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Journeys: Discover Southern France National Geographic

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From Biarritz to Aix-En-Provence
4.5 (333 reviews)
  • Wine tasting scene with glass of white wine and bite-sized toast topped with pâté
  • Medieval stone tower overlooks a picturesque French village framed by pink flowers and patchy clouds
  • Panoramic aerial view of Toulouse with the Garonne River and several historic bridges under a clear blue sky.
  • Historic stone arch bridge spanning the Garonne River with Toulouse city skyline lit by warm evening light.
  • Ancient Roman amphitheatre ruins with stone seating and nearby bell tower under a bright sky in Arles.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Biarritz

    Biarritz
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Jules Vernes)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
    • Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk
  3. Day 2

    Biarritz - Espelette - Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

    Biarritz - Espelette - Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Jules Vernes)

    Included Activities

    • Morning Les Halles Stroll
    • Piment Espelette Farm Visit & Tasting
    • Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk
    Landmarks
    Les Halles Market, Biarritz
    Espelette
    Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
  4. Day 3

    Biarritz to Pau

    Biarritz to Pau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Fresh regional specialties at Les Bistrot des Halles)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Gramont Pau)

    Included Activities

    • Storied Strolls Through Pau
    • Lunch at Les Bistrot des Halles

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to the Château de Pau
    Landmarks
    Boulevard des Pyrénées, Pau
    Les Halles Market, Pau
    Château de Pau
  5. Day 4

    Pau to Lourdes

    Pau to Lourdes
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Gramont Pau)

    Included Activities

    • Guided Visit of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes & Basilica
    Landmarks
    Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes
    Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Lourdes
    Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, Lourdes
    Underground Basilica of Saint Pius X, Lourdes
  6. Day 5

    Pau - Lescar - Gan

    Pau - Lescar - Gan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch of local produce with wine tasting)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Gramont Pau)

    Included Activities

    • Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk
    • Secrets of Jurançon wine
    Landmarks
    Lescar
    Jurançon wine district, Gan
  7. Day 6

    Pau to Toulouse

    Pau to Toulouse
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Toulouse Centre Compans)

    Included Activities

    • Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk
    Landmarks
    Garonne River, Toulouse
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  8. Day 7

    Toulouse

    Toulouse
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Food tour lunch at Victor Hugo Market with local cheeses, meats, and regional treats)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Toulouse Centre Compans)

    Included Activities

    • Toulouse Walking Tour and Lunch at Victor Hugo Market

    Optional Activities

    • Optional group dinner
    Landmarks
    Victor Hugo Market, Toulouse
  9. Day 8

    Toulouse - Nîmes - Avignon

    Toulouse - Nîmes - Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Avignon Centre Palais des Papes)

    Included Activities

    • Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk
    • Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos
    Landmarks
    Arènes de Nîmes
    Maison Carrée, Nîmes
  10. Day 9

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant on the Place de l'Horloge)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Avignon Centre Palais des Papes)

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour & Cathedral Visit
    • Self-Guided Visit of the Palais des Papes
    Landmarks
    Pont d'Avignon
    Palais des Papes, Avignon
    Place de l'Horloge, Avignon
    Avignon Cathedral
    Rhône River, Avignon
  11. Day 10

    Avignon to Arles

    Avignon to Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Le Cloitre)

    Included Activities

    • LUMA Arles & Frank Gehry Tower
    • Guided Visit to Arles Amphitheatre
    • Arles Old Town and Van Gogh Cafe
    • Play Pétanque Like a Local
    Landmarks
    LUMA Arles
    Frank Gehry Tower, Arles
    Arles Amphitheatre
    Van Gogh Café, Arles
    Arles Old Town
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 11

    Arles - Saint-Rémy-de-Provence - Les Baux-de-Provence

    Arles - Saint-Rémy-de-Provence - Les Baux-de-Provence
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Le Cloitre)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Marché de Saint Rémy
    • Guided Tour of Les Baux
    Landmarks
    Marché de Saint Rémy
    Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
    Les Baux-de-Provence
  13. Day 12

    Arles - Camargue - Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

    Arles - Camargue - Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Le Cloitre)

    Included Activities

    • Pink Waters of Aigues-Mortes
    • Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk
    Landmarks
    Salines d'Aigues-Mortes
    Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
    Camargue
  14. Day 13

    Arles to Aix-en-Provence

    Arles to Aix-en-Provence
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hôtel Roi René)

    Included Activities

    • Morning Market in Aix-en-Provence
    • Guided Walking Tour of Aix-en-Provence

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Atelier de Cézanne (Paul Cézanne's studio)
    Landmarks
    Provençal Market, Aix-en-Provence
    Atelier de Cézanne, Aix-en-Provence
  15. Day 14

    Aix-en-Provence

    Aix-en-Provence
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hôtel Roi René)

    Included Activities

    • Fabrique de Calissons Guided Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Optional final group dinner
    Landmarks
    Fabrique de Calissons, Aix-en-Provence
  16. Day 15

    Aix-en-Provence

    Aix-en-Provence
    Meals
    Breakfast

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