Corsica with Ebike
Corsica with Ebike
Corsica with Ebike
8 Days Starting and ending in Bastia
Visiting: Bastia, Centuri, Saint-Florent, Monticello, Calvi
Tour operator:
Tour code:
C07CI
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 6
Physical rating:
Moderate
Age range:
12 to 99
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Interests:
Activities:
From:
$3200 (USD)Tour Overview
From Bastia to Calvi, discover the north coast with stunning landscapes, unspoilt beaches, heritage and rich tradition.
Discover the exceptional landscapes between sea and mountains, but also the authentic villages on the first leg of the new GT20 cycling route. Follow coastal routes, pedal from village to village, taking the time to stop for a drink in a cafe and chat with the locals.
Taste the Corsican unique flavours with its charcuterie: richly-marbled coppa, lonzu, prisuttu and figatellu. Fish and seafood are accented with local herbs including oregano, marjoram and mint. Honey and chestnuts are other staple island products. Other delights that should not be missed are the aromatic wines with their own strong identity from L'Ile-Rousse and Calvi.
Through the enchanting landscapes, this cycling route will introduce you to the authentic taste of Corsica.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Bastia
Location: Bastia
Transfer from Bastia airport to your hotel (included). Explore the old port, citadel and steep streets overlooking the azure Tyrrhenian sea.
Bastia owes its name to this 'bastille', built on a promontory in the 14th century by Genoese governors. In the shelter of its ramparts, it's a village within the city. Each alleyway leads to a monument.
You stay at Hotel Le Bastia*** (Breakfast included)
Day 2 : Bastia - Centuri
Location: Bastia, Centuri
Meals Included: breakfast
Head north along the sea and through the woodland. From Genoese towers to old convents and mills, here are local treasures to explore on your way. Continue along marinas with quaint fishing villages before reaching Centuri, the first port for lobsters in France.
You stay at Hotel Le Vieux Moulin*** (Breakfast included)
Day 3 : Centuri - Saint Florent
Location: Centuri, Saint-Florent
Meals Included: breakfast
Leave Cap Corse headland in the direction of Patrimonio, a quaint village famous for its vineyards. Possibility to stop for tasting. Then, enjoy wonderful sceneries over the Gulf of St Florent. Stroll in the old town of Saint Florent, along the marina, which is the best place to admire the sunset over the bay while having a drink on a terrace.
You stay at Hotel Le Bellevue*** (Breakfast included)
Day 4 : Saint Florent - Monticello
Location: Saint-Florent, Monticello
Meals Included: breakfast
Explore the Agriates Desert, a fascinating rugged territory of unspoilt landscapes, rich fauna, and paradisiacal beaches. Continue through Balagne beautiful landscapes before arriving in Monticello, a picturesque village surrounded by olive trees, with a lively square place where locals meet up playing petanque or enjoying a cool drink on the terrace of the village bar. You will fall under the charm of this peaceful place just a stone’s throw from the seaside.
You stay at Hotel A Pasturella*** (Breakfast included)
Day 5 : Monticello - Calvi
Location: Monticello, Calvi
Meals Included: breakfast
Open your eyes wide and enjoy peace-and-quiet, where down a side street or at a village square, the absolute beauty of Balagne will be revealed to you! Ride in perfect postcard sceneries with maquis and olive trees towards Calvi.
You stay at Hotel Revelatta*** (Breakfast included)
Day 6 : At Calvi
Location: Calvi
Meals Included: breakfast
Wander in Calvi (Birthplace of Christopher Columbus) a Genoese citadel set on the sea and surrounded by rocky mountains that cast their shadow on the waters. This place offers a labyrinth of picturesque streets and a pretty port with bars and restaurants for a fabulous dining experience.
Alternatively enjoy an optional ride.
You stay at Hotel Revelatta*** (Breakfast included)
Day 7 : Calvi - Bastia
Location: Calvi, Bastia
Meals Included: breakfast
Transfer from Calvi to Bastia by train longing the coast with stunning views. Then enjoy the lively seaside resort of Bastia between small yachts and polychrome fishing boats, which invites you to stroll around at any time.
You stay at Hotel A Storia*** (Breakfast included)
Day 8 : Leave Bastia
Location: Bastia
Meals Included: breakfast
Transfer from your hotel to the airport (included)
What's Included
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— All Breakfasts — Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent — Route directions and maps — High Quality Ebikes — Luggage transfers between hotels — Airport transfers — Train transfer from Calvi to Bastia
What's Not Included
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— Travel insurance — Single accommodation (available on request) — Visas or vaccinations
Food
Taste the Corsican unique flavours with its charcuterie: richly-marbled coppa, lonzu, prisuttu and figatellu. Fish and seafood are accented with local herbs including oregano, marjoram and mint. Honey and chestnuts are other staple island products. Other delights that should not be missed are the aromatic wines with their own strong identity from L'Ile-Rousse and Calvi.
Accommodation
Your accommodation reflects the best of Coastal Corsica with wonderful views over the town and the sea in 3* hotels. 3 of these hotels offer a swimming pool.
Check out our Q&As
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Exodus allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform exodus, 43 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Exodus requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus charges.
Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.