Corsica reveals its hidden treasures (port-to-port package)

CroisiCruise: NAO PP

8 Days Corsica reveals its hidden treasures on board the MV LA BELLE DES OCEANS Kalliste. The most beautiful. The ancient Greeks used this name to talk about the allure of Corsica, a veritable heaven on earth that seems to have every wonder of the world on its shores or in its hills. Join us on a cruise to discover the kaleidoscope of blue in the sea waters and the fresh mountain air in the peaks.

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

- All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
- Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
- Wi-Fi on board
- Headsets are included for excursions
- Official welcome from the captain and crew
- Onboard activities
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- All port fees included

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

- A privileged itinerary to discover Corsica from north to south
- Discover:

- The island’s major areas: Calvi, Ajaccio, Bonifacio and Porto Vecchio
- The red-hued scenery in the Calanques de Piana
- The picturesque perched villages lost in the hills of the Balagne Region
- The Cap Corse
- The natural wonders of the Iles Sanguinaires and the Calanques de Piana

- Itinerary Day 1: Nice

Passengers are welcome to board at 6:00 p.m. We’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight, we’ll enjoy dinner and an evening of activities on board. Our ship will cruise to Corsica overnight. Day 2: Ajaccio

This morning continue cruising to Corsica. Take in the beauty of the Gulf of Porto, which has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, admire the red cliffs and maquis underbrush in the Scandola Nature Reserve, and glide by the Gulf of Girolata and the dazzling Calanques de Piana. Feel free to attend the lecture about the natural beauty found on and around this Mediterranean island: The Beauty of the Island Summed up in Five Ports of Call. Corsica is best experienced through its beauty, its culture, and its people. As LA BELLE DES OCEANS enters its first Corsican port, join us on the deck for a tasting of traditional myrtle liqueur and a pastry.

This afternoon join the excursions proposed: CLASSIC-Tour of Ajaccio and the Îles Sanguinaires. Ajaccio, the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte, has a rich and historical past. We’ll also stop at the Pointe de la Parata, get a good glimpse of the Îles Sanguinaires, and stroll through this exceptional natural area. The DISCOVERY-The sights and scents of Corsica. Cross the maquis, the Corsican underbrush exploding with a potpourri of flowers and plants, for a visit to Corsica PAM in Ocana.

An evening of Corsican music and song on board. Day 3: Ajaccio - The Calanques De Piana

Today's proposed excursions are: CLASSIC-Full day Calanques de Piana and the village of Porto. The coach will travel along the picturesque coastline dotted with rocky inlets until we reach Porto. We’ll then jump on a local boat and head to the Calanques de Piana, where sheer cliffs and rock sculptures seem to jet up from the water and radiate a red hue along the coastline. DISCOVERY - Maison Bonaparte, a national museum. The museum retraces the history of the Bonaparte family in Corsica as well as the series of exiles they experienced.

At the end of the day, begin to cruise to Bonifacio. We'll enjoy dinner and an evening of entertainment. Day 4: Bonifacio

This morning, tour proposed for both packages: Set out on an optional guided tour of Bonifacio. The descent (and subsequent ascent) of the King of Aragon’s Stairway will provide some of the best views on the trip (187 steps). This afternoon join us for the proposed excursion to the Lavezzi Islands nature reserve. Discover this archipelago of islets archipelago of islets and granite reefs, as well as the sea caves and cliffs of Bonifacio. Experience tasting of traditional liqueurs. You'll reach the Orée du Maquis shop which hides a treasure trove in its cellar. Stills and strange machines used to make liqueurs, aperitif wines and creams. Chestnut or melon cream, hazelnut liqueur from Cervione, Myrtle wine or lemon liqueur, local flavours take pride of place.

In the evening, we’ll have dinner at a traditional inn in the heart of the Corsican inland. Whether we sit by the fireplace or under the immense cork oak trees, we’ll be welcomed by the owners who will explain their history and their love for this island. Corsican music and songs will accompany dinner—a delicious, in-season composition made of local products. Day 5: Porto Vecchio

In the morning, set out on the proposed excursions: CLASSIC-Guided tour of Porto Vecchio. The old town includes the ruins of a 16th-century citadel and