour time schedule, or is adversely affecting the overall group dynamics. In the event that a Guest is removed from a Tour, Operator will not refund any monies to the Guest. Transportation costs to return home, airline penalties and any other expenses will be the responsibility of the Guest. In the event that a Guest voluntarily chooses to leave a Tour, Operator will require a written signed statement of the Guest’s intent to depart from the Tour. In the event that a Guest voluntarily departs from a Tour, Operator will not refund any monies to the Guest. Transportation costs to return home, airline penalties and any other expenses will be the responsibility of the Guest. During a Tour, Guest participates in as many or as few activities of interest to Guest and at Guest’s discretion. No refunds for unused services, activities, tastings, excursions, workshops or portions of a Tour for any reason will be made to Guest.
  • CHILD POLICY
  • Infants aged 0 to 4 years old are not accepted on any of our shared semi-private tours. Our private tours can be adapted to all families with infant friendly activities on request. Adultes travelling with children over 4 years old have the obligation to inform operator of age and weight of child so that we may provide the adequate child or booster seat. Without this information, operator will not accept the child on the tour and no refund will be possible for child and accompanying adult(s). Children aged from 4 to 12 years old will benefit of a 50% reduction on adult price.
  • HEALTH
  • By completing either an online booking form or a print/fax booking form and by sending a deposit toward your trip purchase, Guest certifies that he/she does not have any physical condition or disability that would create a hazard for him/her or other travelers, certifies that he/she is physically able to participate in the Tour and certifies that he/she is aware of all Tour walking and standing disclosures and requirements of the Tour.
  • INSURANCE
  • Trip cancellation/interruption insurance is highly recommended, but not required to participate in a Tour. Trip cancellation/interruption
  • insurance will protect Guest should he or she need to cancel for certain necessary reasons such as illness, unemployment, death, and provides Guest refunds for air and Tour. Additional insurance for baggage, health/accident is also strongly recommended and available through most major travel insurance providers. Operator is not responsible for additional expenses that may occur, as a result of Guest not purchasing travel insurance.
  • USE OF GUEST IMAGES/FEEDBACK
  • In Operator’s Promotional Materials: Photographs and video taken by Operator’s Tour leaders and other Operator representatives during a Tour are the property of Operator, and may be used in promotional materials. Feedback, both verbal and/or written, provided by Guest to Operator about a Tour is also the property of Operator, and may be used in promotional materials, including Operator’s website and social medias.
  • ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
  • Acceptance of the initial services to be provided on the Tour shall constitute an acceptance by the Guest of these Terms and Conditions recited above. Guest understands that this is a legally binding and enforceable contract. By paying the deposit to Operator, the depositor, also known and referred to herein as Guest, therefore agrees to be bound by the above-recited Operator Terms and Conditions.
  • Protection of personal data
  • NCDK – OPHORUS attaches great importance to respecting the right to privacy. The policy on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies is thus based on Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018.’Personal data’ means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person; an identifiable person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identification number or to one or more factors specific to his or her identity. In principle access to the information available on or via the website of Ophorus does not require any personal data to be supplied by the user. However, to book online services and tours, you will be asked to supply information about yourself, such as contact details (name and first name, profession, postal address, e-mail address, telephone number or nationality) when filling in a form as well as payment information.
  • In this regard:
  • NCDK – OPHORUS will collect personal information only to the extent necessary to fulfill a precise purpose, in this case payment for Tours & Activities offered on the website. The information will not be reused for a purpose incompatible with the original purpose.
  • NCDK – OPHORUS will disclose information to third parties only if that is necessary for the purposes specified and only to the categories of recipients mentioned. NCDK – OPHORUS will not divulge your personal data for direct marketing purposes. NCDK – OPHORUS undertakes to take appropriate security measures to safeguard these data from misuse by third parties.
  • Any individual concerned (data subject) has the right to obtain access to and rectification of his or her personal data. Data subjects may also under certain circumstances ask to have these data blocked and for the erasure of data about them which they consider to have been unlawfully processed. Finally, they have the right to object, on compelling grounds, to the processing of their data.
  • To exercise your rights or to obtain any further information, please contact us at [email protected].
  • OPHORUS website provides links to other internet sites. We suggest that you review their privacy policies when redirected.
  • USE OF GUEST IMAGES/FEEDBACK
  • In Operator’s Promotional Materials:
  • Photographs and video taken by Operator’s Tour leaders and other Operator representatives during a Tour are the property of Operator, and may be used in promotional materials. Feedback, both verbal and/or written, provided by Guest to Operator about a Tour is also the property of Operator, and may be used in promotional materials, including Operator’s website and social medias.

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Description
  • 8.50 am - Meeting point at Place du Québec Tour Operator pick up zone.
  • 9.00am or 2.00pm - Depart from Bayeux
  • - Visit Pointe du Hoc
  • - Visit Omaha Beach
  • - Visit American Military Cemetery
  • 1.00pm or 6.00pm - Arrive in Bayeux
  • 8.50 am or 1.50pm - Meeting point at Place du Québec Tour Operator pick up zone.
  • 9.00am or 2.00pm - Depart from Bayeux
  • - Visit Pointe du Hoc
  • - Visit Omaha Beach
  • - Visit American Military Cemetery
  • 1.00pm or 6.00pm - Arrive in Bayeux

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Description
  • 8.50 am or 1.50pm - Meeting point at Place du Québec Tour Operator pick up zone.
  • 9.00am or 2.00pm - Depart from Bayeux
  • - Visit Pointe du Hoc
  • - Visit Omaha Beach
  • - Visit American Military Cemetery
  • 1.00pm or 6.00pm - Arrive in Bayeux
  • 9.00am or 2.00pm - Depart from Bayeux
  • - Visit Pointe du Hoc
  • - Visit Omaha Beach
  • - Visit American Military Cemetery
  • 1.00pm or 6.00pm - Arrive in Bayeux
Full Description
  • Follow a comprehensive half day trip to famous Omaha beach, then visit Pointe du Hoc and finally pay tribute to the fallen as we take you to the American cemetery and memorial.
  • REACH THE COASTAL BATTLEFIELDS ROAD
  • Departing from Bayeux, you will first reach the coastal battlefield area of Omaha Beach. Listen to your guide as you are taken back in time to hear the tale of one of the boldest and most successful large scale invasions in military history that took place on June 6 1944. Omaha was by far the toughest assignment in Overlord and was the most heavily defended of all the beaches; its bunkers, fighting positions, and obstacles were intended to repel any Allied landing.
  • DRIVE TO POINTE DU HOC
  • After a short drive, you will be taken to the Pointe du Hoc site, overlooking Omaha; located between Utah & Omaha beaches, this prominent position along the coast of Normandy, was a focal point of the amphibious assault by U.S. forces during the early morning hours of D-Day, 6 June 1944. 
  • Here, Lt. Col. James E. Rudder, commanding the 2nd Ranger Battalion, received the mission to land at 6:30 a.m., scale the 100 foot cliffs, and disable the German positions. Lt. Col. Max F. Schneider’s 5th Ranger Battalion would follow and reinforce them. As you arrive, follow your guide who will give you more information on the site and take in some incredible views of the Normandy beaches and what used to be the Atlantic Wall. 
  • NORMANDY AMERICAN CEMETERY
  • End the tour with a stop at the Normandy American Cemetery. 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 as the first American cemetery on European soil in World War II. 
  • Here you will have some time to walk around and pay homage but also visit the Visitor Center that provides a fuller array of visitor services to put the D-Day landings in perspective as one of the greatest military achievements in history. After the visit, return to Bayeux.
  • Our other day trips from Bayeux:
  • We also organize a large number of private tours or group tours that will take you to the most important landmarks of the region. Our destinations include a full day tour to Mont Saint Michel, Omaha and Utah beaches combined on a full day tour, the artificial port in Arromanches, of why not head towards the charming village of Etretat and see the English Channel? 
  • Follow a thrilling half day trip to famous Omaha Normandy landing beach and pay tribute to the fallen as we take you to the American cemetery and memorial.
  • REACH THE COASTAL BATTLEFIELDS ROAD
  • Departing from Bayeux, you will first reach the coastal battlefield area of Omaha Beach. Listen to your guide as you are taken back in time to hear the tale of one of the boldest and most successful large scale invasions in military history that took place on June 6 1944. Omaha was by far the toughest assignment in Overlord and was the most heavily defended of all the beaches; its bunkers, fighting positions, and obstacles were intended to repel any Allied landing.
  •  DRIVE TO POINTE DU HOC
  • After a short drive, you will be taken to the Pointe du Hoc site, overlooking Omaha; located between Utah & Omaha beaches, this prominent position along the coast of Normandy, was a focal point of the amphibious assault by U.S. forces during the early morning hours of D-Day, 6 June 1944. 
  • Here, Lt. Col. James E. Rudder, commanding the 2nd Ranger Battalion, received the mission to land at 6:30 a.m., scale the 100 foot cliffs, and disable the German positions. Lt. Col. Max F. Schneider’s 5th Ranger Battalion would follow and reinforce them. As you arrive, follow your guide who will give you more information on the site and take in some incredible views of the Normandy beaches and what used to be the Atlantic Wall. 
  • NORMANDY AMERICAN CEMETERY
  • End the tour with a stop at the Normandy American Cemetery. 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 as the first American cemetery on European soil in World War II. 
  • Here you will have some time to walk around and pay homage but also visit the Visitor Center that provides a fuller array of visitor services to put the D-Day landings in perspective as one of the greatest military achievements in history. After the visit, return to Bayeux.
  • Our other day trips from Bayeux:
  • We also organize a large number of private tours or group tours that will take you to the most important landmarks of the region. Our destinations include a full day tour to Mont Saint Michel, Omaha and Utah beaches combined on a full day tour, the artificial port in Arromanches, of why not head towards the charming village of Etretat and see the English Channel? 
Included
  • bottled water., english speaking qualified guide/driver., free wifi access on board., sites as mentioned in the itinerary., small group of maximum 8 passengers., travel in air conditioned mercedes minivans.
  • bottled water in the vehicles., english speaking qualified guide/driver., free wifi access on board., sites as mentioned in the itinerary., small group of maximum 8 passengers., travel in air conditioned mercedes minivans.
Excluded
  • entrance fees unless mentioned., eventual gratuities for the driver/guide., hotel pick up or drop off., meals and drinks. , personal insurance & expenses.
  • entrance fees unless mentioned., eventual gratuities for the driver/guide., food and drinks. , hotel pick up or drop off., personal insurance & expenses.

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Additional Info
  • Instant booking confirmation.
  • Small groups of 2 to 8 persons.
  • Minimum age to take part is 4 years old (no infants).
  • If you are traveling with infants, please request a private tour.
  • In case minimum numbers are not reached we will offer to reschedule or refund your tour.
  • Instant booking confirmation.
  • Small groups of 2 to 8 persons.
  • In case minimum numbers are not reached we will offer to reschedule or refund your tour.
  • 2020 schedule from March 1 to November 30, 2020.
Know Before You Go
  • please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time at place du québec, you must wear good walking shoes for this tour.
  • please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time at place du québec
Know Before You Book
  • english speaking tour., hotel pick up not available., minimum number of 2 participants (adults) applies., prices are per person., tour is not wheelchair accessible.
  • children are not allowed under 4 years old., english speaking tour., minimum number of 2 participants (adults) applies., prices are per person.

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Highlights
  • discover omaha beach, one of the two u.s landing areas., pay tribute to those fallen at the u.s cemetery in colleville sur mer, reach normandy’s coastal battlefield grounds., walk the lunar landscapes of breathtaking pointe du hoc.
  • discover omaha beach, one of the two u.s landing areas., reach normandy’s coastal battlefield grounds., walk the lunar landscapes of breathtaking pointe du hoc.
Additional Info
  • Instant booking confirmation.
  • Small groups of 2 to 8 persons.
  • In case minimum numbers are not reached we will offer to reschedule or refund your tour.
  • 2020 schedule from March 1 to November 30, 2020.
  • Tour involves some walking, comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible
  • In case minimum numbers are not reached we will offer to reschedule or refund your tour
  • Our standard cancellation policy applies to this tour — you can read about it here
Know Before You Book
  • children are not allowed under 4 years old., english speaking tour., minimum number of 2 participants (adults) applies., prices are per person.
  • children are not allowed under 4 years old., english speaking tour., instant booking confirmation., minimum number of 2 participants (adults) applies., prices are per person.

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Product Name
  • Omaha Beach U.S Sector Half-Day Trip From Bayeux
  • Omaha Beach Half-Day Trip From Bayeux

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Guide type
  • Tour Guide
  • Driver

Version 30 – April 04, 2020 10:44

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Description Summary
  • At first we will come and pick you up at a centrally located meeting point in Bayeux. Before the start of the tour, your local guide will introduce you to the area and to the different sites that you will be seeing on this half day tour including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc and the American Cemetery in Colleville sur Mer. This tour is a perfect introduction to this period of time for those of you who have only but a short time in the area.
  • At first we will come and pick you up at a centrally located meeting point in Bayeux. Before the start of the tour, your local guide will introduce you to the area and to the different sites that you will be seeing on this half day tour dedicated to the most significant US battlefield sites of D-Day. This tour is a perfect introduction to this period of time for those of you who have only but a short time in the area.
Description
  • 9.00am or 2.00pm - Depart from Bayeux
  • - Visit Pointe du Hoc
  • - Visit Omaha Beach
  • - Visit American Military Cemetery
  • 1.00pm or 6.00pm - Arrive in Bayeux
Full Description
  • Follow a thrilling half day trip to famous Omaha Normandy landing beach and pay tribute to the fallen as we take you to the American cemetery and memorial.
  • REACH THE COASTAL BATTLEFIELDS ROAD
  • Departing from Bayeux, you will first reach the coastal battlefield area of Omaha Beach. Listen to your guide as you are taken back in time to hear the tale of one of the boldest and most successful large scale invasions in military history that took place on June 6 1944. Omaha was by far the toughest assignment in Overlord and was the most heavily defended of all the beaches; its bunkers, fighting positions, and obstacles were intended to repel any Allied landing.
  •  DRIVE TO POINTE DU HOC
  • After a short drive, you will be taken to the Pointe du Hoc site, overlooking Omaha; located between Utah & Omaha beaches, this prominent position along the coast of Normandy, was a focal point of the amphibious assault by U.S. forces during the early morning hours of D-Day, 6 June 1944. 
  • Here, Lt. Col. James E. Rudder, commanding the 2nd Ranger Battalion, received the mission to land at 6:30 a.m., scale the 100 foot cliffs, and disable the German positions. Lt. Col. Max F. Schneider’s 5th Ranger Battalion would follow and reinforce them. As you arrive, follow your guide who will give you more information on the site and take in some incredible views of the Normandy beaches and what used to be the Atlantic Wall. 
  • NORMANDY AMERICAN CEMETERY
  • End the tour with a stop at the Normandy American Cemetery. 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 as the first American cemetery on European soil in World War II. 
  • Here you will have some time to walk around and pay homage but also visit the Visitor Center that provides a fuller array of visitor services to put the D-Day landings in perspective as one of the greatest military achievements in history. After the visit, return to Bayeux.
  • Our other day trips from Bayeux:
  • We also organize a large number of private tours or group tours that will take you to the most important landmarks of the region. Our destinations include a full day tour to Mont Saint Michel, Omaha and Utah beaches combined on a full day tour, the artificial port in Arromanches, of why not head towards the charming village of Etretat and see the English Channel? 
  •  REACH THE COASTAL BATTLEFIELDS ROAD
  • Departing from Bayeux, you will first reach the coastal battlefield area of Omaha Beach. Here, listen to your guide as you are taken back in time to hear the tale of one of the boldest and most successful large scale invasions in military history. Omaha was by far the toughest assignment in Overlord and was the most heavily defended of all the beaches; its bunkers, fighting positions, and obstacles were intended to repel any Allied landing.
  •  DRIVE TO POINTE DU HOC
  • After a short drive, you will be taken to the Pointe du Hoc site; located between Utah & Omaha beaches, this prominent position along the coast of Normandy, was a focal point of the amphibious assault by U.S. forces during the early morning hours of D-Day, 6 June 1944. Here, Lt. Col. James E. Rudder, commanding the 2nd Ranger Battalion, received the mission to land at 6:30 a.m., scale the 100 foot cliffs, and disable the German positions. Lt. Col. Max F. Schneider’s 5th Ranger Battalion would follow and reinforce them.
  •  NORMANDY AMERICAN CEMETERY
  • End the tour with a stop at the Normandy American Cemetery. 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 as the first American cemetery on European soil in World War II. Here you will have some time to walk around and pay homage but also visit the Visitor Center that provides a fuller array of visitor services to put the D-Day landings in perspective as one of the greatest military achievements in history.
  • After the visit, return to Bayeux.
Included
  • bottled water in the vehicles., english speaking qualified guide/driver., free wifi access on board., sites as mentioned in the itinerary., small group of maximum 8 passengers., travel in air conditioned mercedes minivans.
  • bottled water in the vehicles., english speaking qualified guide/driver., free wifi access on board., sites as mentioned in the itinerary., travel in recent, fully equipped mercedes minivans.
Additional Info
  • Tour involves some walking, comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible
  • In case minimum numbers are not reached we will offer to reschedule or refund your tour
  • Our standard cancellation policy applies to this tour — you can read about it here
  • Small group option – maximum 8 passengers per minivan. 
  • March 1 to November 30, 2020 daily departures at 9:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Know Before You Book
  • children are not allowed under 4 years old., english speaking tour., instant booking confirmation., minimum number of 2 participants (adults) applies., prices are per person.
  • children 4 years and older accompanied by an adult. , children are not allowed under 4 years old., english speaking tour., minimum number of 2 participants applies., prices are per person.

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  • Omaha Beach Half-Day Trip From Bayeux
  • U.S. D-Day Sites Half-Day Tour From Bayeux

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  • Protection of personal data
  • NCDK – OPHORUS attaches great importance to respecting the right to privacy. The policy on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies is thus based on Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018.’Personal data’ means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person; an identifiable person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identification number or to one or more factors specific to his or her identity. In principle access to the information available on or via the website of Ophorus does not require any personal data to be supplied by the user. However, to book online services and tours, you will be asked to supply information about yourself, such as contact details (name and first name, profession, postal address, e-mail address, telephone number or nationality) when filling in a form as well as payment information.
  • In this regard:
  • NCDK – OPHORUS will collect personal information only to the extent necessary to fulfill a precise purpose, in this case payment for Tours & Activities offered on the website. The information will not be reused for a purpose incompatible with the original purpose.
  • NCDK – OPHORUS will disclose information to third parties only if that is necessary for the purposes specified and only to the categories of recipients mentioned. NCDK – OPHORUS will not divulge your personal data for direct marketing purposes. NCDK – OPHORUS undertakes to take appropriate security measures to safeguard these data from misuse by third parties.
  • Any individual concerned (data subject) has the right to obtain access to and rectification of his or her personal data. Data subjects may also under certain circumstances ask to have these data blocked and for the erasure of data about them which they consider to have been unlawfully processed. Finally, they have the right to object, on compelling grounds, to the processing of their data.
  • To exercise your rights or to obtain any further information, please contact us at [email protected].
  • OPHORUS website provides links to other internet sites. We suggest that you review their privacy policies when redirected.
  • USE OF GUEST IMAGES/FEEDBACK
  • In Operator’s Promotional Materials:
  • Photographs and video taken by Operator’s Tour leaders and other Operator representatives during a Tour are the property of Operator, and may be used in promotional materials. Feedback, both verbal and/or written, provided by Guest to Operator about a Tour is also the property of Operator, and may be used in promotional materials, including Operator’s website and social medias.
  • Protection of personal data
  • NCDK – OPHORUS attaches great importance to respecting the right to privacy. The policy on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies is thus based on Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018.’Personal data’ means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person; an identifiable person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identification number or to one or more factors specific to his or her identity. In principle access to the information available on or via the website of Ophorus does not require any personal data to be supplied by the user. However, to book online services and tours, you will be asked to supply information about yourself, such as contact details (name and first name, profession, postal address, e-mail address, telephone number or nationality) when filling in a form as well as payment information.
  • In this regard:
  • NCDK – OPHORUS will collect personal information only to the extent necessary to fulfill a precise purpose, in this case payment for Tours & Activities offered on the website. The information will not be reused for a purpose incompatible with the original purpose.
  • NCDK – OPHORUS will disclose information to third parties only if that is necessary for the purposes specified and only to the categories of recipients mentioned. NCDK – OPHORUS will not divulge your personal data for direct marketing purposes. NCDK – OPHORUS undertakes to take appropriate security measures to safeguard these data from misuse by third parties.
  • Any individual concerned (data subject) has the right to obtain access to and rectification of his or her personal data. Data subjects may also under certain circumstances ask to have these data blocked and for the erasure of data about them which they consider to have been unlawfully processed. Finally, they have the right to object, on compelling grounds, to the processing of their data.
  • To exercise your rights or to obtain any further information, please contact us at [email protected].
  • OPHORUS website provides links to other internet sites. We suggest that you review their privacy policies when redirected.
  • USE OF GUEST IMAGES/FEEDBACK
  • In Operator’s Promotional Materials:
  • Photographs and video taken by Operator’s Tour leaders and other Operator representatives during a Tour are the property of Operator, and may be used in promotional materials. Feedback, both verbal and/or written, provided by Guest to Operator about a Tour is also the property of Operator, and may be used in promotional materials, including Operator’s website and social medias.

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  • Name: Bayeux
  • Search name: Bayeux, France

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  •  REACH THE COASTAL BATTLEFIELDS ROAD
  • Departing from Bayeux, you will first reach the coastal battlefield area of Omaha Beach. Here, listen to your guide as you are taken back in time to hear the tale of one of the boldest and most successful large scale invasions in military history. Omaha was by far the toughest assignment in Overlord and was the most heavily defended of all the beaches; its bunkers, fighting positions, and obstacles were intended to repel any Allied landing.
  •  DRIVE TO POINTE DU HOC
  • After a short drive, you will be taken to the Pointe du Hoc site; located between Utah & Omaha beaches, this prominent position along the coast of Normandy, was a focal point of the amphibious assault by U.S. forces during the early morning hours of D-Day, 6 June 1944. Here, Lt. Col. James E. Rudder, commanding the 2nd Ranger Battalion, received the mission to land at 6:30 a.m., scale the 100 foot cliffs, and disable the German positions. Lt. Col. Max F. Schneider’s 5th Ranger Battalion would follow and reinforce them.
  •  NORMANDY AMERICAN CEMETERY
  • End the tour with a stop at the Normandy American Cemetery. 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 as the first American cemetery on European soil in World War II. Here you will have some time to walk around and pay homage but also visit the Visitor Center that provides a fuller array of visitor services to put the D-Day landings in perspective as one of the greatest military achievements in history.
  • After the visit, return to Bayeux.
  •  REACH THE COASTAL BATTLEFIELDS ROAD
  • Departing from Bayeux, you will first reach the coastal battlefield area of Omaha Beach. Here, listen to your guide as you are taken back in time to hear the tale of one of the boldest and most successful large scale invasions in military history. Omaha was by far the toughest assignment in Overlord and was the most heavily defended of all the beaches; its bunkers, fighting positions, and obstacles were intended to repel any Allied landing.
  •  DRIVE TO POINTE DU HOC
  • After a short drive, you will be taken to the Pointe du Hoc site; located between Utah & Omaha beaches, this prominent position along the coast of Normandy, was a focal point of the amphibious assault by U.S. forces during the early morning hours of D-Day, 6 June 1944. Here, Lt. Col. James E. Rudder, commanding the 2nd Ranger Battalion, received the mission to land at 6:30 a.m., scale the 100 foot cliffs, and disable the German positions. Lt. Col. Max F. Schneider’s 5th Ranger Battalion would follow and reinforce them.
  •  NORMANDY AMERICAN CEMETERY
  • End the tour with a stop at the Normandy American Cemetery. 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 as the first American cemetery on European soil in World War II. Here you will have some time to walk around and pay homage but also visit the Visitor Center that provides a fuller array of visitor services to put the D-Day landings in perspective as one of the greatest military achievements in history.
  • After the visit, return to Bayeux.
Additional Info
  • Small group option – maximum 8 passengers per minivan. 
  • March 1 to November 30, 2020 daily departures at 9:00 am and 2:00 pm.
  • Small group option – maximum 8 passengers per minivan. 
  • March 1 to November 30, 2020 daily departures at 9:00 am and 2:00 pm.

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Cancellation notes
  • Operator strictly adheres to its cancellation policy and will make no exceptions to the policy. If Guest chooses to cancel his or her reservation, Operator must receive written notice of said cancellation in writing via certified mail, fax or e-mail sent to [email protected] (with confirmation of receipt from Operator), and Guest shall be subject to the following cancellation fee schedule:
  • Ophorus requires full payment by credit card, internet payment (through our website) or wire transfer (Wire transfer fees at the charge of the Guest) to make a reservation. We accept payment by AMEX, Visa and Master Card. There is no charge or service fee for processing credit card payments except with American Express +3%. For any cancellation, the following fees will be deducted from the refund:
  • Up to 24 hours prior to departure: no cancellation fees except the booking fees.
  • 24 hours prior to departure and less > no refund
  • All semi private tours depart on time. Clients should present themselves at the allocated meeting point at least 10 minutes before the beginning of the tour. Driver/guide will not wait unless Ophorus has been previously informed that the client will be late with a maximum waiting time of 10 minutes. Beyond that waiting time, tours will depart and Ophorus cannot be held responsible for clients missing their tour.
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
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