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Cap Corse Grand Tour: Private Minibus with Local Expert

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.

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CruiseSheet / Cap Corse Minibus Excursions (Bastia)
From EUR 75–95 per person (small-group minibus, full day)
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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.

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Luxury cruises that call at Bastia — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Oceania · Oceania Insignia
9 nights · calls at Bastia
from $2,499
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Oceania · Oceania Nautica
10 nights · calls at Bastia
from $2,999
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Oceania · Oceania Sonata
9 nights · calls at Bastia
from $4,949
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Oceania · Oceania Sirena
19 nights · calls at Bastia
from $8,849
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