France – Pleasures of Provence
Discover the food, wine and landscapes of southeastern France.
Details
October 5-13, 2027
Cost: From $5,295 USD* + air
Maximum number of passengers: 28
*There is no single supplement for solo travelers: limited availability.
Activity level
Level 2: Moderate
Walking necessary; uneven terrain
Tour operator
AHI Travel
1-800-323-7373
info [at] ahitravel.com (subject: 91ºÚÁÏÍø%20Educational%20Travel%20Program) (info[at]ahitravel[dot]com)
What to expect
Discover the irresistible allure of southeastern France during this quintessential seven-night Provençal experience! Unpack once and enjoy first-class accommodations in the heart of magical Aix-en-Provence. Walk in the footsteps of great painters, savour immersive cultural experiences and visit picturesque French villages. Stroll the storied Cours Mirabeau in Aix and relish a tour of Paul Cézanne’s atelier. Tour Avignon’s medieval Papal Palace and be awed by Pont du Gard, a Roman engineering feat. Behold Vincent van Gogh’s inspiration in the lush, perfumed valleys of Arles and Saint-Rémy. Explore France’s oldest city, Marseille, and cruise the steep-walled Calanques of Marseille. Venture into the Provençal countryside and explore villages within the Luberon Massif, a stunning region composed of three mountain ranges. Join the hunt on a truffle farm and visit an olive tree grove, where you will sample tastings with Champagne. Taste Rhône wines in the famed wine-making village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, savour fresh seafood in a Cassis fishing village and learn to play the local game of pétanque! This small-group itinerary features engaging lectures, a generous meal plan. No single supplement for solo travellers!