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The Splendour of Corsica

Tuesday 8 September to Monday 21 September 2026

No flights required as you travel by train and ferry to this geographically diverse, Mediterranean paradise. Enjoy unlimited travel on the island’s nar-
row gauge system with the travel card provided. Soak up Corsican culture with free time in the coastal towns of Bastia, Calvi and Ajaccio.

Day 1 - London to Lyon terminal for an afternoon departure to Bastia, on the Day 6 - Cap Corse Excursion
We take the lunchtime Eurostar from St Pancras north-eastern tip of Corsica. Relax on board and Enjoy a full day excursion by road with an English
to Lille and then continue by high speed train. Late enjoy the voyage. As we arrive into port it is clear speaking local guide around Cap Corse. Located on
evening arrival into Lyon for a 1-night stay. why Corsica is aptly named “the mountain in the sea” the northernmost tip of Corsica, this 40km long and
- it boasts countless summits that reach more than 10km wide promontory dotted with several fishing
Day 2 - Onwards to Nice
Departing Lyon late morning, we travel by train to 2000m in elevation. We stay here for 3 nights. villages, is regarded as one of the most beautiful parts
Marseille and onwards along the renowned French Day 5 - Bastia at Leisure of the island. A ridge of mountains runs down the
Riviera coastal line to Nice for a 2-night stay. The town of Bastia oozes culture and history. There centre of Cap Corse, including Mont Stello in the
will be no shortage of fabulous cuisine as you dine centre of the peninsula, the highest peak at 1307m.
Day 3 - At Leisure The two sides, east and west, are quite different in
Time to explore Nice, one of the world’s most in some of the town’s many restaurants. Sightseeing character - to the west of Cap Corse the mountains
popular tourist regions. Peruse the unique markets or options include taking the local bus service to St. reach right to the sea in a much more dramatic
take a trip inland to Digne-les-Bains on the Chemin Floren, known as the Corsican St. Tropez, or travelling fashion than on the gentler east side. We will stop off
de Fer de Provence. by rail to the university town of Corté, complete at a local restaurant for lunch (included).
with citadel, museum and scenic walks. Your 7-day
Day 4 - Sail to Corsica travel card, for use throughout the holiday, allows Day 7 - Rail to Calvi
Free morning in Nice before transferring to the ferry unlimited rail travel on the island. Morning departure by rail direct to Calvi via Ponte
Leccia. From Ponte Leccia we travel via Ile Rousse

Ponte Leccia Station

Nice

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