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Corsica
Private tour

Ultimate Corsica

frFrance
5 cities
8 days, 7 nights
Day by day
Places you explore
Recommended hotels
Landmarks & Experiences
Day 1 Bastia, Corsica

Arrival
Welcome to the charming town of Bastia in Corsica, France! Upon arrival, your driver meets you at the airport/port and transfers you to your hotel for check-in.

The rest of the day is free so you can start exploring the surrounding area on your own, dine in one of the local restaurants or take a good rest in your comfortable room.

Breakfast included
Hôtel des Gouverneurs
Hôtel des Gouverneurs
3 bis rue des Turquines, Bastia, FR, 20200
Classic Double Room, Sea View
1 room
Up to 2 guests
1 King Bed
20 m²
Breakfast included
More amenities
Arrival: Private Transfer
Day 2 Bastia, Corsica

Departure
After breakfast, you check out from the hotel and depart from Bastia.

Hôtel des Gouverneurs
Address
3 bis rue des Turquines, Bastia, FR, 20200
Car from Bastia, Corsica to Porto-Vecchio, Corsica
Departure
Bastia hotel
8 h
Arrival
Porto-Vecchio hotel

Description for connection

Together with your driver-guide start your journey towards the south of the island. After 3 hours of driving, you arrive in Bonifacio, one of the best-sheltered ports of the Mediterranean perched on a limestone rock. Upon arrival, you enjoy a guided walking tour, during which you explore Bonifacio's old town, the Santa Maria Maggiore church, the Street of the 2 Emperors, fortifications and the famous King of Aragon stairway carved into the rock. You also reach the 9th-century citadel from Bonifacio harbor by a little train. Among the outstanding things you see today, is a panoramic view of the Strait of Bonifacio which is considered to be the sea gate of Italy's Sardinia and French Corsica and is a natural maritime reserve. As a highlight of the day you enjoy a public boat ride along the shore to explore marine caves and impressive cliffs. After the tour you are transferred to your hotel in Porto-Vecchio.
Day 2 Porto-Vecchio, Corsica

Arrival
Welcome to Porto-Vecchio, a picturesque town located on the Gulf of Pinarellu! 

After check-in you have the rest of the day free.

Breakfast included
Golden Tulip Porto Vecchio
Golden Tulip Porto Vecchio
Rue Henri Frenay, Porto-Vecchio, Corse-du-Sud, FR, 20137
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View
1 room
Up to 2 guests
1 King Bed
24 m²
Breakfast included
More amenities
Day 3 Porto-Vecchio, Corsica

Departure
Following breakfast, you check out and depart from Porto-Vecchio.

Golden Tulip Porto Vecchio
Address
Rue Henri Frenay, Porto-Vecchio, Corse-du-Sud, FR, 20137
Car from Porto-Vecchio, Corsica to Ajaccio, Corsica
Departure
Porto-Vecchio hotel
8 h
Arrival
Ajaccio hotel

Description for connection

Today you continue your journey through Corsica. Your first stop is the Rochers de Roccapina which are very unusual geological structures, caused by erosion. It is a perfect place for a memorable photo because of the astonishing natural granite formation which resembles a lion! After enjoying the mysterious rocky landscape, continue your trip to Sartene which is called "the most Corsican of all Corsican cities". During the tour you explore the charming citadel of the city which offers a stunning panoramic view from the Gulf of Valinco to the massif of the Aiguilles de Bavella. Your last stop of the day is Ajaccio.
Day 3 Ajaccio, Corsica

Arrival
Welcome to Ajaccio, the capital city of Corsica. You arrive to your hotel for check-in and have a good rest.

Breakfast included
Best Western Plus Ajaccio Amiraute
Best Western Plus Ajaccio Amiraute
20 Boulevard Georges Pompidou, Ajaccio, Corse-du-Sud, FR, 20090
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed
1 room
Up to 3 guests
1 Queen Bed
24 m²
Breakfast included
More amenities
Day 4 Ajaccio, Corsica

Ajaccio City Tour
In the morning you meet your guide at the lobby of the hotel and have a wonderful walking tour of the city. Ajaccio is a unique site in the heart of one of the most beautiful bays in the world with a mountainous backdrop facing the Sanguinaires Islands.

During the tour you explore the historical places of the city which is mostly famous for being the hometown of Napoleon Bonaparte. You start with visiting the house of the Bonaparte family where the legendary military leader was born in 1769 and brought up. You also explore the 16th-century Roman Catholic Cathedral that was once the site of Napoleon's baptism.

After the tour you have free time to wander among the local markets and shops, you may spend a moment to relax in front of the peaceful fountain in Place Foch. We also recommend to visit the Fesch Museum that houses the second most important collection of Italian art after the Louvre Museum.

Half day
Half Day Private Walking Tour
Half Day Private Walking Tour
Day 5 Ajaccio, Corsica

Departure
Following breakfast you check out and depart from Ajaccio.

Best Western Plus Ajaccio Amiraute
Address
20 Boulevard Georges Pompidou, Ajaccio, Corse-du-Sud, FR, 20090
Car from Ajaccio, Corsica to L'lle-Rousse, Corsica
Departure
Ajaccio hotel
8 h
Arrival
L'lle-Rousse hotel

Description for connection

Prepare for an exciting day as you are invited to discover the unique natural wonder in the Mediterranean Area - the UNESCO-listed Gulf of Porto!

Your first stop is Calanches de Piana, the geological wonder of red porphyritic granitic rocks formed by erosion. You have some time to enjoy and take pictures of these dramatic and unique red, pink and orange rock formations.

Then you stop in the Gulf of Porto which is regarded as one of the most picturesque natural sites worldwide for its rocky landscape and magnificent cliffs against the blue waters of the sea.

Afterward, continue your journey via the Palmarella pass and finally arrive to L'Ile-Rousse.

Day 5 L'lle-Rousse, Corsica

Arrival
You arrive to your hotel in L'Ile-Rousse for check-in and overnight.

Day 6 L'lle-Rousse, Corsica

Balagne Region & Agriates Desert Exploration
After breakfast you meet your driver-guide who takes you to around some of the most magnificent sights in Corsica.

You start today's tour in the famous Agriate Desert which is over 12 thousand acres of protected land, rich in vegetation in the spring and dryer in the summertime. Interestingly, the Agrigates region isn't very reminiscent of a desert, contrariwise, it surprises with its colorful scenery, rocky terrain, diversity of green plants and the beauty of its clear blue waters.

Then proceed to the town of Calvi. Together with your guide you stroll through the streets of the Genoese citadel and explore the marina with its huge bay with thousands of feet of sandy beaches surrounded by mountains.

Your trip is rounded up by a tour through the old villages of the Balagna Region. Your route lies along the cliff road, and you visit some of the typical villages such as Sant'Antoninu, Pigna and Corbara. During the tour you get to immerse in the atmosphere of the medieval times of Corsica.

After the tour you return to your hotel in L'lle-Rousse.

Full day
Balagne Region & Agriates Desert Exploration
Balagne Region & Agriates Desert Exploration
Day 7 L'lle-Rousse, Corsica

Departure
Following breakfast you check out and depart from L'Ile-Rousse.

Car from L'lle-Rousse, Corsica to Bastia, Corsica
Departure
1 h 12 min
Arrival
Day 7 Bastia, Corsica

Arrival
Welcome to the charming town of Bastia in Corsica, France! Upon arrival, your driver meets you at the airport/port and transfers you to your hotel for check-in.

The rest of the day is free so you can start exploring the surrounding area on your own, dine in one of the local restaurants or take a good rest in your comfortable room.

Breakfast included
Hôtel des Gouverneurs
Hôtel des Gouverneurs
3 bis rue des Turquines, Bastia, FR, 20200
Classic Double Room, Sea View
1 room
Up to 2 guests
1 King Bed
20 m²
Breakfast included
More amenities
Day 8 Bastia, Corsica

Departure
This is the last day of your Corsica discovery. In the morning you check out from the hotel and your private driver transfers you to the airport for your flight back home.

We wish you a safe flight and hope to work on your future trips!

Hôtel des Gouverneurs
Address
3 bis rue des Turquines, Bastia, FR, 20200
Departure: Private Transfer

What's included

Exceptional downtown hotel accommodations
Guided sightseeing tours with expert English-speaking guides
Delicious breakfasts at your hotels
In-depth exploration of best landmarks
In-depth exploration of best landmarks
Tickets and intercity transportation as per itinerary
Professional meeting services at the airport
Dedicated support team before and during your trip

Reviews

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frBastia, Corsica
1 night
frPorto-Vecchio, Corsica
1 night
frAjaccio, Corsica
2 nights
frL'lle-Rousse, Corsica
2 nights
frBastia, Corsica
1 night