Private tour in Caen Svetlana V

Tour of the D-Day Landing Sites: 2 Days.

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Svetlana V.

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Since I started work as a D-Day guide in 2013 I have had that great honour to welcome over 30 American WW2 veterans on my tours. Many families of D-Day veterans have asked me to help them discover the places where their loved ones fought and the sobering facts about their lives in Normandy. I moved from Moscow to Caen in Normandy in 2012 as I have a great passion for the history and culture of Normandy. I started my career as a Tour Guide with 5 weeks of theoretical and practical courses at the Caen Memorial Museum after which I worked for the Museum for almost 4 years as a tour guide on the D-Day beaches. Starting my own business was my big dream as "knowing the history of this place I have an almost an irritating desire to share it with people all over the world". Specializing mostly in Private Guided tours of the D-Day Landing Beaches and the Battle of Normandy, I also provide other tours and suggest other options to my clients so they can better understand the historical importance of this region. For me, Normandy has become my second home. This region is like the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle - sprawling across France's northwestern corner. Normandy with its surprising charms, beautiful coastal landscapes, pebbly beaches, excellent museums, quiet pastoral villages and architectural gems was the perfect destination to start my career as a guide. I love traveling and have a passion for showing people from all over the world the beauty of Normandy. I am very enthusiastic and know how to communicate well with everybody, and I understand the importance of listening and respecting the others. With my tours you can spend an unforgettable time visiting the major tourist destinations in Normandy: Caen, with the spectacular Abbeys for Men and Women, St. Peter's Church and even the Castle of William the Conqueror; Bayeux: with it's splendid Cathedral of Notre-Dame, and the beautiful untouched medieval buildings; Lisieux, a town that is world-famous thanks to Saint Therese of Lisieux; and the stunning Mont-St-Michel, one of the greatest sights in all of France. Ready to taste something new and special? Book the "Tasty" Tour and let me take you to the best restaurants and local farms producing Camembert cheese and cider, the makers of homemade chocolate and biscuits, and sample the local fresh fish and seafood at local stalls. I came to Normandy as a foreigner, I started discovering it as a stranger but now I am enthusiastic and happy to be able to show you this magnificent region with all its authentic beauty! I am ready to share my knowledge and my passion for my tours with you - are you ready to join me?! P. S. my dearest potential clients/ travelers, all my tours can be customized and adapted to your presences/ age/ interests/ hobbies/ pace. The standard itineraries that I'm suggesting can't work for everyone! I think one of my greatest qualities as a tour guide is my flexibility. I'll listen to you and take all your expectations into my account to make your short/ long stay in Normandy unforgettable and pleasant! -Full time job as a local tour guide since December 2013 -Professional Tour Guide Card delivered by the state of France as the prove of my skills and experience -5 years as a local guide in Normandy for the museum "Mémorial" of Caen -Special training classes of 5 weeks studying the DD landing, the Second World War history and the local history of Normandy - Special training courses in History of Art -Second Master's Degree in the Cultural Mediation -Master's degree in foreign languages

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Overview of your Caen tour

This DD experience is your gateway to exploring the legendary operation : June 6th, 1944. Covering 60 miles of the 5 landing sectors in one day is so rushed! I would absolutely recommend two days for a better experience of the DD history: more time and more opportunities to unleash the most remarkable DD secrets/ stories/ strategies, and sacrifices. We will drive from the West to the East, from the US landing zones to the British and the Canadian parts. 2-3 museums can be seen ( The US airborne museum in Sainte-Mere Eglise, The pegasus Bridge Museum, the Caen memorial museum, The Canadian Museum at Juno, or the Battle of Normandy museum in Bayeux) for a visual understanding of this area's past history.

Recent Reviews

Robert P.United States
August 2022

Excellent tour and guide. I highly recommend both. Robert

Tom V.United States
October 2018

Svetlana was great. Extremely knowledgeable and loves her work. Very enjoyable to spend time with. We were a group of 6 (3 couples) and she did everything she promised ...plus some. Would happily seek her out again.

Joe F.United States
September 2018

Svetlana provided a wonderful 2 day tour of the D-Day beaches in Normandy. The tour was well planned and coordinated over the two days. She is extremely knowledgeable, not only of the battle details but also the finer points of what happened in the nearby towns during the invasion, the impact on local villages, etc. This was a "bucket list" item and she did a wonderful job of allowing us to check this off the bucket list!!

Travis C.United States
June 2018

Svetlana was very good, knowledge and fun to be with. She had great information about all the sites and stories not just of D-day but of the whole WWII area. Me and my family really enjoyed it.

Daniel S.United States
September 2017

Svetlana is an excellent guide for the D-Day beaches/Normandy area. She has an outstanding knowledge of the histories, battle details, people, and places we visited. She was well prepared, communicates her knowledge clearly, is patient, and most helpful. Svetlana is the best guide I've had for visiting a historical area and I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone considering a private guide for the Normandy area. Thank you Svetlana!!!!

Steven L.United States
August 2017

Sveta was a fantastic guide! She was extremely informative and walked us through the beaches of Normandy wonderfully! If we were every going to a place that Sveta was a guide, we go with her as our guide in a heartbeat! We cannot recommend Svetlana any higher without any reservations!

Your Caen tour itinerary

1st Day, American sites: •Utah and US Airborne Assault •Omaha (the bloodiest of the D-Day beaches, with roughly 4, 600 U. S. troops turning up dead, wounded or missing. ) •The American Cemetery 2nd Day, British+Canadian sites: •Arromanches, Mulberry B (the Artificial Harbor). •Longues sur Mer (the German coastal battery where we still can see the ORIGINAL guns of WW2) •Juno+Sword+ Pegasus Bridge •Commonwealth Cemeteries UPDATE 2026! The Pointe Du Hoc Ranger Monument Restoration project is on since February 2026. -There will be disruptions to the visitor parking areas beginning on February 11. Temporary parking will be available, but will be limited. - Parts of the historic site will be closed starting in mid-May. Historic site access will be along the west pathway only. -The visitor center will be closed starting in March. Limited temporary restrooms will be provided.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

For the groups from 1 to 3 people, you'll be travelling in VW Sedan, 5 places with me and a separate driver. For the parties bigger than 3 people, you will travel in a deluxe air-conditioned minivan with the driver and me as your guide. The possibility of having the minibuses 19-36 places. PLEASE NOTE: For the groups up to 6 travelers you will be traveling in a nice VW minivan WITH the DRIVER and me as your GUIDE ( this is a big advantage)

What's included
Other: Bottles of water in the minibus/car.
Private Guide
Private Transportation With Driver
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. -Any museum entrance, - Shops, souvenirs - Snack. *** Note that the price of the tour can vary depending on the number of the clients and the meeting location. I can create a customized tour for you in case you have special requests or if you are less/more than "7" amount of people and need a smaller/larger vehicle.
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Meeting location

Caen, Normandy, 14000, France

Bayeux, Normandie, 14400 France I can meet for this tour you either in Bayeux ( at the train station) or in Caen ( at the Memorial museum). For a different pick up point please don’t hesitate to contact me directly.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Tour reference number
291544
Languages
English
French
Russian
Activity level
Moderate

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This private tour in Caen is ideal for history enthusiasts, particularly those interested in World War II and the D-Day landings. It's perfect for travellers who want an in-depth exploration of the landing sites over two days, allowing more time to uncover remarkable stories and strategies from June 6th, 1944. The tour is also suitable for those who prefer a personalized experience with a local guide, as Svetlana V. can customize the itinerary to meet your interests.

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