Flavors Of The Dordogne

8 days - from $2475

West of the Central Massif lies Perigord, a region of lush valleys dotted with harmonious towns and quaint villages. The Dordogne and Vezere Rivers wind through this tranquil landscape irrigating beautiful vineyards and old forests that have produced fine wines and black truffles for centuries. For those interested in archaeology, it is one of Europe's most fascinating regions, having been continuously inhabited by man for tens of thousands of years. The lovely riverside villages such as La Roque Gageac, St Leon sur Vezere and Domme are a highlight of any visit to the region, with wonderful cobblestoned laneways, imposing castles and dramatic views. Perigord is also known for its fine food and wine; local dishes such as succulent duck, wild boar and Fois Gras are specialties of the region. Our hotels on this week of exploration have been specially chosen for their character and friendly ambiance and make a perfect relaxing base for us to reconvene in the evenings and reminisce about our days discoveries.

Highlights

• Castelnaud
• Les Eyzies
• Les Eyzies canoeing
• Le Madeleine troglodyte village
• Le Bardenat
• Chateau Commarque
• St Leon sur Vezere
• La Roque Gageac
• La Roque Saint Christophe prehistoric site
• Beynac
• Domme
• Sarlat morning market

Itinerary:

Day 1 (Sun) Arrive in Les Eyzies.2 Walk along the Vézère River via the charming hamlet of Tursac to troglodyte village of La Madeleine. Return to Les Eyzies (3.5 hours).3 Walk to 12th-century castle at Commarque. Picnic lunch, walk on to Le Bardenat (5 hours).4 Visit charming Sergeac on way to pretty village of St Léon sur Vézère. Visit prehistoric site at La Roque Saint Christophe (5 hours). 5 Walk to walled village of Domme overlooking Dordogne River. Optional afternoon canoeing on Dordogne River (4 hours).6 Wander through meadows to Castelnaud and its chateau. Riverside picnic; visit La Roque Gageac (5 hours).7 Visit Sarlat's famous market, then explore this lovely medieval town. Optional trip to Lascaux II.8 Trip ends in Sarlat after breakfast (Sun).
Included: Local tour leader, transport and sightseeing.
Not Included: International flights, arrival and departure transfers, departure taxes, visas, insurance, other meals, drinks, optional additional tours or activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.
Meals: 7 breakfasts,3 lunches,4 dinners
Notes: Pre-departure document PDI Please carefully read these trip notes in conjunction with the pre-departure document (PDI) which you will recieve upon confirmation of your holiday. This important document contains further information about your European trip that you will need to know before you travel.
Starts/Ends: Les Eyzies to Sarlat
Trip Reference: PEFD