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Private day tour : Cite9 de Carcassonne & the Lastours Castles.From Toulouse

9 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Carcassonne. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private day tour through Cathar country from Toulouse
  • 02 Stop at Castelnaudary to see the Canal du Midi, Grand Bassin and St Roch lock
  • 03 Explore the UNESCO-listed Cite9 de Carcassonne
  • 04 Included 1.5-hour guided visit with an accredited tour guide
  • 05 Walk through medieval alleys, ramparts and towers in Carcassonne
  • 06 Visit the Castles of Lastours and enjoy views from the belvedere
  • 07 Hike through the valley to discover the four Cathar castles
  • 08 Private transportation and all fees and taxes included

Discover three standout sites in Cathar country on this private day tour from Toulouse. Begin with a stop in Castelnaudary to see the Canal du Midi, including the Grand Bassin and St Roch lock, before continuing to the UNESCO-listed Cite9 de Carcassonne, one of Frances most striking medieval fortified cities.

Wander through Carcassonnes narrow lanes, admire its ramparts and towers, and enjoy an included guided visit with an accredited tour guide. In the afternoon, head to the Castles of Lastours for sweeping views from the belvedere, then hike through the valley to explore these dramatic Cathar strongholds set above the rivers below.

Wander through Carcassonnes narrow lanes, admire its ramparts and towers, and enjoy an included guided visit with an accredited tour guide.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Carcassonne, Lastours
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

In the morning, we stop on the way at Castelnaudary to see the Canal du Midi ab Grand Bassin bb and the St Roch lock, a listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.Visit the Cite de Carcassonne Unesco World Heritage listed walled city. A medieval fortress settlement with a history that exceeds two and a half thousand years with picturesque fortifications, over 3 km of walls with 52 towers. La Cite9 is a stunning and unique place to visit. Strolling through the medieval village with its tiny and twisted alleys, the contrast between the beautiful little buildings with the impressive edifaces of, for example, The Basilique St Nazaire, give you a hint of how life must have been. The medieval charm and detail of this ancient city transports you back in time and impresses you at every corner. Keep your eyes peeled as you meander through the alleys! This tour includes an hour and a half long visit with an accredited tour guide.In the afternoon we discover the Castles of Lastours with breathtaking views from the belvedere. Then we hike through the valley to discover these structures one by one6#8230;6#8230;The Chateau de Lastours (in Occitan, Lastors) are composed of four Cathar castles in the French commune of Lastours in the department of the Aude. They sit on a rocky spur above the village of Lastours, isolated by the deep valleys of the Orbiel and Gresilhou rivers.

 

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes

What's Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Snacks

Know before you go

  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Please, specify any food restriction. I will book the restaurant, and I need to know specials diets such as gluten free, lactose free, veggetarian, allergies etc...
  • Any hotels, port, accomodation in Toulouse center or around.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Carcassonne.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Carcassonne.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Carcassonne..

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