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France
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Carcassonne
Albi
Albi & Carcassonne
6 days from £619
Your itinerarY
DaY 1 - Meet your travelling companions at the airport prior to your scheduled flight to Toulouse. On arrival we transfer to our hotel in Albi for a five night stay. Enjoy a welcome drink before dinner this evening. DaYS 2 to 5 - Standing proudly on the banks of the River Tarn, Albi is a delightful red-brick town steeped in the history of the religious wars between the Cathars and the Crusaders. Our guided walk tour through the medieval streets of the old quarter takes us to see the enormous Gothic Cathedral of Ste Cecile. Visible from miles around, it dominates the town and the austere defensive outside hides a lavish interior. Albi is also the birthplace of Toulouse Lautrec. You see the most comprehensive collection of his work at the palace, and stroll round the beautiful gardens to admire the stunning views. The following excursions are included: Carcassonne & Castres - We have a wonderful full day in store in Carcassonne, one of the most dramatic towns of the Languedoc region. Its double walled, turreted fortress that stands on the hillside above the River Aude claims to be the largest and most impressive fortress in Europe. We will stroll through the narrow streets, admire the views from the battlements and visit the beautiful Church of St Nazaire with its exquisite stained glass and intricate stone carvings. En route we stop at the pretty town of Castres for a walk through the charming riverside quarter, where old tanners and weavers houses overhang the River Agout. Ville-Bastides - Many fortified towns or villebastides were built around the River Dordogne when England and France fought for control of south-west France in medieval times. We visit two of the best on our full day excursion. First stop is Najac with its photogenic castle on the peak of the hill and lovely half-timbered and stone-tiled houses that seem to tumble down the back of the hill to the valley below. We continue to Cordes and stroll round the steep medieval cobbled lanes lined with delightful shops and welcoming bars. Gaillac & the Gorges de lAveyron - Dont miss todays opportunity to taste some of the regions fine wines at a local Gaillac vineyard and explore the soaring limestone cliffs of the magnificent Gorges de lAveyron. Enjoy a farewell get-together on our final evening. DaY 6 - Transfer to Toulouse airport for your return flight to the UK.
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Toulouse Najac Albi Gaillac Carcassonne
Stay in the delightful town of Albi in this beautiful region and enjoy a real flavour of historic France. Discover medieval towns, pretty villages, ancient fortifications, hilltop castles and absolutely stunning scenery on our superb excursions.
Your hotel
We will stay at the three star Best Western Grand Hotel dOrleans. This delightful family-run hotel is just a short distance from Albis old quarter and cathedral. Make the most of the outdoor pool and gym and relax in the comfortable lounge and bar. The restaurant serves fine local cuisine and dinner is included on three evenings. The comfortable guest rooms have satellite TV, telephone and hairdryer.
WhatS incluDeD
holiDaY
n Three nights half board and
two nights bed and breakfast accommodation in your own room Tour Manager
n Services of a Just You n Welcome drink n Farewell get-together
excurSionS - Walking tour of Albi - Carcassonne & Castres - Ville-Bastides - Gaillac & the Gorges de lAveyron tranSport
n Return scheduled flights
to Toulouse and hotel
n Transfer between airport n All UK and overseas airport taxes
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and security charges
Dates, Prices & Flight Information
Holiday ref: SEFAC
heathrow 09 Apr 24 May 22
British Airways Depart 1330 hrs Return arr. 1745 hrs
Pre-holiday get-together available from Heathrow see page 8
£619 £639
Sep 11
£639
Oct 09
£619
Deposit £100 per person For insurance information, please see Important Information Booklet. alSo flY froM... You can also fly to your destination from the following airports at the supplement shown below (per person). bristol £29 Regional connecting flights are also available. Please see page 7 for details. Please ask for details of airlines and approximate flight timings. tranSferS Transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approx. 90 mins.
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