Dordogne Discovery 2012
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Discover the beautiful Dordogne by rail

6 Days from £685

Tour code: 2DBS | Countries visited : France

Dordogne Rail Holiday

The beautiful region of the Dordogne is abound with pretty villages, meandering rivers and fascinating history. On our Dordogne rail holiday you will experience the very best that this delightful area of France has to offer, from the town of Rocamadour that is built into the cliffs that rise above the River Alzou, to the narrow alleyways of the Old Town of Sarlat. The peaceful atmosphere of the Dordogne combined with the landmarks and highlights of the region makes for a memorable trip. There are so many things to enjoy on this tour including a trip on the River Dordogne in a gabare boat, where you pass fairytale castles and fields of walnut trees.

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Key features:
  • Rocamadour
  • Martel
  • Trip on the Truffadou Train
  • Excursion to Sarlat
  • Boat trip on the Dordogne
  • Visit to La Roque-Gageac
  • Excursion to Le Gouffre de Padirac
Included:
  • Return rail travel
  • 5 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast and 4-course dinner with wine
  • Martel and a trip on the Truffadou Train*
  • Excursion to Sarlat
  • Boat trip on the Dordogne and a visit to La Roque-Gageac
  • Excursion to Le Gouffre de Padirac
  • The services of a Tour Manager
  • Single room prices include the supplement for single occupancy throughout: £155

*Steam or diesel-hauled depending on departure date

Average Group size: 35
Transport Used: Train, coach
  
 

Escorted Dordogne Rail Holiday

Travelling to the Dordogne by rail makes seeing this incredible region of southwest France extremely easy. We explore the picturesque towns, villages and countryside with included excursions and tours, such as trips along peaceful waterways and strolls around local markets. The breathtaking scenery of the region is sure to leave you enchanted as you meander from place to place. One of our professional Tour Managers joins our Dordogne rail holiday to ensure that everything runs according to plan, so all that you will have to think about is the incredible scenery of the places you are visiting.