Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Bordeaux
Bordeaux- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Madame)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Bordeaux highlights including St Andre Cathedral and UNESCO-protected old town
- Aperitif and welcome meeting at local bar
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer from Bordeaux-Merignac Airport (BOD)
- Stroll along Garonne River quays
- Visit Contemporary Art Museum
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks St Andre Cathedral Place de la Bourse Garonne River Contemporary Art Museum - Day 2
Bordeaux
Bordeaux- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant in market area with local wine pairing)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Madame)
Included Activities
- Visit to Capucins Market with tour leader introduction to seasonal produce
- Oyster tasting (Arcachon oysters)
- Lunch at local restaurant in market area with local wine
- Visit to local patisserie for Cannele pastry tasting
Optional Activities
- Free exploration of Bordeaux
Landmarks Capucins Market - Day 3
Bordeaux - Saint-Émilion - Sarlat
Bordeaux - Saint-Émilion - Sarlat- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional duck-based dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Montaigne)
Included Activities
- Train journey to Dordogne region
- Visit to local wine estate in Saint-Émilion with winemaking instruction
- Wine tasting at local estate
- Exploration of Saint-Émilion medieval village
- Train journey to Sarlat
- Traditional duck-based dinner
Landmarks Saint-Émilion - Day 4
Sarlat
Sarlat- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Montaigne)
Included Activities
- Truffle hunting experience with trained dogs at local truffle producer
- Educational tour of truffle production and harvesting process
- Visit to Beynac Castle
Landmarks Beynac Castle Dordogne River valley - Day 5
Sarlat
Sarlat- Meals
- Lunch (Outdoor lunch with market selections, featuring regional produce from Sarlat market)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Montaigne)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Sarlat market with guide introduction to regional produce
- Market produce and flavour samples including cheeses, duck sausage, and walnut cakes
- Lunch at outdoor setting with market selections
Optional Activities
- Free exploration of food stalls
- Free exploration of local handicrafts section
- Afternoon exploration of medieval town
Landmarks Sarlat market - Day 6
Dordogne to Carcassonne
Dordogne to Carcassonne- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel l'Aragon Carcassonne)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Cahors
- Train from Cahors to Toulouse
- Local train from Toulouse to Carcassonne
Landmarks Cahors Toulouse Carcassonne - Day 7
Carcassonne
Carcassonne- Meals
- Dinner (Homemade cassoulet dinner prepared during morning cooking class)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel l'Aragon Carcassonne)
Included Activities
- Cassoulet cooking class with instruction on traditional ingredients and techniques
- Walking tour of Carcassonne citadel with tour leader
- Homemade cassoulet dinner
Optional Activities
- Free exploration of Carcassonne citadel
Landmarks Carcassonne citadel - Day 8
Carcassonne
Carcassonne- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)
