France (Corsica), 9 Days · Tailor-made by car

Route around the Isle of Beauty

Explore the main sights of this Mediterranean paradise, brimming with glamour and authenticity

In the heart of the Mediterranean, strategically located between France and Italy, the stunning French island of Corsica is a natural paradise that invites the visitor to discover its secrets at a leisurely pace, enjoying every step of the way. From the vibrant Bastia to the imperial Ajaccio, much of this fascinating tour runs parallel to the sea and snakes between dream-like beaches such as Palombaggia, Saleccia and Lodo; cute bays like those of Calvi and Bonifacio; beautiful gulfs such as Porto; landscapes dotted with fields and vineyards; archaeological sites such as Filitos; and spectacular mountain scenery that can reach up to 2,700 metres above sea level. Natural, historic and Mediterranean, the most verdant island in the Mediterranean fascinates travellers with natural treasures such as the Cap Corse peninsula, the Botanical Park of Saleccia, the Bavella Needles, the Calanques de Piana and the Scandola Nature Reserve; and with magnificent medieval fortified towns and villages where it is still possible to discover the traces left by Phoenicians, Greeks, Etruscans, Carthaginians, Romans, Barbarians, Byzantines and Saracens. Conquered a thousand times, this island boasts striking contrasts, wonderful images and an exquisite cuisine that combines the best of French and Italian styles with excellent local wines. On our itinerary, places as beautiful as Saint-Florent, Ile Rousse, Alagajola, Calenzana, Aregno, Pigna and Corbara. Explore at your pace, and thanks to your rental car, the very best spots on the island of Napoleon, from the stylish Porto Vecchio to truly typical places such as Corte and Sartene. Corsica offers a coastline in its purest state and a wild and romantic landscape, still untouched by mass tourism, and hundreds of things to do. A perfect combination that each year attracts lovers of the good life and relaxation, which has made it world famous as the "Isle of Beauty" (Ile de Beauté). With so many attractions, it's no wonder that Ulysses decided to stay here instead of anywhere else in the world. Travel to Corsica and discover one of the last remaining paradises of the Mediterranean.

Route around the Isle of Beauty

Departure date

Departures from March 2024 till March 2025

From

London...

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Travel details

  • Travel details

  • Day 1 City of origin - Bastia

  • Day 2 Bastia - Cap Corse Peninsula (Erbalunga - Macinaggio - Ersa - Barcaggio) - Bastia

  • Day 3 Bastia - Saint Florent - Saleccia and Lodo beaches - L'Ile-Rousse - Algajola - Arinella Beach - Ostriconi Beach - Calvi

  • Day 4 Calvi - Calenzana - Aregno - Pigna - Corbara - Calvi

  • Day 5 Calvi - Corte - Aleria - Diana, Salé and Urbino Wetlands - Solenzara - Gulf of Pinarellu - Porto Vecchio

  • Day 6 Porto Vecchio - Palombaggia beach - Bonifacio - L'Ospédale Lag - Needles of Bavella - Porto Vecchio

  • Day 7 Porto Vecchio - Levie / The "Lady of Bonifacio" - Sainte-Lucie-de-Tallano - Sartène - Propriano - Olmeto - Filitosa - Ajaccio

  • Day 8 Ajaccio - Piana - Porto - Évisa - Sagone - Ajaccio

  • Day 9 Ajaccio - City of origin

Your trip includes

  • Return flight.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Bastia.

  • Selected meal plan in Bastia.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Calvi.

  • Selected meal plan in Calvi.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Porto Vecchio.

  • Selected meal plan in Porto Vecchio.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Ajaccio.

  • Selected meal plan in Ajaccio.

  • Rent-a-car.

  • Insolvency protection.

  • Amount of the supplement for collection and return of the vehicle in a different office.

Your trip doesn't include

  • Accommodation taxes in France direct payment in facility.

  • Possible toll charges.

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Important remarks

- Triple rooms in Europe are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.

- The proposed excursions and tours for each day are purely suggestions, as you can tailor the trip to suit your times, tastes and needs.

- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.

- Hotels usually have cots available. Otherwise, babies will have to share a bed with an adult.

- To pick up your rental car, you'll need a credit (not debit) card in the name of the person who made the booking, who must also be the named driver of the vehicle.