Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Paris
Paris- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Relais Monceau)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
- Day 2
Paris to Loire Valley
Paris to Loire Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Relais des landes)
Included Activities
- Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk in Blois
- Self-guided Visit at Château de Cheverny
Landmarks Château de Cheverny Blois - Day 3
Loire Valley - Amboise and Chenonceau
Loire Valley - Amboise and Chenonceau- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Relais des landes)
Included Activities
- Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk in Amboise
- Guided Visit of Château de Chenonceau
Landmarks Château de Chenonceau Amboise - Day 4
Loire Valley
Loire Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Wine tasting lunch at family-run winery)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Relais des landes)
Included Activities
- Wine Tasting in the Heart of the Loire Valley
- Cruise on the River Cher
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner with your group
Landmarks Château de Chenonceau Cher River - Day 5
Loire Valley to Bordeaux
Loire Valley to Bordeaux- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local café)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Bordeaux)
Included Activities
- Orientation Walk Led by Expedition Leader in Bordeaux
- Cite du Vin Museum Visit and Wine Tasting
Landmarks Cité du Vin - Day 6
Bordeaux to Saint-Émilion
Bordeaux to Saint-Émilion- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Bordeaux)
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Saint Émilion's Monolithic Church and its Catacombs
- Wine Tasting in Bordeaux Region
Landmarks Saint-Émilion Monolithic Church Saint-Émilion - Day 7
Bordeaux to Arcachon and Dune du Pilat
Bordeaux to Arcachon and Dune du Pilat- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Arcachon)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Bordeaux)
Included Activities
- Visit Dune du Pilat
- Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk in Arcachon
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner featuring regional specialties
Landmarks Dune du Pilat Arcachon - Day 8
Bordeaux to Biarritz
Bordeaux to Biarritz- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Jules Vernes)
Included Activities
- Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk in Bayonne
- Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos
Landmarks St. Marie's Cathedral Bayonne Ramparts - Day 9
Biarritz and French Basque Countryside
Biarritz and French Basque Countryside- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Jules Vernes)
Included Activities
- Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk
- Morning Les Halles Stroll
- Piment Espelette Farm Visit & Tasting
Landmarks Les Halles Market Espelette St. Jean Pied de Port - Day 10
Biarritz to Pau
Biarritz to Pau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Fresh regional specialties)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Gramont Pau)
Included Activities
- Lunch at Les Bistrot des Halles
- Storied Strolls Through Pau
Optional Activities
- Optional visit to Château de Pau, birthplace of King Henry IV
Landmarks Château de Pau Boulevard des Pyrénées Les Halles Market - Day 11
Pau to Lourdes Day Trip
Pau to Lourdes Day Trip- 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 Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary Underground Basilica of Saint Pius X - Day 12
Pau - Lescar and Jurançon Wine District
Pau - Lescar and Jurançon Wine District- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch of local produce with wine tasting)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Gramont Pau)
Included Activities
- Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk in Lescar
- Secrets of Jurançon wine - Winery visit and tasting
Landmarks Jurançon Wine District - Day 13
Pau to Toulouse
Pau to Toulouse- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Toulouse Centre Compans)
Included Activities
- Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk in Toulouse
Landmarks Garonne River - Day 14
Toulouse - Market and Food Tour
Toulouse - Market and Food Tour- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Victor Hugo Market - 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 dinner with group
Landmarks Victor Hugo Market - Day 15
Toulouse to Nîmes to Avignon
Toulouse to Nîmes to Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Avignon Centre Palais des Papes)
Included Activities
- Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk in Nîmes
- Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos
Landmarks Arènes de Nîmes Maison Carrée - Day 16
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant on 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 Cathedral Place de l'Horloge - Day 17
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 Arles Amphitheatre Van Gogh Café - Day 18
Arles to Saint-Rémy and Les Baux-de-Provence
Arles to Saint-Rémy and 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 Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Les Baux-de-Provence - Day 19
Full Day in Camargue
Full Day in Camargue- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Le Cloitre)
Included Activities
- Pink Waters of Aigues-Mortes
- Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
Landmarks Salines d'Aigues-Mortes Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer - Day 20
Arles to Aix-en-Provence
Arles to Aix-en-Provence- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Saint Christophe - Centre Ville)
Included Activities
- Morning Market in Aix-en-Provence
- Guided Walking Tour of Aix-en-Provence
Optional Activities
- Visit Paul Cézanne's studio (Atelier de Cézanne)
Landmarks Atelier de Cézanne - Day 21
Aix-en-Provence - Calissons Workshop
Aix-en-Provence - Calissons Workshop- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Saint Christophe - Centre Ville)
Included Activities
- Fabrique de Calissons Guided Visit
Optional Activities
- Optional final dinner with group
- Day 22
Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence- Meals
- Breakfast
