Your Itinerary
Day 1 SARLAT
Arrive in Toulouse and transfer to Sarlat. Welcome dinner and night in Sarlat.
Day 2 BEYNAC AND CAZENAC / DORDOGNE BOAT RIDE
In the morning, follow a guided walking tour of historic Sarlat, a rich merchant town of the 18th century. Then drive to the beautiful village of Beynac-et-Cazenac and enjoy a boat ride on the Dordogne on board an authentic Gabarre. Then reach the small village of Domme. This true medieval bastide is entered through a gate flanked by stout limestone towers. Walking tour in the village, free time and return to Sarlat. Night in Sarlat.
Day 3 ROCAMADOUR / AUTOIRE / LOUBRESSAC
Se off on an excursion to the pilgrimage and fortress town of Rocamadour. Visit the renowned Notre Dame Chapel, part of an extraordinary 13th-century chapel complex perched on a cliff and one of the most dramatic pilgrimage sites in Europe. Continue your visit in Autoire and Loubressac two small villages classified as “Most beautiful of France”. Night in Sarlat.
Day 4 EYRIGNAC MANOR / LASCAUX II / VEZERE VALLEY
Stop at the Gardens of Eyrignac Manor, which are among the most famous and beautiful in France. Some 15,000 years B.C. unknown painters created the breathtaking cave paintings of Lascaux. Visit of Lascaux II a perfect reproduction of the main cave. Before returning to Sarlat, drive by the Vézère valley, known as the Valley of Men and discover St Léon a hidden Pearl where the ochre’s of the traditional houses reflect in the Vézère River. Dinner and night in Sarlat.
Day 5 FREE DAY IN SARLAT
Free day in Sarlat to enjoy the beauty of the city. Night in Sarlat.
Day 6 BONAGUIL CASTLE / MONPAZIER VILLAGE
Today discover one of the most beautiful fortified castles of France classified as a Historical Monument, the castle of Bonaguil. After that, reach the most beautiful village of Monpazier, a 13th century bastide that has remained intact with its original aspect and dimensions: an authentic jewel of medieval architecture. Gourmet dinner and night in Sarlat.
Day 7 CAHORS / SAINT CIRQ LAPOPIE / TOULOUSE.
Departure towards charming Cahors. Here you will admire one of the only medieval military bridges left in Europe, the Valentré bridge. Then, stroll with your guide through the historic city centre and discover the imposing cathedral with its famous tympanum depicting the Ascension Day. From there, experience unique Saint Cirq Lapopie, an authentic village perched on the rocky bank of the Lot valley, that will charm you with its Roman tiled roof houses and extraordinary scenery. Stop for a wine tasting session of Cahors wines. Departure for Toulouse and night in Toulouse.
Day 8 TOULOUSE.
Breakfast at your hotel. End of our services.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Prices include:
- Accommodation in 3* hotel.
- Breakfast from day 2 to 8.
- 2 Dinners.
- 1 Gourmet dinner.
- Visits as mentioned.
- The services of a professional
driver guide throughout the tour
with commentaries in English.
- Tolls, fuel and parking.
- Accommodation and meals
included for the driver.
Prices don’t include:
- Flights.
- Drinks.
- Any other options.
- Tips or personal expenses.
- Supplement single: 350 €.
- Insurance.
- Luggage handling.
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