The Beautiful Opal Coast

The Beautiful Opal Coast

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The Beautiful Opal Coast

5 Days

Visiting: Towns of the Opal Coast, Somme Bay Railway, Free Time or Amiens

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

fco

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Interests:

Cultural, History, Rail Tours

Activities:

Shopping, Sightseeing

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Tour Overview

Discover the charm of France's Opal Coast with a delightful 5-day tour based in the seaside town of Berck-sur-Mer. Stay at the comfortable 3-star Hotel Neptune, perfectly situated on the seafront. Begin your journey with a welcome drink and dinner upon arrival. Explore the vibrant town of Le Touquet, renowned for its shopping and seaside architecture, and delve into the historical richness of Boulogne-sur-Mer. Experience the enchanting Somme Bay Railway, traveling through picturesque landscapes from Crotoy to Saint Valery. Enjoy a day at leisure in Berck or opt for an excursion to the historic city of Amiens, home to the stunning Notre-Dame Cathedral. This tour offers a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration, with ample opportunities to savor local cuisine and culture.

Highlights

  • Explore the charming town of Le Touquet with its seaside architecture and over 300 stores.

  • Discover Boulogne-sur-Mer, a town rich in historical heritage and a leading fishing port.

  • Enjoy a journey on the historic Somme Bay Railway, taking in the splendid landscapes of the Bay of Somme.

  • Visit the historical French seaside town of Crotoy and the picturesque Saint Valery.

  • Optional excursion to Amiens, home to the striking Notre-Dame Cathedral and charming narrow streets.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to your hotel in Berck-sur-Mer for a 4-night stay. Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome drink before settling in for dinner.

Day 2 Towns Of The Opal Coast

Location: Towns of the Opal Coast

This morning, enjoy an included excursion to the towns of Opal Coast with the first stop in the town of Le Touquet, an Ideal destination to treat yourself. With more than 300 stores in the town centre, the resort offers a huge range of shopping opportunities. Also enjoy plenty of time to discover the seaside architecture – from the Canche lighthouse to the Paris Plage Tower, there are plenty of sights behold.

Afterwards, we continue onto Boulogne-sur-Mer, a town with a vast historical heritage. It is also a leading fishing port, where you can sample the finest fish and seafood dishes. Visit the Old Town, which was built on the site of Roman camp and surrounded by fortifications and castles.

Day 3 Somme Bay Railway

Location: Somme Bay Railway

Our included excursion today takes us on an unforgettable journey aboard one of the historic trains of the Somme Bay Railway. We begin in Crotoy, where you can enjoy a bit of free time to explore this historical French seaside town. You can then immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of the classical voyages, all while exploring the splendid landscapes of the Bay of Somme, before finishing in Saint Valery, where you will have some free time before taken back to Berck.

Day 4 Free Time Or Amiens

Location: Free Time or Amiens

Relax and enjoy the hotel amenities, spend the day in Berck, or enjoy an optional excursion to the city of Amiens. The city itself is steeped in history and particularly striking is the Notre-Dame Cathedral, rising high above the city. Enjoy some time to walk down the narrow streets and take in all the sights as each alleyway and square is lined with delicious eateries.

Day 5

Return home.

What's Included

  • Welcome Drink

    Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome drink before settling in for dinner.

  • Excursion to Towns of the Opal Coast

    Included excursion to the towns of Opal Coast, including Le Touquet and Boulogne-sur-Mer.

  • Somme Bay Railway Journey

    Included excursion aboard one of the historic trains of the Somme Bay Railway.

  • Meals

    Breakfast and dinner are included during the stay.

What's Not Included

The excursion to the city of Amiens is optional and not included in the package.

Accommodation

You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Hotel Neptune, located on the seafront in Berck-sur-Mer.

Mode of Transport

Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to your hotel in Berck-sur-Mer for a 4-night stay.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Hotel Neptune, which is located on the seafront in Berck-sur-Mer.

  • What can I expect on the first day of the tour?

    On the first day, you will have a local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service to your hotel in Berck-sur-Mer for a 4-night stay. Upon arrival, you will enjoy a welcome drink before settling in for dinner.

  • What activities are included on the second day of the tour?

    On the second day, you will have an included excursion to the towns of the Opal Coast, starting with Le Touquet, where you can enjoy shopping and seaside architecture. The tour continues to Boulogne-sur-Mer, where you can explore the Old Town and sample local fish and seafood dishes.

  • What is the highlight of the third day of the tour?

    The highlight of the third day is an unforgettable journey aboard one of the historic trains of the Somme Bay Railway. You will start in Crotoy, have some free time, and then travel through the splendid landscapes of the Bay of Somme, finishing in Saint Valery.

  • What options are available on the fourth day of the tour?

    On the fourth day, you can relax and enjoy the hotel amenities, spend the day in Berck, or opt for an optional excursion to the city of Amiens, where you can explore the Notre-Dame Cathedral and enjoy the local eateries.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Remon Wanis (Google Reviewer)  

We have been working with...

05-Aug-2024

We have been working with them for nearly a year now as Sussex Airports Taxis, and they offer the best customer service ever. All their customers are always happy when they return from their holidays. We look forward to continuing our partnership for many more years to come.

William Olley (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

21-Aug-2024

I recently went on a coach holiday with this company. Everything was on time but there can be traffic hold ups with jams and roadworks! The coach was comfortable and the driver stopped for rest periods. The hotel was a 3 star close to a spectacular beach and was adequate. The catering was excellent! I went on the excursions included in the package and visited some lovely places.

Gordon Price (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from Italian holiday....

21-Jul-2024

just returned from Italian holiday. It was great spoilt a little by the high temperature even Ledger can't control that. The only real thing to spoil the trip was one of the hotels. The Krystall hotel in Diano Marina was terrible the room was dire with cracks in shower bogged up shower fittings noe control for AC end so on. The food was very poor, limited choice luke warm food on cold plates. After 4 evening meals (3 or four courses) we were only able to remember 2 we enjoyed. Breakfast was poor no bread except for hard rolls. No fresh fruit if you liked cake for breakfast you were good. If this is a 3 star hotel Italian standards have fallen which I don't think they have. Ledger brochure states "some of Europes most fascinating unique hotels" for Luxuria trips. This hotel should be removed from your list at once. The holiday was other wise good I cannot praise your coach crew too to much they were excellent. A highlight of the trip was the return trip through the swiss alps. It was superb and deserves mention in your holiday iteniary description.

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only.

Suzanne Maylin (Google Reviewer)  

Having returned from a fabulous...

24-Sep-2024

Having returned from a fabulous tour of Austria with excellent tour guides/ drivers, it's disappointing to say the least that I'm left chasing a return for an excursion that was cancelled. I called Leger 5 days ago and am still waiting in a call back. Leger if you want to retain customers you need step up on service. Good training , good service costs very little, and once embedded in a company produces more income. I don't suppose anyone from Leger will respond to this, but who knows

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

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  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of barrhead travel charges.

    Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 97 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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