The Hallowed Beaches of Normandy!

Historic Normandy is a traveler’s dream! Walk in the footsteps of the Greatest Generation then take a breath of fresh air at the amazing Giverny Gardens planned and created by Claude Monet. Round out your time in Northern France with an immersive look at the Champaign region. We’ll be sure to balance things out with plenty of down time and activities. What are you waiting for?! The best of France awaits!

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Be sure to check back often, as daily activities are updated and confirmed. This is a rough itinerary and is subject to change. Estimated travel dates are for 8 nights and 9 days from June 28th to July 6th, 2026. This trip is valued at $4350.00 plus airfare per person based on double occupancy. Single supplements are available upon request. This trip is limited to 8-10 participants. Please note that if the trip fills before December 2025, the price will be reduced to $4150.

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Here’s a day-by-day breakdown!

Day 1: CDG to Rouen

Touchdown Paris! Arrive at CDG and meet our ground team who will get you settled and to our first destination, Rouen. We’ll be using the quickest and most comfortable mode of transport, the train! Sit back and relax and the French scenery pass by before a short, private transport to our city center lodgings.

Day 2: Rouen

Rouen is our launching point as we explore this historical region of France. From the Battles of 1066 to the liberation of 1944, Rouen serves as a perfectly central location to not only reflect on our own history but also to enjoy the French hospitality that has become so very famous here.

Day 3: Bayeux via Caen

Caen is on the agenda today and we will be visiting the world famous WWII Peace Memorial. This museum walks the visitor through the different stages of WWII and its aftermath. This state of the art museum immerses you in the story of heroes and tragedy and pauses to remember the ultimate cost of such horrible circumstances. We’ll wrap up our day by settling in to our next home base, Bayeaux.

Days 4, 5 and 6: June 1944

Welcome to Bayeux! Our base camp to explore the beaches of Normandy. We’ll not only have expert guides to share the beaches but we’ll also enjoy this treasure of a town and perhaps reflect on another invasion, the one from 1066! We’ll make Bayeux our home away from home as we start our day with our first look at the shores of Normandy at Point Du Hoc. Ground zero for the first wave of invasion, this is where the story of the turn in the war begins. We’ll finish out our time in Bayeaux by paying our respects at the American Cemetery and checking in at a few of the many historic beaches that tell the story of the great invasion.

Days 7 and 8: Magical Monet

Immerse yourself into Claude Monet’s French oasis. Monet spent his later years here in the countryside of Normandy and tended to this idyllic home and adjoining gardens. Today, the historic landmark is a perfect Summer stroll and the adjoining museum in the small village just steps away enlightens and inspires no matter how much of an art junkie you are.

Departure Day

Many will say au revoir to us today but some may choose to add on a little more France by extending up to three days in the City of Lights! See our add on itinerary below!

Paris Add On Option

We know that we’ve skirted the issue! Paris is just minutes away and it’s hard to imagine coming all this way without a little time in the iconic city. We’ll be happy to consult any travelers who would like to take on three days. Your time can be split up with visits to any five picks out of these choices:

What’s Included

BREAKFAST AND DINNER OR LUNCH DAILY

EIGHT FULL DAYS AND 8 NIGHTS OF ACCOMMODATION PLUS DEPARTURE DAY ARRANGEMENTS

BALANCE BETWEEN SCHEDULED EXPERIENCES AND UNSCHEDULED TIME TO EXPLORE FURTHER OR RELAX AS YOU CHOOSE

ALL ATTRACTION TICKETS AND PASSES FOR EXPERIENCES AND GUIDED TOURS (ALWAYS WITH LOCAL EXPERTS)

ALL TRANSPORTATION INCLUDING AIRPORT TRANSFERS

OPPORTUNITIES TO PLAN ANY OPTIONAL OR “ON YOUR OWN TIME” WITH EITHER TRAVEL HOST TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE

EXCLUSIVE “B AND Y” TRAVEL INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE INCLUDING DAILY ITINERARY CARDS

PRE AND POST TRIP PLANNING