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Day by Day
Day 1: Ajaccio
Private transfer
A driver will pick you at Ajaccio airport and drive you safely to your hotel in Ajaccio, in a premium vehicle.
Arrival at your accommodation
After the check-in, you will have the rest of the day to visit the surroundings.
Suggestion: Visit the imperial city of Ajaccio
The handsome city of Ajaccio, known as the “imperial city” is the capital of Corsica. Despite its starring role in world history, it kept its small-town charm and can be visited in one day.
In summer, there is more than a whiff of the Côte d’Azur to its pastel-toned, cafe-filled historic core and the trendy waterfront promenade buzzing with beachgoers by day and party people later on. But it is in the tangled old-town lanes that the specter of Napoléon Bonaparte looms largest, with the house where he was born in 1769, Maison Bonaparte, now serving as a museum to his memory.
Established by Napoléon’s uncle, cardinal Joseph Fesch (1763–1839), Ajaccio’s superb art museum Palais Fesch-Musée des Beaux-Arts holds the largest French collection of Italian paintings outside the Louvre. Masterpieces by Titian, Fra Bartolomeo, Veronese, Bellini, and Botticelli. Also, worth seeing are the works of local Corsican painters.
The idyllic old town of Ajaccio is particularly charming. From the citadel, built 500 years ago, you can stroll directly to the picturesque marina. Be tempted by the colorful bustling Corsican markets inviting you to browse and taste. Fresh produce, cheeses, ham, native olive oil, and sweet treats are offered with the typical Corsican eloquence, the Corsican merchants are happy to invite you to a tasting.
You can set off for the Domaine des Milelli. The estate, on the heights of Ajaccio, is surrounded by a 12-hectare century-old olive grove and holds the former country home of Napoleon Bonaparte. Today it is a public park offering beautiful walks. However, the country house, a protected monument, is not open to visitors.
Day 2: Calcatoggio - Sagone
Full-day private driver-guide at disposal (8H)
A private driver-guide will pick you up at your accommodation and accompany you in Corsica according to your program, in a premium vehicle. At the end of the day, you will be dropped off at your accommodation.
Suggestion : Goat’s and ewe’s milk cheese visit
Whatever you do, make sure you don’t miss something really special alongside the road from Ajaccio to Sagone, just before San Sebstianu pass. There is a house standing way up high above the wild, unspoiled Pevani Valley and land that stretches all the way down to the sea.. This is the home of Monsieur Manenti – or at least it was. The name has been kept but the property now belongs to Maurice and Marcel Wheatcroft, who look after the surrounding land and some two hundred goats and two hundred ewes, all of Corsican stock.
The farm is over a hundred years old and time seems to have stood still here. From hand milking to producing cheese including Brocciu, THE Corsican speciality, and Tomme. Everything is done here using traditional methods and know-how, as evidenced by the copper cauldrons and cane moulds.
“Our aim is to carry on doing our best here, with all the drawbacks and advantages of our trade. We may modernise perhaps, but without losing our identity in the process. The most important thing is to preserve the flavour and character of our produce.”Made from either sheep’s or goat’s milk, the Brocciu here is authentic and full of flavour, the cheeses delicious, and the Tomme full-bodied and rustic.
Private guided horse ride
This enchanting trail immerses you in the dappled light of an elm forest before following the scenic Sagone River.
Setting off, you meander through the enchanting Corsican landscape, a harmonious blend of rugged terrain and lush greenery. The trail leads you through fragrant eucalyptus forests and along paths lined with vibrant wildflowers, their colors striking against the rich, earthy tones of the terrain. As you ride, the rhythmic sound of hooves on the ground creates a soothing backdrop, enhancing the sense of tranquility.
Day 3: Ajaccio
Private cruise tour with a picnic on the beach
You will embark in the morning bringing your swimsuit, towel, mask, and snorkel. Drinks (water, Coca-Cola, fruit juices) are free on board, and for those who like them, a free punch is also available.
You will sail for around 2h30 to anchor in a heavenly cove, inaccessible by the road where you can Swim, enjoy a drink, and have your picnic lunch on the beach.
You will have time for another dip and afterward, you will start your departure to the port.
Day 4: Ajaccio - Venaco
Private Driver-guide Day Trip to Corte and Restonica Valley
The city of Corte is surrounded by the highest mountains and some of the most spectacular scenery in Corsica. Dominated by the Citadel perched on its rocky outcrop, it lies at the mouth of the Restonica and Tavignano valleys, both of which have stunning scenery and fantastic walks. It will be interesting to wander around the old parts of the town, which are steeped in history, and marked with bullet holes and such like from the vital role the town played in Corsica’s many struggles for freedom. The Museum of Corsican History opened in July 1997 and is housed in the old Citadel.
The Restonica Valley is probably one of the most beautiful and dramatic areas in Corsica, with its glacial gorges carved into the granite cliffs, which are covered in verdant pine forests. The valley takes its name from the Restonica River, which flows through the cliffs and gorges to the many pools and lakes, dotted around and about, making this a popular place to walk and picnic. The two most well-known lakes Lac de Melo and the spectacular Lac de Capitello are accessible by foot via a rather strenuous and in some places steep path.
Day 5: Venaco
Full-day private driver-guide at disposal
A private driver-guide will pick you up at your accommodation and accompany you in Corsica according to your program, in a premium vehicle. At the end of the day, you will be dropped off at your accommodation.
Fun family rafting near Ponte Leccia
Embark with our guide and enjoy the first thrills of white water! A captivating and interactive experience in a boat of 8 people.
Day 6: Vivario - Venaco
Full-day private driver-guide at disposal
A private driver-guide will pick you up at your accommodation and accompany you in Corsica according to your program, in a premium vehicle. At the end of the day, you will be dropped off at your accommodation.
Guided mountain hike to the “Cascade des Anglais”
Your mountain guide will take you to a unique glacial valley. After a two-hour walk along an ancient path, formerly used for the seasonal move of sheep and goats, you will reach a magic spot with vestiges of ancient sheep farms, dozing on the shore of a mountain torrent shaded by a large beech grove – the ideal moment for a break and a refreshing dip in the “cascade”!
Once rested, you will continue to pass “Col de Vizzavona” via the mythic path GR20. During the whole tour, your guide will attract your attention to the untouched flora and fauna, as well as to the cultural heritage of the region.
You will be accompanied by an English and French-speaking qualified mountain tour guide.
Day 7: Corsica
Private transfer
A driver will pick you at your hotel in Venaco and drive you safely to Bastia Airport, in a premium vehicle.
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