Corsica: Tour of Authentic Old Hilltop Villages
This nine-hour day trip climbs into the interior to visit old hilltop villages, the stone settlements Corsica is known for. Each stop leaves time to wander the lanes above the valley.
from $101.10 per guest, nine hours among the old villages.
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This full-day outing from Natura Corsa covers the hilltop villages of the Balagne. A minivan picks you up in the morning from Calvi, Lumio, Algajola, Île-Rousse or Lozari, then spends the day threading the winding roads of the Reginu Valley with a live guide who explains the island's history along the way. Much of the storytelling centers on Pascal Paoli, the figure the listing calls the father of the Corsican nation, so the drive between stops doubles as a history lesson.
Sant'Antonino is the headline stop, a village certified among the most beautiful in France, and the route also takes in Lumio, Pigna, Île-Rousse, Calenzana and Monte Maggiore. Lunch is a pause in what the listing calls a timeless setting, and reviewers repeatedly single out the meal, several naming a spot known as Léon's. Lunch is not included in the price, so budget for it separately. Later in the day the group stops for a swim to cool off in the Mediterranean before returning to Calvi or Île-Rousse in the early evening.
The tour runs about nine hours and suits travellers who want the villages without driving the narrow Balagne roads themselves. One reviewer appreciated being able to focus on the scenery instead of the road, and another enjoyed free time walking in the villages.
A few practical points will help you get the most out of a long day on winding roads.
Common issues. The main things to know before booking are practical. Lunch is excluded, so it is an extra cost during the day. Open-toed shoes are not permitted.
Yes. Pickup is included from your accommodation in Calvi, Lumio, Algajola, Île-Rousse or Lozari. Departure is at 9 AM, with return to Calvi or Île-Rousse around 6 PM.
Transportation in a minivan and a guide are included. Lunch is not, so you pay for your own meal at the midday stop. Bring water as well, since it is listed among what to bring.
The route covers villages of the Balagne including Lumio, Sant'Antonino, Pigna, Île-Rousse, Calenzana and Monte Maggiore, plus stops in the Reginu Valley. Sant'Antonino is certified as one of the most beautiful villages in France.
Yes. After lunch the group stops to cool off in the Mediterranean. Bring swimwear and a towel if you plan to get in the water.
Closed shoes are required, as open-toed shoes are not allowed. Bring water, swimwear for the sea stop, and money for lunch, which is not included.
You can cancel up to one day and twelve hours in advance for a full refund. The booking page carries the full terms for anything inside that window, so check it before you commit to the date.
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