Dordogne Discovery 
8 Days Escorted Tour from Sarlat, Beynac, Racamadour, Eyrignac Manor, Toulouse

Features and Inclusions

  • Accommodation in 3* hotel (Superior Rooms) 

  • Breakfast from Day 2 to Day 8

  • Gourmet Dinner (farewell)

  • Visits as mentioned

  • The services of a professional driver guide throughout the tour with commentaries in English.

  • Accommodation and meals included for the driver

  • Tour will Operate with a minimum of 2 people

  • Prices do not include: Drinks, Tips, Luggage Handling

 

 

Departures and Prices 2008

Starting From:

To: 

April 04

April 10

May 17

May 24

September 06

September 13

Rates

Per Person In Twin

$ 2181.00

Single Room Supplement

$ 325.00

 

ITINERARY


Day 1: Sarlat

Arrive in Toulouse and transfer to Sarlat. Welcome dinner and night in Sarlat.  (D,O)

 

Day 2: Beynac and Cazenac/Dordogne boat ride

In the morning, a guided walking tour of historic Sarlat, 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 of 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. (B,O)

 

Day 3: Rocamadour/Autoire/Loubressac

Set 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. (B,O)

 

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 before Christ 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 Vezere valley, known as the “Valley of Men” and discover St Leon a hidden pearl where the ochres of the traditional houses reflect in the Vezere river. Dinner and night in Sarlat. (B,O)

Day 5: Free day in Sarlat. 

Day on your own to explore the city of Sarlat.  (B,O)

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 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. (B,O)

 

Day 7: Cahor wines/Saint Cirq Lapopie Village

Departure towards charming Cahors. Here you will admire one of the only medieval military bridges left in Europe, the Valentre bridge. Then, stroll with your guide through the historic city center and discover the imposing cathedral with is famous tympanum. From there, experience unique Saint Cirq Lapopie, a 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 (B,O)

Day 8: Toulouse

Breakfast at your hotel. End of Tour. (B)



B=Breakfast; D=Dinner; O=Overnight    fitsac10