Two day tour to Mont st Michel & D-day sites
Get the best out of Normandy! Visit the breathtaking and world famous Mont st Michel isolated on the island with the possibility to stay overnight for a magical experience. Continuing next day with the highlights of the D-Day landing sites. Visit and explore the US Airborne sectors, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach and many other.
Mont st Michel & its "pre-salted" sheeps
The empty streets of Mont st Michel in the evening
Famous D-day sites of WW2 (Utah Beach)
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Highlights of the tour
- Visit of Mont st Michel
- Surrounding historical sites
- Bayeux cathedral & the medieval center
- US Airborne sections
- Omaha Beach, Utah Beach, Point du Hoc
- American cemetery
The price of the tour is 2500 Euros
- Price for the group: 1 to 7 guest
- Direct pick up and drop off to your accommodation
- Private guide / driver (same person)
- Tour itinerary and flexibility to change the tour
- Spacious, aircoditioned minibus
Full description of the tour
PROPOSED ITINERARY DAY ONE
| 6:30am depart | Direct pick up from your accommodation in Paris. Almost 4h drive to Mont st Michel |
| Mont st Michel | Visit of the island Mont st Michel and its Benedictine abbey. There is a fair amount of stair to get up and than down from the abbey. Good walking shoes are essential. |
| Mont Dol | Unique place with great panorama, medieval church and a fascinating story |
| Menhir at Champ-Dolent | Huge stone in a field placed here by ancient Celtic tribes between 5000-2000 BC |
| *St Lo & the Battles of the hedgerows | *Only in exchange with Mont Dol & Menhir Champ-Dolent |
| Bayeux cathedral | Beautifuly preserved cathedrale in the middle of the Normandy battlefields |
| +/-5pm drop off to your hotel in Bayeux | Suggestion of the hotels will be sent to you upon booking |
PROPOSED ITINERARY DAY TWO
| Angoville au Plain | Church where two US Para medics established an aid station |
| St Marie du Mont | Objective of the 101st Airborne "The Screaming Eagles" |
| Assault on Brecourt Manor | Pictured in the second episode of the series "Band of Brothers" |
| Saint Mere Eglise | Famous town and the objective of the 82nd Airborne |
| The Atlantic wall | Remains of German bunkers along the coast |
| Utah Beach | Landing zone of the US 4th Div |
| Lunch | Local cafe or sandwich in the car (can decide on the day) |
| Pointe du Hoc | One of the most impressive sites of the whole Normandy. Remains of German bunkers, craters after bombing all accompanied by a great story |
| Omaha Beach | Dog Green & Charlie sectors - pictured in the movie Saving Private Ryan. Walking the beach possible depending on the tide |
| American cemetery | Overlooking the Omaha Beach the US cemetery is a pilgrimage place that every American should visit |
| +/- 4:30pm depart | Direct drop off to your accommodation in Paris or airport |
WHATS INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
- Governmental tax - No hidden extra fees
- VIP Private Trip 1 to 7 guests – Price is for the group
- Private spacious and luxury Van – Full option 7 seater mini bus
- English speaking driver / guide
- Insurance while guest in the car (transportation insurance)
- Pick up and drop off from and to the hotel/accommodation in Paris
- Full transportation including all road charges (petrol, parking, highway fees)
- Planning and Flexibility of the itinerary
- Suggestions and booking of hotels & restaurants (If needed)
- For multiple day tour - guides accommodation, breakfast and dinner are covered
WHATS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee breaks & snacks expenses
- Entrance fees to any museums, activities, visits and tastings
- Your own hotel - accommodation - overnight stay
- Guides lunch on guests expenses (20Euros max)
- Any additional or personal expenses
- Guides gratuity (optional)
- Each guest personal insurance : The guest has to be covered with his own private international travel insurance for any accidents or sickness while being on the tour as Private Trip does not take any responsibility for it
Useful informations
Appropriate clothing ! Good walking shoes and wind/water proof jacket are essential at the northern coast of France. In winter months extra clothing is recommended.
If you had a relative that participated in the battle of Normandy or any other battle to liberate Europe - let us know! We can do the necessary research on the individual or his unit / division and adapt the tour depending on the possibilities. In the last years we had helped many families to reveal what their relatives went through in Normandy !