About this experience
While vacationing in Italy, you can find yourself in France in just 50 minutes. Let's do just that! Let's take a ferry to the ancient fortress town of Bonifacio. We'll explore its colorful port and maritime cemetery, narrow streets, and medieval houses. We'll find out what Napoleon was up to here. And in the meantime, we'll uncover a dark secret: why Corsicans don't consider themselves French.
What to Expect
Corsican Charm
From Porto Cervo, we'll take a ferry to Corsica, to the ancient fortress town of Bonifacio, built in the early 9th century. The town's port looks like it's from a postcard, and the historic center is a true maze of narrow streets and tiny squares. We'll explore the 16th-century Genoese fortifications, stroll through the Old Town, and visit the maritime cemetery—the most beautiful in Europe.
You will learn:
- Where the lodging of Charles V and Napoleon was located
- Why Corsicans have a strained relationship with the French
- Where, according to legend, the young Bonaparte became a man
And much more!
Corsican Cuisine
The choice of dining location is yours—there are hundreds of cozy restaurants in the city serving traditional seafood and meat dishes. Seafood lovers should try moules a la bonifacienne—mussels in a white sauce.
After lunch, you'll have about an hour of free time to stroll along the picturesque waterfront with its numerous boutiques and souvenir shops.
Organizational Details
- I will personally conduct the tour or another guide from our team
- Timing: one-way ferry trip - 50 minutes. It takes about 1 hour from Porto Cervo to the ferry. Ferries operate at intervals of 1.5 hours.
- Included in the price: transfer from your accommodation to the ferry and back in a comfortable minivan, guide services
Additional Expenses
- Round-trip ferry ticket - €64/person. You need to bring your passport to board the ship.
- Lunch: average bill - €50/person.
