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Day 1: Arrive in Toulouse Arrive in Toulouse. Check in at your hotel located in the city center and free time to recover from flight. Welcome dinner and night in Toulouse. (D,O)
Day 2: Toulouse 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 historic part of the city to admire its main monuments. Free time for lunch. The rest of the day is free; possible optional visit to the "Space City". Return to your hotel and overnight. (O)
Day 3: Albi/Cordes/Wine tasting in Gaillac The second "Pink City" you will admire is Albi. An imposing Cathedral, a delightful and well-preserved historic city center 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 hilltop Gothic village of Cordes sur Ciel before enjoying a wine tasting session among the Gaillac vineyards. Return to Toulouse and dinner in a local restaurant to taste some of the regional specialties. Night at your hotel. (D,O)
Day 4: Montauban/Bruniquel/Vaour 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 and museum dedicated to one of France's most important painters Jean Dominique Ingres as will 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, Saint Antonin Noble Val or the Templar village of Vaour along the Aveyron gorges. Return to Toulouse and night in your hotel. (O)
Day 5: Free day Free day to fully discover the city of Toulouse at your own pace. Night in Toulouse. (O)
Day 6: Limoux/Carcassonne/Canal du Midi This morning your tour will take you to the wine-growing region of Limoux, famous for its sparkling wines. Invented a 100 years before Champagne, the "traditional method" will delight all those who appreciate bubbly. After a wine tasting session, you will reach the medieval fortress of Carcassonne. More than just an amazing decor, this stronghold has withstood all siege attempts remaining unchanged for the past 700 years. Finally, enjoy a unique boat ride on the peaceful Canal du Midi before returning to Toulouse. Night at your hotel. (O)
Day 7: Toulouse Breakfast at hotel. End of tour. (B)
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