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8 day Escorted tour
The red cliffs in front of steeply rising mountains, green valleys and deep-blue sea are unique contrasts of Calanche de Piana. This brought the region of Scandola Peninsula protection as a UNESCO heritage site.
A fantastic region for active people to spend their holidays on land and water. Our boat is our mobile home and carries you far away from mass tourism and bus transfers. Fascinating sailing turns mixed with stunning walks and scents of Macchia, combined with the freedom of the sailing boat allows a flexible program according to wind and weather. Individual rest days on board with swimming, sailing and dolce far niente are entirely at your own leasure.
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DAY TO DAY ITINERARY
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Day 1: Indivual arrival at Calvi
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Welcome on board. Move into your cabins and afterwards safety instructions for the sail boat. Dinner on board.
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Day 2: Pilgrim's church and Lighthouse
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Pleasure hike to the pilgrim’s church Notre Dame de la Serran and to swimming cove of Revellate. Sail to bay of Galéria, where we stay overnight. Walking time approx. 3 hrs, approx. 220 m elevation.
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Day 3: Nature-reserve Scandola - Girolate
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Mountain hike through the nature-reserve Scandola to the solitary village of Girolata. Walking time approx. 6 hrs.
Pleasure hike: Sailing tour to Cala Tuara and walk up to the village Girolata. Approx. 700 m elevation.
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Day 4: Punta di Castellacciu - Cala Gradelle
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Hiking tour to the scenic peak Punta di Castellacciu, afterwards downhill to Cala Gradelle with marvellous views. Walking time approx. 5 hrs.
The pleasure seekers sail into a quiet cove in midst of red rocks. Swimming and dolce far niente. Overnight in the cove and dinner at strand restaurant Gradelle. Approx. 600 m elevation.
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Day 5: Tower of Turghio
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Sailing turn to Capu Rossu where we will anchor surrounded by the steep cliffs of the bay of Sbiro. Our dinghy carries us to caves and along the cliffs. Walking tour up to the tower of Turghio, where we watch a splendid sun-set. Walking time: approx. 3 hrs., dinner on board. Approx. 340 m elevation.
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Day 6: Capu d'Orto
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Mountain hikers are transferred by taxi to Piana. Hike on imposing Capu d’Orto, 1.294 m, with stunning view. Walking time approx. 6 hrs.
In the meantime the yacht sails to Porto, where the pleasure seekers can go shopping and stroll around the holiday village. In the evening a light sailing tour along the red cliffs of Scandola to a solitary cove. Approx. 850 m elevation.
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Day 7: Back to Calvi
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Sail to Marine d’Elbo with a brief hike to the old watch-tower. Then proceed to Calvi, sightseeing of the city and the citadel. Farewell dinner at a restaurant.
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Day 8: Departure day or extension of trip
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After breakfast your tour comes to an end and you may begin your journey home. We would also be more than happy to extend your stay in Europe.
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PRICE & DETAILS
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Price & Schedule
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DEPARTURE DATES:
May 29 - June 5, 12, 19, 26 - August 21, 28 - September 4, 11, 18, 25
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$1720
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- 7 overnights on sailing yacht in double cabins
- Breakfast
- Skipper, yacht and harbour dues
- Linens
- Guided mountain hiking tours
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EASY TO MODERATE: On most days, two ptions are ffered. Pleasure hikes do not demand too much and can be combined easily with other activities. Mountain hikes are planned out for sure-footed mountain-hikers with good fitness levels and are accompanied by a mountain guide. Each days hiking starts at sea level!
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The Yacht:Our sail boat is a GibSea 51, which has an overall length of 15.8m, with salon, kitchen, 5 double cabins and toilet/shower. Spacious cockpit, swimming platform at the back and a lot of free space on deck.
Requirements: No sailing knowledge required. According to your own pleasure you can actively participate or let the crew do the sailing.
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