Brittany attracts more visitors from Britain than any other part of France and this fascinating holiday highlights some of the delights of this beautiful coastline. We begin our tour travelling through Normandy, to the magnificent Mont St. Michel. Appreciate the architectural masterpiece built on an ancient mount, before heading to Cancale. We continue to the fortified town of Dinan, one of the oldest medieval towns in Brittany. Then you have the chance to explore the cobbled streets and impressive ramparts of St. Malo, before visiting the walled city of Vannes and Carnac, one of the most important prehistoric sites in Europe. Spend the day in Quimper, known as the ‘cultural heart of Brittany’, or choose to visit the walled town of Concarneau. Before heading home, end your holiday in the coastal town of Honfleur.

Day 1

Local departure by coach, then to our overnight hotel in northern France.

Day 2

Mont St. Michel, Cancale & Dinan

Cancale

We travel through Normandy to Mont St. Michel, a magnificent architectural masterpiece built on an ancient mount that is surrounded by the sea at high tide. Wander around the winding cobbled streets leading up to the abbey and walk around the ramparts, browse in the shops or relax in a bar or café. We continue to Cancale: its old town is on the hill and the port area lies below. From the pretty harbour at low tide you can see the ‘parcs’ where oysters are grown. We later reach Dinan where we stay for two nights. The fortified town of Dinan is one of the oldest medieval towns in Brittany and is characterised by cobbled streets, beautiful half-timbered houses and stunning Romanesque and Gothic architecture.

Included meals: Breakfast

Day 3

St. Malo

St Malo

Today’s included excursion takes us to St. Malo. Explore the town and its many attractions, including the impressive ramparts which surround it with beautiful views across the sea.

Included meals: Breakfast

Day 4

Vannes & Carnac

Vannes

We leave Dinan and head to the beautiful city of Vannes. This well-preserved walled city is a joy to explore with its narrow winding streets, lined with typical pavement cafés selling local delicacies. From Vannes we head to Carnac, famous for its menhirs in the surrounding countryside which form one of the most important prehistoric sites in Europe. We continue to our hotel in Quimper for two nights.

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5

Quimper & Concarneau

Quimper

Spend a leisurely morning in Quimper, with its beautiful medieval quarter, superb Gothic cathedral, and narrow streets lined with half-timbered houses. This afternoon, we offer an optional excursion to Concarneau with its ‘ville close’ (walled town) and sandy beaches.

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6

Honfleur

We leave Brittany and head to the pretty Normandy town of Honfleur before continuing to our overnight hotel in northern France.

Included meals: Breakfast

Day 7

Return home.

Included meals: Breakfast

At a Glance

Tour Includes

6 nights hotel with continental breakfast
2 evening meals
Convenient local joining points
Travel by Silver Service or upgrade to Luxuria

Included Excursions & Visits

Mont St. Michel - Ancient mount rising from the sea
Cancale - Renowned for its oysters
Dinan - Charming half-timbered houses
St. Malo - Popular fortified town
Vannes & Carnac - Walled city
Quimper - Medieval quarter
Honfleur - Pretty harbour town

Optional Excursions & Visits

Concarneau - Walled town

Notes

Single Room Supplement from £159.00 (7 days).

Frequently asked questions about our tours

Do I have to do the excursions?

Certain excursions are included in the price of your holiday. If you choose not to go on an included excursion, for whatever reason, no refunds will be made.

Will I receive a more detailed itinerary before I travel?

Yes, you will receive one with your Travel Documents, which are sent 7-10 days before departure.

Do you take children on your European Tours?

We believe that our holidays may not be suitable for children under 8 years old (except for Disneyland Paris bookings) however, we will consider individual requests on application. Customers aged 18 and under at the time of travel must be accompanied by an adult, parent or guardian aged over 18 years old.

Can you tell me what the weather will be like on my tour?

You can check weather averages at here.

Accommodation

You will stay for two nights at the 3-star Ibis Dinan, situated in the centre of town, close to the ramparts. It has a small bar but does not have a restaurant, however, there are a number of excellent restaurants within walking distance. You will also stay for two nights at the 3-star Ibis Quimper on the outskirts of town. The hotel has a restaurant and bar.

Overnight stays in northern France will be in city-style hotels.

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Ibis Styles Dinan Centre Ville

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Ibis Quimper

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Ibis Styles Dinan Centre Ville

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Bath and/or Shower
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Ibis Quimper

English Speaking Staff
Bar
Restaurant
WiFi Available

TV
Hairdryer
Bath and/or Shower
Telephone

Frequently asked questions about accommodation

Can I join at the hotel?

If you prefer, then you can join the tour at the hotel. To do this, we will require a copy of your passport for identification purposes and you must advise us at the time of booking.

No reduction will be given if you should choose to do this.

Do the rooms have private facilities?

All hotel rooms benefit from private bathroom facilities.

Are there tea and coffee making facilities in the room?

Some hotels have tea and coffee making facilities. Please check the tour pages for more information or call our Customer Service Department on 01709 830333.

Do the hotels have lifts?

Most hotels have a lift, please call our Customer Service Department on 01709 830333 for more information.

Do the hotels you use have ground floor rooms?

Some hotels have ground floor rooms. Please email for information on individual hotels or call our Customer Service Department on 01709 830333.

Should I take my own towels or will they be supplied?

Your hotels will supply towels in your room.

Will the hotel cater for vegetarians or any other dietary requirements?

We are unable to guarantee that the hotel will be able to meet your dietary requirements. We find that the majority of European countries do not generally cater for vegetarians and that the meal supplied may well be what everyone else is having minus the meat.

We will of course endeavour to arrange for a vegetarian meal at the hotel. We do however suggest that you advise us of your dietary requests at the time of booking and recommend that you speak to the receptionist on arrival with regard to your request.

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Frequently asked questions about travel options

What time will I be picked up and dropped off?

Departure times given for each region are approximate. Please check your travel documents to confirm the actual timings.

Can I pre-book my coach seat?

Front row seats can be reserved for £14pp (up to 6 days duration), £22pp (7 & 8 days duration) and £25pp (9 days duration and over) on all European tours. In addition to this seats on the second row can be reserved for £7pp (up to 6 days duration), £14pp (7 & 8 days duration) and £15pp (9 days duration and over). This offer is only available for bookings of two or four persons on the front row and is subject to availability. Guaranteed front/second row seats cannot be reserved on feeder journeys to/from the U.K. port. Children under 15 years cannot occupy a front row seat due to French Law.

Please note: On some coaches the legroom on front seats may be slightly less than that available on other seats due to the presence of a modesty board in front.

If your tour is cancelled for any reason and front/second row seats are not available on your new tour you will be refunded the supplement. No other compensation will be payable.

Alternatively, we can take seating requests on your booking. However, requests are not guaranteed. All seat numbers are confirmed on travel documents approximately 7-10 days prior to departure.

Will we be sat together?

We guarantee that all passengers on the same booking will be seated together on the main tour coach. Seats on the transfer coaches to and from the U.K. port are not allocated.

Are refreshments served on the coach?

Hot and cold drinks are served on the main tour coaches. Prices are approximately £1 or 1.25 Euro per drink. Prices will be confirmed by the driver. Drinks may also be served on the transfer coaches but this is not guaranteed.

What route does the coach take?

Transfer coaches are routed approximately 2-3 weeks before departure and will depend on where passengers are booked to travel from on any particular date as to which route is taken. If you require further detailed information regarding the route to the port you can contact our Customer Service Department on 01709 830333 two weeks before you are due to travel.

With regard to the route taken by the main tour coach, this is determined by the driver.

Is there a toilet on-board the coach?

All main tour coaches have on-board toilets. Transfer coaches to and from the U.K. port may not have on-board toilets. When non-British coaches are used on transfers and tours (air or TGV holidays only) an on-board toilet may not be available. However, comfort stops will be made during long journeys.