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FRANCE TOURING

Beynac Castle, Beynac-et-Cazenac Biarritz
JEWELS OF SOUTH WEST FRANCE 10 DAYS
$
Day 1: Bordeaux to Biarritz (D) Day 8: Sarlat and Beynac-et-Cazenac (B) From 5219 * ^ per person twin share 18
Where better to begin your journey than Bordeaux? Stroll through stunning Sarlat, followed by a delightful
After meeting the group, move on to Atlantic Ocean- visit to the riverside town of Beynac-et-Cazenac and its 10 DAYS | BORDEAUX TO BORDEAUX
fringed Arcachon Bay, where you’ll get your first taste magnificently well-preserved medieval château – which
of coastal cuisine with fresh oysters and a glass of has kept watch over the Dordogne from its clifftop TRAVEL TYPE: Small group coach
local wine from one of the port’s traditional cabins. position for nine centuries. DEPARTS: Selected Wednesdays (Apr – Oct)
Stop to see the Great Dune of Pilat – Europe’s highest Day 9: Vezere Valley (BD)
sand dune, with panoramic views over the bay. Gather Today travel through the Dordogne, taking in the
together in Biarritz for a welcome dinner. Spend the two prehistoric paintings of the UNESCO-protected Lascaux HIGHLIGHTS
nights in Biarritz Cave – which was discovered when it was happened • Taste fresh oysters, Bayonne Ham, Blanquette de
Day 2: Biarritz (B) upon by a group of teenagers back in 1940. After a stop Limoux wine and world-famous Bordeaux reds
Enjoy a full day taking in the beauty of the French at the pretty Les Eyzies village, follow the ‘Royal Road’, • Visit the romantic walled city of Carcassonne
Basque Country. First, indulge your cultural side in winding between craggy rocks and flowing rivers until • Travel the scenic roads made famous by the
Bayonne – an art and history hub just a short drive away you reach a local truffle farm where local guides will give Tour de France
from Biarritz. Discover a local family business going an exclusive lesson in seeking out the rare delicacies. • Join a hunt for black truffles at a traditional
back three generations at the Bayonne Ham Museum Day 10: Sarlat to Bordeaux (B) truffle farm
and indulge in a ham tasting before returning to the Spend the final day of the tour in historic Saint-Émilion,
hotel for an afternoon of leisure time. a village perched above beautiful rolling countryside and INCLUDES
Day 3: Biarritz to Midi-Pyrénées (BD) countless vineyards. Here, you’ll have the chance to • 9 nights boutique accommodation
Travel through the Midi-Pyrénées region, along roads sample some of the region’s ‘heavy reds’ and say a final • Meals as specified
made famous by the Tour de France, pausing en santé. Return to Bordeaux, where the tour will end. • Tours and admissions as per itinerary
route at the spiritual town of Lourdes – where you’ll (B = breakfast, D = dinner) • Experienced driver and tour leader
see the Sanctuaires Notre-Dame de Lourdes and • Premium air-conditioned mini coach
the Massabielle Grotto. In keeping with the spirit of
your surroundings, check into comfortable rustic ^Price valid 15 Apr, 24 Jun – 19 Aug, 24 Sep – 7 Oct 20.
Not suitable for children under 18 yrs.
accommodation before tucking into this evening’s
dinner. Overnight in Midi-Pyrénées.
Day 4: Midi-Pyrénées to Carcassonne (BD)
Following the trail of knights, continue through
Midi-Pyrénées and past picture-perfect landscapes.
In Cathar country, visit a local winery and enjoy a glass
of the region’s speciality – a sparkling Blanquette. The
final stop of the day will be medieval Carcassonne,
where you’ll enjoy a dinner together. Spend the next
two nights in Carcassonne. Saint-Émilion • Caves of Lascaux
Day 5: Carcassonne (B)
•
Today is a free to discover Carcassonne’s secrets at Arcachon Bay Bordeaux
your own pace. From the alleys, passageways and 52
towers of the UNESCO-listed medieval citadel to the 3 Sarlat FRANCE
Château Comtal and its ramparts, there’s plenty to keep Château de Beynac
you occupied.
Day 6: Carcassonne to Albi (BD)
Today, leave the stronghold of Carcassonne behind
and make tracks to the ‘red city’ of Albi. Here, get your Biarritz
bearings on a walking tour with a local guide, stopping
off at the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum on the way. Set 2 1 Albi
within the Palais de la Berbie, this fascinating museum
houses the largest public collection in the world devoted
to the Albi painter. Overnight in Albi. 1 Midi Pyrénées
Day 7: Albi to Sarlat (B) Lourdes
This morning, take to the water for a cruise on the River
Lot in a traditional wooden gabare boat – enjoying Cathar Country
unrivalled views of the clifftop village of Saint-Cirq-
Lapopie. Later, move on to Sarlat – one of the most Spain
beautiful towns in the Dordogne. Spend the next three 2 Carcassonne START/FINISH
nights in Sarlat.
Andorra OVERNIGHT
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* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices for accommodation are per room per night for 2 people, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category for
travel in low season. Prices for tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure. 91