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Day 1:
Toulouse/ Carcassonne
(B)
The tour members gather in Toulouse where they are
met by their driver Departure for Carcassonne, where
you will settle into your comfortable hotel and
explore the immediate surroundings. Before dinner,
you are invited to a wine tasting initiation
by a professional sommelier.
Dinner and overnight in Carcassonne.
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Day 2: Corbières
vineyards / Carcassonne
(B,D)
Depart for the Corbières vineyards, an AOC located
in the heart of the Aude region. Here we will
taste different types of wine that will give you
a better idea of the regional taste.
Lunch where you will. Visit of the mediaeval city of
Carcassonne classified World Heritage site by UNESCO
since 1997.
Dinner at Auberge des Lices restaurant. Night in
Carcassonne .
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Day 3:
Limoux vineyards / St Beauzeil
(B)
In the morning, depart for Limoux to visit a wine
cellar. The strength of Sieur d'Arques is based
on the harmonious combination of the sense of
tradition, experience, modernity and rigour of the
wine grower.
Lunch where you will, return to Carcassonne
for an unusual cruise on the Canal du Midi.
Transfer from Carcassonne to St Beauzeil where
you’ll be welcomed at a magnificent château.
Dinner and night in St Beauzeil .
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Day 4: St Beauzeil / Cooking lesson / Foie Gras
museum/ St Beauzeil
(B,L,D)
Guy Hérault, the chef, welcomes you into his kitchen
for a hands on session all about the
preparation and service of foie gras, fish or
dessert. For lunch
you will enjoy the fruit of your own labours! Wine
is included. After the
visit of a foie gras
museum, the evening, before dinner, will
be devoted to the particularities of the Cahors
wines.
Dinner and overnight in château.
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Day
5: Lascaux II Cave Paintings / Sarlat
(B,D)
This morning we make an early departure to visit
the Lascaux II Caves, an experience that will
transport you back 50 000 years. Then free visit of
Sarlat. Lunch at leisure. This bustling, beautiful
market town is the capital of the Perigord Noir, so
called because of the areas dense forests.
Dinner and overnight in Sarlat.
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Day 6: St Beauzeil /
Saint Emilion Village / Bordeaux
(B,D)
Departure for Saint Emilion. Visit to the
Château Franc Mayne, Grand Cru classé of Saint
Emilion. Visit St Emilion, mediaeval city,
UNESCO world heritage site and one of the
centres of Bordeaux winemaking.
Lunch where you will in the mediaeval city.
During the afternoon your guide will take you on a
tour of Bordeaux to visit its main monuments and the
old town.
Dinner and night in Bordeaux .
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Day 7: Bordeaux
/ Medoc vineyards / Bordeaux (B,D)
This morning departure for the celebrated 'Route des vins'
to discover some of the most prestigious names and châteaux.
From Pauillac to Margaux, dotted along the Gironde river,
you'll visit or drive through some of the most prestigious
locations. Of course, wine tasting session will also
be on your program today! Return to Bordeaux.
Tonight, enjoy a gourmet dinner in the famous Le Chapon
fin restaurant.
Night in Bordeaux.
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Day 8: Free day in Bordeaux / Arcachon visit
optional
Arrival in Bordeaux. An optional visit is proposed:
some of the region's better know sights like
Arcachon, a famous turn of the century seaside
resort.
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Day 9: Bordeaux (B)
Breakfast at your hotel. End of our services.
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Rates
Programme for individuals (2 to 6 pax) –
Prices per person in $ (AUD)
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Live like a Prince |
Basis 6 pax |
Basis 4 pax |
Basis 2 pax |
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Package 3* hotels
FALC-FWC3 |
$3987 |
$4804 |
$6515 |
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Suppl. single-room |
$972 |
$972 |
$972 |
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Package 4* hotels
FALC-FWC4 |
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Suppl. single-room |
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Programme for groups (from 7 to 20+) –
Price per person in $ (AUD)
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Live like a Prince |
7 to 9 |
10 to 14 |
15 to 19 |
20
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Package 3* hotels
FALC-FWC3 |
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Suppl. Single |
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Package 4* hotels
FALC-FWC4 |
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Suppl. Single |
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Included
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Transport
in luxury mini van or luxury coach
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The
services of a professional driver guide throughout the
tour with commentaries in English
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Accommodation and meals for the driver
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Accommodation in a
3* hotels (& deluxe
rooms in 3* Chateau de L'Hoste hotel) and in 4*hotels for Prestige Programme
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Breakfast
from day 2 to day 9
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4 dinners
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Visits as
mentioned:
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Wine
tasting Carcassonne -
Wine tasting Corbieres
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Sparkling wine tasting in Limoux
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Canal du Midi
cruise
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Cooking
lesson with lunch included
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Foie Gras museum
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Wine
tasting in St Emilion
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Wine tasting Medoc
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Guided
visit (2 hours) of Bordeaux
(no entrances)
Not included
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Flights -
Drinks,
other meals not mentioned in the programme -
Any other
options, tips or personal expenses, luggage handling-
Insurance
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