Your Itinerary
Day 1 TOULOUSE.
Arrive in Toulouse. Meet at your hotel and free time to recover from flight. Welcome dinner and night in Toulouse.
Day 2 TOULOUSE GUIDED VISIT.
Today the largest of the “Pink Cities”, Toulouse, will reveal all its secrets. This bustling regional capital has much to offer for the visitor. In the morning depart for a panoramic tour of the city, followed by a walk in the historical part of the city to admire its main monuments. The rest of the day is free; possible optional to visit the “Space City”. Return at your hotel and night in Toulouse.
Day 3 ALBI / CORDES VILLAGE / GAILLAC WINE TASTING.
The second “Pink City” you will visit is Albi. An imposing Cathedral, a delightful and well-preserved historical city centre and some of the most famous posters created by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec for the Parisian cabarets will be on your program today. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon you will head towards the magnificent peaked Gothic village of Cordes sur Ciel before embarking a wine tasting session surrounded by the Gaillac vineyards. Return to Toulouse and dinner in a local restaurant to taste some of the regional specialties. Night in your hotel.
Day 4 MONTAUBAN / THE AVEYRON GORGES.
Last but not least of the three “Pink Cities”, Montauban differs from Toulouse and Albi. Famous for its main square the “Place Nationale”, that you will visit, the town houses a museum dedicated to one of France's most important painters Jean Dominique Ingres as well as sculptor Antoine Bourdelle a disciple of Rodin. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon discover some of the most beautiful villages of France of the area: Bruniquel and Saint Antonin Noble Val along the Aveyron gorges. Return to Toulouse and night in your hotel.
Day 5 FREE DAY IN TOULOUSE.
Free day to fully discover the city of Toulouse at your own pace. Night in Toulouse.
Day 6 LIMOUX WINE / CARCASSONNE / CANAL DU MIDI.
This morning your tour will take you to the viticulture region of Limoux, famous for its sparkling wines. Invented a 100 years before Champagne, the “traditional method” will delight all those that appreciate bubbles. After a wine tasting session, you will reach the medieval fortress of Carcassonne. More than just an amazing decor, this stronghold withstood all past aggressions remaining unchanged for the past 700 years. Finally, enjoy a boat ride on the peaceful Canal du Midi before returning to Toulouse. Both Citadel and Canal are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Farewell dinner and night in Toulouse.
Day 7 TOULOUSE.
Breakfast at your hotel. End of our services.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Prices include:
- Accommodation in 3* hotel in city centre
- Dinners day 1,4,6
- Breakfast from day 2 to day 7
- The services of a professional driver guide throughout the tour
with commentaries and guided visits in English
- Tolls, fuel and parking
- Accommodation and meals included for the driver.
Prices don’t include:
- Flights
- Any other options
- Tips or personal expenses
- Insurance
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