This particular tour focuses on the American sectors of Normandy landings. Visit the D-day beaches and delve into France’s World War II history on this private day tour from Paris. Explore the key battlegrounds with a private guide, and learn of the sacrifices made by the opposing Allied and German soldiers. Visit top sites of interest including Utah Beach, Saint Mere Eglise, Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc and pay your respects at the American Cemetery. This private tour includes round-trip travel from your central Paris accommodation.
Posted By : Billy_W
Emilie was a great guide, very knowledgeable of the history of Normandy D-Day. The American Cemetery will forever hold our respect and honor in our hearts. We will never forget this eye opening experience.
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Posted On : 2023-06-15 05:52:54 
Posted By : markbH8316XX
Professional, knowledgeable, affable, and trustworthy best describe the custom tours provided by this family-owned business.
We booked “Private Trip” several months in advance for a six-hour tour of the sites of Paris and a separate full day tour to Normandy. The booking process via email was simple, and Deborah was very communicative about the details and the pricing.
Through his near perfect English, his prior experience in the five-star hotel industry, and his incredible knowledge of and passion for history, Jozef provided us with two very memorable days. He took great pride in imparting us with in-depth and detailed analyses, coupled with interesting stories, to fully explain the highlights and historical significance at each destination.
On the day of our Paris tour, Jozef promptly picked us up at our hotel in a new Volvo XC60. At each stop, he constantly provided not only information as to what we were seeing, but he offered in-depth historical background and context, inclusive of all the “who, what, where, and why”. By the end of the day, which lasted longer than advertised six hours (without any additional cost), we encountered most of the major attractions and many of the lesser-known landmarks of Paris and acquired a vast historical perspective which greatly enhanced our overall experience.
Our second excursion was to Normandy, including Omaha Beach, the American military cemetery, and a tour of the surrounding areas. Standing on the beach, Jozef recreated D-Day, including who was positioned where, the troops involved on each side, the backgrounds of the troops, the impact of the weather, the lines of fire, the weaponry and vehicles, the natural and man-made obstacles, etc. With each step it become more evident that Jozef knew every inch of the terrain and he had read dozens of books from which he pieced together multiple historical accounts from a variety of perspectives. This was a once in a lifetime adventure lead by the perfect guide who pays impeccable attention to detail and his clients’ experience.
In addition to the tours listed on their website, Jozef and Deborah also offer customized tours to fit individual interests. We plan to return for personalized tours of Champagne country and other WW1 and WW2 battle sites.
The experiences provided by Jozef and Deborah of “Private Trip” are worth every penny (or Euro).
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Posted On : 2022-07-12 15:27:27 
Posted By : nw500005
Jozef was an amazing guide - funny, serious, compassionate, and most of all, knowledgeable. We had an incredible day, one that we'll remember for the rest of our lives. Absolutely would book something else with him in the future.
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Posted On : 2022-06-04 18:04:09
Posted By : Howard_P
This tour was on our bucket list and Joseph exceeded our expectations He gave great details and shared stories that made history come to life! I will be recommending him for our friends to use!
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Posted On : 2021-11-19 11:54:36
Posted By : JonJensen3
Jozef was great. He was knowledgeable and very courteous. He had a great stories. We enjoyed him so much, we booked him for another private tour to Belleau Woods even though I was already going there with another company, He even arranged a once in a lifetime experience. I would recommend him to everyone.
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Posted On : 2021-11-17 10:02:33
Posted By : daviddA4000AK
6 family members did a private tour with Jozef, he went above and beyond to make sure our experience was awesome. Very knowledge and personable to make it a fun and educational time! Would do any tour that he guides!
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Posted On : 2021-10-16 08:11:27
Posted By : tnkbstr55
Let me add to the list of glowing reviews for this tour service. At the outset, setting up the tour with Deborah was smooth and professional. All of my questions were answered promptly. The day before the tour I received a text from Jozef to confirm arrangements and to advise on Normandy weather conditions.
Jozef met us at our Paris hotel at 6:30 AM. He has a comfortable van which easily held the 4 of us. As we drove to Normandy we got to know each other and Jozef began to give us background on the events surrounding D Day. We marveled at Jozef's depth and breadth of knowledge. He is a treasure trove of information, and conveyed that information with passion and respect for the subject matter. It is impossible in a short post to review the entirety of the day. Suffice to say we started with the events in the zone in which American paratroopers deployed, moved to the D Day beaches and ended at the American cemetery. A very moving day.
We all agreed the the tour with Jozef was the highlight of our 18 days in France! Jozef has even provided me with a list of follow up books on the subject. Can I give 6 stars? When we return to France we will be using PT/Jozef for other tours.
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Posted On : 2019-10-01 14:32:05
Posted By : mwn2019
Emilie lead us on a wonderful trip to Normandy from Paris! My husband and I have been there before on our own and we wanted to show our 22 yo History Major son the WWII sights. Emilie had some out of the way sights and history to show us that we had never seen and would not be able to in a big group. Definitely important and interesting facts that we all enjoyed. Emilie turned us on to some related historical movies to watch that will enhance our understanding of the times and mood of WWII. Highly recommend this trip for anyone wanting to get more in-depth understanding of the war and its sights. Emilie is a gem!!
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Posted On : 2019-09-19 18:13:13
Posted By : kdaniel43
Our day trip to Normandy was an experience of a lifetime! Jozef picked us up promptly at our hotel and from that point forward, he made the day a most memorable one for us. He was engaging, extremely knowledgable, very accommodating, used visual charts as well as audio clips to give us an authentic experience of how the events of the D-Day invasion occurred. Our visit to the American cemetery was a very somber and humbling experience as well. He took us to a seaside restaurant for lunch and as we traveled back to Paris, later that afternoon, he gave us so much more information about France, Paris, and other sights we may want to see on a return visit. He is certainly deserving of a 5 star rating and I would highly recommend Jozef for this and any other tour!
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Posted On : 2019-08-29 17:06:50
Posted By : shbam04
Our family (2 adults, 3 teens) took a one day trip to Normandy with Josef. It's a looooong drive but worth it. We loved Omaha, Point du Hoc, and the American Cemetery. Very powerful. We skipped the airfields (our choice). We had a delicious lunch in a small town (I can't remember the exact name but it was away from the crowds). Joe told great stories, asked trivia, and is passionate about history.
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Posted On : 2019-08-24 13:46:12
