Circle the entire Cap Corse peninsula — Corsica's extraordinary 'finger' of wild mountains, Genoese towers, and fishing villages — in a private minibus with a specialist local guide. This is the island's most cinematic drive, and it starts right from Bastia port.
What to expect
The route hugs 130 km of coastline through maquis-scented air, past 14th-century Genoese watchtowers, the ochre-painted harbour of Macinaggio, and the vertigo-inducing village of Nonza perched above a black-pebble beach. Your guide weaves in the history of Corsican independence, viticulture, and seafaring at every stop. A long lunch of terrine de figatellu and Cap Corse Mattei aperitif at a village auberge is the culinary highlight.
Good to know
This is one of the very few bucket-list excursions that departs directly from Bastia port — no transfer needed. The full loop is 130 km and takes 7–8 hrs; confirm the itinerary covers both the eastern and western coasts. Booking directly with the operator secures a smaller group and more flexible stops.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Bastia — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Bastia
- Scandola Nature Reserve & Girolata: Private RIB Speedboat
- Calanques de Piana & Capo Rosso: Semi-Rigid Boat Explorer
- Bastia Terra Vecchia & Citadel: Private Guided Walking Experience
- Île Rousse & Patrimonio Wine Country: Private Tasting Journey
- Erbalonga & Coastal Villages: Sunset Catamaran from the Old Port