Your holiday summary
| Holiday type |
Tours |
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| Country |
France |
| Travel type |
Fly |
| Price range | From £389 |
| Travel partner | Newmarket Holidays |
| Duration | 5 nights |
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Carcassonne, Avignon & Provence
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The glorious South of France
Join us in the stunning walled fortress-town of Carcassonne - one of France's greatest medieval glories. Visit the fascinating papal city of Avignon, and the spectacular Pont du Gard, and perhaps join our optional excursions to the port-town of Collioure and cruise along the Canal du Midi, on this wonderful, six-day holiday.
Join us in the stunning walled fortress-town of Carcassonne - one of France's greatest medieval glories. Visit the fascinating papal city of Avignon, and the spectacular Pont du Gard, and perhaps join our optional excursions to the port-town of Collioure and cruise along the Canal du Midi, on this wonderful, six-day holiday.
Included
- Return flights from your local airport to Toulouse or Barcelona
- Return airport-to-hotel transfers
- One suitcase allowance per person
- Five nights' bed and breakfast accommodation at the Ibis Carcassonne Est (upgrade hotels available for a supplement)
- A guided walking tour of the Medieval City of Carcassonne
- A full-day visit to Avignon and the Pont du Gard
- The services of a Newmarket Tour Manager
- Government taxes and service charges
- Single rooms are available for a supplement
Day One
Fly to France or Spain, meet your Newmarket Tour Manager and transfer to Carcassonne and your welcoming hotel.
Day Two
Today's included guided tour of the medieval city of Carcassonne - one of the most striking walled settlements in the whole of Europe - will introduce you to the city, after which you are free to explore at leisure. Restored in the mid-19th Century, the bastion includes the inner Chateau Comtal and the beautiful Church of St-Nazaire.
Day Three
Continue your exploration, or join today's optional excursion to the exquisite port-town of Collioure. Visit the palm-fringed promenade that curves around the bay, before enjoying a wine tasting of the famous sparkling wine in Limoux and a stop to view the spectacular Cathar Castle at Queribus.
Day Four
Today's included excursion takes you to delightful Avignon. Don't miss the curious half-bridge of St-Benezet - the 'Pont d'Avignon' of the famous French folk song - or the Palais des Papes - the 14th-century home of popes and cardinals. You'll then journey through to the spectacular, UNESCO-listed Roman aqueduct, the Pont du Gard. Straddling the river Gard, it has three levels and is regarded as a masterpiece of Roman engineering.
Day Five
A last full day in which to explore Carcassonne affords the opportunity to cruise a section of the tree-lined Canal du Midi, part of the 240-kilometre-long waterway connecting the Atlantic with the Mediterranean. Later, enjoy your last evening - perhaps dining in Carcassonne's wonderful Cite.
Day Six
We leave Carcassonne, transferring to the airport for the flight home, at the end of a wonderful holiday.
Fly to France or Spain, meet your Newmarket Tour Manager and transfer to Carcassonne and your welcoming hotel.
Day Two
Today's included guided tour of the medieval city of Carcassonne - one of the most striking walled settlements in the whole of Europe - will introduce you to the city, after which you are free to explore at leisure. Restored in the mid-19th Century, the bastion includes the inner Chateau Comtal and the beautiful Church of St-Nazaire.
Day Three
Continue your exploration, or join today's optional excursion to the exquisite port-town of Collioure. Visit the palm-fringed promenade that curves around the bay, before enjoying a wine tasting of the famous sparkling wine in Limoux and a stop to view the spectacular Cathar Castle at Queribus.
Day Four
Today's included excursion takes you to delightful Avignon. Don't miss the curious half-bridge of St-Benezet - the 'Pont d'Avignon' of the famous French folk song - or the Palais des Papes - the 14th-century home of popes and cardinals. You'll then journey through to the spectacular, UNESCO-listed Roman aqueduct, the Pont du Gard. Straddling the river Gard, it has three levels and is regarded as a masterpiece of Roman engineering.
Day Five
A last full day in which to explore Carcassonne affords the opportunity to cruise a section of the tree-lined Canal du Midi, part of the 240-kilometre-long waterway connecting the Atlantic with the Mediterranean. Later, enjoy your last evening - perhaps dining in Carcassonne's wonderful Cite.
Day Six
We leave Carcassonne, transferring to the airport for the flight home, at the end of a wonderful holiday.
Residhotel le Clos de la Cite
This renovated hotel is conveniently located within easy walking distance of the medieval city, restaurants and shops.
Ibis Carcassonne Est
This friendly and comfortable Ibis is situated in a peaceful area of Carcassonne, approximately one mile from the medieval city, which can be reached by local bus, or on foot in approximately 20 minutes.
Mercure Carcassonne Porte de la Cite
The Mercure is ideally situated at the foot of the medieval city.
| Departure date | Departing point | Nights | Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-Jun-2013 | Bristol | 5 | 549.00 | book | ||
| 16-Jun-2013 | London Gatwick | 5 | 499.00 | book | ||
| 16-Jun-2013 | Manchester | 5 | 589.00 | book | ||
| 16-Jun-2013 | Dublin | 5 | 569.00 | book | ||
| 16-Jun-2013 | London Heathrow | 5 | 589.00 | book | ||
| 23-Jun-2013 | Bristol | 5 | 539.00 | book | ||
| 23-Jun-2013 | London Gatwick | 5 | 419.00 | book | ||
| 03-Jul-2013 | Bristol | 5 | 509.00 | book | ||
| 03-Jul-2013 | London Gatwick | 5 | 539.00 | book | ||
| 01-Sep-2013 | Bristol | 5 | 579.00 | book | ||
| 01-Sep-2013 | Manchester | 5 | 679.00 | book | ||
| 01-Sep-2013 | London Heathrow | 5 | 639.00 | book | ||
| 11-Sep-2013 | Liverpool John Lennon | 5 | 479.00 | book | ||
| 11-Sep-2013 | London Luton | 5 | 449.00 | book | ||
| 11-Sep-2013 | Newcastle | 5 | 579.00 | book | ||
| 22-Sep-2013 | Bristol | 5 | 499.00 | book | ||
| 22-Sep-2013 | Manchester | 5 | 709.00 | book | ||
| 29-Sep-2013 | Bristol | 5 | 429.00 | book | ||
| 29-Sep-2013 | London Gatwick | 5 | 419.00 | book | ||
| 29-Sep-2013 | London Heathrow | 5 | 499.00 | book |
We have just returned from a fantastic break in the wonderfull city of Carcassonne.I must tell what a wonderfull team you have working out there.Gavin and sabeen were just great nothing was any trouble,they both were very informative about the local history, resturants,they were a mine of information.The hotel Ibis was spotless with frendly staff and good food. over all it was a very pleasant holiday and great value for money.Thanks Newmarket we wll be back.
May 2011
Mr & Mrs Ellmer
Mr & Mrs Ellmer
