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Ophorus Tours - Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Normandy

Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Step off your cruise ship and into Normandy's rich past! Choose an unforgettable private shore excursion from Cherbourg's cruise port. Explore the hallowed grounds of the D-Day landing beaches, where history buffs can delve deeper with our expert, English-speaking guides. Or, be mesmerized by the architectural marvel of Mont Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that rises dramatically from the sea.

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Learn more about Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Explore the Best Shore Excursions from Cherbourg: D-Day Landing Beaches and Mont Saint Michel Cherbourg, a charming port town, serves as an ideal starting point for private tours to the historic Normandy D-Day landing beaches. Our exclusive shore excursions from Cherbourg ensure a seamless experience, picking you up directly from your cruise ship. Discover the D-Day Landing Beaches with a Local Expert Join our English-speaking guides, who are local experts in World War II history, for an unforgettable journey. Your guide will provide a detailed itinerary, ensuring you get the most out of your day. Our small group tours offer a personalized experience, taking you to the iconic Pointe du Hoc. ...

Explore the Best Shore Excursions from Cherbourg: D-Day Landing Beaches and Mont Saint Michel

Cherbourg, a charming port town, serves as an ideal starting point for private tours to the historic Normandy D-Day landing beaches.

Our exclusive shore excursions from Cherbourg ensure a seamless experience, picking you up directly from your cruise ship.

Discover the D-Day Landing Beaches with a Local Expert

Join our English-speaking guides, who are local experts in World War II history, for an unforgettable journey. Your guide will provide a detailed itinerary, ensuring you get the most out of your day. Our small group tours offer a personalized experience, taking you to the iconic Pointe du Hoc.

Pointe du Hoc: A Historic Landmark

Pointe du Hoc is a dramatic cliff that presents a stunning view of the English Channel. This strategic point was a significant site during the D-Day operations, assigned to the Rangers for its critical position on the Atlantic Wall.

Experience the intense history as you explore the artillery battery and imagine the heroic efforts of that pivotal June morning.

Visit the Normandy American Cemetery

Conclude your tour with a poignant visit to the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer. Situated on the site of the temporary American St. Laurent Cemetery, established on June 8, 1944, it is the first American cemetery on European soil from World War II.

Here, you can pay homage to the fallen and explore the Visitor Center, which offers extensive insights into the D-Day landings and their monumental impact on history.

Full-Day Tour to Mont Saint Michel

For a different yet equally captivating experience, consider a full-day tour to Mont Saint Michel from Cherbourg.

This island off the Normandy coast is renowned for its stunning beauty and historical significance.

Mont Saint Michel, located about 1 kilometer from the shore, features some of Europe's largest tides and is connected to the mainland by a bridge that occasionally floods during high tides.

Mont Saint Michel: A Historical Gem

The history of Mont Saint Michel dates back to 709, when the first church was built at the request of Archangel Michael.

In the centuries that followed, Benedictine monks settled on the island, expanding the church and creating a monastery carved into the rock by the 11th century.

This medieval marvel quickly became a major pilgrimage site, akin to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.

Book Your Private Shore Excursion Today

Whether you're drawn to the historical depths of the D-Day beaches or the medieval splendor of Mont Saint Michel, our private shore excursions from Cherbourg offer an enriching and memorable experience.

Book your tour today and step into history with our expert guides.

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Reviews from our Cherbourg-en-Cotentin trips

  • Roy & Lisa Smith

    30, Aug 2024

    I was actually looking forward to an opportunity to speak of our tours! They were both FANTASTIC! The drivers (especially Matt on the Normandy tour) were...
  • Richard Mattern

    28, Apr 2024

    Alice, thank you for the opportunity to comment on our D-Day experience. This was by fare one of the best tours I have ever been on. From you and your...
  • Kevin McArdle

    26, Apr 2024

    We could not have picked out a better guide for our tour. Matt is a fantastic representative for your business. Best wishes for success in the future
  • N/A

    16, May 2022

    I joined a group that went to Mt Saint Michel with Ophorus and that was probably the best tour we went on for this cruise!!! On time start, organized,...
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