Mont st Michel day tour
The Mont-Saint-Michel is one of Europe’s most unforgettable sights and major pilgrimage destinations. Set in the mesmerising bay where Normandy and Brittany merge, the island draws the eye from great distances. This Magical Island topped by a gravity-defying medieval monastery is now a UNESCO world heritage site, as is its breathtaking bay.
The remparts surrounding the island
Medieval village
Walking the narrow streets
1500
Highlights of the tour
- Mont st Michel
- Visit of the village, remparts...
- Traditional lunch
- Mont st Michel benedictine abbey
- Hidden narrow streets & 900 steps
- Other interresting sightseeing and stops
The price of the tour is 1500 Euros
- Price for the group: 1 to 7 guest
- From 6:30am to 8:00pm / duration +13h
- 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
| 6:30am depart | Direct pick up from your accommodation in Paris |
| Drive to Mont st Michel | Drive to Mont st Michel takes about four hours each way. You will stop with your guide for a break on the way in for coffee & croissant and on the way back for a small refreshment. There is a big choice of snacks at the place you will stop but feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks for the day. |
| Visit of Mont st Michel | The Mont st Michel island splits in several parts which you will be able to explore with your guide: - the village - the chapell - hidden narrow streets - the surrounding remparts - terraces for great panorama |
| Traditional lunch | Traditional lunch or sandwiches in the car (can be decided on the day) |
| Mont st Michel abbey | The benedictine abbey overlooks the area and it is the heart of the island. Kept by monks till this day the island and particullary the abbey are still a very important pilgrimage place. (*there are 900 steps to reach the abbey) |
| Free time or other interesting | Time on your own at the island or around. *Posibility to visit and sightsee some nearby historical sites depending on your interest and spare time (*to be discussed with your guide on the day) |
| +/- 4:00pm depart | Direct drop off to your accommodation in Paris |
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. Take an extra bag with clothes into the car - the van is spacious !
Drive to Mont st Michel takes almost four hours each way from and back to Paris. You will stop with your guide for a break on the way in for coffee & croissant and on the way back for a small refreshment. There is a big choice of snacks at the place you will stop but feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks for the day.
We operate in any weather conditions such as rain, wind or for. In a case of a very bad weather we can reccommend an alternative day if possible. If you can, do not leave the Mont st Michel day tour to your last day of stay - this will give you the flexibility to move the tour for a better experience.