DESCRIPTION:

The Dordogne is where human pre-history is brought to life in the stunning cave galleries of Lascaux, the world’s treasury of Paleolithic art. This trip is designed for the Prehistory lovers who wish to enhance their knowledge of Stone Age. Journey through 200,000 years of history; the Paleolithic era, a period of evolution in which man learnt to master tools, to create, to conceptualize and perform rituals. Look at the flints fashioned with ever increasing skill, the stones and sculpted rocks, the drawings and symbols covering the walls of countless caves, and above all the extraordinary animal paintings at Lascaux, whose beauty has done nothing to reveal the mystery of why they were painted. The abundance of works of art, shelters and caves to be found all along the Vézère valley, classified by UNESCO as part of the world's heritage, comes as less of a surprise given the beauty of the countryside, with its cliffs overhanging the river, the cultivated fields along its banks, and its dense, secret forests. Plus, discover other aspects of the region such as gastronomy, architecture, natural history, and arts and crafts. The base for exploration will be an extremely charming hotel ideally located in the village of Les Eyzies de Tayac, close to the numerous surrounding caves. Surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of the Périgord Noir region, feel free to lounge by the hotel’s outdoor swimming pool. Delicious French cuisine is served on the hotel restaurant, one of the best restaurants of Périgord.

CONSIDER:

Many sites are closed from November until Easter.

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS & ADD-ONS:

To the prehistoric caves in northern Spain, including Alta Mira, and Bilbao.