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Corsica s sandy beaches, rocky coves, dramatic rock formations, and crystal-clear mountain pools are all accessible on foot thanks to a wonderful network of trails. Our walking tour explores the northwest part of this dramatically beautiful airline ticket brokers kansas island, introducing you to both country, city, and coastline as well as Corsica s award-winning wines, regional cuisine, and charming small inns. Corsica is not France, Corsica is a place unto itself. (Luggage transferred by van. 1 night Bastia, 2 nights Calvi, 2 nights Piana, and 2 nights near Corte. The tour ends in Bastia. airline ticket brokers kansas )
Review: "I had a blast. I loved it all. I never expected it to be so diverse. It is the ultimate trip for me. Hiking, history, culture, great food and wine and great people!! !" . B. Philips, San Diego USA. "
The visit to Corte and the hike to the glacial lake was absolutely wonderful. The boat ride to Scandola nature reserve was excellent. The trip flowed well and was altogether a very pleasant and well organized trip. Would love Claire and Manu as guides again."   M. Burdon, Arrowtown, N.Z.
Day 1 – Saturday: Independent arrival in Bastia and check-in at the hotel (Hotel Central) located in the historic center of town. Bastia can be reached from Paris and London by direct flight, or via Italy by ferry. Take some time this afternoon to explore Bastia's charming old town, surmounted by an imposing citadel. To get a true sense of the city, join the locals in their ritual coffee in Place Saint Nicolas. Dinner is on your own tonight. Hotel included. Dinner not included.
Day 2 Sunday Meet your group after breakfast for a two-hour shuttle along the coast to the lovely port town of Calvi. We check into the Hotel Saint Erasme and then depart for an afternoon walk along the coast to a lighthouse perched on a rocky promontory. Before dinner, take a stroll through airline ticket brokers kansas the town's colorful streets and then meet for dinner. Hotel, breakfast and dinner included.
Day 3 Monday We have a short van transfer this morning to Aregno, one of the hilltop villages along the Haute Balagne coast. Our walk starts from its Romanesque church and follows the crest to Sant'Antonino, one of the most beautiful villages in Corsica. We continue on towards the Convent of Corbara before reaching our lunch spot, Pigna, which has retained its medieval character airline ticket brokers kansas with cobblestone paths, narrow alleys, and vaulted passageways. Our afternoon walk takes us through Corbara, a quintessential Balagne town of small square houses clinging to a steep hillside. airline ticket brokers kansas From there our trail abandons the crest to take us down to l'île-Rousse, where we can have a swim at the sandy beach or return straight-away to Calvi. Enjoy another fantastic dinner tonight accompanied by some of Corsica's fine local wines . Hotel, breakfast, and dinner included.
airline ticket brokers kansas Day 4 Tuesday We leave Calvi by boat this morning, allowing airline ticket brokers kansas you a spectacular ride through the Scandola Marine Reserve, a protected UNESCO site due to its unique rock formations, islets, caves and vibrant marine life. You disembark in Girolata, a tiny fishing village inaccessible by road and set against an extraordinary backdrop of red cliffs and dense "maquis." We have lunch by the sea and then walk out along a trail which used to connect the village to the rest of the island. The path offers wonderful views over the Scandola and the gulf all the way to the Col de la Croix. From there, we transfer by van to Piana along one of the most scenic roads in all of France. Check in at the hotel Les Roches Rouges , an elegant "period hotel" with breath-taking views. Hotel, breakfast and dinner included.
Day 5 Wednesday- Our walk this morning goes through "Les Calanches," another UNESCO protected site. It is a vast expanse of red porphyry rock, eroded into magnificent towers, chasms and animal shapes stretching down to the sea. We return to Piana for lunch, and then offer some optional afternoon activities: we can do another hike out to a Genoese tower, or have a swim and relax on a wide sandy beach, or explore the Greek village of Cargese. Enjoy an aperitif on the terrace of our hotel and then head off on your own for a "free night" dinner. Hotel and breakfast included. Dinner not included.
Day 6 Thursday - We leave the coast this morning and drive into the rugged interior of the island to the town of Corte. The drive can take up to 3 hours, but we stop half-way for a walk through a beautiful pine forest to a series of waterfalls. We ll picnic by the falls and maybe even have a dip in the cool mountain water before continuing our way to Corte. Our hotel, the Dominique Colonna , is located along the Restonica river, which flows down from the glacial lakes above us. Relax at the hotel before re-joining your group for dinner.  Hotel, airline ticket brokers kansas breakfast and dinner included.
Day 7 Friday We have a spectacular airline ticket brokers kansas last day of hiking today, along mountain trails which lead to a series of glacial lakes. airline ticket brokers kansas The dramatic change in scenery will make you feel like you ve been transported airline ticket brokers kansas to the Alps, and you will fully experience airline ticket brokers kansas the diversity  and beauty of this amazing island. We head into town before dinner tonight to explore the streets of Corte, Corsica s capital airline ticket brokers kansas during their brief but fierce struggle for independence.  Hotel, breakfast and dinner included.
airline ticket brokers kansas Day 8 Saturday This morning we offer a one-hour airline ticket brokers kansas transfer to the Bastia airport. There are several flights a day to Paris and other destinations in Europe, airline ticket brokers kansas as well as ferries to both France and Italy. Breakfast included.
The walks in Corsica, though airline ticket brokers kansas not long in terms of distance, can be quite challenging as we ascend and descend mountain paths which are often rocky and sometimes quite steep. We have designed the trip so that there is always some free time in the late afternoon so you can relax, read, or have a swim. Breakfast is included every day, and dinners reflect airline ticket brokers kansas the excellent traditional food of the region. Daily distance between 6 and 12 kms.
Qualifications: This trip is rated  moderate to challenging. airline ticket brokers kansas The walks are not long on mileage but there are quite a few steep sections and most of it is on rocky trail.. We normally airline ticket brokers kansas walk 3-4 hours per day, spread out over the morning and afternoon. airline ticket brokers kansas This trip is a little easier than our Cinque Terre walk. Trip Cost Includes: Seven nights accommodations (three-star hotels or "Chambre d'hôtes de charme"); 7 breakfasts airline ticket brokers kansas and 5 dinners; bilingual guide or guides; all transfers by van, boat, and train as well as luggage transfers from pick-up on day 2 and finishing with a van transfer to Bastia on Saturday morning; boat trip through the Scandola National Park. Getting there : this will redirect you to our Getting airline ticket brokers kansas to the Trip page. Booking: e-mail us to receive a booking contract (or use the Reservation page). Insurance: We highly recommend the purchase of Trip Insurance. We recommend Travel Guard to our North American clients, just click on the logo below.  Australian, New Zealander, and British travelers, please consult your insurance brokers.