Excursions by Corsica Events
Excursions by Corsica Events
Throughout this excursion, we'll make you discover one of Corsica's finest jewels, Bonifacio, a true open-air museum. Located in the far south of Corsica, you will get there from Porto Vecchio by bus and will be amazed by the lovely coasts you will see along the way. A guide will stay by your side to tell you tales, stories and anecdotes about Corsica, also called « l'Ile de Beauté » due to its beauty.
In the morning, you will sit comfortably in a mini-train and will get the chance to see the city of Bonifacio. It is the simplest way to immerse yourself in its atmosphere. Between limestone and granite, the train will take you to the highest spots of the town. You will cast more than a glance at the antique city that overlooks the Bouches - of - Bonifacio. Through its architecture you will encounter its history, filled with narratives from the Middle Ages or the French era. Thanks to its originality, its beauty and its past, the city remained timeless and defied time and events.
For lunch, many restaurants will greet you either at the heart of the citadel or by the harbor. The choice is up to you. In the afternoon, the group will sail smoothly on a sightseeing boat. You will get to discover an unusual, outstanding view with a tour of the Saint Antoine and Sdragonato caves, the "Calanques" of Gazio and Paraguane, the perched town above all the limestone cliffs and the very famous "Grain of Sand".
Our guide will wait for you as you get off the Danielle Casanova. You will leave by bus in order to reach Bastia, in North East Corsica, at the end of the day. All along the day, you will follow the Route des Artisans, and will firstly discover the "Old villages of Balagne". You will the overlook the Corsica « maquis » with gorgeous views of the sea, moving forward towards the town of Saint Florent.
Then the desert of Agriates, an enormous calcined landscape, will welcome you. In this perfect area for nature lovers, the flora is particularly rich, colorful and diversified. But it's also a landscape where the most beautiful beaches of the island can be found. Let's then continue to Saint Florent, where your guide will offer a guided tour of the city. Located at the bottom of one of the most beautiful gulfes of the Mediterranean Sea, this ancient city has inspired many poets and writers. It has now become a popular seaside spot but it did not lose its authenticity. You will discover some old buildings like the 13th Century or the 15th Century citadel that circles the town.
At the end of the visit of Saint Florent, it will be time for a lunch break which you can organize as you wish. In the afternoon, we will head towards Patrimonio and visit one of the most prestigious vineyards of Corsica: le domaine Leccia. You will discover its cave and will enjoy tasting Corsica wines – red, white and rosé - by an expert sommelier, as well as Corsica cheese. At the end of the visit, you will take back the road to Bastia where your boat will wait for you.
