8 Day - Tour Number AC6021
Stunning scenery awaits you, from towering cliffs and rocks, with medieval villages clinging to the sheer sides, of lazy rivers passing through beautiful unspoilt scenery, castles and pretty towns. With a reputation for good food and wine, you have everything that you need.
Day 1 Morning departure for Dover and the ferry crossing to Calais/Dunkirk and on to the Orleans area for an overnight stop.
Day 2 Today travel through the French countryside to the small village of Rocamadour for a stay of five nights. It is an important pilgrimage destination with a shrine to Madonna, which became famous for its healing powers. We have arranged for you to enjoy wine tasting in the village and have included the following excursions:
Days 3 to 6
Day tour that will take you to the Gouffre de Padirac, a natural 75 metre chasm on the limestone plateau of the Causse de Gramat. Descend underground by lift, where at 103 metres below you will join a boat for a trip on the river, and a guided tour of the caves. The day tour continues to Collonges-la- Rouge and Turenne a village dominated by the ruins of the original castle. You will return by way of Martel the town of seven towers, from the 12th century.
Day tour along the ‘Vallee de la Dordogne’ in the area called the Pericord Noir, where you can admire the Chateaux of Belcastel and La Treyne. On arrival in Sarlat, one of the most famous towns in the region, you will have free time to explore through enchanting alleys with unique architectural heritage. After lunch you will continue to Roque Gageac for a cruise on the Dordogne River in a flat bottom boat, a type used in the Middle Ages for transporting goods. You will end the day with a visit to the village of Domme where we have included a return train ride for you to the village with some free time to explore or have refreshments.
NB: Some of the excursions are physically demanding.
Day 7 Time to leave Rocamador for the return journey to the Orleans area for an overnight stop.
Day 8 After breakfast, depart the hotel and commence the homeward journey.
A family run hotel steeped in character and tradition, in the heart of the medieval village with views over the beautiful Alzou Valley. The hotel prides itself in offering the best possible levels of service and cuisine at all times. All bedrooms are en-suite with TV. Lift and restaurant with views.
Overnight Hotels : All bedrooms are en-suite
Single room supplement £144Holiday insurance £83
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