Excursion Sartène & delicacies tour at Bonifacio

Explore the history and flavours of Sartène during this memorable, half-day sightseeing and tasting tour.

Bonifacio and Lion de Roccapina

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 75-minute drive to Sartène. En route, take in superb views of the deep blue sea, majestic mountains, red granite rocks and Bonafacio's dramatic cliffs. Next, continue on towards the island's interior. Ascend the road leading up to the Lion de Roccapina, a naturally-carved rock with ruins on top that looks like a lion wearing a crown whilst laying down. After a picturesque photo stop here, re-board your coach and proceed past small countryside villages highlighted by tall, austere granite houses and vast expanses of vividly-coloured macchia bushes.

Sartène and Church of St. Maria

Your tour continues with a visit to the town of Sartène, which is built on a promontory with some of its houses built into the rocks. Sartène has been the scene of vendettas, pirate attacks and battles against Genoese occupiers during the Middle Ages, and therefore is known as the 'most Corsican of Corsican towns'. Upon arrival, visit the Church of St. Maria, which houses the hood, chain and cross used in the Good Friday Procession by one of the local sinners. Afterward, take a guided stroll through the narrow, paved streets with numerous balconies, steep steps, arcades and private passageways.

Tasting of Corsican Wine and Specialities

Next, proceed to a local restaurant for a tasting of Corsican wine and specialities, followed by some free time to explore the town and browse the shops at your leisure. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 75-minute drive back to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking for approximately 0.93 miles (about 1.5 kilometres), at times on uneven and cobbled surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and steps at the sites visited. Walking in Sartène is at the discretion of each guest. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear weather-suitable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection, and bring a jacket or raingear as needed. Proper attire is required to enter the cathedral; shorts and bare shoulders are not permitted. On Sunday mornings, church holidays and during weddings, tour groups are not allowed inside churches during services; guests may have a chance to visit the church independently. U.S. Dollars are not accepted in Bonifacio; please bring Euros for purchases. The tour sequence may vary.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Bonifacio, Mediterranean Sea, Mountains, Red Granite Rocks, Lion de Roccapina, Sartène, Church of St. Maria, Old Town Walking Tour, Food and Wine Tasting