9 days - from only £899pp
ABOUT THE TOUR
The Dordogne River, which stretches from the mountains of Auvergne all the way to Garonne for around 300 miles, is surrounded by dark green forests, bustling villages and towns, and breathtaking panoramas. During our stay in Bergerac, we’ll get to explore this landscape to our heart’s content, thanks to the many excursions that are planned.
TOUR INCLUDES
Day 1:
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to our overnight hotel in the Paris area.
Day 2:
Continuing south, we make our way to Bergerac, travelling down through the French countryside before arriving at the Hotel de Bordeaux and settling into our accommodation for six nights.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Scenic Dordogne Valley
Our included scenic drive along the meandering River Dordogne takes us to Sarlat, with its charming winding streets and pretty honey-coloured buildings. As we travel along the Dordogne, we’ll take in the stunning views and will enjoy the lovely vistas over the river and the surrounding countryside, which is filled with lush green forests and fields. Once in Sarlat, we’ll be able to enjoy all this quaint town has to offer, including its medieval architecture and the Sarlat Cathedral, parts of which dates from the 9th century. We’ll be able to explore the town and can go shopping to buy souvenirs of our visit.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Brantome and Perigueux
Included excursion to Brantome. This peaceful town is set on an island in the River Dronne, with pretty riverside gardens and attractive architecture. The island town is known for its lovely position and delightful surroundings, and when we visit we’ll get to spend time wandering through the streets and admiring the landscape. A wide number of chateaus are located in and around Brantome, all featuring stunning French architecture that is iconic in this part of the country.Later, we’ll continue to the market town of Perigueux; home to a wonderful Cathedral of St. Front, which dates from the mid-1600s and which has a similar style to St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, having been modelled after it.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Brantome
Included Highlights
Day 5: Bordeaux
We explore Bordeaux, the port city set on the River Garonne, with its exceptional architecture. This city is famous for its winemaking, and while we’re there we’ll get learn more about how this has evolved over time. The city of Bordeaux itself is filled with excellent attractions and surroundings, including Porte Cailhau, the Column of the Girondins, the church of St. Pierre, the Church of the Holy Cross, and Place de la Bourse, as well as much more. We’ll be able to visit some of these sights for ourselves while at leisure in the city.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6: Bastide Villages
The fortified new towns and villages that were created under Raymond VII of Toulouse’s rule in order to replace those that had been destroyed in Albigensian Crusade are excellent examples of architecture from this time. We’ll visit some of these striking villages during this fantastic excursion.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7: Bergerac
Enjoy a leisurely morning in Bergerac. Why not enjoy an optional boat trip in Bergerac, with the opportunity to admire this beautiful part of the Dordogne department's stunning scenery. Find out more about this famous destination, as well as learning more about Bergerac's fascinating history during our excursion.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).
Day 8:
To the Paris area for an overnight stay.
Included meals: Breakfast
Day 9:
Return home.
Included meals: Breakfast
Single Room Supplement from £349.00 (9 days).
You will stay for six nights at the 3-star Hotel de Bordeaux, close to the historical centre of Bergerac. A warm welcome awaits and the hotel bedrooms are comfortable and will ensure a pleasant stay. Relax in the cool of the shady garden or enjoy a dip in the outdoor pool.
Overnight stays in the Paris area will be in city-style hotels.
Travel from most joining points is included within your coach holiday price.
See our full list of our joining points.