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Tour of Corsica by train 8 days

Tour of Corsica by train 8 days, a rail journey with railtour suisse

Discover Corsica by train on an individual tour from Ajaccio to Bastia via L'Île-Rousse. The Corsican train is an experience in itself! Book with railtour!

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Ajaccio

    Switzerland - Ajaccio

    Fly to Ajaccio. Discover the capital of southern Corsica, the pedestrian zone with the Fesch Museum, Napoleon's birthplace in the lively old town, the seaside and its beaches. Accommodation in Ajaccio for 2 nights.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Ajaccio

    Ajaccio

    A short trip along the coast is a must, to the famous Sanguinaires islands at the end of the magnificent gulf, for example, by tourist train. And what about relaxing on one of the beautiful beaches with their turquoise waters?

  3. Day 3railovernight: L'Île-Rousse

    Ajaccio - L'Île-Rousse (approx. 4h train journey)

    Depart for a journey across Corsica that you won't soon forget! Slowly, the train climbs the maquis, chestnut forests and laricio pines, criss-crosses the heart of the island at the foot of majestic peaks, then descends to the valley, via Corte to Ponte-Leccia (change). Then, through the Désert des Agriates, you reach the sea and the beach at L'Île-Rousse, your destination for 3 nights.

  4. Day 4railovernight: L'Île-Rousse

    L'Île-Rousse

    In L'Île-Rousse, enjoy the daily market, the lively square shaded by plane trees and the beautiful sandy beach. A tour of the town on the little tourist train gives you a great overview and takes you as far as the famous red porphyry rocks that give the resort its name (tickets available on site).

  5. Day 5railovernight: L'Île-Rousse

    Calvi and the coast (approx. 40 min per journey)

    In the Balagne region, we go to the beach by train! The trinighellu runs alongside the sea, serving each of the beautiful beaches between L'Île-Rousse and Calvi. Whether or not you decide to put down your towel, don't miss Calvi, with its citadel, pretty harbour and wide bay hemmed in by a vast beach.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Bastia

    L'Île-Rousse - Bastia (approx. 2h30 train journey)

    Depart L'Île-Rousse for Bastia, via Ponte-Leccia (change). The train passes through forests and vineyards, skirting the Etang de Biguglia nature reserve before reaching Bastia, capital of Haute-Corse. Check-in for 2 nights.

  7. Day 7overnight: Bastia

    Bastia

    Discover the Old Port, known here as Terra Vecchia, the upper town and the Governors' Palace, the terraces of Place Saint-Nicolas and the Baroque churches that are the pride of the town. Enjoy the local bouillabaisse, or aziminu, in one of the many restaurants.

  8. Day 8

    Bastia - Switzerland

    Return to Switzerland by plane from Bastia.

Included

  • Easyjet flights Geneva - Ajaccio and Bastia - Geneva, 1 piece of luggage in hold, taxes
  • 7-day pass allowing unlimited travel on the Corsican railway network
  • 7 nights with breakfast, double occupancy: Napoléon*** in Ajaccio (2 nights), Splendid** in L'Ile-Rousse (3 nights), Best Western Montecristo*** in Bastia (2 nights)

Not included

  • Airport-hotel-airport transfers (taxi or bus)
  • Single room supplement
  • Local taxes payable on site

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