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Walking in the Dordogne
8 DAY SELF GUIDED WALK
Explore the picturesque Dordogne region on foot with
its many beautiful villages and medieval castles
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive in Souillac 2 | Transfer to Rouffillac, walk through the wooded hills, fields and typical houses of Perigord to Sarlat (5hrs) 3 | Day in the medieval town of Sarlat (4hrs) 4 | Walk to Beynac, known as ‘the most beautiful village in France’ (5hrs) 5 | Walk from Beynac through the heart of the Dordogne Valley to Domme (4hrs) 6 | Walk to Carsac (4‐ 5hrs) 7 | Walk along the riverside to Souillac (5‐6hrs) 8 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 6 nights in 3 star hotels and 1 night in a 2 star hotel on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes & maps per room booked, luggage transfer & emergency hotline TRANSPORT: return transfers to Souillac train station on days 1 and 8
NOTES: High season is from 1 May to 30 Sep and a supplement applies.
HOTEL
Visit the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer on Omaha Beach, Normandy | Kate Baker
Normandy on Foot
8 DAY SELF GUIDED WALK
A ramble through classic Normandy countryside to view the WWII landing sites and sample cider and calvados
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Honfleur 2 | Loop walk to explore Honfleur, Pennedepie and Barneville la Bertran with cider and calvados tasting (5hrs) 3 | Short transfer then walk to Beuvron en Auge (3‐6hrs) 4 | Loop walk to visit Cambremer, with cider and calvados tasting (3‐ 6hrs) 5 | Transfer to Arromanches , cliff walk via the German Battery at Longue‐sur‐mer to Port en Bessin (3‐4hrs) 6 | Loop walk to the impressive American War Cemetery and Omaha Beach (3‐ 6hrs) 7 | Walk to Bayeux (5.5hrs) 8 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights in 2‐3 star hotels and B&Bs on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (upgrade to 3‐4 star hotels ‐ supplement applies) BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including maps & route notes with details of cider and calvados tasting opportunities per room booked, luggage transfer & emergency hotline TRANSPORT: transfers on day 3 and day 5
NOTES: High season is from 1 Jun to 31 Aug ‐ supplement applies. A discount applies for departures on Sundays.
HOTEL / B&B
GRADE 3
Chateau hotel in Agen, Bordeaux | Deb Wilkinson
Bordeaux Vineyard Walk
8 DAY SELF GUIDED WALK HOTEL / GUESTHOUSE
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Bayeux France
DATES
Daily from 1 Apr to 31 Oct
Sauternes
DATES
Daily from 1 Apr to 31 Oct
Honfleur Cambremer
GRADE 2
France St Emilion
Bordeaux Barsac
DATES
Daily from 1 Apr to 31 Oct
Sarlat France
GRADE 2
Beynac Souillac
diverse wine regions of France on foot
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Bordeaux and transfer to St Emilion 2 | St Emilion vineyards (2.5 or 4hrs) 3 | Guided visit of the oldest winery of St Emilion, guided tour of the town’s underground monuments then transfer to the Entre‐Deux‐ Mers area 4 | Garonne valley walk to Caudrot village, transfer to hotel (4hrs) 5 | To St Macaire (3hrs) 6 | Loop walk to Sainte Croix du Mont then transfer to Sauternes (2.5 or 4.5hrs) 7 | Sauternes to Barsac exploring vineyards (4.5hrs) 8 | Trip ends with transfer to Barsac or Langon train station (optional extra night in Bordeaux)
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts, 5 dinners (including wine & coffee) ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights in a combination of charming guesthouses, 3 star hotels and a chateau hotel (subject to availability) on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes and maps per room booked, luggage transfer, emergency hotline TRANSPORT: taxi transfers as per itinerary PLUS: Couvent des Jacobins wine tasting & guided tour of St Emilion underground
NOTES: This trip is not suitable for solo travellers. Please contact our team for alternative tours.
Walking towards Cirque de Autoire
Discover one of the most famous and culturally