Friday:
We depart London at 18:30 to make our way to Portsmouth where we catch the overnight ferry to Le Havre.
Saturday:
We start the day by traveling out to the D Day Beaches. Our first stop is to visit the American Cemetery and nearby Omaha Beach. Moving along the coast we visit Arromanches-les-Bains. Here you can see the remains of the Mulberry Harbour built for the D Day landings. You can also visit the 360 Museum. Last stop is Bayeux famous for the Bayeux Tapestry that tells the story of William the Conquer. Finally to our hotel in Caen. You can venture into town tonight.
Sunday:
We travel across to the famous Mont Saint Michel. The Mont is surrounded by sea with a tidal range of 15 metres. At low tide you can walk the one km to the Mont. The Abbey dominates the rock outcrop and is open to visitors. Moving on we cross from Normandy to Brittany and make our way to St Malo, a walled city. The city ramparts are largely original and offer superb views over the city and surrounding countryside. Enjoy a meal out at a local restaurant renowned for their seafood. We head back to our hotel mid evening.
Monday:
Departing after breakfast we make our way to Rouen, it is here that Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake. Discover more about her life and death by visiting the Museum. Explore the old town and check out the bones of the black plague victims. There is a local market in the centre, a chance to purchase local camembert cheese. Our last stop will be in Honfluer a picturesque fishing port famous for its seafood restaurants. A visit to the wooden Cathedral is a must along with exploring the local shop.
Mid afternoon we make our way to Calais for the return ferry. This trip is faster than our outbound crossing and we are due to arrive back in Dover at 21.30.
INCLUDES:
- Return coach transport, overnight ferry with reclining seats
- 2 nights accommodation based in twin or double rooms at Tourist Class hotel with breakfast.
- Excursions as per itinerary but no entrance fees.
What to Bring: Passport, you should travel with an overnight bag for the ferry and a towel. VISAS: Some nationalities may require a Visa for France, please ask if you are unsure.
Departure: 18.30 Friday night and aims to return no later than 23:30 Monday.
Payment: A £20:00 pp non refundable nor transferable deposit will secure your booking with the balance payable 14 days before departure.
Trip Dates
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Booking Conditions
Please note the following conditions and informatoin does not apply to the London Walks featured on our site. All walks are run by the original London Walks Company and more information can be found on their website www.walks.com.
All our trips* depart from Bressenden Place, which is a few minutes walk from Victoria Underground Station. All day trips depart at 9am unless otherwise stated.
*Times and departure points for London Walks are displayed on the walks pages of this website. They DO NOT depart from Bressenden Place at 9am.
*Weekend departure times vary and it is your responsibility to check the departure time for your trip, which is published on our website. Tracks cannot be held responsible for missed departures due to late arrival.
Online Discounts:
These only apply to tours booked and paid for online, they are not available over the telephone or by any other means of payment. They are for a limited period and limited number of seats. The offer can be withdrawn at any time.
To take up the offer you must always write the discounted price on the booking form. Failure to do so will result in full payment being taken.
Double Booking Special:
Our double booking special offer will save you £2 on the price of your second day trip. To take advantage of the offer, you need only complete one booking form. In the comments box at the bottom of the page you need to provide details of the second day trip you wish to book. Discount only applies when ONE PERSON is travelling on TWO DIFFERENT departures, NOT to two people travelling on the same departure.
General Booking Conditions:
All Day Trips: Once booked and paid for are non refundable nor transferable under any circumstances.
Weekend and Short Breaks: 50% cancellation charges if cancelled before 14 days of travel, if cancelled less than 14 days 100% cancellation charges. Transfers on weekend tours can be made up to 14 days prior to departure, subject to availability. A transfer fee of £20 per person will be charged.
Tracks cannot be held responsible for any costs, incurred due to the late arrival or departure of the coach.
Those booked on our weekend and short break tours are required to have travel insurance to cover them throughout the tour.
We reserve the right to alter the itineraries as required. On the rare occasion when we have insufficient numbers we reserve the right to withdraw the tour. All clients will be notified in advance and offered an alternative tour or full refund.
Those travelling on tours outside the United Kingdom are required to travel with their passports and any necessary visa. The issue of a travel visa is the sole responsibility of the client.
Complaints
Should you have a complaint during the tour, contact your tour manager and they will do their best to rectify your problem. If we cannot resolve your complaint at the time, you should make your complaint in writing and send it to us at Tracks Travel Limited, The Flots, Brookland, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 9TG, within 21 days of the end of the tour. We will be unable to deal with any complaints unless we receive details in writing in that time period.
