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Crete is a beautiful island, everybody was very friendly, and the walking was challenging. We were very impressed with the transportation of luggage - it ...
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Corsica is not called the Island of Beauty for nothing. From Bastia to Calvi, discover the north coast with stunning landscapes, paradise beaches, heritage and rich tradition.
Enjoy the fragrance of the maquis (scrubland), carried on the wind from the mountains to the coast. This heady mix of plants includes eucalyptus, juniper, rosemary, heather, myrtle, sage, mint, thyme and lavender. The yellow immortelle has the most distinctive aroma and is one of the most celebrated plants.
Taste the Corsican unique flavours with its charcuterie: richly-marbled coppa, lonzu, prisuttu and figatellu. Fish and seafood are accented with local herbs including oregano, marjoram and mint. Honey and chestnuts are other staple island products. Other delights that should not be missed are the aromatic wines with their own strong identity from L'Ile-Rousse and Calvi.
Through the enchanting landscapes, this walking tour will introduce you to the scent and taste of Corsica.
Transfer from Bastia airport to your hotel (included). Explore the old port, citadel and steep streets overlooking the azure Tyrrhenian sea.
Bastia owes its name to this 'bastille', built on a promontory in the 14th century by Genoese governors. In the shelter of its ramparts, it's a village within the city. Each alleyway leads to a monument.
You stay at Hotel Le Bastia*** (Breakfast included)
Transfer to Cardo, a quaint village. This place opens a splendid door to the wild, preserved Cap Corse, punctuated with Genoese towers and maquis scrublands, secret rivers and unexpected forests. Along your walk, discover beautiful views of Bastia and St Florent.
In the afternoon, enjoy a walk in Bastia. This is a lively town, an impression that is intensified as you stroll through Place Saint Nicolas, a popular meeting-place for locals, or the Place du Marche, which is always colourful and bustling.
You stay at Hotel Le Bastia*** (Breakfast and picnic lunch included)
After a transfer, walk on the coastal path to Punta Vecchiaia. Enjoy wonderful sceneries over the Gulf of St Florent. Possibility to stop at a wine estate in St Florent.
Wander through the old town, discovering the citadel, an extraordinary monument from the Genoese period, then make a short visit to the attractive Romanesque church of Santa Maria Assunta, before enjoying a well-earned aperitif along the marina, which is the best place to admire the sunset on the natural bay while having a drink on a terrace.
You stay at Hotel Le Tettola*** (Breakfast included)
Explore the Agriates Desert, a fascinating rugged territory of unspoilt landscapes, rich fauna, and paradisical beaches. Walk through this protected natural site and reach a quiet, undisturbed realm of nature at the Lotu beach, one of the hidden gems of Corsica. Then continue along magnificent coastal path with small creeks and crystal water.
You stay at Hotel Le Tettola*** (Breakfast included)
Transfer to Ile Rousse. Built on one of the most beautiful bays of the Balagne, the Ile-Rousse owes its name to the presence of a small islet of red porphyry. Enjoy the enchanting scenery of maquis scrublands and granite rocks. Then follow the coast on board of the famous Trinighellu train with superb panorama. Walk to unspoilt beaches before reaching the light house Revellata.
You stay at Hotel Le Revellata*** (Breakfast included)
Explore the mountains and enjoy fragrance of aromatics herbs and wonderful landscapes overlooking Calvi. Then, wander in Calvi (Birthplace of Christopher Columbus) a Genoese citadel set on the sea and surrounded by rocky mountains that cast their shadow on the waters. This place offers a labyrinth of picturesque streets and a pretty port with bars and restaurants for a fabulous dining experience.
You stay at Hotel Le Revellata*** (Breakfast included)
Transfer from Calvi to Bastia. Calvi to Bastia. Transfer by train longing the coast with stunning views. Then enjoy the lively seaside resort of Bastia between small yachts and polychrome fishing boats, which invites you to stroll around at any time.
You stay at Hotel A Storia*** (Breakfast included)
Transfer from your hotel to the airport (included)
During your holiday you stay at the following hotels. If you'd like to extend your time at any of these or, if you'd like to enhance your stay with an upgraded room, just let us know at the time of booking.
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Crete is a beautiful island, everybody was very friendly, and the walking was challenging. We were very impressed with the transportation of luggage - it was always there before we arrived at our destinations. With the exception of the Samaria Gorge if you do not want to walk you can always get a boat!
The walking level combined with the heat was very challenging, especially in the Samaria gorge. I have done many Headwater holidays but on this occasion I was not prepared for the level of walking from the information provided.
An excellent holiday.
Excellent, well organised holiday, which we were fortunate to share with like-minded people, while retaining our independence
We had a very enjoyable holiday in a beautiful place. However we did not get any briefing from the local rep even though it was promised in the notes and he did not even attempt to contact us by phone. We did eventually phone him to find out what was happening about the transport of our luggage as the boats were unable to dock because of high winds. He collected us from Sfakion and was very informative then but all a bit wasted when we were about to go home.
We stayed in beautiful villages but your brochure statement that every visitor is still a novelty is absurd as hundreds of people walk through and stay in all the villages every day. The description of the Pension Faragi is also misleading : No beards in evidence and no sight of jolly fisherman or any sheep for that matter -just a kindly beardless man with a computer running a very busy restaurant!
We also thought that you should warn people that they need a head for heights as some of the walking form Agia Roumelli to Loutros could be impossible for some with a fear of heights. There is a another safer way over the cliffs rather than across the face of them that was not in the notes and perhaps should be. As it is, I think it maybe should be labelled as a three boot walk.
You can be confident that our pricing includes all the standard requirements of your holiday and many additional extras. Always ensure that you are comparing like for like when booking your holiday.
This 7 night self-guided walking holiday includes:
Hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of hotels
All Breakfasts and 1 picnic lunch
Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
Route directions and maps
Luggage transfers between hotels
Walking transfers
Boat crossing from St Florent to Lotu Beach and Train journey from St Florent to Ile Rousse
Train transfer from Calvi to Bastia
How to book:
For further details, or to check availability, speak to our sales team on 1-800-267-3347 or click on the 'check availability' links below to complete our holiday enquiry form (we'll contact you at a time that's most convenient for you).
To enquire about this holiday, or for further information, call our sales team on 1-800-267-3347 or click on the 'Check availability' links below to complete our holiday enquiry form.
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| 2nd Jul 2022 | US$2849 | Tour only: US$2849 | Check availability |
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| 6th Aug 2022 | US$2949 | Tour only: US$2949 | Check availability |
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| 3rd Sep 2022 | US$2599 | Tour only: US$2599 | Check availability |
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| 24th Sep 2022 | US$2599 | Tour only: US$2599 | Check availability |
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The prices quoted for each individual departure supercede those published in our current brochures. Air prices are subject to change and we advise early booking to obtain the best prices. Please see our Planning your holiday and What's included in the price? pages for additional information.
Children
Please contact us for child prices.
Holiday type
Self-guided walking Managed locally by Headwater appointed agent.
Departures
Departures on Saturdays from 2nd Jul 2022 to 24th Sep 2022, for 7 nights. All dates are subject to availability, please contact us to check.
Meals
All Breakfasts and 1 picnic lunch
This holiday does not include any flights or rail.
For further details, or to check availability, speak to our sales team on 1-800-267-3347 or complete our holiday enquiry form (we'll contact you at a time that's most convenient for you).
Call now to speak to our specialist team at 1-800-267-3347 or email us at usa@exodustravels.com for enquiries or to book your trip.
