Known as the two “pink cities” of Western southern France, Toulouse and Albi shall reveal you their secrets during this trip.
Between the saga of the Crusade repressing the so-called Cathars, the pastel industry, Ste Cecile Cathedral or the life of Toulouse-Lautrec you won’t have time to get bored.
This lands overflows so many beauty and richness in its landscapes, architectures, cities and villages that you would be conquered by the history, traditions and gastronomy!

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Day 1 Arrival in Toulouse

Arrival during the afternoon in a 3*** hotel in Toulouse.

Dinner and overnight in the hotel

Visit Albi, the pink city classified at the Unesco world heritage. There, stroll through the old city centre, the medieval narrow streets and admire the timber-framed houses. Visit the gorgeous Ste Cecile Cathedral, the restored Berbie Palace, ancient bishop residential palace and the marvellous private mansions.

Enjoy a regional lunch in the city centre.

After a short free time, departure to Cordes-sur-Ciel, a medieval fortified city (climb with the shuttle).

Return to the hotel for dinner and night.

Day2 Albi

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Day 3 Toulouse

Guided visit of Airbus area, presentation in a "boarding room" of the A380 program, the plane assembly, general view of the factory. Then go aboard a giant A380 full-sized mock-up.

Enjoy a regional lunch in the old centre of Toulouse, a traditional restaurant located in a medieval vaulted room.

Walking guided city tour of the historic Toulouse including: the Capitole: main square of the city, St Sernin church, the Jacobins church and the palm trees like column, the private mansions witness of woad flower and pastel importance.

Return to the hotel for dinner and night.

In the morning discover the fortified towns of the Tarn region: Castelnau de Montmirail and Puycelsi.

Lunch in a local restaurant.

After the lunch, enjoy a walking guided tour in Gaillac and finish the day in St Michel abbey with a local wine tasting.

Come back to the hotel, for the dinner and night.

Day4 Within Fortresses and Vineyards

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Day 5 The Last Morning

After breakfast, departure to your regions.



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These prices include :
    - accommodation in a 3* hotel, ½ board (breakfast and dinner),
    - the entrance fees in the monuments mentioned in the program, wine tasting mentioned in the program, guided tours,
    - lunches from days 2 to 4 ( 3 regional dishes, ¼ wine, coffee),
    - professional guide services from days 2 to 4,
    - the driver coast.
These prices do not include :
    - personal expenses,
    - what is not mentioned in the program,
    - single room extra cost : 215€ by person for the length of the stay.