Shore Excursions

SHORE EXCURSIONS IN FRANCE 2023

If you’re on a cruise vacation and docking in France for just a day, Ophorus can help you make the most of your time by organizing your shore excursion in France.

As a fully licensed Travel Agency we provide Exclusive Full Day Private Shore Excursions as well as more affordable shared shore excursions from all major Ports of Call in France for both individual travelers and groups.

Depending on your cruise port in France, we will come and pick you up as close as possible to your cruise ship. All of our day trips are run by knowledgeable, enthusiastic guides who speak impeccable English.

We transport you in comfortable, equipped vans and provide the driver. Explore the wonders of France by day and return to your ship with an incredible adventure through one of France’s regions under your belt! Our destinations include:

If you’re on a cruise vacation and docking in France for just a day, Ophorus can help you make the most of your time by organizing your shore excursion in France.

As a fully licensed Tour Operator we provide Exclusive Full Day Private Shore Excursions as well as more affordable shared shore excursions from all major Ports of Call in France for both individual travelers and groups.

Depending on your cruise port in France, we will come and pick you up as close as possible to your cruise ship. All of our day trips are run by knowledgeable, enthusiastic driver guides who speak impeccable English.

We transport you in premium vehicles & minivans and provide the driver. Explore the wonders of France by day, visit unique monuments, take in stunning views and return to your ship with an incredible adventure through one of France’s regions under your belt! Our destinations and guided tours include:

Normandy Shore Excursions 2023

We organise private & shared shore excursions from all the major Ports of Call located in Normandy. Departing from the Cruise Ports of Le Havre, Honfleur, Rouen & Cherbourg we will come and pick you up directly at your ship. Visit the Normandy D-Day landing beaches, Mont Saint Michel, Claude Monet's House & Gardens in Giverny, Paris & Versailles.

Atlantic Coast Shore Excursions 2023

We organise private & shared shore excursions from all the major Ports of Call located along the Atlantic Coast of France. Departing from the Cruise Ports of Brest, Saint Malo, La Rochelle, Nantes, Bordeaux, Le Verdon & Biarritz we will come and pick you up directly at your ship. From St Malo & Brest visit Normandy D-Day landing beaches, Mont St Michel, Dinan, Dinard, Concarneau, Quimper, Morlaix & Pont Aven village.

From Bordeaux & le Verdon Cruise Ports, participate in unique Wine Tours and wine tasting sessions in the Medoc & Saint Emilion. We also organize private tours to the Dordogne, Cognac, Arcachon Bay. Experience one of our guided walking tour or gourmet food tour in Bordeaux. From La Rochelle Port of Call discover the amazing Green Venice, visit the medieval village of Brouages and taste Oysters in Marennes.

Mediterranean Sea Shore Excursions 2023

We organise private & shared shore excursions from all the major Ports of Call located along the Mediterranean Sea of France. Departing from the Cruise Ports of Port Vendres, Sète, Sanary sur Mer, Bandol, Toulon, La Seyne sur Mer & Marseille we will come and pick you up directly at your ship. From Port Vendres & Sete visit the fortress of Carcassonne, Collioure village and enjoy a languedoc wine tour.

From Sanary, Bandol, Toulon, La Seyne sur Mer & Marseille follow unique day tours to the villages of Provence, Aix en Provence, Avignon, the Luberon, Arles, Les Baux de Provence & Saint Rémy de Provence. Enjoy a stunning Provence wine tour & wine tasting experience guided by a knowledgeable hand.

French Riviera Shore Excursions 2023

We organise private & shared shore excursions from all the major Ports of Call located along the French Riviera of France. Departing from the Cruise Ports of Saint Tropez, Cannes, Antibes, Nice, Villefranche sur Mer, Monaco & Monte Carlo we will come and pick you up directly at your ship. From St Tropez visit Cassis, Gassin, Ramatuelle & Port Grimaud.

From Cannes, Antibes, Nice & Villefranche sur Mer Cruise Ports visit Saint Paul de Vence, the Loup Canyon, Monaco & Monte Carlo, Eze village, Gourdon and participate in a local wine tour of the region.