The Essence of Corsica

Tour of 8 days and 7 nights

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8 days to discover the many facets of the Isle of Beauty

From the imperial city of Ajaccio to the cliffs of Bonifacio, from the hilltop villages of Balagne to the Bavella mountains, discover a Corsica of contrasts, shaped by its history, landscapes and traditions.

A guided tour with full board, carefully designed to allow you to explore the island at your leisure, savour its culinary specialities and discover the iconic sites that give it its unique and authentic character.

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Prices for 7 nights in room Chambre Double Standard for 2 persons, formula Pension Complète, without transport, for a departure on 10 April 2027

Full program

22 steps distributed over 8 days

Day 1 : Ajaccio

Departure

Transfer (Taxi, VTC)

Your departure from Ajaccio

You will be met at the airport by your tour guide and driver, then transferred to your hotel in Ajaccio or the surrounding area.

8 min

Coach

6.2 km

Hotels

Accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Ajaccio or the surrounding area

1 min

Coach

730 m

Day 2 : Ota

1 min

Coach

730 m

Sites and historical monuments

Ajaccio: a history of imperial rule

Stroll through the narrow streets of Napoleon’s birthplace and discover its iconic squares, its harbour and its panoramic views of the Sanguinaires Islands. Stroll through the narrow streets of Napoleon’s birthplace and discover its iconic squares, harbour and panoramic views of the Sanguinaires Islands.

1 h 28 min

Coach

81 km

Highlights

Villages with character

Immerse yourself in the splendour of the Gulf of Porto

Enter a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Gulf of Porto, with the respectful admiration it deserves. Its vertiginous cliffs of pink and red porphyry of volcanic origin and the dreamlike shapes of the rocks sculpted by erosion are an unforgettable natural spectacle.

11 min

Coach

6.9 km

Optional

Sea trip

Sailing from Porto to the calanques of Piana (1h30)

From Porto, aboard a 12-seater motorboat, visit the must-see Calanques de Piana and Capo Rosso.

Hotels

Accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Porto or the surrounding area

1 h 23 min

Coach

78 km

Day 3 : L'Île-Rousse

1 h 23 min

Coach

78 km

Villages with character

Discover Calvi

The Genoese citadel of Calvi is a natural choice, dominating the beautiful sea and the half-moon-shaped bay from its ramparts and picturesque alleyways, brimming with brightly-colored boutiques and famous bars where celebrities, locals and travelers alike sing along. A festive city, it also appeals to lovers of cobbled streets and Baroque cathedrals. Its long beach, shaded by pine trees, attracts fans of fine golden sand every season.

27 min

Coach

20 km

Highlights

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.

23 min

Coach

15 km

49 min

Coach

45 km

Day 4 : Bastia

49 min

Coach

45 km

Villages with character

Saint Florent, an ancient 16th-century Genoese town, welcomes you

Listed as a historic monument since 1994, the town's citadel is one of the highlights of Corsica's heritage. Like us, you'll love this lively, festive resort, where the cheerful terraces of bars and restaurants beckon, whether in the old town, around the luminous Place Doria and its fountain, or on its marina.

2 h 30 min

Coach

122 km

Guided tours

Bastia, Resistance and Freedom, guided tour

Accompanied by a tour guide, you will explore St Nicholas’s Square, the ‘Terra Vecchia’ district, the market square, the parish church of St John the Baptist and the old port of Cardo. The Genoese town, clinging to the mountainside and facing the Tuscan coast, is a lively place steeped in Mediterranean charm. Its harbour offers a magnificent view of the citadel.

1 h 49 min

Coach

93 km

Hotels

Accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Bastia or the surrounding area

1 h 07 min

Coach

69 km

Day 5 : Sari-Solenzara

1 h 07 min

Coach

69 km

Highlights

1 h 31 min

Coach

87 km

Accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Solenzara or the surrounding area.

1 h 28 min

Coach

74 km

Day 6 : Porto-Vecchio

1 h 28 min

Coach

74 km

Villages with character

Visit Bonifacio

Visit dazzling Bonifacio, like a fjord where luxurious yachts and sublime sailboats nestle, home to a bustling navy of cheerful restaurants and bars, and at the top, in high heels strongly discouraged for climbing, a Citadelle of steep, typical streets where the mansions are dangerously balanced on the emptiness of the chalk cliffs.

34 min

Coach

29 km

Optional

Sea trip

Sailing from the port of Bonifacio

Set sail from the port of Bonifacio. Discover the Nature Reserve with its famous and unusual Sdragonato and St. Antoine caves, the archipelago of the Lavezzi islands, the balancing act of the old town's houses on the cliffs, or the grain of sand that broke away from the island 800 years ago. Running time 01h15

Dinner followed by a Corsican evening of singing and guitar music

Accommodation in 3-star hotels in Porto-Vecchio or the surrounding area

52 min

Coach

48 km

Day 7 : Ajaccio

52 min

Coach

48 km

Natural heritage

Bavella, fabulous!

Continue your journey to a grandiose site, famous for its needles, for a moment in the heart of nature.

50 min

Coach

45 km

Villages with character

Explore the most Corsican of Corsican towns

This unmissable stopover in southern Corsica is so rich in discoveries and secrets that you absolutely must be guided: we'll tell you how!

1 h 20 min

Coach

78 km

Hotels

Accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Ajaccio or the surrounding area

8 min

Coach

5.9 km

Day 8 : Ajaccio

8 min

Coach

5.9 km

Arrival

Airports

Return from Ajaccio airport

You'll take off from Ajaccio airport with plenty of memories and a promise to return!

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Activities along the route

Optional

day 2

Sailing from Porto to the calanques of Piana (1h30)

Practical information

Included in your trip
- 7 nights in 2- or 3-star hotels.
- Transport by air-conditioned luxury coach.
- Full board
- Tour guide throughout the tour.
- Tours on a small tourist train in Corte and Bonifacio.
- Corsican evening with singing and guitar music.
- Complimentary tasting of Corsican wines and produce, as detailed in the programme.

Quotation & Booking

Full program

Day 1 : Ajaccio

Day 2 : Ota

Day 3 : L'Île-Rousse

Day 4 : Bastia

Day 5 : Sari-Solenzara

Day 6 : Porto-Vecchio

Day 7 : Ajaccio

Day 8 : Ajaccio

Activities along the route

Sailing from Porto to the calanques of Piana (1h30)

Practical information

Price

This price includes

Optional activities

This price does not include

Quotation & Booking

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