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Normandy ~ Honfleur (1st Departure)

From Normandy’s sweeping, cliff-lined coast to its rolling countryside, discover proud traditions, dramatic history, culinary delicacies and alluring beauty on this fascinating, seven-night exploration.

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Date
Sep 21 - 29, 2024
From Price
$3,995.00
Contact

AHI Travel
800-323-7373

Type
Land
Region
Europe
Tour Manager

Rileigh Hageman 
hageman.97@osu.edu

This departure is currently waitlisted. For more information or to join the waitlist, please call AHI Travel at 800-323-7373 ext. 1.

Trip overview

Note: This is the first of two departures for this tour in 2024. View dates of second departure.

As the world marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, spend two full days visiting Omaha and Utah Beach, the Normandy American Cemetery and other sites associated with this pivotal World War II operation. Admire some of France’s greatest treasures including magnificent Mont-Saint-Michel and the finely stitched Bayeux Tapestry. Savor flavorful local wines and a tasty lunch at a stately, 10th-century castle, plus sample Normandy’s acclaimed Calvados apple brandy on an estate. Throughout your travels, expert guides and lecturers share illuminating details about the region’s history and culture. Each evening, relax at your first-class hotel in the heart of Honfleur, a picturesque, 17th-century harbor town. This small-group journey features a professional Travel Director and a generous meal plan with wine at dinner. Ideal for solo travelers with no single supplement!

  • Seven nights in Honfleur, at the first-class Mercure Honfleur Hotel.
  • Seven breakfasts, three lunches and three dinners, including Welcome and Farewell Dinners; tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine with dinner.
  • Opportunities to sample local cuisine.
  • Discovery excursions highlight the local culture, heritage and history.
  • Expert-led Enrichment programs enhance your insight into the region.
  • AHI Connects: Local immersion.
  • Free time to pursue your individual interests.
  • Welcome and Farewell Receptions to mingle with fellow travelers.
  • AHI Sustainability Promise: We strive to make a positive impact wherever we travel.
  • A personal VOX headset to hear your English-speaking guide clearly.
  • Tipping of guides and drivers.
  • Complimentary travel mementos.

 

*All prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and early booking deadlines. Dates, itineraries, and prices are subject to change.

Day 1 - Depart US

Day 2 - Paris, France | Honfleur

Day 3 - Honfleur

Day 4 - Le Mont-Saint-Michel

Day 5 - Caen | Utah Beach | Sainte-Mère-Église

Day 6 - Château du Bec

Day 7 - Arromanches | Omaha Beach | Normandy American Cemetery | Pointe du Hoc

Day 8 - Bayeux | Honfleur

Day 9 - Paris | Depart for home city

Preferred Travel Insurance

USI Travel Insurance Services is the preferred provider of travel insurance for The Ohio State University. We highly recommend that you review this information and consider insurance to protect yourself and your investment. USI is a comprehensive plan that offers three options, allowing you to select the coverage that best suits your needs. You can find additional details, request a quote and purchase a plan online at https://my.travelinsure.com/ohiostate/ or by calling 1-800-937-1387.

The insurance that AHI Travel includes is very helpful, but limited in scope. Please visit https://ohst.ahitravel.com/faqs to see an explanation of their Travel Assurance package and what it does and does not include.

Cancellations

All cancellations must be submitted in writing to AHI Travel.

  • Cancellation received up to 90 days prior to trip departure will incur a $300 per person administrative fee.
  • Cancellation received 89 to 60 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 25% of the entire cost of the trip per person.
  • Cancellation received 59-45 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 50% of the entire cost of the trip per person.
  • Cancellation received 44 days prior to departure to the time of departure (or no show) will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip.
 
TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE AND RECOMMENDED. AN APPLICATION WILL BE SENT AFTER YOU RESERVE.

If a tour is canceled by AHI Travel before the date of departure for reasons other than Force Majeure and the cancellation is not caused by your fault or negligence, you will have the choice of accepting one of these options from AHI Travel:

i) transfer to another date of the same tour, if available; ii) book another tour of equal or greater value, if available (you will be responsible for paying any difference in price); or iii) book another tour of lesser value, if available (with a refund payable to you for the difference in price); or iv) receive a full refund for the land-only portion of the applicable tour.

 
CANCELLATION GRACE PERIOD

Reservations made prior to 120 days before a tour´s scheduled departure date may be canceled within 7 days following the reservation date for a full refund. Reservations made within 120 days prior to a tour´s scheduled departure will not qualify for the grace period.

 
CANCELLATION OF TRIP OPTIONS

Purchases of optional excursions, pre- and/or post-tour extensions, additional hotel nights, private transfers or other trip options become fully non-refundable 44 days prior to departure. Air transportation purchases are subject only to penalties assessed by the airlines.