From Bordeaux: Lascaux and Dordogne Valley Private Tour
ID: GYG121962-178845
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Take sightseeing tour with a private driver into the Dordogne valley to visit the prehistoric caves of Lascaux, Les Eyzies and Rouffignac.
See the famous prehistoric cave paintings and explore the Dordogne region with a private English-speaking driver-guide. Depart from Bordeaux, and drive about two hours east, into the heart of the Dordogne.
The first visit is to the Grotte de Rouffignac, the cave of 1000 mammoths. For this visit you'll tale a ride on a small electric train deep into the cave to see some phenomenal drawings of horses, aurochs, bison, horned sheep and mammoths.
Then head to Les Eyzies-de-Tayac, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the first five skeletons of Cro-Magnon, the earliest known examples of homo sapiens were found. This is a good place to stop for a quick lunch. Next, drive to Lascaux to see the incredible new Lascaux international center for cave art, a truly impressive place.
Highlights
- Visit the famous caves of Lascaux, Grotte de Rouffignac, and Les Eyzies
- See amazing prehistoric cave art in Dordogne
- Drive along the Vezere River valley and see the lovely village of St Leon
- Drive by and view La Roque St Christophe and the Maison Forte de Reignac
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Bring some warm clothing as it is cold inside the caves
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Your hotel or cruise ship dock
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
