Departure date : May 16, 2026

Itinerary

Day 1Ajaccio

Airport pickup and transfer to hotel. Castel Vecchio Hotel Ajaccio 3* or similar

Day 2Ajaccio – Piana – Porto (80km)

After breakfast, take a guided tour of the imperial city and spend time exploring on your own. In the afternoon, head to Porto via Sagone, Cargèse, and the beautiful calanques of Piana. Capo d’Orto Hotel 3* or similar (B-L-D)

Day 3Porto – Corte – L’Île-Rousse (145km)

Eat breakfast at the hotel. Travel to the Spelunca Gorges, Évisa, the Aïtone and Valdu Niellu forests, and the Scala di Santa Regina trail. Have a traditional lunch. Take the tourist train up to the Citadel of Corte for a guided tour featuring the city’s fascinating history. Arrive in Balagne. Dinner and overnight accommodation in the L’Île-Rousse area. Benista Tourist Residence 3* or similar (B-L-D)

Day 4L’Île-Rousse – Calvi – Bastia (135km)

Go on a guided tour of Balagne’s historic villages. Pass through Corbara, Pigna, Aregno, and Sant’Antonino. Eat lunch at a restaurant. Head to Calvi for a guided tour of the Genoese citadel and its rich heritage. Continue to Bastia, passing through the Agriates Desert. On the way, stop at Saint-Florent. Dinner and overnight accommodation in the Bastia area. La Madrague Hotel 3* or similar (B-L-D)

Day 5Bastia – Cap Corse – Favone (150km)

In the morning, travel along the coast of Cap Corse, a wild promontory dotted with Genoese towers and picture-perfect fishing villages. Then, take a guided tour of Bastia, renowned for its timeless charm and Baroque heritage. Continue south. Dinner and overnight accommodation in the Favone area. Hôtel Residence Les Pavillons du Golfe 3* or similar (B-L-D)

Day 6Favone – Bonifacio – Favone (130km)

Depart for Bonifacio. Set sail for a “caves and cliffs” sea cruise (weather permitting). Enjoy a fish lunch at the restaurant on the marina. Take the tourist train up to the citadel for a guided tour of the old town. Return to the hotel for dinner. (B-L-D)

Day 7Favone – Bavella – Ajaccio (135km)

Travel to Solenzara, then branch off to the Larone and Bavella passes to view the Aiguilles de Bavella. Have lunch in a mountain village, then head to Ajaccio via Sainte-Lucie-de-Tallano and Levie. Check in at the hotel near Ajaccio. Castel Vecchio Hotel Ajaccio 3* or similar (B-L-D)

Day 8Ajaccio

Transfer to the Ajaccio airport. (B)

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Print date : May 3rd 2026 (The price shown was accurate at the time of printing. Subject to availability.)
Tour
with local guide
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CorsicaIsland of wonders

  • 8 days
  • 7 nights
  • 20 meals

Journey through Corsica’s captivating landscapes and picturesque villages on this freedom tour. From Ajaccio to Calvi, Bastia, and Bonifacio, you’ll see why the Isle of Beauty—a treasure trove of breathtaking nature and historical charm—lives up to its name. Take in the cliffs, calanques, citadels, and pristine beaches at a relaxed pace. All that’s missing is you. Ready to go?

Cities on itinerary:

Ajaccio, Porto, Bastia, Favone, Piana, Corte, Calvi, Bonifacio

  • Moderate
  • Local guide
  • Group meets at destination

Highlights:

  • Calanques of Piana
  • Citadel of Corte
  • Villages of Cap Corse
  • Medieval city of Bonifacio

Itinerary

Day 1Ajaccio

Airport pickup and transfer to hotel. Castel Vecchio Hotel Ajaccio 3* or similar

Day 2Ajaccio – Piana – Porto (80km)

After breakfast, take a guided tour of the imperial city and spend time exploring on your own. In the afternoon, head to Porto via Sagone, Cargèse, and the beautiful calanques of Piana. Capo d’Orto Hotel 3* or similar (B-L-D)

Day 3Porto – Corte – L’Île-Rousse (145km)

Eat breakfast at the hotel. Travel to the Spelunca Gorges, Évisa, the Aïtone and Valdu Niellu forests, and the Scala di Santa Regina trail. Have a traditional lunch. Take the tourist train up to the Citadel of Corte for a guided tour featuring the city’s fascinating history. Arrive in Balagne. Dinner and overnight accommodation in the L’Île-Rousse area. Benista Tourist Residence 3* or similar (B-L-D)

Day 4L’Île-Rousse – Calvi – Bastia (135km)

Go on a guided tour of Balagne’s historic villages. Pass through Corbara, Pigna, Aregno, and Sant’Antonino. Eat lunch at a restaurant. Head to Calvi for a guided tour of the Genoese citadel and its rich heritage. Continue to Bastia, passing through the Agriates Desert. On the way, stop at Saint-Florent. Dinner and overnight accommodation in the Bastia area. La Madrague Hotel 3* or similar (B-L-D)

Day 5Bastia – Cap Corse – Favone (150km)

In the morning, travel along the coast of Cap Corse, a wild promontory dotted with Genoese towers and picture-perfect fishing villages. Then, take a guided tour of Bastia, renowned for its timeless charm and Baroque heritage. Continue south. Dinner and overnight accommodation in the Favone area. Hôtel Residence Les Pavillons du Golfe 3* or similar (B-L-D)

Day 6Favone – Bonifacio – Favone (130km)

Depart for Bonifacio. Set sail for a “caves and cliffs” sea cruise (weather permitting). Enjoy a fish lunch at the restaurant on the marina. Take the tourist train up to the citadel for a guided tour of the old town. Return to the hotel for dinner. (B-L-D)

Day 7Favone – Bavella – Ajaccio (135km)

Travel to Solenzara, then branch off to the Larone and Bavella passes to view the Aiguilles de Bavella. Have lunch in a mountain village, then head to Ajaccio via Sainte-Lucie-de-Tallano and Levie. Check in at the hotel near Ajaccio. Castel Vecchio Hotel Ajaccio 3* or similar (B-L-D)

Day 8Ajaccio

Transfer to the Ajaccio airport. (B)

Inclusions

  • Transfers

  • Transportation by tour bus

  • 7 nights in 3* accommodations

  • Tours, excursions, and activities listed in the itinerary

  • Services of a French-speaking tour guide

  • Applicable taxes

  • Travel insurance

  • International flights

  • Baggage handling

  • Tips and personal expenses

  • Anything not listed in the “Price includes” section

Inclusions

  • Transfers

  • Transportation by tour bus

  • 7 nights in 3* accommodations

  • Tours, excursions, and activities listed in the itinerary

  • Services of a French-speaking tour guide

  • Applicable taxes

  • Travel insurance

  • International flights

  • Baggage handling

  • Tips and personal expenses

  • Anything not listed in the “Price includes” section

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