Sarlat - Lascaux - Rocamadour
Cahors - St Cirq-Lapopie
Price range: €2400 - 2800 per person
a completely new tour for the 2008 season introduces guests to the
back roads and hidden villages of the Dordogne and Lot valleys. Based
in the beautiful old town of Sarlat this tour includes visits to the
Paleolithic cave painting sites at Lascaux and Pech Merle, a cruise
down the chateau-lined river, wine-tasting in the Cahors vineyards
and visits to the breath-taking villages of Rocamadour and St Cirq-Lapopie.
(7 days/6 nights)
Day 1 SARLAT
Arrive in Toulouse and transfer to Sarlat. Welcome dinner and night in
Sarlat.
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 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.
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.
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 Vézère valley, known as 'the Valley of Men'
and discover St Léon a hidden pearl where the ochres of the
traditional houses reflect in the Vézère River. Dinner
and night in Sarlat.
Day 5 FREE DAY IN SARLAT
Free day in Sarlat to enjoy the beauty of the city. Night in Sarlat.
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. Night in Sarlat.
Day 7 CAHORS WINES / SAINT CIRQ LAPOPIE VILLAGE.
Departure towards charming Cahors. Here you will admire one of the
only medieval military bridges left in Europe, the Valentré bridge.
Then, stroll with your guide through the historic city centre and discover
the imposing cathedral with its famous tympanum depicting the Ascension
Day. 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. On your way back to Sarlat
stop for a wine tasting session of Cahors wines. Farewell dinner and
night in Sarlat.
Day 8 TOULOUSE.
Breakfast at your hotel and transfer to Toulouse. End of our services.
This escorted tour is for groups of 2 (minimum) to 6 guests, travelling in comfort aboard an air-conditioned mini-van.
Prices include:
- Accommodation in 3* hotel.
- Breakfast from day 2 to 8.
- 3 Dinners.
- Visits as mentioned.
- The services of a professional
driver guide throughout the tour
with commentaries in English.
- Tolls, fuel and parking.
- Accommodation and meals
included for the driver.
Prices don’t include:
- Flights.
- Drinks.
- Any other options.
- Tips or personal expenses.
- Supplement single: € 300
- Insurance.
- Luggage handling.