Port Cassaphier - Béziers - Fonserrand Locks - Colombier - La Malpa Tunnel and Lake Montadi - Capestan - Le Somay - Narbonne - Poyal
31 May - 08 June 2024
During the tour you can enjoy:
* The charm of three of the important wine regions of Southern France - Minervaux, Courbier, Languedoc from an unconventional point of view.
* The culinary skills of the chefs offering typical dishes of the region.
* The tranquility and harmony reigning along the Canal du Midi.
* A new way to spend your holiday, which is relatively rare on the Bulgarian market.
PROGRAM
31 May
Flights Sofia - Brussels - Perpignan. Transfer to Port Cassaphier, accommodation on board
on the motor boat and briefing. Opportunity for an evening stroll around Vias, refueling
boat with provisions and dinner at one of the local restaurants.
Overnight.
1 June
In the morning - sailing to Beziers. You will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful
architecture of Béziers, where the cathedral of Saint-Nazaire stands out, and take a walk in the
central part of the second most important city on the Canal du Midi, dotted with trees,
shops and cafes, and teeming with street art such as living statues, similar
on the Ramblas in Barcelona. Bezier is located in the heart of one of the most attractive
areas for tourists and is mostly known for 2 things: wine and bullfighting. Free time
in Bezier. Overnight.
2 June
Set sail for Capestan, during the voyage you will pass through the famous cascade of the Fonceran locks, built by Pierre-Paul Riquet in the 17th century. The Fonceran is a stepped
a series of airlocks consisting of 8 ovoid airlock chambers with 9 doors allowing
the vessels to overcome the 25-metre drop.
Next is the La Malpa tunnel, near which you can walk to a hill from
which offers a beautiful view of the drained Lake Montadi with drainage canals,
resembling the shape of a star. Afternoon - arrival in Capestan - a picturesque village,
impressive for its medieval architecture and the specific construction around the
Collegiate Church, dating back to the 14th century, and around the castle, which was once the second residence of the Archbishop of Narbonne. Free time to relax and stroll in
Capestan. Overnight.
3 June
The cruise continues to Le Somay - the heart of the department of Od, whose territory is
share 3 different communes and is famous throughout France for its houses wrapped in
Ivy. On this day you will also pass through the Rubiola and Carrant aqueducts, as well as along the
La Cess Canal Bridge. Overnight in Le Somay.
4 June
After breakfast, sail to Narbonne, which was the first Roman colony outside Italy,
founded in 118 BC. Via Domitia, the first Roman
road into Gaul and connecting the Italian lands and the Spanish colonies. Free time for
walk and dinner in Narbonne.
5 June
In the morning - sail to the romantic Poal, where you will have the opportunity to stroll around the town, as well as visit the wine bistro, where a selection of local wines a
the owner of the bistro is a living encyclopedia of wine. After the tasting you will be able to
and sample the region's specialities in a cosy canal-side restaurant. Overnight
in Poal.
6 June
After breakfast - sail to Port Cassafiere and redo the cascade of locks
Fonseran to Bezier, top down this time. Sailing on to Villeneuve-Le-
Beziers, where we will make a roadside stop for a short walk through the central part of
the village and lunch. Afternoon - arrival in Port Cassafiere and opportunity to enjoy
Portiran beach. Overnight.
7 June
Leave the boat and transfer to Perpignan. Flight to Charleroi, Brussels.
Check in at a hotel near the airport and free time. Overnight.
8 June
After breakfast, check-out of the hotel and flight to Sofia.
Package price per person in double cabin:
If the package price is paid before 14 April:
2640 Euro / 5160 Leva
If the package price is paid after 14 April:
2880 Euro / 5630 Leva
- Air ticket for flights Sofia - Brussels Charleroi - Sofia with Ryan Air,
including airport taxes and checked baggage up to 20 kg. - Air ticket for flights Brussels Charleroi - Perpignan - Brussels Charleroi with
Ryan Air, including airport taxes and checked baggage up to 20 kg; - Transfers Perpignan airport - Port Kassafier - Perpignan airport;
- Charleroi airport-hotel-Charleroi airport transfers;
- 1 night + breakfast in double room in hotel Charleroi Airport – Van Der Valk 4* or similar
in Charleroi; - 7 nights in a double cabin aboard a motor boat of the highest tourist class;
- One week boat cruise on the Canal du Midi
- Health insurance with 10 000 Euro coverage;
- An experienced group leader from Bulgaria who has been on the route many times and will
drives the boat.
PACKAGE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Additional services and meals not mentioned in the programme;
- Board nutrition;
- Use of internet on board the boat. Wireless internet is available for up to 5 devices per boat, for an additional charge of 56 Euro for the entire period;
- Bike rental. On request, a bicycle can be rented for the duration of the cruise for an additional charge of 49 Euro for 1 piece.
ROUTE INFORMATION:
- Taking the boat from: Port Kassafier
- Return of the boat: Port Kassafier
- The furthest point on the route.
- Sailing time: 46 hours
- Route length: 144 km.
- Locks on the route: 40 pieces
INFORMATION ABOUT MOTOR BOATS:
- Size: 14.97 m. x 4.65 m.
- 4 private double cabins with separate adjoining bathroom to each.
- lounge with fully furnished living room and kitchen.
- outdoor deck.
IMPORTANT!!!
* The tour is very suitable for tourists wishing to get acquainted with the specialties of the local cuisine. There is no catering included on board the speedboat, but there is a well-equipped kitchen and fridge and whoever wishes can buy food and drinks from places along the route. In addition, the towns visited enjoy an abundance of quality restaurants serving dishes typical of the region and of French cuisine.
* On-site program adjustments due to vessel traffic are possible
vessels on the canal, as well as schedules and waits for some of the locks.
NOTES:
1. The offer price is calculated at airfares for international flights, including checked baggage, as of 28.03.2024 of 263 EUR. If these prices change, the package price will be updated according to the price of the tickets at the time of purchase.
2. In case the number of travellers requires accommodation in a single room/ cabin for one of the participants, he/she shall pay the difference in prices of double and single room/ cabin for all 8 nights, which is 1185 Euro.
3. Accommodation on the motorboat is in a private double cabin with private bathroom.
4. The trip price is based on a group of 6 people. In case of a smaller number of travellers, a surcharge based on the actual number of tourists enrolled is required.
5. The partner company reserves the right to change the type of boat and the itinerary in case of unforeseen and insurmountable circumstances that do not allow the provision of the reserved boat type. In the event that a lower category of boat is provided, the difference in the rental price of the two boats will be refunded.
6. For tourists who wish to travel on the program individually without a guide from Bulgaria, we can make an individual offer.
TO JOIN THE GROUP IS NECESSARY:
1. Pay in cash or transfer to our bank account IBAN: BG52BPBI79401063230701, code BIC: BPBIBGSF, Eurobank I FG Bulgaria AD, branch Sofia Lozenets, the lev equivalent of 2640 euro at the BNB fixing for the day of payment.
2. To fill in the group enrolment form.
