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Explore Giverny & Honfleur in Style: Private Le Havre Shore Excursion
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shore excursions
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Sightseeing
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09 hours
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Small Groups ( 2~8 )
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2024/09/23 and 2024/12/31
Highlights
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off at Le Havre Cruise Port.
- Visit Monet's House & Gardens in Giverny
- Visit the Charming small town of Honfleur
- English speaking Driver or Driver/Guide
Program & Itinerary
Private Shore Excursion from Le Havre: Discover the Gardens of Giverny & Explore Honfleur
Embark on a Scenic Journey Through Normandy Experience the beauty of Normandy on this vibrant private shore excursion from Le Havre Cruise Port. Visit the iconic Gardens of Giverny, home of the celebrated impressionist painter Claude Monet, followed by a stop in the picturesque harbor town of Honfleur.
Convenient Pick-Up at Le Havre Cruise Port Your adventure begins with pick-up directly at your cruise ship in Le Havre. Your driver will be waiting outside the terminal with a sign bearing the lead traveler's name. Board a premium air-conditioned vehicle equipped with a PA system for engaging commentary during your journey. After introductions and a quick overview of the itinerary, relax and enjoy the scenic drive to Giverny, approximately 1.5 to 2 hours away.
Explore the Village of Giverny and Claude Monet's Gardens Arrive in the charming village of Giverny, famously home to Claude Monet. Your guide will escort you to the entrance, where you’ll begin an enchanting tour of Monet’s house and gardens.
Claude Monet's House Step inside the artist’s carefully preserved home, where you’ll explore the reading room, the artist’s first studio, and private apartments. Highlights include Monet’s bedroom, his wife Alice’s bedroom, and Blanche Monet’s room, featuring period objects, artwork by Monet’s friends such as Cezanne and Renoir, and Monet's renowned collection of Japanese prints.
The Clos Normand Garden In front of the house lies the vibrant Clos Normand, a masterpiece garden designed by Monet himself. Admire the meticulously arranged flower beds filled with daffodils, tulips, peonies, and roses. The central path, lined with nasturtiums and fragrant blooms, offers a kaleidoscope of colors that inspired many of Monet’s iconic works.
The Water Garden Stroll through the serene Water Garden, created by Monet by diverting a small river. Be captivated by the tranquil lily ponds, the iconic Japanese bridge, and oriental plants such as maples, bamboo, and white lilies. This idyllic setting inspired Monet's famous "Nymphéas" (Water Lilies) series.
Important Note: Entrance tickets to Giverny are not included and must be purchased during the booking process. Depending on your ticket selection, your visit may include additional sites.
Lunch and Scenic Stop in Honfleur After your visit to Giverny, enjoy some time for lunch (at your own expense) before heading back to Le Havre. On the way, stop in Honfleur, one of France’s most beautiful harbor towns.
- Take a short walking tour to get your bearings.
- Wander the cobbled streets lined with art galleries, shops, and half-timbered houses.
- Admire the stunning Vieux Bassin (Old Harbor), a postcard-perfect spot for photos.
Return to Le Havre After exploring Honfleur, your driver will return you to your cruise ship in Le Havre. This private tour accommodates up to 8 passengers per minivan and is fully customizable. If you'd like to include additional stops such as Rouen, just let us know in advance!
Book this private shore excursion from Le Havre today to immerse yourself in the beauty and inspiration of Giverny and the charm of Honfleur!
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Pick up at Your Ship in Le Havre Cruise Port
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Enjoy the drive to Giverny
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Visit the House and Gardens of Claude Monet
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Guided visit of Honfleur
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Return to Ship in Le Havre
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Know before you book
- Small group, personalized experiences
- 8 hour Private Giverny & Honfleur Tour from Le Havre
- Worry free shore Excursion, guaranteed return to Ship
- Minimum number of 2 participants applies.
- English speaking tour, other languages on request.
- Tour involves some walking, good walking shoes recommended
- Tour is not wheelchair accessible
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Reviews
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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... -
Luis Gonzalez
24, Jul 2024
Thank you very much for the follow-up and attention. Everything was as we expected The quality of the truck and the driver were perfect, the driver was... -
Cathy Ordiway
27, Jul 2023
We are doing very well a week after our return to the United States, thank you. Our tour was wonderful,Mickael was a friendly and knowledgeable guide...
Included / excluded
Included
- Pick up and drop off at ship
- Services of English speaking driver/guide
- Small Group Private tour limited to 8 persons
- Visit of Giverny Gardens
- Entrance tickets to Giverny included
- Visit Honfleur with your guide
- Transportation in A/C vehicle
Excluded
- Entrance fees unless mentioned
- Meals, drinks (lunch)
- Personal travel insurance and expenses
- Gratuities for the driver/guide
FAQ
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How long is the drive from Le Havre to Giverny?
The drive from Le Havre Port of Call to Giverny is just over 1 hour and a half. -
What should I expect on a Shore Excursion with Ophorus?
As a specialized France Tour Operator and tours & activities provider, we organize worry free shore excursions departing from all cruise ports in France. Our professional team of travel advisors, drivers and guides speak fluent English, are experts in the destination and all our shore excursions take place on board premium vehicles.
All our shore excursions in France include pick up and drop off at your ship, once you have exited the Cruise Port terminal. We will always indicate where your driver/guide will be waiting for you. Our itineraries and programs are customized to suit your needs and never include side visits or stops that you had not confirmed. We guarantee your return to ship on time and have a very flexible cancellation policy. All tours can be cancelled up to 48 hours before the tour.
All our shore excursions are for small groups only, we do not cater for groups larger than 20 persons. Typically, we use premium minivans that will take up to 7 or 8 persons maximum. If your group is larger, then we will provide a small minibus but no larger than 20 passenger seats. -
What type of vehicules are used during a private Shore Excursion from Le Havre?
Our company uses only premium cars & minivans that are new or recent, comfortable and fully equipped including individual A/C, shaded windows, large leg space. -
How strenuous is this tour?
This tour includes the visit of Gardens and the Visit of Honfleur that still retains a number of cobbledstone streets; we would strongly suggest that you be in good physical condition to book this tour. We do not recommend this tour for persons with walking difficulties. -
How much free time will we have in Giverny?
You will have plenty of time in Giverny to visit the House & the Gardens. We will spend the whole morning there and you will even have time for lunch in the village or surrounding area (at own expense). Then we will start to make our way back to Le Havre with a stop in the charming smallg town of Honfleur. -
Is lunch included on this full day shore excursion from Le Havre?
We never include lunch on our private shore excursions from Le Havre.
There are different restaurants or snacks in Giverny where you can enjoy lunch.
If you would like us to pre-book a specific restaurant for you and your party just let us know and we will organize this for you at no extra cost. -
Should I bring something specific for this Shore Excursion?
Always check the weather before you follow one of our shore excursions. By doing so, adapt your clothing to the local weather conditions. On one of our shore excursions we will not require you to bring your passport but it is always better to have some type of ID just in case. We strongly recommend that you bring with you a photocopy of any ID. Good walking shoes are always recommended in France as you never know on what type of grounds you might be walking.
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