60 days in South of France & San Sebastian - Donostia Itinerary

Well-known for the beautiful views of its famous Promenade des Anglais waterfront, Nice is an ethnically-diverse coastal port city on the French Riviera and the fifth most populated city in France.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Villa Kerylos and Tourrettes-sur-Loup. Cathedrale Sainte-Reparate and Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild will appeal to history buffs. Change things up with these side-trips from Nice: Antibes (Port Vauban & Le Sentier du Littoral, Cap d'Antibes), Forteresse Medievale De Gourdon (in Gourdon) and Cannes (Île Sainte-Marguerite & Le Suquet). Next up on the itinerary: admire the natural beauty at Jardin du Monastere de Cimiez, delve into the lush surroundings at Parc du Mont Boron, contemplate the long history of La cité médiévale, and explore the stunning scenery at Les Gorges du Verdon.

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Brisbane, Australia to Nice is an approximately 27-hour flight. You'll gain 9 hours traveling from Brisbane to Nice due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Brisbane in June; daily highs in Nice reach 28°C and lows reach 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to fly to Lourdes.

Lourdes is a small market town lying in the foothills of the Pyrenees. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Grotte de Massabielle and Cathedrale Sainte Marie. Get outdoors at River Rafting & Tubing and Adrenaline & Extreme Tours. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lourdes: Cathedrale Sainte Marie (in Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges), Escalier Monumental (in Auch City) and Pau (Château de Pau & Boulevard des Pyrenees). And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Basilique Saint-Pie X, admire the masterpieces at Chateau Fort of Lourdes, see the interesting displays at Moulin de Boly - Maison Natale de Bernadette, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Parc Animalier Des Pyrenees.

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Traveling by flight from Nice to Lourdes takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Nice in June since evenings lows in Lourdes dip to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) early enough to go by car to San Sebastian - Donostia.

As one of the anchoring cities of the beautiful Basque Country, San Sebastián boasts a trendy, cosmopolitan vibe while still harboring a relaxed, coastal charm.

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Playa de Zarautz and Playa de Itzurun. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Bodegas Lecea and Zurriola Beach. Explore San Sebastian - Donostia's surroundings by going to Iglesia-Fortaleza de Santa Maria de Ujue (in Ujue), Olite (Iglesia de Santa Maria la Real & Palacio Real de Olite) and Bilbao (Puppy, San Mames Stadium, &more). Dedicate the 27th (Tue) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at San Telmo Museoa, admire the striking features of Basilica de Santa Maria del Coro, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and pause for some serene contemplation at Iglesia de Santa Maria de los Reyes.

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Traveling by car from Lourdes to San Sebastian - Donostia takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Biarritz.

A popular holiday destination with world-class surfing, Biarritz has interesting coastal rock formations and stellar waves that make this luxurious seaside town popular with tourists and surfers alike.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Villa Arnaga and La ville d'Hiver. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Sentier Du Littoral and Chapelle Saint-Vincent.. Get out of town with these interesting Biarritz side-trips: Hendaye (Plage d'Hendaye & Chateau Observatoire Abbadia), St. Andre Cathedral (in Bordeaux) and Observatoire Sainte-Cecile (in Arcachon). There's still lots to do: let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, kick back and relax at La Cote des Basques, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste, and pause for some photo ops at Cathedrale Sainte-Marie de Bayonne.

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You can drive from San Sebastian - Donostia to Biarritz in an hour. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In June in Biarritz, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to drive to Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil.

Best known for its discovery of the first five skeletons of Cro-Magnons, the earliest known examples of Homo sapiens sapiens, Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil is home to the rock shelter that held skeletons included a fetus, and remarkably modern looking skulls with a much rounder shape than the earlier Neanderthal.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Wed): step into the grandiose world of Chateau des Milandes, explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Beynac, then contemplate the long history of Chateau de Commarque, and finally explore the historical opulence of The Maison Forte de Reignac. On the next day, Head underground at Grotte de Font de Gaume, explore the fascinating underground world of Grotte de Rouffignac, then contemplate the long history of Grotte du Grand Roc, and finally step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Bonaguil.

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You can drive from Biarritz to Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Biarritz in July, you will find days in Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil are somewhat warmer (32°C), and nights are about the same (17°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can drive to Rocamadour.

Rocamadour is only accessible by one road leading into the port town built on the face of a cliff with a large number of buildings cantilevered over the edge.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Fri): examine the collection at Musee du Patrimoine Agricole et Automobile de Salviac, Head underground at Grotte du Pech-Merle, and then trek along Chemin de Halage. Keep things going the next day: identify plant and animal life at La Foret des Singes, look for all kinds of wild species at Rocher des Aigles, then Head underground at Grottes de Lacave, and finally delve into the distant past at Ville de Martel.

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You can drive from Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil to Rocamadour in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. July in Rocamadour sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Carcassonne.

Best known as a fortified town, Carcassonne is a walled city that provided the inspiration for the castle in Disney's "Sleeping Beauty" and the location for many scenes in Kevin Costner's movie "Robin Hood." For a daily dose of excitement, medieval jousting tournaments are held twice per day between the two walls--while this may sound like a typical touristy show, it's actually an entertaining display of combative competition and horsemanship.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Chateau Comtal and Chateaux de Lastours. Discover out-of-the-way places like Cathar Castles and Les Halles de Narbonne. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Carcassonne: Cathedrale St-Just (in Narbonne), Rennes le chateau (in Rennes-le-Chateau) and Château de Salses (in Salses-Le-Chateau). And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Cathedrale St-Jean, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Nazaire, take in the dramatic natural features at Orgues d'Ille Sur Tet, and snap pictures at Le Pont Vieux (The Old Bridge).

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You can drive from Rocamadour to Carcassonne in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Rocamadour in July, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 20°C in Carcassonne. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can drive to Arles.

Remote, uneventful, but definitely not a waste of time, Arles is absolutely steeped in Provençal culture.

Step out of the city life by going to Parc Naturel Regional de Camargue and Pic Saint-Loup. Visit Monastery Saint-Paul de Mausole and St-Trophime Cloister (Cloitre St-Trophime) for their historical value. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Arles: La Bambouseraie en Cevennes (in Generargues), Site Archeologique de Glanum (in Saint-Remy-de-Provence) and Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer (Notre Dame de la Mer - Église fortifiée & Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer Beach). There's still lots to do: make a trip to Abbaye de Montmajour, enjoy breathtaking views from Tour Magne, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Eglise St-Trophime, and take an in-depth tour of Musee Departemental Arles Antique.

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You can drive from Carcassonne to Arles in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In July, daytime highs in Arles are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Zonza.

Zonza is a commune in the Corse-du-Sud department of France on the island of Corsica.GeographyZonza is located in the mountain chain of Barocagio-Marghese which extends to the south of the Incudine massif. On the 15th (Sat), take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Aiguilles de Bavella (Bavella Needles), take in the dramatic scenery at Cascades de Polischellu, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Piscines Naturelles de Cavu.

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Getting from Arles to Zonza by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi. July in Zonza sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to drive to Bonifacio.

At the southernmost tip of the island of Corsica, Bonifacio is a city with chalk-white limestone outcrops sculpted into unusual shapes by the ocean.

You'll get in some beach time at La Tonnara Beach and Plage du Petit Sperone. Step out of the city life by going to Off-Road Tours and Plage De Roccapina. Get out of town with these interesting Bonifacio side-trips: Menhirs Paddaghhu (in Sartene), U Porcu Ranger (in Figari) and Boat Tours & Water Sports (in Propriano). There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Bastion de L'Etendard, take in the spiritual surroundings of Eglise Sainte Marie Majeure, don't miss a visit to Escalier du Roi d'Aragon, and stroll the grounds of Cimetiere Marin de Bonifacio.

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You can drive from Zonza to Bonifacio in 1.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and bus. In July, daily temperatures in Bonifacio can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to drive to Ajaccio.

With a dreamy location on the west coast of the French Mediterranean island of Corsica, Ajaccio is a mecca of seaside summer tourism.

Get a sense of the local culture at Filitosa and Eglise du Sacre Coeur. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Plage du Lotu and Agosta Beach. Explore Ajaccio's surroundings by going to Piana (D81, Calanques de Piana, &more), Canyoning & Rappelling Tours (in Propriano) and A Cupulatta (in Ucciani). Next up on the itinerary: get some jogging in at Sentier des Douaniers, get some thrills out on the water with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure, enjoy the sand and surf at Plage Cupabia, and stop by Casa Napoleon Porticcio.

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Traveling by car from Bonifacio to Ajaccio takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Bonifacio in July: highs in Ajaccio hover around 33°C, while lows dip to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) to allow time to drive to Calvi.

Calvi is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France on the island of Corsica.It is the seat of the Canton of Calvi, which contains Calvi and one other commune, Lumio. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Plage de Bodri and Plage de Lozari. Shop till you drop at FRAGNU and Marche Couvert. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Calvi: Eglise Saint-Thomas (in Belgodere), Plage de Ghjunchitu (in Corbara) and Ile Rousse (Couvent Saint-Dominique & Phare de la Pietra). And it doesn't end there: look for all kinds of wild species at Nature Reserve of Scandola, contemplate the waterfront views at Lac de Melo, don't miss a visit to Les Calanche Cliffs, and admire nature's extreme beauty at Desert des Agriates.

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Traveling by car from Ajaccio to Calvi takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or take a train. In July, daytime highs in Calvi are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 23°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.