Excursion from Cherbourg to Cotentin Peninsula

Name: Excursion from Cherbourg to Cotentin Peninsula
Brand: Viator
Price: 1397.86 USD
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8 hr 30 minEnglish, FrenchMont-St-Michel, France

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Delve into the rich tapestry of Cherbourg's history on this immersive tour that takes you beyond the famous D-Day Beaches and Mont-Saint-Michel. Led by a local guide with over a decade of experience, discover the architectural beauty of Valognes, including ancient Gallo-Roman ruins, and the historic naval port of Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue. Enjoy scenic views of Barfleur and the Phare de Gatteville, and stroll through Cherbourg’s neighborhoods that survived WWII. Experience the perfect blend of history, stunning scenery, and local cuisine as you uncover Normandy’s lesser-known treasures.

- Explore Valognes' remarkable Gallo-Roman bath ruins from the 4th century - Visit the picturesque port of Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue, known for its delicious oysters - Discover the charming fishing port of Barfleur and its historic church by the docks - Enjoy a guided walking tour in Cherbourg, featuring landmarks like the Italian Theatre

Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Local Guide experienced

Not included

Lunch

What you'll do

Thermes Romains D'alauna
Pierre De Coubertin, Valognes, France
After picking you up, we'll head to Valognes, known as the "Versailles Normand" where we'll marvel at the remarkably preserved Gallo-Roman bath ruins that date back to the 4th century.
1 hour
Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue
Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, France
We'll then travel to the picturesque port of Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue, famous for its delicious oysters. Guided tour of the village and Oyster tasting if desired
1h 30m
Barfleur
Barfleur, France
Tour of the beautiful fishing port of Barfleur, where most visitors especially appreciate a little church on the docks which sits almost at the water's edge.
45 min
Le Phare de Gatteville
25 C route du Phare, Accueil du Phare de Gatteville, Gatteville-le-Phare, France
you'll be able to see the Phare de Gatteville, the 2d highest lighthouse in France, where we could even stop by on our way to our final exploration of the day. Photo stop or posiibility to visit if time allows it
15 minAdmission included
Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France
We'll arrive to Cherbourg for a walking tour where we'll go across neighbourhoods that survived WWII. We'll proceed to pass by landmarks such as the Italian Theatre & Napoleon's Statue, before dropping you off.
1h 30m