zlato Posted June 8, 2014 #1 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Cruising on Infinity this Fall with stop at La Havre (two nights). Would prefer private car, guide, and driver to visit Normandy with focus on D-Day history. Also, would appreciate any recommendations regarding private tour vs Celebrity shore tour of Paris on provided bus with 40 plus passengers. Can Celebrity arrange private tours. If so, has anyone experienced any of the private tours arranged by Celebrity? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ghstudio Posted June 8, 2014 #2 Share Posted June 8, 2014 (edited) Yes, celebrity can arrange private tours but the cost is very high compared to hiring your own guide. Check your cruise roll call, The ports section here or trip advisor to find the names of guides others have used. Sent from my iPad using Forums Edited June 8, 2014 by ghstudio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginak1112 Posted June 8, 2014 #3 Share Posted June 8, 2014 I just visited Lehavre and did the ship tour of Claude Monets house and gardens in Giverny along with a trip to Rouen. It was excellent! If you are looking for a private or semi-private tour, I would suggest that you go to your roll call and see if any of your fellow passengers are looking for people to join their tour or you could get one started. Normandy is a place that I would want a very experienced tour guide to accompany me to. I'm sure that the ship's would be excellent but I understand you wanting a smaller group. Trip Advisor has been very informative for me and I have booked very nice tours for my family in many cities. Just search Normandy or Paris and look under activities. Also, you may search here on CC under ports of call for reviews of tours that passengers have taken. Also, a good suggestion in Paris may be to take the ship's transportation or the train on your own and then have a private tour booked. I don't know what your budget is but I'm guessing that private transportation to and from Lehavre is several hundred dollars. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane2357 Posted June 8, 2014 #4 Share Posted June 8, 2014 We are sailing Aug. 8, 2015 and have a 1 day stop in La Havre. We have contacted for a private tour for 4 with Normandy Tours - they get excellent reviews and this is our splurge tour. Normandy Sightseeing Tours 6 Rue Saint Jean 14400 BAYEUX France http://www.normandy-sightseeing-tours.com Email : contact@normandy-st.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted June 8, 2014 #5 Share Posted June 8, 2014 I would recommend Overlord Tours. If you go to the France port of call you will see many, including us, have had a great tour with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlato Posted June 9, 2014 Author #6 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Thanks for the responses; most helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marylyn Posted June 10, 2014 #7 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Cruising on Infinity this Fall with stop at La Havre (two nights). Would prefer private car, guide, and driver to visit Normandy with focus on D-Day history. Also, would appreciate any recommendations regarding private tour vs Celebrity shore tour of Paris on provided bus with 40 plus passengers. Can Celebrity arrange private tours. If so, has anyone experienced any of the private tours arranged by Celebrity? Thanks What date are you sailing? We are on the September 8th. Lois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlato Posted June 10, 2014 Author #8 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Sailing on Oct.1. Appreciate any reviews from your earlier sailing. Upon completion, we will stay on ship (B2B) for Trans Atlantic crossing to Ft. Lauderdale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ghstudio Posted June 10, 2014 #9 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Sailing on Oct.1. Appreciate any reviews from your earlier sailing. Upon completion, we will stay on ship (B2B) for Trans Atlantic crossing to Ft. Lauderdale. Why don't you join the roll calls for your cruise. The TA is : http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1817490&page=88 Oct 1 cruise: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1878233 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diligaf51 Posted June 11, 2014 #10 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Sailing on Oct.1. Appreciate any reviews from your earlier sailing. Upon completion, we will stay on ship (B2B) for Trans Atlantic crossing to Ft. Lauderdale. we are doing the same. 26 days! mark and julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlato Posted June 11, 2014 Author #11 Share Posted June 11, 2014 I have posted a query on this board regarding private vs Celebrity shore tours; would appreciate your opinions, and hopefully our paths will cross on these voyages. Jim & Rose Marie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diligaf51 Posted June 11, 2014 #12 Share Posted June 11, 2014 I have posted a query on this board regarding private vs Celebrity shore tours; would appreciate your opinions, and hopefully our paths will cross on these voyages. Jim & Rose Marie private tours are in my opinion usually the way to go as they are in most cases cheaper and have less persons in the group. that said, if you arrange your own tour and something happens (like your transportation breaking down) you risk missing the ship's departure. If you are on a ship tour, they wait for you. let me know if you have any questions. mark mwp1117@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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