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Prehistoric Art & Dordogne Charm: Private Shore Excursion from Bordeaux
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shore excursions
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Sightseeing
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10 hours
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Small Groups ( 2~8 )
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Quiet
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Multi-languages
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2024/09/23 and 2024/12/31
Highlights
- Mix and Match Prehistory, Architecture & Stunning landscapes
- Discover the Charming small town of Sarlat
- Experience the Magic of France in the Village of Beynac
- Local Tour Guide, Expert of the Dordogne Region
Program & Itinerary
Private Shore Excursion: Explore the Wonders of Dordogne from Bordeaux
Seamless Pickup at Your Cruise Ship in Bordeaux
Start your day with a convenient pickup directly from your cruise ship at Bordeaux Cruise Port. Meet your English-speaking private driver/guide, a seasoned expert in the region’s history and culture.
After reviewing the itinerary, board your luxurious air-conditioned vehicle, designed for your comfort, and begin your journey to one of France’s most stunning and historically rich regions—the Dordogne. This private shore excursion offers flexibility, allowing you to tailor the itinerary to your interests while benefiting from your guide’s insightful recommendations.
Discover Lascaux IV International Center for Cave Art
Step back in time as you explore the extraordinary Lascaux IV Museum, a world-renowned center for prehistoric art. This ultra-modern museum houses an exact replica of the original Lascaux cave, showcasing breathtaking prehistoric etchings, drawings, and paintings created thousands of years ago.
Accompanied by your guide, delve into the fascinating world of the Stone Age artists and gain a deeper understanding of this era. After the guided experience, enjoy free time to explore the museum at your own pace, immersing yourself in its state-of-the-art exhibits.
Savor the Culinary Delights of Sarlat
Next, journey to the medieval town of Sarlat, considered the culinary capital of the Dordogne. With its well-preserved architecture and historical charm, Sarlat is a window into 14th- to 19th-century France.
Stroll through its cobblestone streets, marvel at the stunning medieval and Renaissance buildings, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere. Your guide will suggest top dining spots where you can enjoy local delicacies like:
- Magret de Canard (duck breast)
- Confit de Canard
- Pommes de Terre Sarladaises (Sarlat-style potatoes)
Sarlat is the perfect place to indulge in a leisurely lunch (at own expense) before continuing your exploration of Dordogne.
Explore Castles and Villages of the Dordogne Valley
After lunch, head to the enchanting Dordogne Valley, a region dotted with over 1,000 castles and fortified villages. Visit 1–2 of France’s “Most Beautiful Villages”, such as:
- La Roque Gageac: A picturesque riverside village nestled against steep cliffs.
- Domme: A hilltop bastide town offering panoramic views of the Dordogne River.
- Beynac: A medieval gem dominated by its imposing fortress, a masterpiece of military architecture.
Each village exudes historical authenticity, with narrow streets, stone houses, and breathtaking scenery that transport you to another time.
Discover Dordogne’s Castles
As you traverse the winding roads of the Dordogne, you’ll encounter magnificent medieval castles, many of which date back to the Hundred Years’ War, when the English and French fought for control of this prized region. If you stop in Beynac, don’t miss the chance to explore its imposing fortress, a testament to the region’s storied past.
End Your Day in Comfort
After a day of discovery, your guide will return you to Bordeaux Cruise Port, ensuring a hassle-free conclusion to your journey.
Book your Dordogne Shore Excursion today and experience the beauty, history, and culinary delights of one of France’s most enchanting regions. Whether you’re captivated by prehistoric art, medieval architecture, or exquisite gastronomy, this tour offers something for everyone.
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Depart from Bordeaux Cruise Port
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Arrive in Montignac and Visit Lascaux IV Museum
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Free time for lunch (at own expense) in Sarlat
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Arrive in Beynac and visit the village
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Arrive in Bordeaux, drop off at Cruise ship.
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Know before you book
English tours of the Caves of Lascaux IV are very limited in number, most of the visits are in French.
Your guide will explain the cave before and after the tour as simultaneous translation in the cave is strictly forbidden.
If you want to share your tour with others, you can put it on Cruise Critic. Most of the time this gives good results. You must do this yourself as we are not accepted on their site as a professional business. We accept split payment transactions by credit card.
- Tour available all year round (except May 1st, Dec 25th and Jan 1st)
- 10 hour private Dordogne tour from Bordeaux
- Worry free shore Excursion, guaranteed return to Ship
- Entrance fees for Lascaux can be added at booking process
- Tour is operated in English, other languages on request
- Tour involves some walking, comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Tour is not wheelchair accessible
In regards to the protection of the environment, we will no longer provide plastic bottles of water during our tours. You are kindly advised to bring your own. Water and refills are available at the wineries, museums and attractions visited.
Please note for the Lascaux Cave Tour: Experience a guided visit of the famous prehistoric cave replica, which maintains a cool temperature of around 13°C / 55.4°F—so bring a light jacket.
Meeting point
Departure
Please proceed to exit where your guide will be waiting for you with a sign bearing lead traveler name.
Return
Drop off at Cruise Ship – Bordeaux or Bassens Ports of Call
Included / excluded
Included
- Pick up and drop off at Cruise Ship
- Guided walking tour of Sarlat and Beynac
- Reservation for Lascaux IV Cave
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Travel in premium, spacious vehicles
Excluded
- Entrance fees unless mentioned
- Meals and drinks (lunch)
- Personal travel insurance and expenses
- Gratuities for the guide
FAQ
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What should I expect on a Shore Excursion with Ophorus?
As a specialized France Tour Operator and tours & activities provider, we organize worry free shore excursions departing from all cruise ports in France. Our professional team of travel advisors, drivers and guides speak fluent English, are experts in the destination and all our shore excursions take place on board premium vehicles.
All our shore excursions in France include pick up and drop off at your ship, once you have exited the Cruise Port terminal. We will always indicate where your driver/guide will be waiting for you. Our itineraries and programs are customized to suit your needs and never include side visits or stops that you had not confirmed. We guarantee your return to ship on time and have a very flexible cancellation policy. All tours can be cancelled up to 48 hours before the tour.
All our shore excursions are for small groups only, we do not cater for groups larger than 20 persons. Typically, we use premium minivans that will take up to 7 or 8 persons maximum. If your group is larger, then we will provide a small minibus but no larger than 20 passenger seats. -
Should I bring something specific for this Shore Excursion?
Always check the weather before you follow one of our shore excursions. By doing so, adapt your clothing to the local weather conditions. On one of our shore excursions we will not require you to bring your passport but it is always better to have some type of ID just in case. We strongly recommend that you bring with you a photocopy of any ID. Good walking shoes are always recommended in France as you never know on what type of grounds you might be walking, especially in the Dordogne. -
What type of vehicles are used during your Bordeaux private tours?
Our company uses only premium cars & minivans that are recent, comfortable and fully equipped including individual A/C, shaded windows and large leg space. -
Who conducts your private Dordogne tours from Bordeaux?
We only employ accredited and licensed tour guides that are also the drivers for all tours that need visits to be conducted by certified guides. Good examples are: the visit of museums, guided walking tours in cities, visit of historical monuments and so on. On this particular tour, your local guide is an expert in History and Paleolithic Art and will be happy to answer any questions that you might have on the subject. -
Will we experience the Sarlat Market on this private tour from Bordeaux?
It all depends on which day you are traveling. Sarlat Market is without a doubt one of the most popular markets in southwestern France. The market takes place twice a week on Wednesday and Saturday. The Wednesday market is a smaller market dedicated only to food - which in the Dordogne means a very large choice of fresh, local quality produce. On Saturday the market stretches all over the town and also includes clothing & general merchandise. The Saturday market can be very busy, especially during the summer months, so if you do choose to book a tour on that particular day then we will re-organize the tour so as to begin with the Market. -
Is Lascaux IV cave visit Private?
It is possible for us to organize a private tour of Lascaux IV cave for you and your party. Don't hesitate to contact us and our team of travel advisors will send you all the information. By default, you will be grouped with other guests but the size of the groups is limited as there is not so much space inside the cave. We always book the English speaking tours but on some dates and at certain period of times in the year, it might be that you will need to follow a French speaking tour. In case this arrives, your English speaking guide will make the appropriate translation. -
What is the driving time from Bordeaux to the Dordogne?
On this particular tour, you will depart from Bordeaux and your first stop is at Lascaux IV. So as to limit the number of hours spent in the minivan, your driver will take the highway directly to the Dordogne. This means that you will reach Lascaux in less than 2 hours. The distances for the next visits are quite small and the way back will also be done by taking the highway. Please note that this is a 10 hour tour. -
What is the difference between Perigord & Dordogne?
In reality, there is not much difference between Perigord and Dordogne. Historically, however, Perigord refers to a territory that was part of the Duchy of Aquitaine that was just about identical as Dordogne today with an additional territory to the south in what was the Quercy region of France. Dordogne refers to the name of the Departement that was created during the French Revolution and takes its name from the main River that crosses the area.
The name Perigord could have disappeared with time but the values and identity of the name are so strong, bonding it with local History, Food & gastranomy, that it has become a 'brand' of its own. That is why, when traveling to the Dordogne, you will certainly encounter the names of the 4 tourist regions which are Perigord Vert (green for the prairies of Dordogne to the North), Perigord Blanc (White for the limestone area), Perigord Noir (Black for the color of the local oak trees) and Perigord Pourpre (purple for the vineyards towards Bergerac).
For many travelers this is confusing but whatever the name of the area Perigord or Dordogne, you are in one of the most beautiful regions of France. -
Is lunch included on this Shore Excursion from Bordeaux?
No, we never include lunch on our private tours. If you would like to include lunch then just let us know and our team of travel designers will be happy to select a local restaurant for you and make the necessary arrangements. It is also possible for you to ask your guide for suggestions in the morning, on the day of the tour.
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