North Corsican Wonders Between Coast and Mountains

North Corsican Wonders Between Coast and Mountains

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North Corsican Wonders Between Coast and Mountains

8 Days Starting and ending in Bastia

Visiting: Bastia, Saint-Florent, L'Île-Rousse, Calvi

Tour operator:

Exodus

Tour code:

W07CI

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Physical rating:

Medium, Low, Leisurely / Moderate

Age range:

15 to 99

Tour operated in:
English
Interests:

Beach Tours, History

Activities:

Hiking, Walking

This tour is no longer available

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

  • The Island of Beauty boasts an incredible palette of scenery: coastal landscapes, stunning shorelines, breath-taking mountains,

  • Magical places where crystal-clear water, deserted creeks and wild cliffs stand side-by-side.

  • Fragrance of aromatic plants, citrus, eucalyptus and lavender along your walks

Itinerary

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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

  • 7 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of 3-star hotels

  • All Breakfasts and 1 picnic lunch

  • Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent

  • GPS Route directions and maps

  • Luggage transfers between hotels

  • Walking transfers

  • Boat crossing from St Florent to Lotu Beach and Train journey from St Florent to Ile Rousse

  • Train transfer from Calvi to Bastia

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance

  • Single accommodation (available on request)

  • 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

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Luggage transfers between hotels

  • Do you require a visa for this holiday?

    No visa required for British passport holders.

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    3* hotels

  • Are vaccinations required for this tour?

    There are no specific health risks.

  • 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.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Reviews of this Operator

Gergana Racheva  

Very helpful and prompt service

06-Jan-2023

Very helpful and prompt service. I called to check for an already booked trip and once we sorted this, the agent was ready to help me with another booking as well. He actually waited for me to book my flight tickets, answered all my questions, informed me of all my options. Exodus is a tour company I am using regularly due to the quality of their trips, ease of booking and helpfulness of their customer service team

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Tim Hardy  

Stunning walking. Walking the Amalfi Coast

04-Nov-2021

This trip takes you through the most beautiful parts of the Mediterranean walking with a guide and also discovering the wonders of Pompeii and Vesuvius. The hotel had a nice feel as family run, spotless and comfortable rooms, we were well looked after for breakfasts and dinner each day, and the barmen fixed some mean cocktails for us.!

Paul Green  

It's amazing what you can do in a week! Cycling the Dalmatian Coast.

08-Oct-2021

This holiday was extremely enjoyable. The itinerary is well planned and the route takes you to a variety of destinations. Not having been to Croatia before I didn't know there were so many beautiful small islands and I loved the ferry and catarmaran rides. The coastal route we took was dramatic and the World Heritage sites in Split and Dubrovnik very interesting and worth visiting. The Adriatic Sea was warm, blue and inviting, good for swimming even in October. The hotels we stayed in varied in size from medium to large. I particularly liked the one just outside Dubrovnik as I had a sea view. Tourists were plentiful in Split and Dubrovnik but in the other places we stayed there was an end of season feel and it was quiet on the roads and in the resorts. The food was good and our guide was always able to recommend a nice restaurant for our evening meal. The weather in October was good for cycling - not hot, partly cloudy most days and one day it rained!

Mrs Y Morrison  

Fabulous company and trip

06-Jan-2023

We went overland from Cape Town to Zimbabwe through Botswana and Namibia. What a fantastic trip. Our first time with Exodus although we have travelled extensively around the world. We would highly recommend this company for such a brilliant trip - we got everything and more all at a good price. Thanks to everyone involved. We are looking at our next trip!

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John Edwards (Google Reviewer)  

I went cycling in Albania...

19-Aug-2023

I went cycling in Albania with exodus as my first holiday with them. Such a well organised and wonderful experience where I met multiple fellow travellers who have been advocates of them for many years. You can't argue with happy repeat customers and I'm planning my next adventure with them soon

Rob Burridge (Google Reviewer)  

I'v just come back from...

17-Jul-2022

I'v just come back from an amazing Wildlife & Wilderness trip in Botswana and I highly recommend Exodus Travels. Our guide Brian, was extremely knowledgeable on both the wildlife and history of Botswana and neighbouring countries. The other three staff, Abbis, Chief & Mr T, who accompanied us through out our 2 week trip, put in the hard work and made sure our camp was always prepared and that we we're well fed and looked after. The tour took us to some beautiful places and we saw some amazing wildlife, and on several occasions this was due to Brian's knowledge of the area and wildlife behaviour. Exodus have been very quick to respond to any queries I had, and the whole experience ran smoothly. I was also pleased to hear that during lockdown they provided staff with food packages 👍. I'd normally go on self organised trips, however, with this trip, the tour and guide Brian took us to places not possible otherwise and showed us things that we would'v missed out on. All of which were the highlights of the tour.

Daphne Partridge (Google Reviewer)  

After 14 roup adventure holidays...

26-Nov-2023

After 14 roup adventure holidays with Exofus we would not hesitate to recommend them as an excitingholiday company. They take you off the beaten track but offer great support and expertise :)

Alison Payton (Google Reviewer)  

I've done 8 trips in...

17-May-2023

I've done 8 trips in the last 14 years with Exodus, and have been rewarded with a 10% discount on all future bookings. I feel very confident that I'll receive pleasant, efficient service, and have the unusual holiday experience that I'm looking for each time. I've trekked to the top of snow-capped peaks, wild-camped in the desert, seen amazing spectacles of nature, visited 4 capital cities in a week, and learned about local culture and experienced local hospitality in a way that I simply wouldn't on a conventional holiday. The quality of the accommodation and guides can vary, but this is mainly down to cultural differences and things that Exodus can't control. I've only ever complained once, my complaint was taken seriously, and I was sent a discount voucher - you can't say fairer than that. I remain a loyal customer.

Jacquelyn Moore (Google Reviewer)  

Food came quickly. Staff very...

07-Mar-2024

Food came quickly. Staff very friendly and polite . However the chef or person preparing the food did not seem to read the menu! If it says a meal should come with vegetables, you should not have to ask for them. They served shepherds pie with garlic bread! The munchies ice cream sundae said it should come in a glass with a flake but came in a little bowl with just a few munchies! When asking the staff were happy to replace and correct but customer should get what they order and what menu says first time round!!

johanna leonor (Google Reviewer)  

If you like to be...

07-Sep-2023

If you like to be mistreated Exodus is perfect for you. If you enjoy terrible choices for hotels and pseudo restaurants Exodus is perfect for you. Careless about their clients and loveless about their propositions. Exodus has been a dissatisfaction and disappointment about every dealing i and my group have had with him. Especially a man called Simone who just cares about the money he can get from you couldn’t care less about service.

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  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus charges.

    Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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