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We are an independent company who organizes private driver / guide tours in France starting from Paris. We specialize in customized single day or multiple day trips to the most spectacular and historically significant regions of France such as: - Normandy (D-day beaches Utah, Omaha, Gold, American emetery...) - Champagne(Reims cathedral, tasting at Pommery, Veuve Clicquote...) - Burgundy (vist & tasting at Pommard, Hospice de Beaune...) - Loire Valley (visit of castles Chambord, Chennonceau, Ambois...) - Brittany (pirate city St Malo, capital of oysters Cancale...) - Alsace (Strasbourg, La Petit France, Kaysersber, Colmar...) All tours starting from Paris or its area with pick up and drop off to your hotel. Acompanied by our driver/guide throughout the whole day.
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davidmT6715BE
Parksville, Canada7 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
You will never regret booking a tour with Josef..our experience was amazing.
The first day Josef took us to Vimy Ridge with stops along the way at Beaumont Hamel where so many of our fellow Canadians from Newfoundland sadly gave up their lives and the Lochnagar crater . The Vimy memorial was an unforgettable sight and a fitting tribute to the Canadians who won that battle.
On that same day Josef treated us to a tour of one of Frances most lovely cathedrals,
and made a stop at Compiegne, the sight of the signing of the WW1 armistice.
Josef is very knowledgeable, interesting and accommodating. He was always taking good care of us..when we were hungry he found a great little bakery in a small town and the lady there made us the best baguette sandwiches ever.
The second day Josef took us to the Palace of Versailles, after which we were treated to a tour of Paris ending at the Invalides museum where Napoleon’s tomb is located.
Jozef picked us up at our hotel each day and brought us back..he is an excellent driver and his vehicle is new, clean and comfortable. He is the best guide that we have had the pleasure of spending time with in our many travels.
We travelled with two of our grandkids aged 17 &18 and they said that Josef made the events of WW1 come alive and their time with him was the best two days of our trip to Paris and we agree.
Thank you Josef..we hope to meet again.
The first day Josef took us to Vimy Ridge with stops along the way at Beaumont Hamel where so many of our fellow Canadians from Newfoundland sadly gave up their lives and the Lochnagar crater . The Vimy memorial was an unforgettable sight and a fitting tribute to the Canadians who won that battle.
On that same day Josef treated us to a tour of one of Frances most lovely cathedrals,
and made a stop at Compiegne, the sight of the signing of the WW1 armistice.
Josef is very knowledgeable, interesting and accommodating. He was always taking good care of us..when we were hungry he found a great little bakery in a small town and the lady there made us the best baguette sandwiches ever.
The second day Josef took us to the Palace of Versailles, after which we were treated to a tour of Paris ending at the Invalides museum where Napoleon’s tomb is located.
Jozef picked us up at our hotel each day and brought us back..he is an excellent driver and his vehicle is new, clean and comfortable. He is the best guide that we have had the pleasure of spending time with in our many travels.
We travelled with two of our grandkids aged 17 &18 and they said that Josef made the events of WW1 come alive and their time with him was the best two days of our trip to Paris and we agree.
Thank you Josef..we hope to meet again.
Written April 25, 2022
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Alicia K
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Oct 2024 • Couples
My husband and I just returned from an amazing 8 day trip with Jozef! We traveled to Giverny, Rouen, Etretat, Honfleur, the Normandy Beaches, Mont Saint Michel, the Loire Valley, the Champagne Region and Versailles.
Jozef provided excellent, personalized service throughout our trip and truly took care of us. He brought everywhere we traveled come to life through his incredible knowledge of history, wine, food and culture and his lively storytelling.
We had so many wonderful conversations and laughs during our drives and lunches together.
Deborah was very helpful in helping us plan our itinerary, recommending hotels and restaurants and answering all our questions.
We truly appreciated all the personal touches and we definitely gained a new friend in Jozef. We look forward to traveling with him again!
Jozef provided excellent, personalized service throughout our trip and truly took care of us. He brought everywhere we traveled come to life through his incredible knowledge of history, wine, food and culture and his lively storytelling.
We had so many wonderful conversations and laughs during our drives and lunches together.
Deborah was very helpful in helping us plan our itinerary, recommending hotels and restaurants and answering all our questions.
We truly appreciated all the personal touches and we definitely gained a new friend in Jozef. We look forward to traveling with him again!
Written October 25, 2024
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Sightseer47883051951
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Sep 2024 • Family
For many years, my brother-in-law has spoken about visiting the places where his father, Nick, had fought and been a POW. We searched for various tours, lots of fixed itineraries, but we were hoping for some specifics about where Nick had fought. We sent out a few inquiries and one, Jozef Prihoda, replied with details about Nick's company. We spent two days driving from Paris, weaving across roads in and near Bastogne and ventured over to Luxembourg. Like many well-informed historians, Jozef, knows dates, locations, battles and names. His talent, though, is his ability to make it all come alive; he is a gifted storyteller. As he related specific events about Nick's company, we could imagine them so vividly, a couple of times it brought shivers and tears, too. We truly felt we were waking where where Nick's company had tread. Jozef's preparation and effort throughout the two days made it the trip of a lifetime for my brother-in-law. We especially appreciated Jozef's offer to follow-up with a summary on paper all that we experienced. As someone who has often employed private guides, Jozef ranks among the very best.
Written November 16, 2024
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Bob G
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May 2024 • Family
This was an amazing trip to Belleau Wood, France, to tour the battlefield and visit the iconic Bulldog Fountain. Our tour guide, Józef, made the day for us; his knowledge of the battle was exceptional. Being able to walk the terrain with his explanations was incredible. One of the most memorable and highlights of our trip to France. Highly recommend this trip to any Marine who wants to learn more of this battle and visit the Bulldog Fountain.
Written June 5, 2024
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Chuck_Ellis
Boston, MA8 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
My wife and I, plus another couple, just spent a week in Paris, and our private day-trip Normandy tour was the signature highlight amongst a week of highlights. Our guide was Emilie Silva, a professional with years of experience in the tour industry and a deep knowledge and love of history. Doing this well requires a number of critical skills - navigation and safe but efficient driving over a very long day; serious tour planning to incorporate and sequence many important Normandy sites; profound knowledge of the WWII history around D-Day and the entire Normandy Campaign; great sensitivity in understanding one's guests and quickly getting tuned to their views and needs; and warm and seamless communications abilities in multiple languages. Emilie was not just 'with us' for approximately 12 hours, she became a dear and beloved member of our party from the start with warmth, engagement, interest in our varied perspectives and backgrounds, and beautiful command of the moment. She choreographed visits starting with the German cemetery, then Pont du Hoc, then Omaha Beach (east end)...then slipped in a wonderful respite with a stop at a local apple farm making Calvados and Apple Vermouth...back to the western end of Omaha Beach; on to a lovely lunch spot nearby; on to an extended tour of the day's spiritual and emotional centerpiece, the American Cemetery; then on to Arromanches and finally back to Paris. Emilie had put together over many years her own large notebook filled with special original photos of people, places and events, filled with all kinds of poignant or fun or penetrating side stories. We were all blown away by the experience. I have no idea if all the folks Viator works with are at Emilie Silva's level of grace and talent - it's hard to imagine there are many such people on the planet frankly - but It was a simply indelible experience, and any organization that provides such magnificent talent is doing the stuff that matters right. Thank You Emilie, and Thank You Viator.
Written October 25, 2017
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ML0308
Orlando, FL14 contributions
Apr 2018 • Family
I was in Paris with my two daughters who are in their 20's. The three of us had decided that a trip to Normandy would be our one trip outside of Paris. Jozef provided us with a day that I don't think any of us will ever forget. He quickly gauged our interests and designed a trip around us, My daughters were awestruck at the magnitude of the difficulties faced by the troops on D-Day and Jozef makes history come alive. A definite must...
Written May 10, 2018
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EnglandPhoto
Lucca, Italy107 contributions
Sep 2018
This was a very interesting day with a great guide Nic. He was very knowledgeable and interesting. I would do the full day if ever there again. It's a don't miss
Written October 8, 2018
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insurancebob
Lincoln, RI30 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
This was the second time that I had used Jozef for a private tour. Two years ago he picked us up at our hotel in Paris and gave us an excellent full day tour of the Normandy sights. This year Jozef suggested a day tour of Champagne. The day far exceeded all our expectations. We were a party of four, and I must admit that one or two of the people in our group were not certain that a full day tour of the Champagne region was for them. Wow! Were they wrong! At the end of the day everyone was very pleased with the experience and, even the two who were not certain that the trip would be for them, admitted that it was a highlight of our trip to Paris. As expected, Jozef was an excellent guide. Jozef was on time, an excellent driver, very informative, very friendly, and the perfect host and gentleman. I would highly recommend Jozef for any full day tour of any sight in the region.
Written May 17, 2018
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Raymond S
Wilmette, IL11 contributions
Dec 2014 • Solo
I went to Normandy with alone with Josef on Dec.1 and had a rewarding experience. The private tour exceeded my expectations. The wonderful tour was made possible by the both the huge amount of preparation on Josef’s part and the care which he took to make sure that all questions were answered and all sights were seen. We even stopped at a boutique Calvados distillery and cider maker. I was not bored once during the entire 14 hour trip. My hat off to Private Trip Day Tours. I would recommend Josef and Private Trip Day Tours to anyone.
Written December 6, 2014
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KarenLV71
Boston, MA8 contributions
Nov 2014 • Friends
I would highly, highly recommend Private Trip Day Tours to anyone traveling to France. I was in Paris with a group of friends and we booked a day trip to the Champagne Region. We were able to do both touring and tasting and Deborah worked with us to individualize the trip for us so it was exactly what we wanted. She made organizing the trip easy to do via email which was much more convenient than calling internationally. In addition to the tasting, we were able to see may of the sites in the champagne area. Jozef, our driver / guide, was fantastic - he had such a great personality and was very attentive to us throughout the day. In addition, Jozef's knowledge of the area and history he shared with us was priceless. While in Paris we saw all the main attractions and saw most of the city and without a doubt, this tour was our favorite part of our vacation to France. I can't wait to come back and take another tour with Private Trip Day Tours!!
Written November 12, 2014
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Vanessa W
Brisbane, Australia
Hi, Do you have an email address? I'd like to email you about a potential tour to Champagne. I'm sorry I couldn't find an email address online. Thank you, Vanessa
Written October 27, 2017
Hello Vanessa,
Thank you for your interrest in our tours. Due to the posting guidelines of TA we cannot sent you a direct link.
Just type privatetrip (france) in Google and our company should come up. You can than contact us directly and we will be happy to tour with you !
Looking forward & with regards,
Jozef
Written October 29, 2017
Would like to book a tour from Le Havre France to Vimy Ridge. Details of trip and approximate price - thank you
Written April 10, 2016
Hello, we were wondering if you provide tours from Le Havre France to Vimy Ridge France. Thank you
Written November 21, 2015
beverleystyba
Toronto, Canada
I too am interested in a day trip like this....was it ever arranged
Written January 29, 2017
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