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An Exclusive Small Group Tour for Alumni & Friends of the
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12 days from $4,597 total price from Boston, New York($4,095 air & land inclusive plus $502 airline taxes and fees)
DISCOVERING PROVENCE
with the French riviera
September 28-October 9, 2020
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Day 1: Depart U.S. for Marseille, France
Day 2: Arrive Marseille/Aix-en-Provence We arrive in Marseille and transfer to the Provençal town of Aix-en-Provence (“Aix”). Tonight, we meet our tour director and fellow travelers at a briefing about the journey ahead, followed by a welcome dinner at our hotel. D
Day 3: Aix-en-Provence/Lourmarin/Roussillon Today’s excursion to the beloved Luberon region of charming hilltop villages overlooking vineyards and or- chards reveals Provence in all its storied beauty. We first visit Lourmarin, with its narrow winding streets lined with restored Mediterranean houses and boutiques, cafés, and restaurants. We tour the landmark Renaissance castle then enjoy lunch together at a local restaurant. This afternoon we continue on to equally alluring Roussillon, perched atop a striking ochre ridge. B,L
Day 4: Aix-en-Provence We discover this lovely university town today, known for the beautiful Cours Mirabeau, the plane tree-lined main boulevard bor-dered by stately homes and the many elegant Roman fountains decorating city squares. On our walking tour, we admire Aix’s rich architectural heritage and the “Vielle Ville” (Old Town). After a guided visit to the Atelier Cézanne, the studio where artist Paul Cézanne worked from 1902 to 1906, we have free time to explore as we wish. Late afternoon we leave for a wine tasting and dinner at a nearby winery. B,D
Day 5: Aix-en-Provence/Arles/Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer This morning, we call on Arles, once part of Roman Gaul then a clarion of Christianity, and, more recently, where Van Gogh painted. We see much of that history on our tour here, which includes a visit to the Roman Amphitheater, a UNESCO site dating to 90 ce and preserved virtually intact. We continue on to Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, capital of the Camargue region of vast plains, wetlands, lakes, and lagoons. A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve at 360 square miles, the Camargue is known for unique breeds of white horses and bulls, its pink flamingos, and as a staging point for thousands of migratory birds. Mid-afternoon, we reach Saintes-Maries, a seaside resort in the heart of the Camargue. B,D
Discovering Provencewith the French Riviera12 days from $4,597 total price from Boston, New York($4,095 air & land inclusive plus $502 airline taxes and fees)
A ssuredly part of France, but altogether Provençal, the beloved region nestled between the Rhone and the Mediterranean has seduced visitors since Roman times
– as it will you. Our small group travels from hill towns to the Camargue plains, medieval villages and on to the storied French Riviera on this journey par excellence.
Tour membership limited to 24 alumni and friends
Cover photo: Fragrant fields of lavender color – and perfume – the Provençal landscape.
Avg. High (°F) Sep OctAix-en-Provence 78 69Nice 76 70
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Mediterranean SeaDestinationMotorcoachEntry/Departure
Map Legend
Camargue
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
Aix-en-Provence
Avignon
Marseille
Nice
Small Group Tour Highlights
Visits to quintessential Provençal villages of Lourmarin, Rousillon, Les Baux, Saint-Rémy • Aix touring, including Atelier Cézanne • Tasting and dinner at local winery • UNESCO sites of Roman Arles • Two-night stay in rugged, beautiful Camargue region • Visit to a working Camargue ranch • Birdlife at Pont de Gau ornithological reserve • Pont du Gard excursion • Avignon sightseeing, including Papal Palace • Private Provençal cooking lesson and dinner • Carrieres de Lumiere multimedia art show • Art haven of Saint-Paul-de-Vence • Two-night stay on the French Riviera • Two- and three-night stays in distinctive and intimate lodgings
Day Itinerary Hotel Rating1 Depart U.S. for Aix-en-Provence
2-4 Aix-en- Grand Hôtel Sup. First
Provence Roi René Class
5-6 Saintes-Maries-
de-la-Mer Vila de la Mar First Class
7-9 Avignon Le Cloitre Saint First Class Louis
10-11 Nice Hôtel le Grimaldi First Class
12 Depart Nice for U.S.
Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel industry standard reference.
Day 6: Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer Our exploration of the Camargue begins with a visit to a manade, a traditional ranch where gardians (cowboys) raise bulls both for meat and to perform in local arenas. We learn about the traditional way of life as we tour the manade, watch the gardians manage their herds while on horseback, and enjoy a lunch of local special-ties. Then we head to the Pont de Gau ornithological reserve in the heart of the Camargue Regional Natural Park. We’re likely to see the pink flamingos for which the park is known, as well as species of heron, birds of prey, and seasonal migratory birds. B,L
Day 7: Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer/Aigues-Mortes/Pont du Gard/Avignon As we approach Aigues-Mortes this morning, we see the rose-hued salins (salt marshes) that produce the famed Camarguais salt. We take a walking tour featuring the weekly Sunday market and entrance to the medieval city walls and ramparts. After time for lunch on our own, we continue on to Avignon, stopping at Pont du Gard, the 1st-century Roman aqueduct whose three tiers of arches span the Gardon River. We reach our historic hotel, a converted 17th-century convent, late afternoon and dine there tonight. B,D
Day 8: Avignon This morning, we encounter the ancient Roman city that was the capital of Christen-dom in the Middle Ages. We visit Avignon’s historic city center (a UNESCO site), with its cathedral, half-finished Saint-Bénézet Bridge, and the Palais des Papes (Papal Palace), one of the world’s largest and most important Gothic structures. We tour the palace, where seven successive popes lived during the 14th century. Then we have free time to explore on our own before tonight’s small group highlight as we join a local chef for a Provençal cooking class followed by dinner. B,D
Avignon’s famous bridge and the Palais des Papes
Day 9: Avignon/Les-Baux-de-Provence/Saint-Rémy-de-Provence We set out this morning for Les Baux, a gem of a medieval village perched atop a rock spur. Our first stop: the Carrieres de Lumi-ere multimedia/art exhibition set in a former stone quarry. Then we explore Les Baux itself, considered one of the country’s most beautiful villages, with its restored ancient houses, Renaissance-era façades, historic monuments, and stone citadel. After lunch together, we visit the Gallo-Romanesque jewel of St-Paul de Mausole, where Van Gogh was confined after severing his ear. We continue to the pictur-esque village of Saint Rémy, where Van Gogh once painted. We take a walking tour of the ancient
Your Tour Price Includes
• 2 nights’ accommodations in Nice at Hôtel le Grimaldi (First Class)
• 2 meals: 2 breakfasts• Transfer to Nice airport
October 9-11, 2020The French riviera –
On YOur Own3 days/2 nights
for $295 total priceSingle Supplement: $225
Savor the good life in this celebrated spot, with splendid scenery, museums, beaches,
and rustic villages close at hand.
Post-Tour Extension
Gallo-Roman city center with its maze of winding streets and fountain-filled squares. B,L
Day 10: Avignon/Saint-Paul-de-Vence/Nice We’re bound today for the Cote d’Azur, the fabled French Riviera. Mid-day we reach Saint-Paul-de-Vence, the beautiful medieval hilltop village once home to many prominent artists, including Marc Chagall. After a walking tour together, we’re free to explore as we wish. Then we continue on to Nice, capital of the French Riviera, arriving late this afternoon. B
Day 11: Nice This morning’s sightseeing begins with spectacular views of Nice and its prized setting along the Baie des Anges from atop Colline du Chateau (Castle Hill), once a citadel and now a park. We stroll along the iconic seaside boulevard, Promenade des An-glais; explore “Vieux Nice” (Old Nice), with its colorful pastel buildings; and visit the historic Marché aux Fleurs (flower market). Tonight, we celebrate our adventure over a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. B,D
Day 12: Depart for U.S. Today we depart for the Nice airport and our return flights to the U.S. B
“When the good Lord begins to doubt the
WorLd, he remembers that he created Provence.”
– Frederic mistraL
Your Tour Price Includes• Round-trip air transportation from listed cities• 10 nights’ accommodations in Superior First Class
and First Class hotels• 19 meals: 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 6 dinners• Extensive sightseeing as described, including all
entrance fees• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director• Private motorcoach transportation throughout
your trip• Luggage handling for one bag per person• Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers,
airport and hotel porters, and all drivers
Tour Departs: September 28, 2020Prices include int’l airfare and all taxes, surcharges, and fees.
Boston, New York $4,597
Charlotte, Philadelphia, $4,797
Washington, DC
Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, $4,897
Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Tampa
Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland (OR), $4,997 San Francisco, Seattle
Land Only (transfers not included) $3,795
Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are per person based on double occupancy and include airline taxes, surcharges, and fees of $502, which are subject to change until final payment is made.
Single travelers please add $1,195. All tour prices above (excluding airline taxes, surcharges, and fees) are guaranteed.
Airline upgrades on round-trip Trans-Atlantic flight: Business Class – $3,595 per person; Premium Economy – $1,595 per person, in addition to the above costs (upgrades are subject to availability and pricing is subject to change).
Please note: This trip involves considerable walking up hills or stairs, and on uneven or cobblestone streets. You should be in good physical condition to enjoy the tour to its fullest.
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Nice’s iconic Promenade des Anglais
The Camargue’s unique white horses
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