Normandy Cheese & Calvados Tasting | Norman Villages Tour

Le Havre, France
Duration6h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The authentic heart of Normandy in one private full day from your cruis eterminal — a journey through the Pays d'Auge that most cruise passengers never discover. A traditional Camembert and Livarot cheese factory, where artisans hand-turn the wheels as they have for centuries. Beuvron-en-Auge, one of France's most beautiful half-timbered villages. A private Calvados distillery with a guided tasting of cider, Pommeau and aged Calvados — included in your tour price. And Honfleur's medieval harbor to close the day.

Your private vehicle travels exclusively for your group, with pickup from your cruise terminal and your return before the all-aboard time guaranteed.

Options

Local Guide in Honfleur

Enrich your experience: A tour guide will be with you on site to provide in-depth historical context and insights.
Pickup included

Guide & Coach 16 pax

16-Seater Coach: Air-conditioned 16-seater coach for your group, private and exclusive, with room for up to 15 travelers.
Pickup included

Tour with a Driver (No Guide)

Explore on your own: Your private driver will take you to all points of interest. The driver understands English but may not be fluent.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Bottled water | Chilled water provided throughout the day.
  • Private transportation | Pickup from cruise terminal, hotel, station or airport.
  • Multilingual guide (optional) | Normandy's flavors & history in your language.
  • Ship return guaranteed | Your all-aboard time is our promise.
  • Cidrerie visit | Orchard + cellar + cider, Pommeau & Calvados tasting.
  • Flexible pickup location | Le Havre, Honfleur, Cherbourg — we come to you.
  • Fromagerie visit | Camembert & Livarot production + tasting included.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle | Travel in comfort throughout the day.
  • At your discretion.
  • Driver and guide recommend locally.

What to expect

  1. Livarot
    1h
    Step inside a working Norman cheese dairy and discover how Camembert, Livarot and Pont-l'Évêque have been made by hand in the Pays d'Auge for centuries. Watch the artisans at work, walk through the aging caves where the wheels mature in cool darkness, and finish with a guided tasting of Normandy's most celebrated cheeses. An authentic experience most cruise passengers never discover.
  2. Beuvron-en-Auge
    1h
    One of the most beautiful villages in all of France — a perfectly preserved cluster of half-timbered Norman houses surrounding a flower-filled central square, unchanged since the 16th century. Stroll the cobblestone streets, browse the artisan boutiques and apple cider shops, and photograph the most iconic Norman architecture in the Pays d'Auge. A living postcard of rural Normandy.
  3. Honfleur
    1h
    A private visit to a working Norman apple farm on the legendary Route des Cidres — included in your tour price. Walk the orchard rows, visit the press room where apples are transformed into sparkling cider, and descend into the aging cellars where Calvados matures in oak barrels for years. Your guide leads a tasting of sparkling cider, Pommeau de Normandie and aged Calvados. The most distinctive stop of any Normandy shore excursion from Le Havre.
  4. Honfleur
    2h
    At the end of a truly authentic Normandy day, your driver will be waiting at the agreed meeting point to bring you back to Le Havre cruise terminal comfortably and on time. With over 15 years of experience organizing shore excursions for cruise passengers, we monitor your ship's schedule throughout the day and guarantee your return before the all-aboard time — with over 120 minutes of margin built into every departure.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We arrange pick up and drop off from all locations in Cherbourg including Cruise terminal, hotels, train station.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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