Ajaccio Shore Excursion: Vizzavona and a Taste of Spuntinu
Ajaccio, France
Trip Type: Ports of Call Tours
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Discover Ajaccio; the island that’s famed for natural beauty and sweet scents! Indulge all of your senses with a discovery tour of panoramic views, floral aromas and the taste of locally produced delicacies. This popular tour includes free Wi-Fi and complimentary water.
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Discover Ajaccio; the island that’s famed for natural beauty and sweet scents! Indulge all of your senses with a discovery tour of panoramic views, floral aromas and the taste of locally produced delicacies. This popular tour includes free Wi-Fi and complimentary water.This delightful excursion takes you out of Ajaccio and into the heart of Corsica to journey through endless, rolling, maquis-covered landscapes. Your guide will bring the island to life for you so sit back and relax in comfort while the natural beauty passes you by.
Explore the rugged and unspoilt grandeur of the island and its forests and mountains. Learn about the aromatic vegetation that covers nearly three quarters of Corsica and look out for beautiful examples of lavender, myrtle, cyclamen, wild mint and heather.
Pass through Bocognano village, located on a plateau amidst a forest of chestnut trees. Spectacular views abound so make sure you’ve got a camera to hand to capture some wonderful memories of this beautiful French island. Look out for the typically grey and heavy built houses that offer a popular summer retreat for the islanders wanting a welcome refuge from the coastal, summer heat.
Follow the winding roads through the interior of the island towards the Col de Vizzavona. Endless glorious forests of beech and Laricio pines carpet the valley floors and hillsides and you’ll soon understand why the area is among the most popular walking places in Corsica. Look out for the cluster of forestry huts and the little lanes that twist down to the small and remote train station.
Enjoy a break from sightseeing during your journey to indulge in some ‘spuntinu'; the local word for ‘snack’. Taste the local island produce that’s unique to Corsica and traditionally served after a long morning's work in the mountains. A 'charcuterie' of cold meats, smoked ham and sausages are usually served with locally made cheese, cake and wine.
Some free time will be offered to let you really soak up the aromatic atmosphere, take in the views or just sit back and relax before returning to the ship in Ajaccio.
Explore the rugged and unspoilt grandeur of the island and its forests and mountains. Learn about the aromatic vegetation that covers nearly three quarters of Corsica and look out for beautiful examples of lavender, myrtle, cyclamen, wild mint and heather.
Pass through Bocognano village, located on a plateau amidst a forest of chestnut trees. Spectacular views abound so make sure you’ve got a camera to hand to capture some wonderful memories of this beautiful French island. Look out for the typically grey and heavy built houses that offer a popular summer retreat for the islanders wanting a welcome refuge from the coastal, summer heat.
Follow the winding roads through the interior of the island towards the Col de Vizzavona. Endless glorious forests of beech and Laricio pines carpet the valley floors and hillsides and you’ll soon understand why the area is among the most popular walking places in Corsica. Look out for the cluster of forestry huts and the little lanes that twist down to the small and remote train station.
Enjoy a break from sightseeing during your journey to indulge in some ‘spuntinu'; the local word for ‘snack’. Taste the local island produce that’s unique to Corsica and traditionally served after a long morning's work in the mountains. A 'charcuterie' of cold meats, smoked ham and sausages are usually served with locally made cheese, cake and wine.
Some free time will be offered to let you really soak up the aromatic atmosphere, take in the views or just sit back and relax before returning to the ship in Ajaccio.
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