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Luxury tour of Dordogne

4 Days | History & Culture

A Guide to the Prehistoric Wonders of Dordogne: Castles, Gardens, and Prehistory

Luxury | From $4,399 pp

From Bordeaux, explore the region of Dordogne and the best it has to offer. Spend a full day touring the castles and villages of Dordogne with a private guided driving tour. Then, embark on a fabulous day of discovering some of the area's most beautiful gardens and most magical spots. Lastly, enjoy a private visit to the "Prehistoric Valley", the famous caves of the Dordogne!

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Day 1: Beynac et Cazenac - La Roque-Gageac - Rocamadour - Lacave

Private Transfer from Bordeaux airport to your hotel

A private driver will pick you up and drive you safely to your destination in a luxury vehicle

Arrival at your accommodation

After the check-in, you will have the rest of the day to visit the surroundings.

Guided visit of Rocamadour

This guided tour will help you discover the hidden treasures of the rich heritage of Rocamadour.

Discover the pilgrimage and fortress village of Rocamadour which has attracted visitors for its setting in a gorge above a tributary of the River Dordogne. The village is renowned for its historical monuments and its sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which for centuries has brought pilgrims from every country, among them kings, bishops, and nobles.

Here, follow your guide and visit the renowned Notre Dame Chapel, part of an extraordinary 13th-century chapel complex perched on a cliff and one of the most dramatic pilgrimage sites in Europe.

Day 2: Dordogne

Full-Day Private Guided Driving Tour of Dordogne Castles and Villages

Your driver guide will take you from Sarlat-la-Canéda, to start a day focused on the region’s most beautiful villages and castles. First, you will visit Beynac, a beautiful village, home to one of the most popular castles in the Dordogne region. Your driver guide will then take you to the Château des Milandes. This castle is famous for its gardens, listed as a Historical Monument.

Next up, a visit to La Roque Gageac – a village that benefits from micro-climate conditions and where local vegetation stands alongside more exotic plants such as banana trees, agave, and Bougainvillea flowers.

The next stop is the Bastide village of Domme, a fortified medieval town classified as one of the “Plus Beaux Villages de France,” perched on the cliffs above the Dordogne River.

Day 3: Dordogne

Full-Day Private Guided Driving Tour to the Dordogne Gardens

You will embark with your private driver-guide on a full day of discovery of some of the region’s most beautiful gardens.

After leaving Sarlat, you will first stop and visit the water gardens of Carsac, a natural aquatic arboretum. Unique in Europe, you will find an underwater labyrinth of more than 500 meters of footbridges. Then, you will continue to the famous Eyrignac Gardens, considered the most beautiful French-style garden in the Périgord. Then comes the “Gardens of the Imagination” visit, overhanging the Vézère River in the Périgord noir. This primary cultural site, labeled a remarkable garden, covers over 6 hectares.

The last stop of your day will be the Gardens of Marqueyssac, perched on a rocky spur overlooking the Dordogne Valley and offering you a magical spot with one of the most beautiful panoramas of the Dordogne.
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Day 4 : Bordeaux

Private Transfer from your hotel to the Bordeaux airport or train station

A private driver will pick you up and drive you safely to your destination, in a luxury vehicle.

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About This Trip:

    • Enjoy 24/7 English-spoken telephone assistance while traveling
    • This itinerary includes transport, activities, guides, accommodations with breakfasts, and other listed services
    • Price is in USD per person, assuming double occupancy. Note that prices and availability are subject to change.

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