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  Exploring the Battlefields of WW2

Follow in the footsteps of our ancestors

Who fought in the Battles of WW2

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Overlord Ireland Tours is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland and offers trips from both Belfast and Dublin. Specialising in the events of the 6th of June 1944 and specifically the D Day landings. We also offer tours relating to Operation Market Garden in Holland, The Battle of the Bulge in Belgium and a 9 day tour following the route of Easy Company 506th 101st Airborne from Normandy, France to Berchtesgaden and Germany as seen in the HBO series Band of Brothers.

Overlord Ireland also cater to international customers and have guided groups from California, Utah and Massachusetts. Tours can begin at your designated airport or hotel in Europe and a guide will be there to collect you to start your journey into the history of WW2 and the Liberation of Europe.

Your journey into visiting and understanding WW2 and the Liberation of Europe starts here.

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The D-Day beaches refer to the historic landing sites in Normandy, France, where the Allied forces executed a pivotal amphibious invasion on June 6, 1944, during World War II. Codenamed Operation Overlord, this large-scale operation marked the beginning of the liberation of Nazi-occupied Western Europe. The D-Day landings took place across five key beaches—codenamed Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword—where American, British, Canadian, and other Allied troops landed amidst heavy German defenses. These beaches now stand as poignant memorials to the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought there, serving as enduring symbols of courage, resilience, and the turning point in the fight against tyranny during World War II.

A Glimpse into the lives of ordinary men living an extraordinary life

Soldiers who took part in D-Day landings were subjected to some of the harshest conditions of WW2 France, from the first landings on beaches Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword to the last days of the invasion, ordinary men made great sacrefices and showed courage in an unrelenting battle against German forces.

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Normandy Beaches

Visit the historic D-Day Landing Beaches of Normandy where 150,000 allied troops landed on 06 June 1944. On this 4-day tour, you will walk along the now peaceful beaches & through the vast cemeteries where the sense of importance of these memorials is inescapable.

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Day 1 – Pegasus Bridge Memorial

Arrive in Paris, meet your coach and transfer to Pegasus Bridge Memorial. Free time to explore for lunch before transferring to your hotel.

Day 2 – D-Day Landing Sites – Sword, Juno & Gold

Breakfast at your hotel. Today you will explore the landing areas along the Normandy coast during the initial assault phase, Operation Neptune, including Sword Beach, Juno Beach & Gold Beach. Visit Longues-sur-Mer the WW2 artillery battery that formed a part of Germany’s Atlantic Wall coastal fortifications. Experience the Juno Beach Centre in Courseulles-Sur-Mer documenting the 14,000 Canadian troops that landed on 06th June 1944.

Today you will also visit the Arromanches Landing Museum and Ranville War Cemetery. Overnight at your hotel.

Day 3 – D-Day Landing Sites – Utah and Omaha

Breakfast at your hotel. Today explore more of the incredible landing areas along the Normandy coast including Utah Beach & Museum and Omaha Beach. Visit la Cambe German Cemetery near Bayeux and the St Laurent-sur-Mer American Cemetery.

Also, travel to the beautiful Sainte-Mère-Église where in the early morning of 06th June 1944 it became one of the first towns liberated in the allied invasion. Overnight at your hotel.

Day 4 – Bayeux & Departure

Breakfast at your hotel and check-out. Visit to the Bayeux Military Cemetery, the largest Commonwealth cemetery of the Second World War in France. The Bayeau Memorial stands opposite the cemetery and bears the names of more than 1,800 men of the allied forces who died in the early stages of the campaign and have no known grave. Enjoy free time in Bayeux with option to see the famous Bayeux Tapestry (bookable & payable locally) before returning by executive coach to Paris Airport for your return flight to Dublin.

• Return flights from Dublin to Paris including taxes & charges
• Tour manager, professional historian guide & executive coach transfers
• 3 nights accommodation in the ibis Caen Centre with breakfast
• Visit the D-Day Landing Beaches of Omaha, Utah, Sword, Juno and Gold
• Visit Pegasus Bridge Memorial   and Ranville Cemetery
• Visit Le Cambe German Cemetery, St Mere Eglise and the American Cemetery at St Laurent Sur Mer including the exhibition centre
• Visit Arromanches Landing Museum and Mulberry Harbour
• Visit the Utah Beach Museum to learn of the Airborne operations of D-Day
• Visit Bayeux Military Cemetery
• Free time for sightseeing and shopping at leisure

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80th anniversary overlord tour.

On this pocketbook-friendly trip, we explore the iconic sites related to the preparations of D-Day in Britain and the actual landing beaches in Normandy. The tour culminates in the 80th anniversary celebrations on Utah Beach.

• Day 11: Departure

80th ANNIVERSARY D-DAY TOUR

From Churchill’s command center in London to the Normandy landing beaches. On this trip, we visit key WWII sights in England and Normandy, and we also attend a once-in-a-lifetime event: the 80th anniversary celebrations on Utah Beach.

80th ANNIVERSARY GOLD TOUR

This special D-Day tour in 2024 features the unparalleled experience of being in Normandy during the commemorations. This all-inclusive package includes 4-star hotel accommodation with daily breakfast and dinner.

• Day 12: Departure

80th ANNIVERSARY SILVER TOUR

This special 80th Anniversary D-Day tour in 2024 features the unparalleled experience of being in Normandy during the commemorations. This economic package includes 3-star hotel accommodation with daily breakfast.

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Visit the historic D-Day Landing Beaches of Normandy this June or September.

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Visit the historic D-Day Landing Beaches of Normandy where 150,000 allied troops landed on 06 June 1944.

On this 4-day tour, you will walk along the now peaceful beaches & through the vast cemeteries where the sense of importance of these memorials is inescapable.

Day 1 – Paris

Fly from Dublin to Paris. Meet your Tour Manager on arrival and transfer by executive coach to Paris. Enjoy free time in this beautiful city. Continue on to Caen, situated in the heart of the Normandy D-Day Landings. Check-in to your hotel for overnight.

Day 2 – D-Day Landing Sites

Breakfast at your hotel. Today visit Pegasus Bridge that was taken in the opening minutes of the Allied invasion. Explore the landing areas along the Normandy coast during the initial assault phase, Operation Neptune, including Sword Beach, Juno Beach & Gold Beach. Visit Longues-sur-Mer the WW2 artillery battery that formed a part of Germany’s Atlantic Wall coastal fortifications. Experience the Juno Beach Centre in Courseulles-Sur-Mer documenting the 14,000 Canadian troops that landed on 06th June 1944. Today you will also visit the Arromanches Landing Museum and Ranville War Cemetery. Overnight at your hotel.

Day 3 – D-Day Landing Sites

Breakfast at your hotel. Today explore more landing areas along the Normandy coast including Utah Beach & Museum and Omaha Beach. Visit la Cambe German Cemetery near Bayeux and the St Laurent-sur-Mer American Cemetery. Also, travel to Sainte-Mère-Église where in the early morning of 06th June 1944 it became one of the first towns liberated in the allied invasion. Overnight at your hotel.

Day 4 – Bayeux & Departure

Breakfast at your hotel and check-out. Visit to the Bayeux Military Cemetery, the largest Commonwealth cemetery of the Second World War in France. The Bayeau Memorial stands opposite the cemetery and bears the names of more than 1,800 men of the allied forces who died in the early stages of the campaign and have no known grave. Enjoy free time in Bayeux with option to see the famous Bayeux Tapestry (bookable & payable locally) before returning by executive coach to Paris Airport for your return flight to Dublin.

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From the City of Light to Infamous Cemeteries: See France on an 8-Day Guided Tour

Enjoy the sights and sounds of France during this 8-day guided tour. Travel to Normandy and stand on the 100-foot-tall Pointe du Hoc, overlooking the beaches where soldiers fought in World War II — and walk with a Local Expert through the American Military Cemetery of Saint-Laurent, near Omaha Beach, where Allied Forces landed on D-Day. Drive through the Loire Valley to the glorious fragrant gardens of Château de Villandry, stopping to smell the basil, rosemary and other herbs grown in its gardens. You’ll remember those scents at a celebration dinner featuring a farm-to-table feast and sparkling wine. See Paris’ top attractions, from the glistening pyramids of the Louvre to the gothic Notre Dame Cathedral.

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One-day guided tours of the landing beaches and battlefields. Choose from U.S., British or Canadian Sector tours. The very best experience.

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Follow in the footsteps of a specific regiment, company or unit, from the landing beaches to the battles for Normandy.

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The best D-Day tour guides, the best locations, the most detail. We cover the ground but you’ll never feel rushed, hurried or short changed. Bringing history to life.

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I just thought I would drop you a little note to thank Malcolm for the fabulous day we had with him on Saturday, the one day tour he took us on was perfect in every way and his enthusiasm for the subject is portrayed in the way he delivers the lectures/talks at the various locations he took us to, we ended up feeling that we were actually there on D Day so much is his passion for the subject, bearing in mind he has most probably delivered the same talks numerous times, but you could not tell. The numerous locations he took us to where perfect and I know we would never have found most of them and as such we would have missed some important locations/events that happened in the areas on D day. I would like to thank yourself for the lovely picnic lunches that you provided, they were just the right amount of food and a perfect mix of foods, and the location Malcolm took us to have our food was excellent. So I would like to thank you both for making the day absolutely perfect in every way and it totally exceeded our expectations.

Engrossing, informative, and intimate D-Day tour with a true expert on the subject! If you are looking for an engrossing, informative, and intimate D-Day tour that you will remember for years to come, look no further. Working out scheduling and meeting arrangements with Allison and Malcom was a breeze. When the day came, it was everything my partner and I could have wanted in an eight-hour tour. Malcolm’s understanding of the scope of the Day of Days (and the days beyond), is astonishing, and he is able to present his knowledge in a way that is wholly digestible and easy to understand. He expertly relays the macro and the micro of the European Theater of War through interweaving facts, statistics, and data, with amazing personal stories of individual persons or groups. This gave my partner and I an appreciation of both the broader global consequences of WWII, as well as the most important side – the war at the human level. Malcolm’s tours are a gem, and I would happily go back to schedule a week long sojourn with Malcolm across Normandy. If you are looking for a fantastic Normandy tour, this is it. He was even nice enough to stop at a local store so my partner and I could grab more power outlet adapters! Thanks for the lovely day, Malcolm!

It’s barely a week since we returned home to the states from a wonderfully memorable trip, of which you and Malcolm were such a big part. I think that by now, Malcolm might have mentioned to you what I had revealed to him in the last few moments of our tour – I am a Private Tour Guide in New York. Of course I did not want to reveal that info prior to or during our tour with Malcolm, because I knew it could make a fellow guide just a wee bit uncomfortable about being judged. Malcolm was a masterful tour guide and mad our tour of the D-Day Beaches and the Normandy area so much more remarkable, revealing, but most importantly – moving. The best tour guides, have a real knack for relating stories that bring history alive and Malcolm has the passion and the interest in the subject that make the D-day experience with him something very special. …I wanted to thank you for being so accommodating at the last minute (twice)… Thanks for offering to put us up at your property and then eventually changing our private tour date that allowed us to catch a ride to Mont St. Michel. Also, your lunch box you prepared for our tour day was delicious – in particular the ham and cheese baguette, and the wonderful homemade apple cake dessert – loved it. Good job ! Malcolm, like me, has found later in life, what he is truly built to do – relate incredibly important history that changed the world (in a very positive way) and show where it all happened.

Absolutely mezmerizing! From first contact to after the trip concluded Malcolm and his wife Allison treated us like family. Arriving in Bayeaux and seeing massive tour buses and large vans loading dozens of tourists it was refreshing seeing Malcolm standing alone and escorting us to his SUV. He prepares a folder for each tour and provides visual aides to reproduce the soldiers first hand accounts. Books and Hollywood do nothing to bring out the TRUTH and personal visceral feelings one encounters as you step in the footsteps of history. See and feel the bombed out bunkers, craters and turn off your phone/camera, place yourself upon those sites and just close your eyes. Malcolm is not just a guide but a story teller. He is so passionate about this subject. We talked the entire time. He took the time for personal interaction with both my 30 yo and 16 yo son along with my wife and myself. No one felt excluded. Halfway through the tours, his wife Allison provided a nice homemade picnic (optional and recommended) included sandwiches, quiche, fruit, wine and waters in a nice farming area away from the tour groups. Luckily we arrived with very low crowds and never saw more than 10-20 people at any of the sites. He truly is private and allows you to customize the tour, but follow his recommendations. You won’t be disappointed. If you want to see gift shops, this isn’t the guy for you! We just got home to the US and I can not stop watching war documentaries. I feel I have a much better understanding and can honestly say, “Hey, I saw that”! Thank you Malcolm and Allison.

Came to France to do the Normandy tour. Learned more from Malcolm in two days than I did in ten years at school. The accommodation was excellent and we recommend the old railway cycling track as an outdoor activity. We were privileged to avail of Alison’s cooking – and it is to be highly recommended. Both Alison and Malcolm were the perfect hosts and we can’t forget little Archie & Hendley (the dog and cat!).

Thank you so much for the excellent 2 day tour. It was a great experience. I had expected to see bunkers, guns, tanks, and so forth, as we did. But I had no idea that we would be treated to the many anecdotes and stories you tell so well, like that of the extraordinary bravery and skill of the glider pilots that made it possible to seize Pegasus Bridge. Or the stories of John Steele at Sainte-Mere-Eglise, of Lt. Richard Winters and Easy Company at Brecourt, of Lt. Col. Robert Cole, and others. Your extensive knowledge of the heroic exploits of the men that made D-Day a success is remarkable. That fund of knowledge combined with your passion to tell their stories made for extraordinary experience for Matt and for me, an experience that surpassed even our greatest expectations. So thank you. And a hearty thank you to Alison too for the delightful lunches. I feel very fortunate to have had you as a guide and would recommend you to anyone who wants to understand the events of D-Day.

Thank you for such an incredible day. This was the part of our trip that we were looking forward to the most, and it turned out to be the absolute highlight of our entire week. We truly felt like we were in a graduate level history course going to the various battlefield sights, churches, monuments, and beach landing sites with you. Having the opportunity to learn more about our great-uncle’s experience once he was dropped behind enemy lines was truly incredible, and it was absolutely awe-inspiring to visit the American cemetery where he is buried. The personal touch that you and Alison, with her fantastic picnic lunch, added to our day was so unique. We’re looking forward to sharing our experience with the rest of our family, especially our grandfather.

In Sept. 2014 my husband and I spent three wonderful days staying with the Cloughs and touring the Normandy Battlefields. The cottage, the meals, the extensive tour – all were wonderful ! Malcolm has such an extensive knowledge of the war and presents it in a professional, knowledgable, entertaining manner. We saw so many sites that wouldn’t be included on shorter tours. This was a Christmas gift to my husband and I thought I might be bored touring so many war sites, this was never the case. Malcolm’s wife, Alison, provided delicious breakfasts every morning, lovely lunches to be eaten while on the tour, and grand dinners. We ate in their dining room and they made us feel like old friends rather than guests. The cottage we had was spotless and decorated with care, plus, after Malcolm picked us up at the airport Alison had a basket with bread, cheese and other treats waiting for us. We have traveled to many places and this tour and the wonderful accommodations/meals are at the top of our list of 5-Star experiences.

What a wonderful day we had with you! Your knowledge was incredible and your enthusiasm was contagious. And your willingness to go at our pace displayed a level of customer service from which others could well learn. We all agreed that the day was extremely informative and enjoyable, and that we would gladly do it again with you as our guide. As Glenna (aka Grandma) said yesterday as we were re-living our day with you, “anyone who is doing a D-Day tour needs to use Malcolm”. I don’t think there is any higher praise than from an 89-yr old woman whose husband served in the war and who lived it herself. Thanks you so very much for you knowledge, enthusiasm and kindness. If you and your wife ever come to the States and decide to pass through St. Louis, Missouri, we would be happy to host you. Best wishes in your endeavors and thanks again!

Although we were pretty ignorant about the D-Day Invasion and had no personal connection to that part of WW2, it was a subject that interested us. So we did a detour from Cape Town, South Africa, via Normandy en route to see our family. We spent three nights with Alison and Malcolm Clough in their lovely home in the country and Malcolm was our personal guide for 2 full days. Malcolm’s incredible knowledge of the Invasion and his passion for the subject brought history alive for us. We stood at inland battle sites, had the drama of capturing bridges played out, visited all five beaches heard amazing stories of heroes – some of whom survived and some of whom sadly died in active service during the Invasion. At the end of each day we visited a war cemetery which was emotional and very sobering. Our days were long but relaxed and totally absorbing. Alison provided a delicious picnic each day and Malcolm always found the perfect place to enjoy it. We found this so much nicer that sitting in a restaurant and ‘wasting time’. There was so much to hear and see. I “found” Malcolm on the website and we reckon we hit Number One. Thank you Malcolm for imparting your knowledge in such a relaxed manner and so patiently. We were enthralled and give you a 5 Star rating. Alison, thank for our lovely studio accommodation, all the goodies in the fridge and your delicious meals. We loved it all and felt very much at home with you.

Of all the things we saw and did during our adventures, two stand out. One was kayaking in the Shetlands and the other was the time we spent with you in Normandy. I looked forward to every day we were in your care, and you two and Peter did a marvelous job. The accommodations were first class, the food was great, and most of all your companionship was the key to a truly wonderful experience. Such good care you took with us to insure we had a good time. Malcolm meeting us at the ferry. Alison’s cooking. Peter being Peter. What fun we had! I couldn’t help but feel, as I looked at the other tour groups being herded along, that no one was getting the quality experience that we were having. Malcolm and Peter’s knowledge of the events and locations was superb (I like to think I know a little about them myself), and brought to life so vividly with their narrative and stories that it stirred up emotions and feelings that surprised me with their intensity. And how many of those other people got to retire to such a nice bit of France, and have dinner and conversation with their hosts in their home at the end of the day, and even get to see their wedding pictures? You made us feel special, but I suppose you make everyone that crosses your threshold feel that way. To get to walk along the beaches, stand on the bluffs, walk through the shell craters and look down from the cliffs at Pointe du Hoc! I will never forget my moments at the American Cemetery. We thank you so much!

“My wife and I have been stationed in Europe with the United States Army for the past three years, and we recently took a vacation to visit Paris and the Normandy Coast. We planned for a single day to visit Normandy and scheduled a tour with D-Day Tours of Normandy, which is owned and operated by Malcolm Clough. Malcolm was waiting for us at the train station and immediately after showing us to his SUV, the tour began. He was more than willing to modify our trip based on our timeline and interests, and his extreme knowledge and personal excitement regarding all aspects of the D-Day invasion made the trip so much more fulfilling for my wife and I. Malcolm was able to take us to every major site on each of the battlefields, to include the American cemetery, all the while supplementing the experience with his extensive historical knowledge. The tour lasted the entire day and included a lunch packed and prepared by his wife Alison, who operates their catering and B&B business. I highly recommend Malcolm and his tours, he was extremely helpful and willing to work with us based on our schedule. He was a fantastic guide, and the only person I would hire to take my family and friends to the D-Day battlefields.”

‘Thanks so much for the fantastic day. Your tour of the D-Day sights was the highlight of trip for my aunt and I. Your narrative at Omaha beach made D-Day tangible for me. The tour you gave us of the American cemetery was poignant. The visit to Pont du Hoc was spectacular. We truly appreciate the bespoke approach you took with us- accommodating all of our requests, adjusting on the fly, and giving us a full day that we will always remember and treasure’… Kate Downes, Phoenix, Arizona, USA. “Our tour … had a definite impact on each of us. We appreciated your style, and the personal nature of the tour. I think when you told us that we were taking the same steps as the soldiers, it really made us think. Also, that the entire world might be a very different place if not for the brave soldiers on D-Day. …Thanks again, you were an important part of our holiday this year”

Stephanie and I are finally back from our French trip and write to express our profound appreciation for your company/services last week. Not only did you enlighten us as to the events on the D Day beaches and beyond, but you made us feel we were touring with a kindred spirit. We have much more of an understanding for the role Steph’s father played in the war, which whilst emotional, especially for Steph, only increases our pride of him – especially having seen the exact places where he fought and some of his friends fell. It was frighteningly easy to picture him defending the troops with his machine gun in the various woods, fields and ridges on our trip. This was his story. Having now visited Normandy and the battlegrounds, I can understand why he chose not to tell it. But it was important to Steph and I that it was told, and that his children and grandchildren know what he did. You bought that story to life for us with both facts and understanding, and we thank you. … It looked like it was a great deal of work for you, but rest assured every second of it was absorbed by us with great gratitude….

Malcolm and Alison provide an unparalleled experience for a visit to the beaches. His depth of knowledge is extremely impressive. Alison’s culinary skills will cause you to want to return solely for her delicacies. If a competitor offered a free guiding service I would turn them down, and still pay for another visit with Malcolm and Alison.

I’ve been on a number of battlefield tours over the years but none have been as informative or as interesting as yours. It was truly a memorable day and the highlight of my holiday. Your flexibility in accommodating the changing itinerary meant I came away feeling as though I had seen the key sites. You really made the whole experience come alive with your stories and expert knowledge.

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GUIDED TOURS ON THE LANDING BEACHES

We are Flavie and Thomas, two tour guides passionate about the History of our native region: Normandy. Based in Sainte-Mère-Eglise and Carentan, we propose you to discover the History of the Normandy Landing, in the villages, country roads, along the beaches which saw our liberators coming in 1944.

We offer tours in a WWII Jeep for VIP visits, but also in a van for larger VIP groups.

Whether you go back to the era of the Vikings, William the Conqueror, or D-Day, Normandy’s historical heritage is one of the most important in France. Operation Overlord was the biggest military operation of all time and left many traces on the coasts and in the Norman lands from Cotentin to the Pays d’Auge.

Between land, sea and marsh, we dive into the past. Our team of Norman guides will lead you to the historical sites of D-Day. Through personal and human anecdotes, you will go back in time to live a unique experience on the tracks of our liberators.

Jeep experience in the Normandy hedges

There is nothing like the sound of a jeep engine to take you back in time and understand the battles that took place in the Normandy countryside. Drive along the steep roads on board an authentic WWII Jeep. Immerse yourself in the Normandy of 1944. Travel back in time through many historical anecdotes. Discover our various jeep tour offers right here .

D-Day Van Tour

Choosing the van tour is to combine well-being and discovery. Come aboard our 1 to 8 seaters van to discover the D-Day landing beaches with comfort. This unique experience allows you to go for a half-day or a full day, and to visit many major historical sites of the D-Day, sometimes far away. Discover our various van tour offers right here .

Premium D-Day Experience Tour

This offer combines the comfort of a 9-seater van for the day, with a one-hour jeep experience in the heart of the Normandy bocage and the airborne zones of the 101st Division. It’s the perfect package for a day exploring the American landing beaches.

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2h VIP Jeep Tour 3 per Jeep Up to 9 people  From Sainte-Mère-Eglise or Carentan

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Premium D-Day Experience From Utah to Omaha 1 hour jeep tour Up to 8 people Pick up around Bayeux to Sainte-Mère-Eglise

Private Tour Up to 8 people 9:00 am to 5:00pm Pick-up /Drop-off : Around Carentan or Bayeux From Utah to Omaha Beach

VIP Half-Day Van Tour Morning or Afternoon Up to 8 people Pick-up /Drop-off : Around Carentan or Bayeux Utah or Omaha Beach sector

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Exciting and moving visit, with Thomas, a very competent guide who knows how to transmit his emotions.

Nicole Kidman

Juillet 2022

Visit of the Normandy countryside on board a Willys Jeep. 2 hours of happiness thanks to our guide Thomas, passionate and fascinating! From Sainte-Mère-Église to the landing beaches (Utah) ….. just a way to go back to our History in an original and very nice way. Visit to be made and to be made again with closed eyes.

Thank you very much to Flavie and Thomas for sharing their passion with us. We had a great time in the bocage on board a wonderful vintage Jeep. It is very important to keep the memory alive. We are from the region, nevertheless, we have learned beautiful anecdotes. Long live your adventure. To do absolutely

A great visit with Flavie who shared with us her passion for her region and the History of the D-Day landings; the anecdotes are fascinating and the tour in the Normandy bocage allows a real immersion! Thanks to her, I recommend her 100% !

If there is one thing not to be missed at Sainte Mère Eglise it is this wonderful jeep tour with Thomas to Utah Beach. We learned a lot about the landing! It is definitely recommended and to be made and made again indeed! Many thanks Thomas.

Great guided tour about the memories of June 6, 44. Thomas is a passionate person who makes you travel in the past with surprising anecdotes! We had a great time on the Jeep. I highly recommend it!

How to choose and book our schedules?

You can contact us directly via the reservation tab to reserve your slot.

It is not necessary to pay a deposit to make a reservation.

Payment can be made at the end of the visit, by check or cash.

According to our availabilities, it will be possible for you to choose a time, from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm.

How do the visits take place?

Jeep tour :

We will meet you either in the town of Sainte-Mère-Eglise, at the Domaine Utah Beach or at the D-Day Experience in Saint-Côme-du-Mont, depending on the tour you have chosen previously.

The 8 hour jeep tour can include a visit of a museum, however it is not included in the price. However, you will benefit from a preferential rate if you are accompanied by a guide. Please inform the guide well in advance of your desire to visit a museum. The jeep tour of 8 hours will require a lunch stop, in the village of Sainte-Mère-Eglise. The meal is not included in the price.

Van tour : 

The meeting place can be in Bayeux or Carentan, this is to be defined by mail with the guides.

The discovery day may include a visit to a museum, however it is not included in the price. However, you will benefit from a preferential rate if you are accompanied by a guide. Please inform the guide well in advance of your desire to visit a museum.

The lunch will take place in the village of Sainte-Mère-Eglise. The meal is not included in the price of the day visit.

Are the tours accessible to everyone?

The tours are suitable for all ages, and children really enjoy this immersive experience.

We may take some steep roads during the jeep tour, so the ride may be a bit bumpy! However, we will take other paths if we have pregnant women on board.

People with physical disabilities can also participate in this experience, but will need the help of a third person to get into the jeep.

It is necessary to be well-shod and equipped, especially depending on the weather, to participate in the tours.

How many people can go on board the jeeps/vans?

Jeep tour: 

3 people can ride in the jeep. If you are a group, it is possible to combine several jeeps in order to discover the landing beaches together.

8 people can ride in the van.

Celtic Lands: 80th Anniversary D-Day & the Battle of Normandy

Program overview.

Discover the legacy of the Celts in Scotland, Wales, Ireland, England, and France on this carefully curated 9-night itinerary. Enjoy two full-day excursions to the hallowed beaches of Normandy on the 80th anniversary of D-Day—each accompanied by acclaimed historians Dwight David Eisenhower II and Allen Packwood OBE. Your Celtic journey begins in Glasgow, Scotland, before continuing to Northern Ireland and then onward to Wales. From there, you will cruise to Dublin, Ireland, and then on to England before arriving at the shore of France to visit Utah Beach in Cherbourg and Omaha Beach in Caen. Complement your tour with the Edinburgh and Glasgow Optional Extension and/or the London Optional Extension.

* This program runs in an alternate direction of June 4, 2024.

Program Details

• Optional Extensions
• Guest Speakers
• Eleven-day, 9-night cruise from Glasgow, Scotland, to London, England, featuring guest speakers Dwight David Eisenhower II and Allen Packwood OBE.
• Excursion from Fort William through the breathtaking Scottish Highlands, featuring Glencoe, Scotland's most scenic glen.
• Visit to the UNESCO World Heritage-inscribed Giant’s Causeway in coastal Northern Ireland.
• City tour of Dublin to see St. Patrick's and Christ Church cathedrals and visit Trinity College to see the Book of Kells.
• Two full-day excursions to the historic D-Day beaches of Normandy, with lunch.

Day 1 - Depart Home City

Day 2 - Arrive in Glasgow, Scotland/Embark Le Dumont d'Urville

Day 3 - Fort William/Glencoe

Day 4 - Portrush, Northern Ireland

Day 5 - Llandudno, Wales/Bodnant Garden/Caernarfon Castle

Day 6 - Dublin, Ireland

Day 7 - Day at Sea

Day 8 - Cherbourg, France/Utah Beach/Sainte-Mère-Église/Pointe du Hoc

Day 9 - Honfleur/Caen, France/Omaha Beach/Normandy

Day 10 - Portsmouth, United Kingdom/Disembark

Day 11 - Return to home city

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Edinburgh and Glasgow Pre-Extension Option

Explore 2 of Scotland’s greatest cities and their histories of clans, medieval knights, and royal and religious intrigue on this 4‑day itinerary. Visit Edinburgh Castle and view the Crown Jewels of Scotland. See the sites of Trossachs and visit Stirling Castle, home of the Stuart kings. See Glasgow’s 12th‑century cathedral and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum. Accommodations are in the 5‑star Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa.

London Post-Extension Option

Take an immersive, half-day London City Tour to see the iconic West End landmarks of London, including Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly Circus. Visit the Churchill Museum to walk in his footsteps through the underground maze of rooms in the wartime bunker, such as the War Cabinet Room and the Map Room, which has remained intact as it was at war’s end. Accommodations are in the 5‑star InterContinental London Park Lane.

Optional Extensions are available at an additional cost. Details will be provided with your reservation confirmation.

Meet acclaimed guest speaker Allen Pack wood OBE , Director of the Churchill Archives Centre and a Fellow of Churchill College, Cambridge, England. He was co-curator of “Churchill and the Great Republic,” a Library of Congress exhibition, and of “Churchill: The Power of Words,” a display at the Morgan Library in New York. Packwood is the author of How Churchill Waged War , has lectured extensively on Sir Winston Churchill, and organized a 2009 conference titled “The Cold War and its Legacy”—attended by senior representatives from China, Germany, Romania, the Russian Federation and the U.S.

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Program Itinerary

Day 1 depart home city.

Depart home city for your flight to Glasgow, Scotland.

Day 2 Arrive in Glasgow, Scotland/Embark

Arrive in Glasgow and transfer to Greenock to embark the 5-star Le Dumont D’Urville.  

Day 3 Fort William/Glencoe

Travel to the ancient Highland landscape of Glencoe on one of Scotland’s greatest scenic drives, known for its high peaks and secluded glens. Explore the Visitor Center, nestled in a wooded glade. Relish dramatic views on a drive via the coastal district of Appin and the narrow mountain Pass of Brander. Enjoy a whiskey tasting at Ben Nevis Distillery and explore Fort William at leisure. Join your fellow travel companions for the Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner this evening.

Day 4 Portrush, Northern Ireland

Visit Portrush, Northern Ireland and the UNESCO World Heritage-inscribed Giant's Causeway. This fascinating natural formation was created some 60 million years ago by volcanic eruptions. The starkly beautiful place has inspired legends and is a haven for many species of birds and plants. Later, join Allen Packwood OBE as he discusses the complexity of the D‑Day operations and Winston Churchill’s role in its undertaking.

Day 5 Llandudno, Wales/Bodnant Garden/Caernarfon Castle

Visit the world-class Bodnant Garden. Its 80 acres of formal gardens, woodland, and meadows feature botanical collections from around the world, and exotic and rare plants and trees. Venture farther into the Welsh countryside for lunch and an unforgettable Welsh Choir performance. Then, experience the grandeur of the UNESCO World Heritage‑designated Caernarfon Castle, a 13th‑century fortress built by Edward I of England as a defense against the marauding Welsh.

Day 6 Dublin, Ireland

Enjoy a guided panoramic tour of Dublin, featuring St. Patrick’s and Christ Church cathedrals, Trinity College, the Book of Kells, and grand O’Connell Street, lined with statues of Irish statesmen. Explore more of Dublin during free time and experience a traditional Irish music and dance presentation by the Merry Ploughboys.

Day 7 Day at Sea

The ship sails from Dublin to Cherbourg, France. Join Professor David Eisenhower II, who shares personal stories from his grandfather and Operation Overlord—the Allies’ code name for the military campaign that launched the D‑Day invasion at Normandy on June 6, 1944.  

Day 8 Cherbourg, France/Utah Beach/Sainte-Mère-Église/Point du Hoc

Visit the Utah Beach D-Day Museum, built on the very beach where the first American troops landed on June 6, 1944. Immerse yourself in the chronological recounting of D-Day in ten sequences. In Sainte‑Mère‑Èglise, one of the first French villages to be liberated by American forces during World War II, see the town and its famous church, and hear the story of American soldier John Steele. After lunch, visit Pointe du Hoc, a promontory with a 100‑foot cliff overlooking the English Channel on the coast of Normandy. Hear how the U.S. Army Ranger Assault Group scaled the cliffs to capture this critical Nazi stronghold.  

Day 9 Honfleur/Caen, France/Omaha Beach/Normandy

Travel to Longues‑sur‑Mer to see the coastal German artillery battery and historic monument. Visit Omaha Beach, the code name for this section of the coast, where Allied forces landed, to walk the historic Normandy shores. At Colleville‑sur‑Mer, in the company of Professor, Eisenhower, contemplate the solemn commemorative crosses and Stars of David in the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. Canadian travelers can visit the Juno Beach Bény‑sur‑Mer Canadian War Cemetery. Conclude your evening with the Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner on board with your fellow travelers.  

Day 10 Portsmouth, United Kingdom/Disembark

After disembarking, take a guided visit to the Portsmouth D-Day Story museum. View the Overlord Embroidery, illustrating the history of Operation Overlord in 34 panels. Enjoy lunch at Portsmouth Guildhall with a lecture by Lord Roberts of Belgravia, author of Churchill: Walking with Destiny. Travel to Southwick House, a Georgian manor house, to explore General Eisenhower’s D-Day operation headquarters. Transfer to London and check in to the hotel.

Day 11 Return to Home City

Following breakfast, continue on the Post‑Program Option or transfer to the London for your return flight home.

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Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour in normandy with overlordtour and take advantage of our 30 years of experience guiding the d-day battlefields of normandy . our shuttles from bayeux offer you the best tours of the normandy d-day beaches ..

On June 6 1944, 135,000 men and 20,000 vehicles were brought onto the shores of Normandy during the night via five landing beaches . Come and re-live the Normandy invasion with a guided tour and discover: the D-Day landing beaches (Sword, Juno, Gold, Omaha and Utah), Point du Hoc, the Airborne sectors, the D-day battlefields and the D-day museums. Take a fascinating and informative battle site tour led by our expert guides. We are recommended by veterans!

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“Thanks to the most experienced and professional guides , you will take the best guided tours of Omaha and Utah and also of Sword, Juno and Gold beaches.”

“Discover the exciting history of the scattered paratrooper landings of “Easy Company” with Overlordtour. We will take you to the authentic Norman Battlefields where the 506th, Colonel Sink, and Lt Dick Winters fought – including, Drop Zones, Battlefields, D-Day beaches, Headquarters, and remote private locations.”

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Captain Dale Adam Dye Jr., USMC (Ret.) (born October 8, 1944) is an American actor, technical advisor, radio personality and writer. A decorated Marine veteran of the Vietnam War, Dye has also offered his expertise to television, such as the HBO mini-series Band of Brothers and The Pacific , and video games, including the Medal of Honor

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The battle at La Fiere was an epic engagement for the 82nd Airborne in Normandy. La Fiere takes its importance from being a crossing for the Merderet River near St. Mere Eglise. As the Merderet River was a significant obstacle in the invasion, securing the river crossings was a major objective of the 82nd Airborne on D-Day in order to anchor the right flank of the invasion.

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TAUCK'S YELLOW ROADS – Join Le Baron at his family château, a private country estate in Normandy's châteaux country, for a private cocktail reception and dinner, made even more memorable by a hunting hound demonstration in full regalia

Enjoy a private visit to Le Moulin Bleu vineyards in the heart of the Loire Valley, where a wine tasting of locally produced vintages is followed by lunch

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Select Small Group Departures enjoy a 3-night stay in Paris at Le Meurice, ranked among the most elegant hotels in the world, combining exceptional 18th-century opulence with contemporary chic. Embodying the perfect French palace hotel, Le Meurice is ideally situated between Place de la Concorde and the Louvre; Salvador Dalí was a regular visitor, and the hotel still enjoys a close relationship with noted artists today

A cruise along the Golfe du Morbihan (meaning "Little Sea" in Breton), a channeled inlet of small islands that waxes and wanes with the tide

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Active components such as hiking, bicycling and walking longer distances may be included, and hills and/or uneven terrain may be encountered on several days. Guests should be able to walk two to three miles and stand for long periods of time with no difficulty.

Moderately paced, and may include some early morning hotel departures, one or two on-tour flights, and extended motor coach travel.

Along Europe's Scenic "Yellow Roads"

A château, a 1,000-year-old village and the magic of Paris... inexorably entwined like the woven threads of medieval tapestries... your travels in northern France honor timeless traditions, share stories of valor and courage, and celebrate landscapes so beautiful they are immortalized by artists and poets...

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Enjoy time to explore Paris as you please

Two excellent choices for free time in Paris: The world's most visited museum, Musée du Louvre houses 35,000 works of art, dating from prehistoric days to contemporary times; eight million people flock here each year excited to see masterpieces like Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory, the Venus de Milo and others. And prepare to be dazzled when you go on a self-guided visit inside King Louis XIV's opulent Château de Versailles.

Hunting hounds in the Loire Valley

Join le baron for a private evening with a hunting hound demonstration at château de champchevrier.

In the Loire Valley about 25 miles west of Tours stands the Château de Champchevrier. Built in the 16th century on the foundations of an ancient fortress by the Daillon family, the Renaissance castle was expanded about a century later. In the 1720s, the château and its park-like grounds were purchased by Jean-Baptiste de la Rue du Can, Baron Champchevrier, and is the family home of his descendants to this day. On your Tauck evening at Champchevrier, you'll meet the current Le Baron and his family for a private reception, dinner, and a colorful hunting hound demonstration in full regalia that you won't soon forget!

Normandy's D-Day beaches

Spend a poignant day exploring the normandy beaches and other d-day sites with a local guide.

On June 6, 1944, Allied forces invading Occupied Europe landed on a number of now-famous beaches along the Normandy coast – code-named Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword – etching the history of that day into the sands of time. On your visit to Normandy with Tauck, our World War II expert relates the many poignant stories of "D-Day" at Pointe du Hoc, and the now-quiet Omaha Beach, where American assault units took heavy casualties in establishing a beachhead. Walk along the beaches; view a private World War II memorabilia collection and a hands-on exhibit honoring the troops who fought here; and visit the poignant Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial... final resting place of more than 9,000 US troops.

Loire Valley is beautiful and France is much more rural than we had expected. We loved Brittany and the stay at the Miramar Hotel.

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If you are a U.S. citizen traveling internationally, you will need a passport valid for six months beyond the completion of your Tauck journey for entry into France. You are not required to obtain a visa for the short duration of this tour.

If you are a citizen of another country traveling internationally, you should contact a French embassy or consulate to determine what travel documentation is required.

Please note that longer stays abroad for any purpose may require additional travel documentation.

We recommend that you make at least two photocopies of all the travel documents that you bring with you. Include copies of the photo page of your passport that contains the date of issuance, the date of expiration and your citizenship. Secure one set of copies in the safe in your room while traveling and leave one set behind with someone at home who will assist you in the event your documents are misplaced, lost or stolen.

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TRAVELING WITH CHILDREN AS A GUARDIAN: If you are traveling as the guardian of a child/children, we strongly suggest that you carry a letter from both parents of the child authorizing emergency treatment in the event of illness or accident. For travel abroad, many foreign countries have specific entry requirements for children under 21 who are traveling internationally without BOTH parents. (These requirements are in response to the increased incidence of children being abducted and taken abroad.) PLEASE NOTE THAT TAUCK IS NOT RESPONSIBLE for the disruption of travel caused by improper documentation for children traveling without both parents.

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• Emergency Contact Information: Please provide the name and phone number  of a relative or friend (not travelling with you) whom we could contact during the tour in the unlikely event of an emergency
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Deposits & Final Payment

Deposits and fees for the optional Protection Plan or Cancel Fee Waiver [CFW] coverage are due at time of booking.

The deposit amount is $600 per person

Final Payments:

Final Payment is due to Tauck  60  days before departure for lands trips, and  120  days before departure for cruises and rail journeys. If your deposit was made by credit card, final payment will be automatic unless you opted out at time of booking. Bookings without full payment at this time may be subject to cancellation without notice. Failure to make payment will be a considered a cancellation by the guest and all applicable cancellation fees will apply.

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Tauck's Guest Protection

Tauck's Guest Protection provides you with cancellation protection before your journey begins as well as insurance benefits while you are traveling. Guest Protection includes the following:

Cancellation Waiver – Provided by Tauck:

Under Tauck's Cancellation Fee Waiver you can cancel your tour for ANY REASON up to the day before departure and receive a money-back refund (except in Extreme Circumstances*) on the land tour cost, based on your original method of payment.

*Extreme Circumstances:  In the event of an act of God, war (whether declared or undeclared), terrorism, accident, natural disaster, outbreak of disease, or other event or circumstance beyond our control that contributes to or results in cancellation rates above our historical cancellation rates in the absence of such event or occurrence, Tauck reserves the right to issue a credit to you in lieu of a money-back refund, applicable to a future Tauck journey.

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• Trip Cancellation –  If you must cancel your tour due to a covered reason, the plan provides coverage for the amount you paid for your travel arrangements. Since the non-insurance cancellation waiver takes care of the land package cancellation fees already, this benefit reimburses the airfare cancellation charges up to the value of your original airfare purchase.
• Trip Interruption –  If you have to interrupt your tour for covered reasons, the plan provides reimbursement to catch up to your tour or return home.
• Travel Delay –  Provides reimbursement for missed, prepaid travel arrangements if you are delayed by a common carrier, natural disaster, unannounced strike, or other reasons as cited in the plan.
• Medical Expense –  Reimburses covered medical expenses incurred in the event you become injured or sick during your trip. 
• Baggage / Personal Effects Protection –  Provides reimbursement in the event your luggage or personal effects are, lost, stolen, damaged or delayed during your trip.
• Worldwide Emergency Assistance Services –  Provided by Carefree Travel Assistance; 24-hour emergency telephone assistance hotline for medical and travel related problems.

The cost of Tauck's Guest Protection is: $559  per person

This protection provides insurance coverage that applies only during the covered trip. You may have coverage from other sources that provides you with similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon your other coverages. You may wish to compare the terms of this policy with your existing life, health, home and automobile policies. If you have any questions about your current coverage, call your insurer, insurance agent or broker.

This optional Guest Protection must be requested at time of booking and fee must be included with initial payment. Fees are based on costs as of July 1, 2021, and are subject to change. Details will be provided with written confirmation of your tour reservation. Guest Protection does not protect travel agent commissions. Reimbursements will be made according to original method of payment. The amount of any refund shall be reduced by any recoveries obtained by you from any third parties.

The Guest Protection plan waives cancellation fees outlined below, provided we are notified of cancellation before your tour departs. Tour cancellation fees are waived regardless of reason, without written notice, and Tauck will refund land tour cost.

To obtain your state-specific Certificate of Insurance that contains the complete terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions of the certificate, visit  affinitytravelcert.com/docs/TACGPPINTL .

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If you cancel within 10 days of initial deposit Within the first 10 days after you place your initial deposit, you may cancel your reservation for any reason with no cancellation fees. If you cancel more than 10 days after initial deposit Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed bookings. These fees vary from tour to tour. Therefore, the following fees apply.

Cancellation Fees with Tauck's Guest Protection Plan:

Loss of Guest Protection fee, per person 

Cancellation Fees without Tauck's Guest Protection Plan :

60 days or more before departure = $600 per person

59-8 days before departure = $900 per person

7-1 days before departure = $1500 per person

Time of cancellation will be when notice is received in our Wilton Woods, CT office.

In the event of an unforeseen circumstance beyond our control, Tauck reserves the right to amend the cancellation terms outlined herein.

Note:  All Guests, regardless of residency, who book a Tauck journey have the option of purchasing the Cancellation Waiver provided by Tauck in the event they need to cancel their trip after making their reservations. Tauck's Guest Protection, which includes both the Cancellation Fee Waiver and the Travel Insurance Benefits and Assistance Services described above, is not available to residents of Puerto Rico.

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Air Information and Luggage Restrictions

AIRFARE: Airfare to and from this destination is not included in the journey cost. If purchasing your air elsewhere, it is very important to provide us with your confirmed arriving and departing flight information no later than 3 weeks before your arrival date. Flight information can be submitted to Tauck (or verified, if you've already provided it) in the My Account section of Tauck.com.

TAUCK AIRPORT TRANSFERS are included at the start and end of the journey between the airport and the Tauck hotel. Airport transfers are available for any pre tour or post tour hotel stays immediately consecutive to the tour, providing flight information is received in the Tauck office no later than three weeks in advance. Details on locating your transfer upon arrival to the tour start city will be included in your final documents.

AIRLINES and CHECKED LUGGAGE: Due to space limitations during your Tauck journey, we ask that you please limit your checked luggage to one average-size suitcase per person. Besides complying with the Tauck restriction noted above, you should also be sure to research and comply with all airline baggage restrictions relating to your flights to and from your Tauck journey. Airlines have become much more strict in enforcing size and weight limits in recent years, and are free to revise luggage policies without notice. Researching and complying with airline luggage restrictions is the responsibility of the guest, and Tauck cannot be held responsible for any costs or disruptions to travel caused by the failure to research and comply with airline policies. PLEASE NOTE that if you are booked on a tour that includes on-tour flights, the checked luggage weight restrictions for these flights may be lower than the weight restrictions for your international flights.

Checked Luggage – General

Due to space restrictions, we ask that you please limit your checked luggage to one suitcase per person weighing no more than 50 pounds (23 kg) and with overall dimensions (length + width + height) not exceeding 62 inches (158 cm).

Besides complying with the Tauck restriction noted above, you should also be sure to research and comply with all airline baggage restrictions relating to your flights to and from your Tauck journey. Airlines have become much more strict in enforcing size and weight limits in recent years, and luggage exceeding airline standards for size or weight may result in expensive overage fees or other consequences.

Airlines are free to revise luggage policies without notice, and certain airlines have different baggage allowances for different classes of service. Researching and complying with airline luggage restrictions is the responsibility of the guest, and Tauck cannot be held responsible for any costs or disruptions to travel caused by the failure to research and comply with airline policies.

Tauck luggage tags will be provided by your Tauck Director on Day 1 of your itinerary. Please do not attach a Tauck luggage tag to any carry-on items, as the Tauck tags designate luggage that is to be handled and transferred by ground operators and hotel staff during your journey.

Carry-on Luggage - General

Although oversize bags and wheeled, carry-on luggage are popular for airline travel, they are often not convenient or appropriate for motor coach travel or for many on-tour flights. Most modern sightseeing motor coaches offer limited space for numerous or larger items. Space under seats or in the overhead rack is typically small, and designed to accommodate items like coats, hats, purses, and small camera bags, etc.

For your day-to-day travel while on tour, we recommend that you limit your hand luggage to a small, soft-sided carry-on piece, and that you bring only those items you need handy during the day such as make-up, medications, cameras, film, etc. Items too large to fit under the motor coach seat or on the overhead rack must be stored in the luggage bays beneath the motor coach, and may be inaccessible during daytime travel.

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HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS

While drinking water is generally safe at all our hotels, bottled water will be available wherever the local water is not fit to drink. We also provide bottled water on the motor coaches.

If you have a medical condition which might limit your participation in activities, please consult your physician for pre-departure health advice and notify us as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. We will advise your Tauck Director accordingly.

Please check with your health insurance provider to determine whether you are covered while traveling. If you will not be covered under your current policy, we strongly suggest that you arrange for adequate coverage while on tour. 

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If you are a resident of the U.S., no vaccinations are currently required for travel to France. For complete vaccination and inoculation information, please contact your physician, the public health service in your area, or the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to obtain information regarding vaccinations that may be required for your journey. The Travelers' Health Section of the CDC operates a 24-hour "Travelers' Health Hotline" at 800-232-4636 (toll-free in the U.S.). You may also log on to the CDC website by clicking here .

If you are a resident of another country, please contact a French embassy or consulate to determine what vaccination(s) may be required for your travel.

SPECIAL DIETARY REQUESTS

The restaurants, hotels, caterers and numerous other partners we work with all do their best to accommodate special dietary requests from Tauck guests. However, given the diverse nature of those food providers (from small wineries to grand hotels to world-famous restaurants in more than 70 countries worldwide), some of our partners are better able than others to accommodate such requests. We therefore cannot guarantee that all dietary requests can be accommodated at every meal. Also, please note that where dietary requests can be accommodated, choices will frequently be limited.

To enjoy this tour, you should be in good health and able to walk reasonable distances, often over unpaved and uneven surfaces. Some of the most memorable sightseeing can only be accomplished on foot. The amount of walking you do, however, is at your discretion. Northwest France is home to innumerable historic buildings and sites, many dating from the Middle Ages. Therefore, roads, walkways and architecture may present difficulties for some guests with physical disabilities. The 'old towns' of Europe are often a maze of hills with narrow cobblestone streets and charming squares, and there will be a fair amount of walking up and down hills at Mont-Saint-Michel.

PLEASE NOTE:  We regret that this Tauck itinerary cannot accommodate wheelchairs or motorized scooters.  Likewise, we regret that we're unable to provide individual assistance to guests with walking difficulties or other personal needs.  The responsibility of the Tauck Director who accompanies your trip is to ensure that the larger group enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing individual assistance to any one guest.  Guests requiring such individualized assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied companion who can provide it.

Reading List

We have compiled a reading list of recommended books to give you more information about the destinations you will be traveling to on your upcoming journey!

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Northwestern France, including Paris, has a temperate climate similar to southern England with warm summers, cold winters and rainfall throughout the year. The western coast including the Loire Valley is milder and summer days are generally very hot. From April through October, the average high temperatures in Paris and Langeais range from 60 to 80˚F (16 to 27˚C) and the average low temperatures range from 40 to 60˚F (4 to 16˚C). In the coastal cities of Deauville and St. Malo, the average temperatures are slightly lower.

To read about current weather conditions, we suggest you log on to the Internet website by clicking here.

What To Pack

Bringing the right clothing for your trip is important – we've partnered with Necessary Gear who provide an "easy-to-use, one-stop shop" for your Tauck travel needs, specifically selected for this trip. Click here to visit their site .

Your journey is designed with leisure in mind. Dress for comfort and convenience with a wardrobe that is adaptable and allows for layering. Generally, during the day, casual, comfortable, cotton clothing is recommended. Cool weather at higher elevations or at night will require warmer, layered clothing.

In Europe, especially in finer restaurants, it is generally customary to dress somewhat formally. Slacks or a dress for women and a jacket for men are acceptable dining attire, but a sport jacket is not required. It is advisable to avoid wearing jeans, sneakers or shorts for dinner. You may also wish to dress up a bit for the welcome reception and the farewell dinner, but by all means be comfortable.

You will find a hair dryer located in your hotel guest room. Irons and ironing boards are available upon request. Valet laundry and dry cleaning services are also available for a fee.

We recommend that you pack an adequate supply of your prescription medication in its original container to last through your entire journey, together with a copy of your doctor's prescription or a letter from your health-care provider on office stationery explaining that the medication has been prescribed for you, a list of the generic names of your medication, your travel documents and a change of clothing in your carry-on bag to avoid any inconvenience in the event that your flight or luggage is delayed.

Following is a list of recommended items to pack for your trip to northwest France:

• Casual daytime wear – shorts, slacks, long and short-sleeved shirts
• An optional jacket and tie for men
• Casually elegant evening wear for ladies
• Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat
• A light sweater or jacket for higher elevations or a breezy night
• Binoculars (7x50 preferably)
• Insect repellent
• Camera, lenses, batteries, memory cards and device chargers
• Lightweight, comfortable, sturdy walking shoes that have already been broken-in
• Travel alarm clock/cell phone with alarm function (many hotels do not have clocks in the rooms)
• Rain poncho and collapsible umbrella
• Reusable zipper-lock bags or other waterproof bags
• Daypack for camera equipment
• Sundries and toiletries that may be difficult to find en route
• Copies of your travel documents that should be secured in the safe in your hotel room while traveling

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In modern history Normandy is perhaps best known as the site of the D-Day landings where British and American troops stormed the beaches in a pivotal turning point of World War 2, it is a very emotional and moving experience for our guests to tour this area with us and visit the Bayeux Commonwealth Graves Cemetery and the many museums and memorials dedicated to fallen soldiers. 

Additionally,  Normandy is a stunning and fascinating region to explore with your private guide . With a rich and storied history dating back to 1066 with the Battle of Hastings, amongst other intriguing historical monuments, you can visit the Bayeux tapestry and discover a true masterpiece of Romanesque art.

Read on for more about the incredible sights and locations available to explore with your guide or send us an online inquiry to receive a completely free no-obligation itinerary for your time in Normandy . Whether you have just a few hours to spend on a day trip from Paris, or even if you will be here for several days simply let us know how long you wish to spend with your guide and what type of activities you would like to see and do, and our tour advisors will do the rest.

Locations to visit with your private guide in Normandy

Alongside the beaches where the D-Day landings took place, you will never be short of jaw-dropping and enchanting sites to visit in Normandy. Hauntingly beautiful ruins, medieval castles from different centuries, French Baroque masterpieces, and a UNESCO World Heritage site are just a few of the incredible locations to tour with your private guide as they discuss the history and significance of the region with you.

We only provide private tour experiences, and as such, we are able to customize and tailor each tour to your desires. Below, you’ll find a selection of the most incredible sites to visit, and by sending us an online inquiry we can craft you a custom tour that will include as many sites as you wish.

Take a look at some of the stunning tours we have on offer below or get in touch to design a custom tour experience for your private guided experience.

Highlights of our Normandy private tours

D-Day Beaches & American Cemetery

Utah Beach Landing Museum

Mont Saint Michel Island & Abbey

Abbey of Saint-Étienne

Rouen Cathedral

Camembert Cheese & Traditional Cider Tastings

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What makes our private tours of normandy so special.

Quite simply the experience, expertise, and passion of our qualified English-speaking guides can elevate your touring experience into a sincerely touching experience with memories that you will cherish forever.

Whether it is to bring to life the heroic stories of those who stormed the beach where you stand or to share their local insight and enthusiasm for the numerous iconic landmarks in the city, our many happy clients can attest that our private tours are the ideal way to form a real connection with the city as you tour its many treasures.

We only provide private tours as our experience tells us that this is the optimum way for our guests to truly engage in the tour. With special attention paid to your requirements, we would never rush through any area simply to make a pre-arranged schedule like so many large group providers offer, rather our private tours are tailored exactly to your specifications in every aspect.

We provide the services of a complimentary tour itinerary designer who will consult with you to ensure that your time in Normandy is spent doing exactly what you want. If that requires additional transport or accommodation we can arrange that for you as well.

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One of the most humbling destinations in Normandy is the World War II cemetery and memorial in Colleville-Sur-Mer that honors the American troops who died on the beaches and battles in France during the war.

With a staggering 9,388 burials, the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial is a place of soulful reflection on the many lives lost during the landings and military operations that followed (of which the cemetery includes maps and details for visitors). At the center of the memorial is the Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves monument and chapel.

If you’d like to visit the Normandy D-Day Beaches & American Cemetery in Colleville-Sur-Mer, clicking ‘Create My Custom Tour’ below. ​

Built on the site of the original German Bunkers, the Utah Beach Landing Museum offers visitors a chance to explore a number of excellent exhibitions dedicated to the American forces who first landed there over 75 years ago.

The museum contains exhibitions of The German Defences, The Allied Strategy, D-Day at Utah Beach, The Cotentin Under Occupation as well as featuring an original B26 Bomber Plane (one of only six examples of this aircraft worldwide).

Include a trip to the Utah Beach Landing Museum in your itinerary by clicking ‘Create My Custom Tour’ below.

Le Mont-Saint-Michel is a small tidal island roughly a kilometer off the coast of Normandy. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, this rocky island has a long and fascinating history; at times being the last standing unconquered outpost in the Hundred Years War before its natural defense was reversed and the island was used as a prison during the reign of Louis XI. While there are only 30 people who stay permanently on the Island (including the monks), the island attracts over 3 million visitors every year to explore its abbey, and selection of traditional buildings, shops, and restaurants. With day trips from Paris and other regions available, make sure to include a visit to Mont Saint Michel Island and Abbey in your itinerary by clicking ‘Create My Custom Tour’ below.

A former Benedictine monastery which is also referred to as Abbey aux Hommes (Men’s Abbey), Abbey of Saint-Étienne was initially founded by William the Conqueror back in 1063!

One of the most important Romanesque buildings in the Normandy region, this stunning structure is embroiled in beauty and history in equal measure; perhaps most interesting is the tomb of the founder, William the Conqueror, whose body was transported to the monastery following his death in Rouen in 1087 for burial.

One of our favorite architectural delights in Normandy; include a trip to the Abbey of Saint-Étienne in your French itinerary by clicking ‘Create My Custom Tour’ below.

After initially breaking ground back in 1030, Rouen’s impressive gothic cathedral took a further 850 years before it was claimed to be completed, and this time and attention to detail can be instantly recognized on first glance at this superb structure. The cathedral’s influence is not only to be seen (although it is said to be France’s tallest cathedral), but also to be heard as its host city of Rouen (the historic capital of Normandy) is known by many as the “city with a hundred bells chiming in the air”. In recent years the cathedral’s dramatic facades have been used on occasion as a backdrop for light/illumination shows, which – for those lucky enough to see it – is a truly inspiring visual display and often a favorite of our clients. Book in to explore Rouen and its historic cathedral by clicking ‘Create My Custom Tour’ below.

Discover the heart and soul of Normandy through the region’s two favorite culinary delights: Camembert cheese & traditional Normandy cider. First off you’ll pay a visit to the village of Camembert to taste their world-famous cheese, meet the small producers in person and find out how the small farms still make the authentic produce today.

Once you’ve had your fill of Camembert for the morning, we’ll take a short drive to one of the traditional Normandy cider producers for a tasting and tour to find out how their distinctive apples and pears make some of the best hard ciders in the world.

Not a highlight to miss for any of our fellow foodies out there; include a Camembert cheese and traditional cider experience in your tour itinerary by clicking ‘Create My Custom Tour’ below.

Indeed, the history of Caen is unmissable during a tour of the city with its previously turbulent past memorialized in its well-preserved buildings and castle, as well as a dedicated museum to WWII and its aftermath.

A fascinating place to visit with incredible historical importance; include a tour of Caen in your itinerary by simply clicking ‘Create My Custom Tour’ below.

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Beaches of Normandy Tours Offer WWII History

Travelers lucky enough to be setting sail on a  European cruise  will have a multitude of options for excursions when the ship stops off the coast of France, but history buffs will really only have one: the beaches of Normandy .

This awe-inspiring site has been featured in films such as "Saving Private Ryan," but nothing really compares to seeing the real thing in person on Normandy tours. The day begins at the Museum of the Landing Day, which features a wealth of information to bring travelers up to speed on what exactly happened at D-Day.

Then it's off to see the beaches of Normandy. Omaha Beach is perhaps the most famous of all the landing points, and this area is also home to the American Cemetery. Row after row of white headstones will show visitors the sacrifice made by American soldiers in World War II. It's truly a stunning sight and a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Other points of interest include Pointe du Hoc and Arromanches Beach. Pointe du Hoc features 100-foot cliffs that soldiers in the second Ranger battalion scaled on D-Day. Meanwhile, Arromanches Beach contains the remains of Mulberry Harbor, which was quickly constructed in order to facilitate the landing.

Normandy tours also give travelers a chance to sample some of the region's finest cuisine, as a complimentary lunch with wine at a local restaurant will be included in the package at no additional charge.  View Europe cruises .

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Fully Guided Tours & Trips in Normandy

Explore a wide diversity of fully guided tours through Normandy. We have 75 adventures that vary from 5 days to 20 days. With the greatest number of departures in June, this is also the most popular time of the year.

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We loved the itinerary and the extra sites we visited, also. Our CEO Alexiane did well. We would have like to hear more history of the places we saw. Alexiane took care to provide for the needs of individuals on our tour. That was especially helpful for me. Our bus driver, Frederick, was excellent and caring, too.

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We had a our 2nd Globus tour in 5 years, this one was Normandy, Brittany and Chateaux Country. Globus tours has much improved and it was a very good tour. Riccardo was our tour director, and he was fantastic. His attention to detail, his knowledge of the areas and his patience with all the members of the group on the trip was excellent. The trip was well organized and the side trips in this tour were all very good. Only complaint is the wifi on the bus does not work but other than that Globus had everything well planned out. Good trip.

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Paris, Normandy & Châteaux Country with London

We had a wonderful trip. The travel insurance through GLOBUS was a waste of money. My luggage never showed up in France and our flight home from Montreal was canceled. Not GLOBUS’ fault, but their insurance company, Aon, has so far not paid anything. I’ve jumped through all the hoops they’ve required, but they keep denying my claim. They needed statements from the airline and the tour director, which I’ve tracked down. Don’t buy their travel insurance!

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Striking scenery and rich history—all yours to explore.

Journey from the banks of the Thames to the Seine, making your way along the beautiful French coastline in between. Experience the local lifestyle and see iconic sights in London. Then, zip below the English Channel on the Eurostar train to France to discover the past along the beaches of Normandy and Brittany. End your trip in Paris for your fill of mouthwatering cuisine and awe-inspiring landmarks.

Your tour package includes

• 10 nights in handpicked hotels
• 10 breakfasts
• 4 dinners with beer or wine
• 1 brandy tasting
• 5 sightseeing tours

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• Buckingham Palace
• Eurostar train ride
• Honfleur harbor
• D-Day beaches

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Board your overnight flight to London today.

Welcome to England! Meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at tonight’s welcome dinner.

View the regal landmarks of England’s vibrant and cosmopolitan capital on a guided sightseeing tour.

• Pass the grand Trafalgar Square and Baroque-style St. Paul’s Cathedral, perched atop Ludgate Hill.
• See Westminster Abbey, the setting for royal coronations, weddings, and funerals.
• View icons like Big Ben, the London Eye, Tower Bridge, and the UNESCO-recognized Tower of London.
• Stop by Buckingham Palace, where you may catch the Changing of the Guard.

Enjoy a free afternoon in London or add an excursion.

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Board the famed, high-speed Eurostar train and ride beneath the English Channel as you journey to Lille, France. Then, travel through historic cities and pristine port towns on your way to the Normandy coast.

Please note: Depending on train schedules, you may have a connection in Paris.

• Enjoy a tasting of Calvados, the region’s distinctive apple brandy, with local cheese.
• See the untouched Honfleur harbor, once an important port.

Please note: Porterage is not included for the train transfers. Travelers must be comfortable lifting and carrying all luggage over steps, onto platforms, and into luggage storage

Dive into World War II history with your Tour Director during a visit to Normandy, where the Allied troops landed in June, 1944.

• Travel to the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, the burial place for more than 9,000 American soldiers who lost their lives during the Battle of Normandy.
• Walk along Omaha Beach, the landing site of American troops on D-Day.
• Visit Pointe du Hoc to view the granite monument that honors the American 2nd Ranger Battalion, which seized German cannons here before they could be used to fire on American troops.
• Stop in the seaside town of Arromanches, home to one of the main Allied landing harbors, and enjoy free time to explore.
• Pay a visit to Juno Beach and the Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery (time-permitting).

Sit down for an included dinner this evening.

Travel to the Brittany region today, making several stops en route.

• Visit the Bayeux Museum to view the famed Bayeux Tapestry.
• Explore the striking 8th-century island monastery of Mont-Saint-Michel on a guided sightseeing tour.
• See how the UNESCO World Heritage-recognized monastery, perched high on a granite rock, is surrounded by water at high tide and quicksand at low tide.
• View the Benedictine Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel with your local guide.

Then, continue your journey towards to the Brittany region and sit down for an included dinner.

See Saint-Malo’s narrow streets, tall granite homes, and medieval ramparts on a guided walking tour.

• Walk along the old walls of the port city, which was once home to many privateers.
• View the burial site of the French writer Chateaubriand on the tidal island of Grand Bé.

Enjoy a free afternoon in the Brittany region or add an excursion.

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Travel through the French countryside to Paris today, stopping en route to visit the town of Chartres.

• Enter the impressive Chartres Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Explore the surrounding square and medieval houses that line the streets of the old city on your own.

Later, arrive in Paris and enjoy a free evening or add an excursion.

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• Drive down the sycamore-lined Champs-Élysées to view the Arc de Triomphe.
• Pass Pont Neuf and the legendary Notre-Dame Cathedral, located on an island in the Seine River.
• See the Eiffel Tower, the Palais Garnier opera house, and Place de la Concorde, the city’s grandest square.
• Marvel at the iconic architecture of the Louvre and Hôtel des Invalides.

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Explore Paris on your own today or add an excursion.

Then, join your group at a farewell dinner this evening.

Monet & the Landscapes of Giverny

From $109 per person

Transfer to the airport for your flight home or extend your stay to continue exploring Paris.

Spend a free day in Paris or add an excursion.

Food of Paris Walking Tour

Enjoy a free day in Paris or add an excursion.

This evening, enjoy a farewell drink as you celebrate your trip with your fellow group members.

Paris Home-Hosted Dinner

From $95 per person

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

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Overall rating 4.5 out of 5

5 out of 5 stars

Tom made the trip fun and exciting. His outstanding leadership and sense of humor got us safely through the sometimes-complex day to day running of the tour. I would love to take another tour with him in the future. Than you.

If you can possibly request Tom as a tour director, you should! He takes care of all then bormally scheduled stuff plus helps out with explorations you want to do on your own! This is definitely a tour where you will need your good walking shoes, but there is so much to see!

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Hotels, flights & FAQ

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• This tour visits the United Kingdom and France. In order to enter these countries, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
• We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
• Beginning in 2025, U.S. and Canadian passport holders must register for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to enter many European countries.
• Passport holders from over 60 visa-exempt countries (including the U.S. and Canada) will need to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to visit 30 European countries. That means that even if you’ve previously traveled to any of these European countries without a visa, starting in 2025, you’ll need to get ETIAS authorization to visit them again. If you’re traveling to multiple countries with this requirement, you only need to complete the form once. All Go Ahead travelers are responsible for obtaining their own ETIAS travel authorization before departure. For more details, please visit our Help Center .
• If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact each country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
• You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code LNP.
• You will walk for at least 1 hour daily across mostly flat terrain, including paved roads and cobblestone streets, with few hills or stairs.
• Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the amount of walking on your tour.
• You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times, as well as getting in and out of trains.
• Go Ahead Tours and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special, individual mobility assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group as a whole enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing, individualized assistance to any one traveler.
• If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
• Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in London and depart from Paris. When you first arrive in London, a driver from a private chauffeur service will be standing at the arrival gate with your name on a message board. If you do not see your driver, please remain in the arrival lounge, as the driver may be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the shuttle at the time of your arrival. For more details, please reference the London transfer information included in your Go Kit.
• Transfers to and from the airport at your destination are included for travelers who have purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who purchase their own flights may request airport transfers with Go Ahead Tours for an additional cost.
• A train ride from London to Lille is included in the price of your tour.
• All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.
• Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one personal item per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
• Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights, which may include on-tour flights in addition to your round-trip flights to and from tour. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits.
• Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
• Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
• Porterage is not included for the train transfers. Travelers must be comfortable lifting and carrying all luggage over steps, onto platforms, and into luggage storage. The storage space on the train is extremely limited, so we recommended traveling with only one suitcase per person (and a personal item such, as a backpack or purse).
• We recommend lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate varying temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rainwear.
• A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
• You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.
• It is preferable not to visit churches or other religious sites with bare legs and shoulders (and entrance may be denied on this basis).
• At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov .
• If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
• If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please call our Customer Experience Team.
• For traditional English fare at a reasonable price, try a pub meal of fish and chips or bangers and mash. Stilton cheese, steak and kidney pie, and Cumberland sausages are also worth a try.
• Modern-day London boasts an array of diverse international restaurants. Popular options include Indian, Thai, Chinese, Indonesian, Greek, and West African cuisine.Sip afternoon tea with delicious finger sandwiches and scones at Harrods for the ultimate in English tradition.
• For a picnic with French flair, stop at a small grocery store for cheeses, pâtés , cured meats, fresh-baked bread, and fruit. In the cities, sidewalk vendors are known for their steaming crepes, while mouthwatering pastries and hot café au lait beckon from cafes. In restaurants, the prix fixe option is a popular way to enjoy a set three- or four-course menu for a good price.
• Although lunch is generally served from noon until 2pm in France, dinner is served from 7:30pm onward. Those wishing to eat earlier can stop at a cafe, where light entrées and sandwiches are available throughout the afternoon and evening.
• The United Kingdom operates on the European standard 220-240 volts and uses a Type G plug with three large, flat pins.
• France operates on the European standard 220-240 volts and uses Types C, E, or F plugs with two small, round pins.
• We recommend packing a universal adapter, as well as a voltage converter if you plan on using your own hairdryer or other electrical device without a built-in converter.
• The strength of the air conditioning in European hotels is often not as strong or as cool as what you might be used to in the U.S. or Canada. When air conditioning is available, it is usually regulated seasonally and controlled centrally by the hotel.
• Some of the hotels on this tour will provide hairdryers, irons, and other small appliances, but these amenities cannot be guaranteed.
• Wi-Fi is available in most hotels, though some charges may apply.
• There is no Wi-Fi on any of the motor coaches.
• Please contact your mobile service provider for information on roaming charges.
• England is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is five hours ahead of Eastern Time (ET).
• France is one hour ahead of GMT and six hours ahead of ET.
• When it’s noon in New York, it’s 5pm in the United Kingdom and 6pm in France.
• You will use the Pound sterling in the United Kingdom and the euro in France.
• Better rates of exchange are usually available overseas, but you may choose to order some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive.
• We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
• You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
• Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
• International banks and businesses primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
• At the conclusion of your tour, it’s customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
• We recommend tipping the equivalent of $10USD to $12USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $3USD per person per day for your driver.
• If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
• Tips can only be paid in cash.
• Most optional excursions will be available for purchase while you are on tour.
• Your Tour Director will only accept cash (in USD only), Visa, or MasterCard as payment for excursions.
• Please be advised that if you pay for an excursion by credit card while on tour, it may take up to three months for your card to be charged.
• Some optional excursions may only be purchased in advance. See page four of your tour itinerary for more information.

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