Excursion Cathar castles tour by helicopter tour at Collioure

Experience the excitement of a helicopter flight on an aerial tour from Perpignan.

Helicopter Flight, Cathar Castles

Depart Collioure for a 45-minute drive by van towards Perpignan Rivesaltes Airport. after the briefing and boarding formalities, board the helicopter for a flight on an aerial tour from Perpignan. Soar over the Pyrénées, looking down over a patchwork of vineyards and rolling hills, dotted with fairy-tale chateaux on a 35-minute flight. Swoop over the mountains, vineyards and villages of the Pyrénées-Orientales. Learn about the history of the legendary Cathar Castles from your pilot's live commentary and enjoy magnificent views of Quéribus Castle, one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" five castles strategically placed to defend the French border again the Spanish, until the border was moved in 1659. Peyrepertuse Fortress, located on a limestone ridge at an approximate altitude of 800m. A strategic position which enables one at the same time to see far into the valleys that circle it, to control the mountain passes, or to send communications signals to Quéribus Castle a little further south. Côte du Roussillon and Notre Dame de Penes which was founded in the 14^th century. After the tour you have the option to be dropped in town to make your way back to the ship at leisure.

After this amazing experience, reboard you Van for the 45-minute drive to the pier in Collioure.

Important note: Due to local Customs rules, the photocopy of passport of all participants is required to take part in this tour. Please provide it to Shoreconcierge@silversea.com within 72 hours prior to the excursion's date.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Aerial views over the Pyr