A private vehicle and expert local guide whisk you along Corsica's most spectacular coastal road to the Calanques de Piana and Scandola UNESCO Nature Reserve — two of the Mediterranean's greatest natural wonders in a single, seamlessly curated day.
What to expect
Your private air-conditioned vehicle collects you dockside and heads north along the coastal corniche, the Gulf of Porto unfolding in shades of cobalt. At Piana your guide leads you along clifftop paths between the otherworldly red-granite pillars — each formation named, each legend told. A terrace lunch in the village square features Corsican charcuterie and a rosé from the Nielluccio grape. The afternoon is spent at viewpoints over the Scandola Reserve, Europe's first UNESCO marine reserve, its volcanic cliffs plunging into improbably clear water.
Good to know
Full-day (approximately 7–8 hours); confirm your ship's all-aboard time at booking. Your guide picks you up and drops you at the pier. The route involves some walking on uneven cliff paths — sturdy footwear essential. Pre-book as private guides are in high demand June–September.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Ajaccio — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Ajaccio
- Sanguinaires Islands & Calanques: Private Speedboat Odyssey
- Napoleon's Cave: Private Sunset Dinner in the Wild Maquis
- Palais Fesch Masterworks: Private Expert-Guided Museum Tour
- Ajaccio Imperial City Walking Tour: Napoleon's Birthplace & Old Town
- Corsican Gastronomy & Artisan Market: Private Gourmet Half-Day