7-Hour Private Driving Tour Through Occitania: Carcassonne, Lastours and Albi
Highlights
Carcassonne, Toulouse, Albi
historical, museums, sightseeing
Private Tour
7 Hours
Medium
English, French, German, Spanish
Languages
English, French, German, Spanish
Description
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Carcassonne and learn the history of the Cathar people, all of which will take you back to the Middle Ages. Drive through the village and then stop at a scenic viewpoint overlooking the ruins of Lastours Castle. Continue to Albi to explore its museum and admire the Sainte-Cecile Cathedral of Albi, the largest red-brick cathedral in the world!
Itinerary
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Carcassonne, Toulouse and Albi Tour
- Meet the tour guide and drive to Carcassonne.
- Take a walk around and visit this impressive fortified medieval city. Here, you will see the defensive walls and ramparts surrounding the city and learn about the Cathar people and their tragic history.
- Visit the castle and museum inside the fortified medieval city - this allows you access to walk along the ramparts. (Optional)
- Drive through the village and then stop at a scenic viewpoint overlooking the Lastours Castle formation. There is a small admission fee to access the "Belvedere", where you can take photos of these four Cathar castle ruins.
- Then, head to Albi. See its marvellous museum and learn about Toulouse-Lautrec. Explore the largest red-brick cathedral in the world, which sits next to the museum.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a private tour |
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