2-Day Tour, Breakfast And Dinner

Two-day coach tour from Paris combining Rouen, Honfleur, Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery with a 4-star hotel stay.

Overview

This two-day coach trip from Paris covers a lot of ground: Rouen's old town, Honfleur, the D-Day beaches and American cemetery, Arromanches, Saint-Malo and Mont Saint-Michel, with an overnight in Caen. You meet the operator's ambassador at Avenue de Suffren in Paris on the first morning, since hotel pickup is not part of the package.

Day one is the Normandy half. A walking tour in Rouen comes first, then the road to Honfleur passes the cable-stayed Pont de Normandie. After free time for lunch in Honfleur, the coach continues past the Omaha Beach landing area, stops at the American cemetery of Saint-Laurent and in Arromanches, and finishes with dinner and the night at the Novotel Caen or a similar hotel. Day two switches to Brittany: a guided walk of Saint-Malo's ramparts and cathedral, free time for lunch, then a guided visit of the abbey at Mont Saint-Michel before the long drive back to Paris.

It suits travellers short on time who want the highlights of two regions in one outing. Reviewers described it as a fast-moving trip that packed in a great deal, with one calling it an efficient way to see beautiful towns. Transport, entry tickets, a licensed multilingual guide, breakfast, evening meals and accommodation are all included; lunch, gratuities and hotel pickup are not.

What's Included

Included

Transportation in a luxury air-conditioned coach
Entrance tickets for the various monument and museum visits
Accommodation in a 4-star hotel (double room accommodation with bathroom)
Porterage service on hotel arrival and departure
Buffet breakfast and evening meals
Services of a licensed multilingual guide

Not Included

Gratuities

Itinerary

Meet in ParisMeet the operator's ambassador at 18 Avenue de Suffren, 75015 Paris. Hotel pickup is not included.
Coach to RouenTravel by coach for 2 hours, then take a guided walking tour of Rouen's old town.
HonfleurA 1.5-hour drive to Honfleur, with a view of the Pont de Normandie on the way. Guided tour plus free time for lunch, at your own expense.
D-Day sitesGuided visits to the Normandy American Cemetery, Omaha Beach and Arromanches-les-Bains.
Overnight in CaenDinner and overnight stay at Novotel Caen or similar, with porterage service on arrival.
Saint-MaloA drive into Brittany, then a guided tour of Saint-Malo's ramparts and cathedral with free time for lunch.
Mont Saint-MichelA 50-minute drive, then a guided visit of the abbey with free time for strolling and shopping.
Return to ParisRoughly 4 hours by coach back to Paris, with 2 drop-off locations offered.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before booking this trip.

Pace. This is a fast-moving itinerary with many stops in two days. One reviewer called it a whirlwind that still covered the highlights, and another noted it is a snapshot of the areas, so there may be less time at each site than a slower trip would allow.
Shoes and clothing. The operator recommends comfortable clothes and good shoes. The route to the abbey at Mont Saint-Michel involves many steps, so expect real walking on both days.
Meals. Buffet breakfast and evening meals are included, and reviewers generally rated the hotel food positively. Lunch on both days is free time at your own expense.
Group feel. Travel is by luxury air-conditioned coach with a licensed multilingual guide, in English or Spanish. Reviewers repeatedly praised the guides' knowledge and the drivers, and one enjoyed talking with fellow travellers over dinner.
Walking difficulty. Clients with walking difficulties will not be able to reach the abbey because of the many steps. Anyone with limited mobility should weigh this before booking.
Extras. Every customer receives an informational booklet about the battle of Normandy. Gratuities are not included, and pets are not allowed on the tour.

Common issues. The main trade-off is pace: one reviewer noted time at each stop is shorter than a longer trip would allow, which is inherent to covering two regions in two days. People with walking difficulties cannot reach the Mont Saint-Michel abbey due to the many steps. Lunches, gratuities and hotel pickup are all excluded. Anyone needing a single room pays a supplement at booking, triple rooms are not available, and twin rooms must be requested by email at the time of booking.

Common Questions

Where does the tour start?

At 18 Avenue de Suffren, 75015 Paris, where you meet the operator's ambassador. Hotel pickup is not included. At the end of the trip there are 2 drop-off locations in Paris.

What is included in the price?

Coach transport, entrance tickets for the monument and museum visits, hotel accommodation with buffet breakfast and evening meals, porterage at the hotel, and a licensed multilingual guide speaking English or Spanish. Lunches, gratuities and hotel pickup are not included.

Is the hotel and food decent?

The overnight is at the Novotel Caen or a similar hotel, in a double room with bathroom. Reviewers described the hotel as nice and quiet and the dinner and breakfast as good.

Can I join if I have limited mobility?

Partly. Clients with walking difficulties will not be able to reach the abbey at Mont Saint-Michel, as the route consists of many steps. Comfortable clothes and good shoes are recommended for everyone.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel up to 3 days in advance for a full refund.

What about single or twin rooms?

A single room requires a supplement paid at the time of booking, and triple rooms are not available. If you want a twin room, contact the operator by email at the time of booking.