Our day in August with Nikolas was really terrific from beginning to end. The van was comfortable and he's an excellent driver, and at just about an hour and half, the drive goes by really quickly. He talked with us on the way there and back, sharing lots of interesting detail about Normandy related to WWII and also the region in general. The cidery stop was lots of fun and it's the seriously the best cider you'll ever taste. When we got to the German bunkers and then on to Omaha Beach, Nikolas was a wealth of information but not so much that it was overwhelming. The D-Day museum he took us to was also fascinating. His easygoing personality helped make the day really enjoyable and of course our time at the Cemetery was extremely moving. Nikolas even timed the visit so we would be there for the lowering of the U.S. flag ceremony. For the price this is a really excellent way to visit Normandy and see the beach and cemetery and the fact that it was Omaha Beach and not Utah really made no difference. It was definitely a 5-star experience and a highlight of our week in France!