Travel
55 offer you discount on Shearings holidays and tours To book, call Shearings direct on 0844 824 3535 and quote S9990 for the Travel 55 discounted price We don't show all Shearings tours on our site, but discount is available on any holidays in Shearings' brochures* when you book direct with Shearings and quote the Travel 55 ref S9990 *Discount is not available on Rail Trail tours |
| Loire,
Dordogne & Provence By Coach or Air - 9 Days Holiday Highlights • Beautiful Paris, city of romance • Scenic Loire Valley • Fairy-tale Chambord Château • Fortress town of Carcassonne • Medieval Avignon • Picturesque Dordogne Valley |
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| Loire, Dordogne & Provence - Holiday Itinerary | |
DAY 1:
UK to Paris Dover, Calais, then south to Paris for our overnight hotel. On our air holiday, make your own way to your chosen airport for your flight to Paris. Upon arrival, you will be met and transfered to our overnight hotel. |
DAY 5: Le Bugue An opportunity to explore the scenic delights of the Dordogne, including rolling hills, lush forests, steep gorges that tumble into the rivers below, picturesque castles and old country houses. A visit to the medieval fortified town of Rocamadour is included, with its spectacular position within a narrow gauge backed by dramatic cliffs. Visitors from all over the world visit the town to see the Black Madonna within the cathedral. (B,D) |
DAY 2: Paris to Tours Some free time in the romantic French capital is offered to allow you to explore the many wonderful sights such as the Champs Elysées and Eiffel Tower, or you can join our optional guided tour and River Seine cruise. We then continue to the Loire Valley and the pretty town of Tours, between the rivers Loire and Cher, for two nights at the 3* Hotel Turone. (B,D) |
DAY 6:
Le Bugue to Orange Continuing through France we head to the fairy-tale turreted fortress and ramparts of Carcassonne, a stunning sight that is one of France’s most popular tourist attractions. We then move on to the town of Orange, with its well-preserved Roman ampitheatre for a two night stay at the 3* Park Inn. (B,D) |
DAY 3: Tours From your base on the banks of the gently winding River Loire we visit the magnificent Chambord Château, the largest and most dramatic château in the Loire and an elegant masterpiece of stone and slate. In the afternoon there is an optional trip to Saumur, overlooked by an imposing fairy-tale château with its four towers rising high above the town. The town is known for being home to the National Riding School and elite Cadre Noir cavalry regiment, as well as being surrounded by one of the oldest vineyards in France, so the chance to sample some excellent white wines is not to be missed. (B,D) |
DAY 7: Orange A morning visit to historic Avignon is included, where you can admire the immaculately preserved medieval town centre enclosed by walls, home to the magnificent 14th century Pope’s Palace. An optional afternoon excursion to discover the scenic delights of the Provence takes you through the picturesque villages, sundrenched hills and lush green landscapes that characterise this beautiful region. (B,D) |
DAY 4: Tours to Le Bugue We leave the Loire Valley behind and travel to Cognac, home of the famous brandy, to visit the Château de Cognac for a guided tour and tasting. We then continue to the Dordogne and Le Bugue for two nights at the 3* Hotel Royal Vézère. (B,D)e |
DAY 8: Orange to Paris Heading northwards for our overnight hotel in Paris in time for dinner. (B,D) |
DAY 9: Paris to UK Calais, Dover, then home. On our air holiday, you will be transfered back to the airport for your return flight home. (B) |
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Optional Excursions • Seine cruise & city tour • Saumur • Scenic Provence |
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| Loire, Dordogne
& Provence by Coach 2010
Departures |
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• 8 nights room & breakfast, 7 dinners • Touring itinerary as described • Grand Tourer coach travel • Departs: Saturday Dep code: A |
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| Shearings Brochure
Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: S9990 + Tour Code |
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Date |
Price | Date | Price |
May 15 |
£749 £712 |
July 24 |
£789 £750 |
May 29 |
£769 £731 |
August
7, 21 |
£789 £750 |
June 12 |
£769 £731 |
September
4 |
£779 £741 |
June 26 |
£779 £741 |
September
18 |
£769 £731 |
July 10 |
£779 £741 |
October
2 |
£749 £712 |
| Single Room supplement £229 | |||
Loire, Dordogne
& Provence by Air 2010
Departures |
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• 8 nights room & breakfast, 7 dinners • Return flights & resort transfers • Grand Tourer coach travel • Departs: Saturday |
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| Shearings Brochure
Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: S9990 + Tour Code |
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Date |
Price | Date | Price |
May 15 |
£829 £788 |
July 24 |
£849 £807 |
May 29 |
£849 £807 |
August
7, 21 |
£869 £826 |
June 12 |
£849 £807 |
September
4 |
£849 £807 |
June 26 |
£839 £798 |
September
18 |
£849 £807 |
July 10 |
£839 £798 |
October
2 |
£799 £760 |
| Single Room supplement £229 | |||
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To book, call Shearings direct on 0844
824 3535
and quote S9990 for the Travel 55 discounted
price
We don't show all Shearings tours on our site, but discount is available on any holidays in Shearings' brochures* when you book direct with Shearings and quote the Travel 55 ref S9990 *Discount is not available on Rail Trail tours |
All
holidays subject to availability and to Shearings trading charter |