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France |
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Train |
| Price range | From £649 |
| Travel partner | Travel Editions |
| Duration | 5 nights |
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Dordogne by rail
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You'll love this tour if you like: Gorgeous river scenery, Medieval villages that cling to the cliffsides, Free time for personal culinary exploration, Spectacular monasteries - Rocamadour is awe-inspiring Prehistory - cave paintings and dwellings
Probably the most beautiful river in France, the Dordogne winds majestically through a magnificent tableau of medieval hill villages, craggy hillsides, vineyards and towns full of character. Part of our extensive Europe by train portfolio of holidays, this tour has been revamped for 2012 with a lovely new hotel and a slightly revised itinerary.On this wonderful tour you will visit some of the highlights of this delightful region including Sarlat, Domme, Beynac, the replica Lascaux II prehistoric caves, and the spectacular Rocamadour.New for 2012 - in response to feedback from many customers - we have now added an option for a 6 night/7day option on selected dates, which provides a free day in the middle of the itinerary to explore the local area at your own leisure.
Probably the most beautiful river in France, the Dordogne winds majestically through a magnificent tableau of medieval hill villages, craggy hillsides, vineyards and towns full of character. Part of our extensive Europe by train portfolio of holidays, this tour has been revamped for 2012 with a lovely new hotel and a slightly revised itinerary.On this wonderful tour you will visit some of the highlights of this delightful region including Sarlat, Domme, Beynac, the replica Lascaux II prehistoric caves, and the spectacular Rocamadour.New for 2012 - in response to feedback from many customers - we have now added an option for a 6 night/7day option on selected dates, which provides a free day in the middle of the itinerary to explore the local area at your own leisure.
Included
- Return Eurostar and SNCF fast train from St Pancras/Ebbsfleet to Souillac/Brive via Paris including transfer in Paris
- 5 or 6 nights' accommodation on bed and breakfast basis at 3-star Les Roches Hotel, Les Eyzies, based on shared occupancy of a twin room
- Dinner (set menu) at local restaurant on first and last night
- Transfers and full coach touring itinerary including entrance fees as detailed above conducted by tour manager
- Tour manager throughout
Not included
- Single room supplement
- Holiday insurance
- Standard Premier/1st Class upgrade on Eurostar/TGV. On the Eurostar this constitutes upgraded seating and light meal with complimentary drink with upgraded seating only on the French railway leg
- Meals other than those stated
- Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls.
- Porterage and gratuities.
PLEASE NOTE: As with most trains, passengers are responsible for carrying baggage onto and off the train. Baggage can be stored on overhead shelves or at the entrance to the carriages.Trollies are available at St Pancras and Paris, but bags do need to be carried on to the platform.Travel Editions recommends a luggage delivery service called Carry My Luggage, where your suitcase can be picked up from your home before departure and delivered straight to your hotel; therefore removing the worry about carrying your cases onto and off the trains. Please click here for more information and a 20% discount exclusive to Travel Editions clients off the Carry My Luggage service.
PLEASE NOTE 2: Eurostar have changed their upgraded service from September 2010 from "Leisure Select" to a new service that they are branding as "Standard Premier." This service includes the upgraded seating on the train but now includes only a cold, light meal and a drink.
5 night itinerary
Day 1
Travel by Eurostar from St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Paris and onwards to Souillac by SNCF. On arrival transfer by coach under tour manager's direction to hotel for check in for 5-night stay. Welcome dinner.
Day 2
Full day tour to Beynac, La Roque-Gageac and Domme
Day 3
Our theme today is prehistoric man, we visit Les Eyzies, Lascaux II and Rouffignac
Day 4
Full day to Perigueux, Bergerac and Monbazillac
Day 5
Full day tour Sarlat and Rocamadour. Farewell dinner.
Day 6
Transfer to Brive station for return SNCF fast train to Paris and onwards to St Pancras or Ebbsfleet.
NB: Exact order of itinerary may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion.
6-night itinerary
Day 1
Travel by Eurostar from St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Paris and onwards to Souillac by SNCF fast train. On arrival transfer by coach under tour manager's direction to hotel for check in for 6-night stay. Welcome dinner.
Day 2
Full day tour to Beynac La Roque-Gageac and Domme
Day 3
Our theme today is prehistoric man we visit Les Eyzies, Lascaux II and Rouffignac
Day 4
Free day in Les Eyzies to explore at your own leisure
Day 5
Full day tour to Perigueux, Bergerac and Monbazillac
Day 6
Full day tour to Sarlat and Rocamadour. Farewell dinner.
Day 7
Transfer to Brive station for return SNCF fast train to Paris and onwards to St Pancras or Ebbsfleet.
NB: Exact order of itinerary may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion
Day 1
Travel by Eurostar from St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Paris and onwards to Souillac by SNCF. On arrival transfer by coach under tour manager's direction to hotel for check in for 5-night stay. Welcome dinner.
Day 2
Full day tour to Beynac, La Roque-Gageac and Domme
Day 3
Our theme today is prehistoric man, we visit Les Eyzies, Lascaux II and Rouffignac
Day 4
Full day to Perigueux, Bergerac and Monbazillac
Day 5
Full day tour Sarlat and Rocamadour. Farewell dinner.
Day 6
Transfer to Brive station for return SNCF fast train to Paris and onwards to St Pancras or Ebbsfleet.
NB: Exact order of itinerary may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion.
6-night itinerary
Day 1
Travel by Eurostar from St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Paris and onwards to Souillac by SNCF fast train. On arrival transfer by coach under tour manager's direction to hotel for check in for 6-night stay. Welcome dinner.
Day 2
Full day tour to Beynac La Roque-Gageac and Domme
Day 3
Our theme today is prehistoric man we visit Les Eyzies, Lascaux II and Rouffignac
Day 4
Free day in Les Eyzies to explore at your own leisure
Day 5
Full day tour to Perigueux, Bergerac and Monbazillac
Day 6
Full day tour to Sarlat and Rocamadour. Farewell dinner.
Day 7
Transfer to Brive station for return SNCF fast train to Paris and onwards to St Pancras or Ebbsfleet.
NB: Exact order of itinerary may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion
Les Roches Hotel, Les Eyzies
The 3-star Les Roches Hotel is located in the heart of the Perigord Noir in Les Eyzies and offers a bar, swimming pool and gardens, and comfortable bedrooms with private bath/shower, TV, telephone, safe and hairdryer.
The 3-star Les Roches Hotel is located in the heart of the Perigord Noir in Les Eyzies and offers a bar, swimming pool and gardens, and comfortable bedrooms with private bath/shower, TV, telephone, safe and hairdryer.
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excellent organisation, a truly professional tour guide, a wonderful group of fellow travellers. Highly recommended. Now discussing our next holiday with Travel Editions!!!
Jun 2011
Mrs J Powell
Mrs J Powell
