Intimate Haute-Corse

Tour of 5 days and 4 nights

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Intimacy (common noun): "Deep inner life, essential nature".

Far from mass tourism with its signposted paths and timed emotions, Corsicatours offers you a tête à tête with the Mediterranean sun. From remote mountains to confidential gulfs, from picturesque villages to unexpected panoramas, Corsica reveals its most beautiful secrets step by step.

Recover the taste of the detour and let yourself be seduced by our intimate tour.

Towns and villages

Natural area preserved

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This tour is 100% customizable. As a result, prices per person are given as a guide in mid and high season.

Full program

19 steps distributed over 5 days

Day 1 : Bastia

Departure

Airports

Arrival at Bastia Poretta airport

Arrival at Bastia Poretta airport.

< 1 min

By car

32 m

Car rental

Car rental at Bastia airport

You'll pick up your rental car before setting off on the roads of Corsica.

21 min

By car

20 km

Villages with character

Welcome to Bastia

Bastia's narrow streets, whose colors play with the reflections of the sun, possess an authentic Baroque charm. Its Old Port is a gentle invitation to simple pleasures, to be savored early in the morning, such as enjoying a coffee on a terrace while watching for the return of the fishermen. The pedestrianized Citadelle offers visitors a peaceful stroll.

3 min

By car

1.6 km

Natural heritage

An unusual walk with a taste of iodine between sky and sea

It's impossible to visit Bastia without discovering a veritable balcony suspended above the waves. This promenade offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the sea, allowing you to skirt the citadel while being as close as possible to the waves. This unique architectural route links two parts of the city: the new town and the old town!

3 min

By car

1.6 km

Hotels

Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in Bastia and surrounding area

5 min

By car

3.3 km

Day 2 : Bastia

5 min

By car

3.3 km

Highlights

Natural heritage

Explore the roads of Cap Corse

The appeal of Cap Corse is irresistible: light-colored facades, contrasting with the blue of the sea, lauze roofs, Genoese towers, unforgettable hikes along the Sentiers des Douaniers, cheerful terraces and small fishing ports - what a program! This is another Corsica you're about to discover, and one that will enchant you!

7 min

By car

6.5 km

Villages with character

Coffee break in a typical village on the water's edge

Take your first break in a charming, typical village on the water's edge, where lively summer evenings are the order of the day, and which is nicknamed the painters' nest. The village's unique light and tranquil atmosphere make it an unmissable stopover.

51 min

By car

40 km

Villages with character

Lunch at the small fishing port of Centuri

Savor the specialty of this adorable little fishing port at the tip of the Cape: lobster. We love the shimmering facades reflected in the green waters of the harbor, the little flowers everywhere, the fishing nets and the smell of bouillabaisse wafting from the restaurants.

44 min

By car

39 km

Highlights

Villages with character

Climb to the Nonza tower

Stop off at a pretty fortified village perched like an eagle's nest above the sea on a cliff, offering a unique panorama of the Gulf of Saint-Florent. From here, you'll overlook the famous beach of black sand and pebbles.

38 min

By car

33 km

Hotels

Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in Bastia and surrounding area

1 h 17 min

By car

69 km

Day 3 : L'Île-Rousse

1 h 17 min

By car

69 km

Villages with character

Discover the town of Île-Rousse

Let yourself be transported by Île-Rousse, a town of irresistible charm, where the azure blue of the Mediterranean meets the glowing hues of the granite islets. This jewel of the Balagne region invites you to stroll through its sun-drenched streets, savor authentic local products and marvel at its breathtaking panoramas. Let yourself be seduced by its unique atmosphere, a blend of unspoilt nature and the gentle way of life, for a stay steeped in Corsican magic.

11 min

By car

8.4 km

Highlights

Villages with character

The soul of Corsican craftsmanship can be found in this village

Explore an enchanting hilltop village where creative craftsmen vie with each other in imagination and talent, as polyphonic music echoes along the charming typical alleyways.

10 min

By car

8.2 km

Hotels

Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in Île-Rousse

Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in Île-Rousse.

18 min

By car

14 km

Day 4 : L'Île-Rousse

18 min

By car

14 km

Optional

Sports activities

Electric scooter ride to one of Balagne's most beautiful villages

A magnificent 2-hour, 20 km route awaits those who enjoy this original and fun activity, with breathtaking views: thrills guaranteed!

Natural heritage

Take a stroll through the Balagne and you'll be seduced by its hilltop villages.

Take a stroll in the Balagne region: its pure skies cut across the green mountains will charm even the most hardened of hearts. A fertile region, where olive, chestnut, vine, orange and fig trees make up a bucolic and poetic setting. Its hilltop villages will win you over.

26 min

By car

21 km

Sea trip

Sailing in the Gulf of Calvi from Calvi

Sail aboard a 12-person RIB in the Gulf of Calvi, along the coast to the pointe de la Revellata and to the grotte des veaux marins, weather permitting, or to the pointe de Spano, then enjoy a swim in the turquoise waters of a cove before returning to port. Included: masks, snorkels and soft drinks.

29 min

By car

24 km

Hotels

Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in Île-Rousse

Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in Île-Rousse.

1 h 12 min

By car

72 km