The Seine: D-Day Beaches to Paris

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Gain a deeper understanding of the significant events of WWII, learning about the beaches of Normandy and historic sites of occupied Paris on expert-led excursions.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • I like to spend much of the day exploring
    • Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
    • Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group

What's this trip about?

    Gain a deeper understanding of the significant events of WWII, learning about the beaches of Normandy and historic sites of occupied Paris on expert-led excursions.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityParis
End CityParis

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Photography
  • National Parks
  • Yoga, Meditation & Wellness
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Holy Land

Destinations

Activities

  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Yoga & Meditation

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 In Transit to Program In Flight

Day 2 Arrival Paris, Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Paris

Hotel check-in available from 3:00 p.m.

Orientation: The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer q...

Day 3 Transfer to Caen, Discover Caen Caen

Getting on/off motorcoach; driving for approximately 3 hours (about 172 miles, 277 km). Due to ecological regulations in France, new motorcoaches do not have restrooms on board, and older models have restrooms, but they are not available for use; rest stops will be ma...

Day 4 Free Time, Normandy Country Cuisine, Mont Saint Michel Caen

Getting on/off motorcoach; driving 170 miles, about 3.5 hours total. Walking for up to 3 miles throughout the day, including from Mont Saint Michel parking lot to shuttle; standing for up to 2 hours during visits; cobblestone and paved streets, unavoidable steep steps...

Day 5 Pegasus Bridge, British Sector, Bayeux Tapestry Caen

Getting on/off motorcoach; driving 136 miles, about 4 hours with stops along the way for field trips. Walking up to 2 miles; even and uneven terrain; standing for up to 2 hours throughout the day.

A World War II expert will lead us to Pegasus Bridge and from her...

Day 6 Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, Pointe du Hoc Caen

Getting on/off motorcoach; driving 170 miles, about 4 hours. Walking up to 3 miles over the course of the day; inclined, uneven, and even ground; standing for up to 2 hours at a time.

We will set out for the landing beach of Omaha and learn about how the beachhe...

Day 7 Hedgerows & Saint-Lo, Sainte Mere Eglise, Utah Beach Caen

Getting on/off motorcoach; driving 280 miles, about 5 hours. Walking up to 3 miles on inclined terrain and uneven ground; standing for up to 2 hours.

By motorcoach, we will travel to Saint-Lo to explore the hedgerows, which proved to be a unique and difficult ob...

Day 8 Honfleur, Eugène Boudin Museum Honfleur

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving approximately 40 miles, 1 hour. Walking up to 2 miles in Honfleur; cobblestone streets and uneven terrain; standing for up to 2 hours at the museum.

We will check-out of the hotel and board a motorcoach for Honfleur. When we ...

Day 9 Caen Memorial, Honfleur Honfleur

Getting on/off motorcoach; driving 47 miles, about 1 hour. Walking up to 2 miles throughout the day; standing for up to 1 hour at a time; even and uneven ground.

We will have some time to explore Honfleur at our own pace before we board the motorcoach for the Ca...

Day 10 Duclair, Abbey of Saint Wandrille Rouen

Getting on/off motorcoach; minimal driving. Walking up to 2 miles in the morning; some steps at the abbey are unavoidable; uneven terrain; standing for up to 2 hours.

We will leave the ship in Caudebec to travel by motorcoach a short distance to the Abbey of St....

Day 11 Rouen Rouen

Walking up to 2 miles in the morning; cobblestone streets and uneven terrain; standing for up to 2 hours during Rouen field trip.

Leaving the ship, we will explore historic Rouen on foot and see its magnificent cathedral where Monet studied and painted the effec...

Day 12 Giverny Vernon

Getting on/off motorcoach; driving 62 miles, up to 1.5 hours. Walking up to 2 miles in the morning; even and uneven terrain; standing for up to 2 hours.

We will leave the ship and transfer by motorcoach to Giverny, where Claude Monet (1840-1926) created and pain...

Day 13 Paris, L'Île de la Cité, Free Time Paris

Getting on/off motorcoach; minimal driving. Walking up to 2 miles in the morning; cobblestone and uneven terrain; standing for up to 2 hours; expect large crowds at historic sites.

After leaving the ship by motorcoach, our Group Leader will lead us on an explora...

Day 14 The Louvre, The Liberation of Paris Paris

Getting on/off motorcoach; minimal driving. Walking up to 3 miles in the morning; cobblestone and uneven terrain; standing for up to 2 hours; expect large crowds at historic sites.

We will pack up and disembark the ship. Our luggage will be stored securely in th...

Day 15 Program Concludes Paris

Hotel check-out by 12:00 Noon.

If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that pr...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,699
Price per day$313
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 13
  • Number of Lunch: 11
  • Number of Dinner: 11
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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