France
Around the Isle of Beauty in a week
France
Corsica in a week: Ajaccio and the calanques of Piana, Porto, Corte in the heart of the island, L'Île-Rousse and the old villages of the Balagne, Calvi, Bastia and Cap Corse, Bonifacio and its boat trip below the cliffs, then the needles of Bavella. The Heading for Corsica version, from Bastia, from €1,412 per person.
When
April to October
Price
From 1 387€ excl. flights
(based on 2 people sharing)
How long
7 nights
Ideal length
Days 1-4
Calanques and hilltop villages.
Day 1
Arrival in Ajaccio
Flight to Ajaccio, welcome and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2
The calanques of Piana – Porto
The calanques of Piana, red granite rocks carved above the sea, and the UNESCO-listed Gulf of Porto.
Day 3
Corte – L'Île-Rousse
Corte, former capital of independent Corsica, then L'Île-Rousse.
Day 4
Balagne – Calvi
The old hilltop villages of the Balagne and their craftsmen, then Calvi and its citadel.
Days 5-8
Bastia, Bonifacio and Bavella.
Day 5
Bastia – Cap Corse
Bastia and its old harbour, then around Cap Corse, its Genoese towers and fishing villages.
Day 6
Bonifacio
Bonifacio perched on its white limestone cliffs, and the boat trip to the sea caves.
Day 7
The needles of Bavella – Zonza
The Bavella pass and its granite needles, then the village of Zonza.
Day 8
Back to France
Transfer to Ajaccio airport and fly to France.
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