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       Beynac Castle, Beynac-et-Cazenac                                          Biarritz
       JEWELS OF SOUTH WEST FRANCE 10 DAYS
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       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)
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       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.
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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
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