The Beautiful Opal Coast
The Beautiful Opal Coast
The Beautiful Opal Coast
5 Days
Visiting: Towns of the Opal Coast, Somme Bay Railway, Free Time or Amiens
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fco
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Fully Guided
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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
Itinerary
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
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Welcome Drink
Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome drink before settling in for dinner.
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Excursion to Towns of the Opal Coast
Included excursion to the towns of Opal Coast, including Le Touquet and Boulogne-sur-Mer.
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Somme Bay Railway Journey
Included excursion aboard one of the historic trains of the Somme Bay Railway.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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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.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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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.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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