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Private guided American D-Day Tour from Bayeux
5.0 (258)
🛕 Culture & History
France

Private guided American D-Day Tour from Bayeux

This eight-hour private guided tour traces the American experience across Normandy's D-Day landing sites. Starting with the airborne drop zones, you'll visit Utah and Omaha beaches, examine the German defensive positions at La Pointe du Hoc, and conclude at the American Cemetery overlooking the Channel. Your guide provides context at each stop, with breaks built in for photos and refreshment. Private transport means you move at your own pace without group delays.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $911
A Day of Exploring Black Paris
5.0 (130)
🛕 Culture & History
France

A Day of Exploring Black Paris

This six-hour walking tour traces Black presence across Paris neighbourhoods, connecting African, Caribbean, and diasporic histories often absent from standard guidebooks. You'll move through communities and landmarks that reveal how Black culture has quietly and openly shaped the city's character. The pace allows for genuine conversation and reflection rather than rushing between photo stops. Includes all-day metro pass and a croissant with quality butter and hot drink to start.

6 hoursfrom AUD $299
Paris in a Day - Private Experience
5.0 (119)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Paris in a Day - Private Experience

Navigate Paris streets and metro like a seasoned resident on this tailored six-to-seven-hour private tour. Your local guide steers you through genuine neighbourhoods—the Latin Quarter, Montmartre, areas around Notre-Dame—mixing unhurried walks with strategic use of taxi and public transport. You'll pass iconic landmarks, cut through Luxembourg Gardens, learn the metro system's logic, and gather insider tips on where Parisians actually eat and linger. Hotel pickups within Paris city limits; lunch and attractions are your call.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $502
Scandola & Girolata: The Must-see Excursion EN Corsica
5.0 (113)
🐠 Water Activities
France

Scandola & Girolata: The Must-see Excursion EN Corsica

A 6h 45m boat tour from Porto exploring the Gulf's most dramatic coastline. You'll cruise past the red-rock formations of Scandola (a UNESCO reserve), thread through the towering Calanques de Piana, spot Capo Rosso's natural arch, then dock in the quiet village of Girolata for 90 minutes to two hours ashore. The finale is a swim in a secluded cove. Mare Bellu limits groups to 12 passengers per trip, with individual seating, sun decks, shade, and a captain who talks through local geology and history.

6h 45mfrom AUD $368
Certified tour guide-Most Exhaustive French Riviera private tour
5.0 (96)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Certified tour guide-Most Exhaustive French Riviera private tour

A fully customised private tour of the French Riviera's signature destinations, led by a Ministry-certified guide in a luxury electric Mercedes van. Over 9–10 hours, you'll move through Antibes and Cap d'Antibes, the hilltop village of Eze, the Fragonard perfume factory, Monaco and Monte-Carlo, and Nice's seafront promenade. Your guide adapts the pace and stops to your interests, whether you're travelling with children, teenagers, or managing mobility considerations. Beyond the standard route, extensions into Cannes, Saint-Tropez, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Picasso's Mougins, Grasse, wine estates and other Provençal corners are negotiable.

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $911
Private Boat Charter in the Bay of St Tropez
5.0 (91)
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France

Private Boat Charter in the Bay of St Tropez

Steer your own four-hour adventure across the Bay of St Tropez aboard a nimble 6.5m speedboat built for action rather than pampering. This private charter fits six and puts you in control: chart a course to the Venice-like canals of Port Grimaud, anchor off Millionaires Bay for swimming and snorkelling, or tear across the water on a wakeboard or waterski. Departs from Marines de Cogolin with flexibility to pick up elsewhere.

4 hoursfrom AUD $801
Paris Wine Day Tours exclusive Champagne tour incl. 3 visits
5.0 (86)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Paris Wine Day Tours exclusive Champagne tour incl. 3 visits

Spend twelve hours exploring Champagne's heartland from Paris, visiting three distinct producers and tasting their flagship bottles. Your day weaves through Reims Cathedral, where centuries of French coronations took place, before ducking into the chalk tunnels beneath Mumm's estate. A three-course lunch in an Art Deco setting interrupts the tastings, then you head to a second house for contrasting styles before finishing in Hautvillers village at a small family operation. Throughout, your guide shares the region's deeper stories while the air-conditioned coach handles the driving.

12 hoursfrom AUD $834
Normandy WW2 Classic Jeep Tour
5.0 (83)
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France

Normandy WW2 Classic Jeep Tour

Travel the Norman coast in a restored military Jeep, retracing the routes and landing zones of June 1944. This 4-hour guided tour covers the actual terrain where Allied forces pushed inland, with your driver providing context on the movements, decisions, and human stories behind the beaches. You'll see bunkers, memorials, and countryside transformed by eight decades—visiting the sites as soldiers experienced them, bouncing across the same roads.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1003
FULL DAY ALSACE PRIVATE TOUR : Tailored by your Friendly Driver
5.0 (79)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

FULL DAY ALSACE PRIVATE TOUR : Tailored by your Friendly Driver

Spend eight to nine hours exploring Alsace with a knowledgeable local driver who tailors the itinerary to your interests. Travel in comfort aboard an electric Mercedes or Tesla whilst your chauffeur guides you through wine regions, medieval villages, and castle grounds at whatever pace suits you. This is bespoke sightseeing—no fixed schedule, no rushed transitions—crafted around what captivates you most.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1254
Champagne Tasting Tour Day Trip From Paris
5.0 (74)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Champagne Tasting Tour Day Trip From Paris

A 10–11 hour excursion from Paris into Champagne country led by the owner, a native English speaker and region specialist. Visit small growers and established houses, tour cellars, and taste at least five champagnes—often seven or more—while learning how the wine is made. The itinerary adapts to your interests and what's available that day, whether that's catching harvest-time pressing or exploring how different producers work. By day's end, your relationship with champagne shifts entirely.

10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $634
Saint-Émilion & Pomerol Wine Tour: Tastings, Lunch & WSET Guide
5.0 (74)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Saint-Émilion & Pomerol Wine Tour: Tastings, Lunch & WSET Guide

Spend six hours exploring Saint-Émilion's rolling vineyards and medieval lanes with a WSET-qualified wine guide. Visit two Grand Cru Classé properties, taste current releases straight from the barrel rooms, and learn how Bordeaux's Left Bank reputation was built. A regional lunch of charcuterie, cheese and bread sits between tastings. Small groups keep things intimate; air-conditioned transport handles the driving between estates.

6 hoursfrom AUD $268
Canyoning discovery in the Vercors - Grenoble
5.0 (72)
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France

Canyoning discovery in the Vercors - Grenoble

A half-day canyoning adventure through the Versoud canyon in the Vercors massif near Grenoble. Your guide leads you down waterfalls, through rock pools and narrow gorges using ropes and technical equipment. Perfect for cooling off during hot summers while testing yourself against the natural landscape with friends or family. Four hours total, suitable for those with moderate fitness.

4 hoursfrom AUD $84
Alsace wine tour and medieval villages. Small group guided tour
5.0 (71)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Alsace wine tour and medieval villages. Small group guided tour

A six-hour guided tour through Alsace's wine country, visiting three small family-run producers—some operating since the 16th century—with tastings at each stop. You'll be collected from your Colmar or Basel accommodation and guided through vineyard landscapes by specialists who prioritise boutique wineries overlooked by larger tour groups. Limited to six people maximum, ensuring genuine conversation with winemakers and unhurried tasting sessions.

6 hoursfrom AUD $503
Private Boat Tour Cannes Lerins Islands
5.0 (70)
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France

Private Boat Tour Cannes Lerins Islands

Hire a private 28-foot vessel from Golfe-Juan marina for six hours exploring the Lerins Islands off Cannes. Your bilingual skipper navigates secluded bays and shallow reefs, dropping anchor at swimming spots whilst sharing stories about the archipelago's layered past. The boat accommodates up to five guests plus crew, making it ideal for small groups or families seeking authentic coastal discovery without the seafront bustle.

6 hoursfrom AUD $485
Luxury Luxury Wine Tour Experience
5.0 (70)
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France

Luxury Luxury Wine Tour Experience

Spend eight hours exploring Burgundy's finest vineyards with a guide descended from local coopers, travelling by private Mercedes through some of France's most prestigious wine regions. You'll taste exceptional bottles directly at the source and share a traditional mâchon—local charcuterie, cheese and bread—in the vineyards or a neighbourhood restaurant. The tour suits newcomers through serious collectors, led by Burgundy-certified specialists with deep regional knowledge.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1655
Normandy: Private Tour of the D-Day Beaches (American Sector)
5.0 (66)
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Normandy: Private Tour of the D-Day Beaches (American Sector)

Walk the American sector of Normandy's D-Day beaches on a private 5–7 hour tour led by a knowledgeable guide. Begin at Colleville-sur-Mer's solemn cemetery, then explore Omaha Beach where thousands landed under devastating fire. You'll climb to Pointe du Hoc's fortified clifftop, a key ranger objective, before finishing in Sainte-Mère-Église, where paratroopers descended into chaos. Includes transport, water, and entry fees.

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $878
Private Half Day Historic Tour
5.0 (62)
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France

Private Half Day Historic Tour

This four-hour private walking tour traces Paris's layered past, starting on the Left Bank where Gallo-Roman foundations meet medieval streets, then crossing the Seine to explore Renaissance quarters and the grandeur of Louis XIV's era. Your guide navigates you through centuries of architecture, urban planning, and historical turning points, pointing out how each period shaped the city's character. You'll finish with insider tips on restaurants worth your time.

4 hoursfrom AUD $585
Champagne Munoz Bruneau : Half Day Visit and Tasting
5.0 (52)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Champagne Munoz Bruneau : Half Day Visit and Tasting

A four-hour guided tour through the Marne Valley champagne region with Champagne Munoz Bruneau. You'll travel by air-conditioned van to this family-run estate nestled in the hillsides, tour the vineyards on foot, and taste three distinct champagnes. The guide shares insider knowledge of the winemaking process while you experience the landscape and flavours that define this corner of France.

4 hoursfrom AUD $134
Private Tour of American Sites with an Expert Guide from DDAY
5.0 (52)
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Private Tour of American Sites with an Expert Guide from DDAY

Spend eight hours tracing American involvement across Normandy's D-Day sites with a guide who's spent two decades navigating this region's layered history. You'll move beyond standard monument visits to understand the human stories behind 1944's invasion—walking beach sectors where GIs landed, seeing command posts, examining how the landscape itself shaped those pivotal hours. The guide reads the terrain like a map of decisions made under fire.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1505
Australian private Somme tour including Sir John Monash Centre
5.0 (52)
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Australian private Somme tour including Sir John Monash Centre

Trace the Australian forces' movements across the Somme with a dedicated private guide who has spent 16 years leading battlefield tours. This seven-hour expedition covers key Western Front sites including the Sir John Monash Centre, with your group receiving singular attention throughout. Tell your guide beforehand about family connections or specific locations you want to explore, and they'll shape the itinerary around what matters to you.

7 hoursfrom AUD $537
Monaco - Monte Carlo - Eze Village - Private HALF Day Tour
5.0 (51)
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France

Monaco - Monte Carlo - Eze Village - Private HALF Day Tour

A four-to-five-hour private minivan tour threading the Côte d'Azur's most picturesque corners. Start in the hilltop village of Èze—medieval streets, botanical gardens, and the Fragonard perfume workshop—then descend to Monaco's Prince's Palace, Oceanographic Museum, and Monte Carlo's polished waterfront. Your driver doubles as guide, navigating the Corniche's hairpin bends while sharing local knowledge gleaned from years working Riviera hotels. Pickup from Nice or Villefranche; air-conditioned comfort and phone chargers included.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $1053
Classic Yacht Sailing in Cannes
5.0 (48)
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France

Classic Yacht Sailing in Cannes

Spend four hours sailing along the Côte d'Azur aboard a classic yacht, dropping anchor in secluded bays between Cannes and the Îles de Lérins. You'll navigate turquoise waters, swim and snorkel from the boat, paddle on calm mornings, and work through drinks and nibbles whilst the crew handles the sails. The rhythm is entirely yours—laze on deck, explore underwater, or simply watch the coastline drift past. Couples find it quietly romantic; groups settle into easy conversation.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1505
Private sailing excursion & Provencal picnic
5.0 (48)
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Private sailing excursion & Provencal picnic

Set sail from Cannes Old Port aboard a restored 8-metre Jeanneau to Sainte-Marguerite Island in the Lérins archipelago. Your skipper shares genuine sailing expertise while you help handle the boat or simply relax on deck. Anchor for a Provençal spread—homemade tzatziki, fresh vegetables, anchovies and rosé—then swim and snorkel in transparent waters before returning to the Bay of Cannes. Five to six hours total.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $201
Private American Sector D Day Tour
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Private American Sector D Day Tour

Spend eight to nine hours exploring the American sector of the D-Day beaches with a guide who brings archival maps, photographs and recovered artefacts to illuminate the landings of 6 June 1944, the subsequent hedge-row fighting, and the Allied push toward liberation. Based from Bayeux, this private tour accommodates up to eight people in an air-conditioned minivan, with pick-up and drop-off included.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1170
Full-Day Private Cannes Shore Excursion: Nice, Monaco, Eze, Antibes
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Full-Day Private Cannes Shore Excursion: Nice, Monaco, Eze, Antibes

A seven-hour private circuit from Cannes port through the French Riviera's most compelling stops. Your driver guides you through Monaco's principality, the clifftop medieval village of Eze, the yacht-lined harbour of Antibes, and Nice's seafront promenade and old town. Travel in an air-conditioned minivan with up to seven others, customising the pace and order to suit your ship's schedule. Bottled water and phone charging keep you comfortable throughout.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2157
Guided Day Tour and Wine Tasting Northern Rhône Valley
5.0 (46)
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France

Guided Day Tour and Wine Tasting Northern Rhône Valley

Spend eight and a half hours exploring the Northern Rhône Valley's most celebrated vineyards with Justine Poncet, a local guide steeped in regional knowledge. Visit three separate estates to taste around a dozen wines, learning about signature varieties like Syrah, Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne. You'll encounter prestigious appellations including Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage and Condrieu, meet the winemakers behind them, and pause at scenic outlooks across the valley. Travel in a comfortable Mercedes with tastings, light bites and expert commentary included throughout.

8h 30mfrom AUD $283
Full Day Private Tour of Paris in a Van with photoshoot included
5.0 (44)
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France

Full Day Private Tour of Paris in a Van with photoshoot included

A six-hour private van tour of Paris that hits the major landmarks—Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, Sacré-Cœur—with a photographer on hand to capture your visit. Your multilingual guide (fluent in French, English, Spanish, plus Portuguese and Italian) navigates you through the city in an air-conditioned van that seats up to six. All photos are retouched and included. Exterior views only; entrance fees to monuments aren't covered.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1170
Half a Day Private Battle of the Somme Tour from Albert
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Half a Day Private Battle of the Somme Tour from Albert

Spend four hours exploring the Somme battlefield near Albert with a private guide who unpacks one of Britain's deadliest campaigns. You'll walk the grounds where 60,000 soldiers fell on the first day alone, tracing trench lines and memorial sites while your guide explains tactical decisions, lived experiences of troops and locals, and the lasting scars—physical and psychological—that shaped a generation. Private transport throughout.

4 hoursfrom AUD $435
Full-day Wine Tour around Bandol & Cassis from Marseille
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France

Full-day Wine Tour around Bandol & Cassis from Marseille

Spend seven-and-a-half hours tasting whites and reds across two protected appellations south of Marseille. Your wine guide drives you through Cassis first, where steep vineyards meet the Mediterranean—you'll taste the region's crisp whites and wander the working fishing port at lunch. Then head inland to Bandol to explore its celebrated reds and dry rosés. The route takes in dramatic coastal scenery between the Calanques and Cape Canaille. Transport, tastings and an English-speaking expert are included.

7h 30mfrom AUD $276
Best of the French Riviera Private Guide - Tailor-Made Tour
5.0 (42)
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France

Best of the French Riviera Private Guide - Tailor-Made Tour

Spend nine hours exploring the Côte d'Azur's most coveted addresses in a private minivan with a knowledgeable driver. Build your own itinerary from Cannes, Monaco, Monte-Carlo, Eze, Saint-Paul de Vence, and Antibes—or follow your guide's recommendations. You'll move between hilltop villages and glittering seafront towns at your own pace, stopping where the light hits right or a view demands lingering.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1321
Cooking lessons
5.0 (41)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Cooking lessons

Learn southern French cooking in Gina's Avignon home over four hours. A former Parisian bistro chef guides small groups through selecting ingredients at the local market, then prepares a three-course meal together. Her approach blends Provençal heritage with modern sensibilities, emphasizing quality produce and sustainable practice. You'll cook, eat, and drink wine alongside fellow food-focused travellers.

4 hoursfrom AUD $418
Bordeaux Médoc Region Private Wine Lovers Tour with Chateau Visits & Tastings
5.0 (40)
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France

Bordeaux Médoc Region Private Wine Lovers Tour with Chateau Visits & Tastings

Spend nine hours exploring Médoc's classified estates and hidden family vineyards with a guide carrying three decades of winemaking knowledge. You'll visit three châteaux across Margaux, St Julien, Pauillac and St Estèphe, drive past legendary names like Lafite Rothschild and Latour, and taste how gravel-rich soil shapes fuller-bodied wines. The tour reveals Bordeaux's secret: how Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon blend into something greater than their parts, whilst smaller producers show the human side of the region's reputation.

9 hoursfrom AUD $920
Saint Emilion Half Day Ebike and Wine Tour with Picnic.
5.0 (40)
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France

Saint Emilion Half Day Ebike and Wine Tour with Picnic.

Pedal through Saint Émilion's vine-striped valleys on electric bikes, stopping at established châteaux to taste seven Bordeaux wines with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide. This four-hour half-day tour pairs château visits and vineyard tastings with a gourmet picnic lunch eaten amongst the vines. Roll through the countryside without exertion, absorbing stories of the region's winemaking heritage and the landscape that shapes each bottle.

4 hoursfrom AUD $209
Notre Dame, Ste Chapel, Louvre, Montmartre, Eiffel Tower Private
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Notre Dame, Ste Chapel, Louvre, Montmartre, Eiffel Tower Private

A seven-hour guided tour hitting Paris's five essential landmarks. Begin in Montmartre, where Impressionists once sketched bohemian streets, then descend to the Louvre's collection spanning centuries of artistic vision. Cross to Île de la Cité to explore Notre-Dame's exterior and Sainte-Chapelle's stained-glass interior, before finishing at the Eiffel Tower. A licensed guide narrates the evolution of French culture across medieval, Renaissance and modern eras. Small groups (maximum six) walk at a moderate pace; families with children welcome.

7 hoursfrom AUD $468
Private tour: Monaco, Monte-Carlo, Cannes, St Paul de Vence & Eze
5.0 (39)
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France

Private tour: Monaco, Monte-Carlo, Cannes, St Paul de Vence & Eze

A 9-hour private circuit through the French Riviera's most photogenic stops, starting from your accommodation. You'll navigate Monaco's high-stakes glamour and Monte-Carlo's Belle Époque architecture, climb into the hilltop fortress of Eze, explore Cannes' beachfront and film-festival heritage, and finish in Saint-Paul-de-Vence's maze of medieval stone streets. Your driver doubles as a local guide, and the itinerary bends to your pace and interests—skip the perfume factory if medieval villages matter more.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1321
Monaco & Èze
5.0 (39)
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Monaco & Èze

A private drive through the French Riviera's most glamorous corners, connecting Monaco's glittering harbour and the clifftop village of Èze. Your guide steers the conversation—expect curated stops, local knowledge, and surprise detours along the way. The half-day covers both destinations in four to five hours; those starting from Cannes should opt for the full day to avoid rushed transitions and gain two to three extra hours exploring.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $669
Canadian DDAY Sites Full Day Tour from Bayeux
5.0 (38)
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Canadian DDAY Sites Full Day Tour from Bayeux

Track Canada's crucial role in the Normandy landings across eight hours of guided exploration from Bayeux. This small-group tour visits key D-Day sites where Canadian forces fought, revealing personal stories and tactical decisions that shaped the liberation. Depart at 8:30 from Bayeux, or catch the early train from Paris if based there. Groups stay intimate at eight people maximum, allowing genuine conversation with your guide about the campaign's human dimensions.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $234
Luxury Champagne Tour(All Included): 2 Famous Houses & Restaurant
5.0 (38)
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France

Luxury Champagne Tour(All Included): 2 Famous Houses & Restaurant

Spend eight hours discovering two of Champagne's most prestigious houses with a dedicated guide and driver in a private Mercedes. You'll taste wines at each cellar, enjoy a gastronomic lunch at a respected regional restaurant, and travel in comfort with bottled water and concierge support throughout. Everything's arranged—just show up and savour the region's finest.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1212
Private American landing beaches tour from Bayeux
5.0 (38)
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Private American landing beaches tour from Bayeux

Travel by private van through Normandy's D-Day landing sites with a local guide who shares firsthand accounts from the campaign. Over eight hours, you'll visit Utah Beach, the American cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, and inland drop zones where paratroopers touched down. The itinerary is flexible—your guide can pivot toward lesser-known bunkers, artificial harbours, or other significant positions depending on your interests. This is a sobering journey through landscape that shaped twentieth-century history.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1154
Provence Wine Tour - Private Day Tour from Cannes
5.0 (37)
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France

Provence Wine Tour - Private Day Tour from Cannes

Spend eight hours exploring three distinct Provence vineyards with your own wine specialist, departing from your Cannes accommodation. You'll taste roughly fifteen wines across reds, whites and rosés, learning how regional terroir shapes each bottle. The journey weaves through legendary wine country with two millennia of production methods on display. Hotel pick-up and air-conditioned transport are included; lunch isn't, though vineyards and nearby medieval villages offer options.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $752
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