North Corsican Wonders Between Coast and Mountains
North Corsican Wonders Between Coast and Mountains
North Corsican Wonders Between Coast and Mountains
8 Days Starting and ending in Bastia
Visiting: Bastia, Saint-Florent, L'Île-Rousse, Calvi
Tour operator:
Tour code:
W07CI
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Physical rating:
Medium, Low, Leisurely / Moderate
Age range:
15 to 99
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Tour Overview
Corsica is not called the Island of Beauty for nothing. From Bastia to Calvi, discover the north coast with stunning landscapes, paradise beaches, heritage and rich tradition.Enjoy the fragrance of the maquis (scrubland), carried on the wind from the mountains to the coast. This heady mix of plants includes eucalyptus, juniper, rosemary, heather, myrtle, sage, mint, thyme and lavender. The yellow immortelle has the most distinctive aroma and is one of the most celebrated plants.Through the enchanting landscapes, this walking tour will introduce you to the scent and taste of Corsica.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Bastia
Location: Bastia
Meals Included: No Meals
Transfer from Bastia airport to your hotel (included). Explore the old port,
citadel and steep streets overlooking the azure Tyrrhenian sea. Bastia owes
its name to this 'bastille', built on a promontory in the 14th century by
Genoese governors. In the shelter of its ramparts, it's a village within the
city. Each alleyway leads to a monument.
Day 2 : At Bastia
Location: Bastia
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer to Cardo, a quaint village. This place opens a splendid door to the
wild, preserved Cap Corse, punctuated with Genoese towers and maquis
scrublands, secret rivers and unexpected forests. Along your walk, discover
beautiful views of Bastia and St Florent. In the afternoon, enjoy a walk in
Bastia. This is a lively town, an impression that is intensified as you
stroll through Place Saint Nicolas, a popular meeting-place for locals, or
the Place du Marche, which is always colourful and bustling.
Day 3 : Bastia - St Florent
Location: Bastia, Saint-Florent
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a transfer, walk on the coastal path to Punta Vecchiaia. Enjoy
wonderful sceneries over the Gulf of St Florent. Possibility to stop at a
wine estate in St Florent. Wander through the old town, discovering the
citadel, an extraordinary monument from the Genoese period, then make a short
visit to the attractive Romanesque church of Santa Maria Assunta, before
enjoying a well-earned aperitif along the marina, which is the best place to
admire the sunset on the natural bay while having a drink on a terrace.
Day 4 : At St Florent
Location: Saint-Florent
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore the Agriates Desert, a fascinating rugged territory of unspoilt
landscapes, rich fauna, and paradisical beaches. Walk through this protected
natural site and reach a quiet, undisturbed realm of nature at the Lotu
beach, one of the hidden gems of Corsica. Then continue along magnificent
coastal path with small creeks and crystal water.
Day 5 : St Florent - Ile Rousse - Calvi
Location: Saint-Florent, L'Île-Rousse, Calvi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to Ile Rousse. Built on one of the most beautiful bays of the
Balagne, the Ile-Rousse owes its name to the presence of a small islet of red
porphyry. Enjoy the enchanting scenery of maquis scrublands and granite
rocks. Then follow the coast on board of the famous Trinighellu train with
superb panorama. Walk to unspoilt beaches before reaching the light house
Revellata.
Day 6 : At Calvi
Location: Calvi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore the mountains and enjoy fragrance of aromatics herbs and wonderful
landscapes overlooking Calvi. Then, wander in Calvi (Birthplace of
Christopher Columbus) a Genoese citadel set on the sea and surrounded by
rocky mountains that cast their shadow on the waters. This place offers a
labyrinth of picturesque streets and a pretty port with bars and restaurants
for a fabulous dining experience.A shorter option is also available.
Day 7 : Calvi - Bastia
Location: Calvi, Bastia
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer from Calvi to Bastia. Calvi to Bastia. Transfer by train longing the
coast with stunning views. Then enjoy the lively seaside resort of Bastia
between small yachts and polychrome fishing boats, which invites you to
stroll around at any time.
Day 8 : Leave Bastia
Location: Bastia
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer from your hotel to the airport (included)
What's Included
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7 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of 3-star hotels
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All Breakfasts and 1 picnic lunch
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Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
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GPS Route directions and maps
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Luggage transfers between hotels
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Walking transfers
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Boat crossing from St Florent to Lotu Beach and Train journey from St Florent to Ile Rousse
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Train transfer from Calvi to Bastia
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
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Single accommodation (available on request)
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Visas or vaccinations
Accommodation
Your accommodation reflects the best of Coastal Corsica with wonderful views over the town and the sea in 3* hotels. 3 of these hotels offer a swimming pool.
Food
Taste the Corsican unique flavours with its charcuterie: richly-marbled coppa, lonzu, prisuttu and figatellu. Fish and seafood are accented with local herbs including oregano, marjoram and mint. Honey and chestnuts are other staple island products. Other delights that should not be missed are the aromatic wines with their own strong identity from L'Ile-Rousse and Calvi.
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Luggage transfers between hotels
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
No visa required for British passport holders.
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
3* hotels
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
There are no specific health risks.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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