An Exclusive Corsica Getaway: Unwind With Blissful Beach Days & Idyllic Island-Hopping Trips
Harriet, Kate L and Charlotte H are here to help give you the inside track.
Spend six days relaxing and getting away from it all in the Corsican countryside, spending your nights in a converted shepherd's hut and your days exploring the south of the island that combines the best of France and Italian flair.
Itinerary at a Glance:
- Get under Corsica's culinary skin with an expert foodie guide
- Sail to the Lavezzi archipelago on a private catamaran
- Relax on a beautiful country estate
Why Book with Original Travel?
When To Travel
All of the holidays we create are completely tailor-made to you
Day 1: Arrival
Once your flight has landed in Figari and you have collected your bags, you will pick up the keys to your hire car. From here, it is a half-an-hour drive to your country estate hotel where we have booked you a private shepherd's hut.
There will be a welcome pack of culinary goodies waiting for you, so we recommend dropping your bags in your room and freshening up with a dip in your private pool, before cooking a delicious supper in your kitchen this evening.
Day 2: Bonifacio
This morning you will make your way to Bonifacio, where you will meet your private guide for a private tour to learn more about Corsica's culinary culture.
You will make your way around the historic citadel's foodie hotspots, from tiny one-person shops to epicurean emporiums, learning about the history of Corsican food - think the best bits of a Franco-Italian culinary combination - and tasting the best examples with local producers and enthusiasts.
Day 3: Boat Trip
This morning you will make your way to the port in Bonifacio for a private trip to the Lavezzi Archipelago (not to be confused with the Italian coffee brand). The granite islands are two miles off the coast of Corsica and have been uninhabited for centuries, making them the perfect spot for a day of off-the-beaten-path relaxing.
Once you get underway the nautically-minded can help the crew with the sails while landlubbers can lie back and enjoy the scenery before relaxing on deck enjoying a long lunch. You will take the long way back to shore, so make sure you keep an eye out for dolphins - if they are around they will almost certainly come close to the boat and even swim alongside the bow, making for a magical end to a very elegant day at sea.
Day 4–5: Estate Fun
Spend the next two days enjoying the estate you are staying on. There is plenty to enjoy, including the fruit and vegetable gardens, the private beach and generally pottering around the farm and olive groves. We can also arrange spa sessions or long guided walks among other activities.
Additional Activities
- Cooking class
- Wine tasting
- Wine and food pairing session
- Guided hiking
- Fishing
Day 6: Home Time
Today it's time to head home, so you will drive back to the airport to drop your car off and check in in good time for your flight home.
All of the holidays we create are completely tailor-made to you
A Rough Idea of Price
This Itinerary
If you would like to book the exact itinerary mentioned above, during mid-season and staying in our preferred room category at our preferred hotels. Ask us if you would also like us to arrange your international flights.
From
$2,750pp
Bare Necessities
If you would like to pare back the above itinerary by travelling at non-peak times, staying in a standard room and removing some or all of the guided activities.
From
$2,610pp
Bells & Whistles
If you are looking for something extra special and would like to stay in top room categories at some of the most luxurious hotels we work with, and add more activities and guiding.
From
$3,300pp
Harriet, Kate L and Charlotte H are our experts for this itinerary and as seasoned travellers they have the inside track on the most memorable adventures.