Normandy History Tour

School Tour
Experience the History of Normandy from the medieval enclosures of Caen to the D-Day Landing Beaches of WW2.

Normandy History Tour

3 Nights / 4 Days

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Phone us on 01-8434734

Why Book with us?

 

  MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING
DAY ONE Own arrangements to airport

 

Meet GTI Rep at agreed check-in area in Dublin Airport

 

Fly to France

 

Guided tour of Caen

Visit La Musée de Normandie & Caen Castlebuilt around 1060, one of the largest medieval enclosures in Europe Transfer to your hotel to check-in and for evening meal

 

Overnight at your hotel

DAY TWO  

Breakfast at hotel

 

Half day guided tour of theD-Day Landing Beaches

 

Visit to Caen Memorialwhich takes you on a journey to the heart of 20th-century history through the origins of WWII to Cold War & the fall of the Berlin Wall Transfer to your hotel for evening meal

 

Overnight at your hotel

DAY THREE  

Breakfast at hotel

 

Visit the Grand Bunker Atlantic Wall Museumlocated inside the old German headquarters

 

Visit the Battle of Normandy Memorial Museum Transfer to your hotel for evening meal

 

Overnight at your hotel

DAY FOUR  

Breakfast at hotel

 

Check-out

 

Guided tour of Rouen – the historic city famous for its connection to Richard the Lionheart & Joan of Arc

 

Some free time for more sightseeing or shopping in this beautiful city Transfer to airport for your flight home
Remember this is a sample itinerary and can be tailored to suit your group’s requirements!

 


MAKE YOUR TOUR CROSS-CURRICULAR BY ADDING SOME EXTRA EXCURSIONS:

 

  • Joan of Arc Historical Exhibition (History)
  • Bayeux Tapestry (History)
  • Musée d’Art et d’Histoire Baron Gerard (Art)
  • Panorama XXL (History)
  • Guided tour of Rouen’s Notre Dame Cathedral (History)
  • French Lessons can be included in the mornings or the Guided Tours can be given in French at the students’ level (Language)

 


 

Note: All tours & activities are subject to availability at time of booking

  • Tailor-made itineraries to suit all budgets
  • Fully inclusive packages including:
    • Flights
    • Pre-inspected & approved accommodation
    • Coach & friendly, knowledgeable drivers
    • Insurance
    • Meals
    • Professional guides
    • Excursions
  • Single rooms free of charge for all group leaders
  • Free places & early booking bonuses
  • Meeting with Group Leader
  • Assistance at Dublin Airport
  • 24-hour emergency service
  • Peace of mind … GTI is fully licensed and bonded in accordance with the Commission of Aviation Regulation (T.A. 0533)

 

Flights, hotels, prices & itinerary are subject to availability at time of booking

Please note all balances are due 10 weeks before departure.

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2 + 5 =

MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING
DAY ONE

Meet your private coach at your school and transfer to Galway - the City of the Tribes

Visit to Galway City Museum before visiting the Spanish Arch, Shop Street and Eyre Square

Check in to Delphi Resort

Afternoon Surfing - or similar activity

Evening meal at Delphi

Campfire entertainment followed by a light treat

DAY TWO

Breakfast at your accommodation 

Climbing activity

Abseiling activity

Lunch

Kayaking activity

Evening meal at Delphi

Campfire entertainment followed by a light treat

DAY THREE

Breakfast & check out of your accommodation

Zip and Trek activity

Team Building activity

Lunch followed by transfer to Galway City

Spend the late afternoon shopping

Board your coach for your journey back home
Remember this is a sample itinerary and can be tailored to suit your group's requirements!

 

 OTHER OPTIONAL TOURS & ACTIVITIES

  • Bird of Prey Centre
  • Aillwee Caves
  • Galway Cathedral
  • Head down the Wild Atlantic way to visit The Burren
  • Head up the Wild Atlantic way to Connemara National Park
  • The views from Diamond Hill
  • Drive the Sky Road
  • Ramble around Kylemore Abbey
  • Visit the ruins of Menlo Castle
  • Corrib River Cruise
  • Fishery Watchtower Museum
  • Lynch's Castle
  • Dunguaire Castle
  • Visit the Aran islands
  • Dún Aonghasa & Poll na bPeist on Inis Mór
  • Glengowla Mines (closed in winter)
  • Killary Fjord
  • Visit the home of the Claddagh Ring
  • Tailor-made itineraries to suit all budgets
  • Fully inclusive packages including:
    • Pre-inspected & approved accommodation
    • Coaching & friendly, knowledgeable drivers
    • Insurance
    • Meals
    • Professional guides
    • Excursions
  • Single rooms free of charge for all group leaders
  • Free places & early booking bonuses
  • Meeting with Group Leader
  • 24-hour emergency service - manned by our own GTI Travel Staff
  • Peace of mind - GTI Travel is fully licensed and bonded in accordance with the Commission of Aviation Regulation (T.A. 0533)

Please note all balances are due 10 weeks before departure.

Send us an enquiry

I would like to sign up to receive email updates (optional)

14 + 8 =

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