Day trip to Corsica
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Day trip to Corsica

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Language: German, English
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Duration: more than 8 hours
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Why you’ll love this…
  • Ferry crossing to Corsica
  • Guided tour of Bonifacio
  • Free time in the afternoon
  • Explore the citadel and fjord-like harbour
What to expect

So near and yet so far apart. Corsica and Sardinia are like two siblings who moved to different countries and are separated not just by the sea but by culture, too. This day trip to the cliff-perched town of Bonifacio in southern Corsica is the ideal way to get to know France's wildest region.

After a drive to the north of Sardinia to catch the ferry at Santa Teresa, you'll make the 50-minute crossing. Precariously built on 70m-high cliffs, Bonifacio's fjord-like harbour is quite the sight. You'll hop on a mini train to the centre before a guided tour of this vertiginous citadel with tightly packed narrow alleys. There'll be a break for lunch, followed by free time in the afternoon.

As you wander the cobbled streets, you'll be following in the footsteps of Corsica's most famous son, Napoleon, who plotted his invasion of Sardinia from here. Browse for antiques, handicrafts and jewellery in the shops that now fill the ancient houses, or head down to the harbour to watch the yachts come and go.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Ferry ticket
  • check Guide
  • check Mini-train ride
What to remember
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility or wheelchair users
  • Not ideal for a trolley or pushchair
  • Wear comfortable shoes, sunblock, a hat, light jacket or jumper
  • Weather conditions may cause the trip to be cancelled at short notice
  • Lunch not included
  • Passport or accepted ID needed for travel to France
  • Please contact your TUI Rep in the resort to give the necessary passport details for the ferry company in advance before the start of the excursion
  • This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. if you need to cancel, you must do so at least 48-hours in advance to receive a full refund.
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Provider
TUI ITALIA S.R.L.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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    Dont go to Corsica

    Travelled as a couple

    25 September 2025
    1.8

    United Kingdom

    Not informed how long we'd have to travel for. Coach like a sauna. The guides headphones were awful and couldn't hear well enough. Nothing to do with TUI but Corsicans are rude,unfriendly and stuck up

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    Ian

    Travelled as a couple

    22 September 2025
    4.2

    United Kingdom

    The day trip was lovely there was a lot of travel involved and I think this should be made clearer when booking. Our tour quide was ok but he kept disappearing which wasn't helpful

  • H

    Howard

    Travelled as a couple

    19 September 2025
    3.8

    United Kingdom

    We enjoyed the experience of travelling to Corsica and a taste of their culture. The downside was a very tiring long day involving 2 two hour coach trips.

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    Paulo

    Travelled as a couple

    19 September 2025
    4.6

    United Kingdom

    We didn't know how far the transport was to the boat. 2 hours without toilet break was not good. Otherwise everything was really good.

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    Jonners

    Travelled as a couple

    19 September 2025
    4.6

    United Kingdom

    It was a very good trip and worth the visit the only downside was the guide with his radios as they kept cutting out so we did miss most of the information

  • M

    Mac UK

    Travelled as a couple

    11 September 2025
    4.6

    United Kingdom

    Great trip, long day but plenty time in Bonifacio. Lovely city plenty good places for lunch. Most enjoyable.

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