7-Nights Signature: Bordeaux & Dordogne, Cradle of Prehistory - National Geographic Signature
Available Dates
5/29/2027
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6/5/2027
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8/28/2027
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9/4/2027
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10/9/2027
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10/16/2027
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Sarlat (Sarlat-la-Caneda)
Toulouse
Bordeaux
Signature: Bordeaux & Dordogne, Cradle of Prehistory
Southwest France holds some of humanity's oldest secrets and finest pleasures side by side. Trace prehistoric masterpieces through the caves of the Dordogne, raise a glass in the celebrated cellars of Bordeaux, and lose yourself in the terracotta warmth of Toulouse - a region as rich in history as it is in culture.
Highlights
At the Castle Merle site join owner for a prehistoric meal and private exploration of ancient rock shelters, Discover the "Sistine Chapel of Prehistory" with a guided tour of this immersive cave replica at Lascaux IV, Victor Hugo market visit savouring regional flavours during a lunch amidst the vibrant energy of the local market in Toulouse, Visit Café Joyeux a pioneering community coffee shop supporting employment for those with disabilities.
Group Leader
All National Geographic Signature group trips are accompanied by one of our National Geographic Expedition Leaders throughout. The aim of the Expedition Leaders is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.
Group Size Notes
Max 22
Meals Included
8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Meet
Your Expedition Leader and Group, Bordeaux Signature Moment: Visit Castel-Merle With Prehistoric Lunch, Sarlat-la-Canéda
Your Foodie Moment: Guided visit to the Sanctuary of Rocamadour, Rocamadour
Your Foodie Moment: Toulouse Walking Tour and Lunch at Victor Hugo Market, Toulouse.
Arrival and departure transfers. Curated Walking tour of Bordeaux, Bordeaux. Coffee Shop Enterprise visit and coffee, Bordeaux. Lunch in city center, Bordeaux. Visit Bordeaux Area Winery for tasting, Bordeaux. Guide for the Monolithic church and catacombs visit, Saint-Émilion. National Museum of Prehistory, Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil. Visit to Rouffignac Cave, Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac. Visit to Font de Gaume Cave, Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil. Morning Walk to walk to Food Market in Sarlat, Sarlat-la-Canéda. Visit International Centre for Cave Art at Lascaux IV, Montignac – Montignac. Visit to Pech Merle, Cabrerets. Elevators to Sanctuary of Rocamadour, Rocamadour. Guided visit to the Sanctuary of Rocamadour, Rocamadour. Engaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expedition Expert Throughout. Porterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehicles. Tips are included for all activities, meals and porterage, except for your Expedition Leader.
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Southwest France holds some of humanity's oldest secrets and finest pleasures side by side. Trace prehistoric masterpieces through the caves of the Dordogne, raise a glass in the celebrated cellars of Bordeaux, and lose yourself in the terracotta warmth of Toulouse - a region as rich in history as it is in culture.
Highlights
At the Castle Merle site join owner for a prehistoric meal and private exploration of ancient rock shelters, Discover the "Sistine Chapel of Prehistory" with a guided tour of this immersive cave replica at Lascaux IV, Victor Hugo market visit savouring regional flavours during a lunch amidst the vibrant energy of the local market in Toulouse, Visit Café Joyeux a pioneering community coffee shop supporting employment for those with disabilities.
Group Leader
All National Geographic Signature group trips are accompanied by one of our National Geographic Expedition Leaders throughout. The aim of the Expedition Leaders is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.
Group Size Notes
Max 22
Meals Included
8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Meet
Your Expedition Leader and Group, Bordeaux Signature Moment: Visit Castel-Merle With Prehistoric Lunch, Sarlat-la-Canéda
Your Foodie Moment: Guided visit to the Sanctuary of Rocamadour, Rocamadour
Your Foodie Moment: Toulouse Walking Tour and Lunch at Victor Hugo Market, Toulouse.
Arrival and departure transfers. Curated Walking tour of Bordeaux, Bordeaux. Coffee Shop Enterprise visit and coffee, Bordeaux. Lunch in city center, Bordeaux. Visit Bordeaux Area Winery for tasting, Bordeaux. Guide for the Monolithic church and catacombs visit, Saint-Émilion. National Museum of Prehistory, Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil. Visit to Rouffignac Cave, Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac. Visit to Font de Gaume Cave, Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil. Morning Walk to walk to Food Market in Sarlat, Sarlat-la-Canéda. Visit International Centre for Cave Art at Lascaux IV, Montignac – Montignac. Visit to Pech Merle, Cabrerets. Elevators to Sanctuary of Rocamadour, Rocamadour. Guided visit to the Sanctuary of Rocamadour, Rocamadour. Engaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expedition Expert Throughout. Porterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehicles. Tips are included for all activities, meals and porterage, except for your Expedition Leader.
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.