Southwest France: Bordeaux and the Perigord
14 days
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Small Group Tour
Savor history as you enjoy oenologist-led lectures, gastronomic heritage, ancient villages and prehistoric cave paintings in the timeless regions of Southwest France.
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Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- Explore the Dordogne Valley and the prehistoric cave paintings of Rouffignac and Lascaux IV
- Examine a complete retrospective of the works of Toulouse-Lautrec at the museum dedicated to him in Albi
- Discover each region’s unique cultural, gastronomic and wine heritage in the Perigord and Bordeaux
What's this trip about?
Savor history as you enjoy oenologist-led lectures, gastronomic heritage, ancient villages and prehistoric cave paintings in the timeless regions of Southwest France.
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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
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1
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Day
2
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Bordeaux, History & The Wine Trade
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The Rouffignac Cave, Sarlat
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Dordogne Valley, Region Specialties, Medieval Bastides
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Lascaux 4, Prehistoric Art of the Perigord
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Cave Painting of Pech Merle and Rocamadour
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Transfer Toulouse, Albi, Toulouse-Lautrec
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Toulouse, Historic Capitol of the Languedoc & Occitania
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Carcassonne, Free Time
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Program Concludes
In flight B
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Last Updated: 1/6/2022
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Meals Included
- 30 Meals
- 12 Breakfasts
- 11 Lunches
- 7 Dinners
- The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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