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 Bayeux
Paris to Bayeux- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local crêperie)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Churchill Hotel Bayeux)
Included Activities
- Claude Monet's Gardens
Landmarks Claude Monet's Garden Honfleur - Day 3
Bayeux
Bayeux- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Churchill Hotel Bayeux)
Included Activities
- D-Day Beaches & Memorials
- D-Day Historical Experience
Landmarks Omaha Beach Pointe du Hoc American Cemetery and Memorial Secqueville-en-Bessin War Cemetery - Day 4
Bayeux
Bayeux- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Churchill Hotel Bayeux)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Mont-Saint-Michel
Optional Activities
- Visit the Abbey at Mont-Saint-Michel
- Visit the Monastery at Mont-Saint-Michel
- Visit Museums at Mont-Saint-Michel
Landmarks Mont-Saint-Michel - Day 5
Bayeux
Bayeux- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Churchill Hotel Bayeux)
Optional Activities
- Visit Cathedral of Bayeux
- View the Bayeux Tapestry
Landmarks Cathedral of Bayeux - Day 6
Bayeux to Paris
Bayeux to Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Relais Monceau)
Landmarks Rouen - Day 7
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Guided lunch presentation of French wine and cheese pairings)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Relais Monceau)
Included Activities
- Orientation with Expedition Leader
- French Wine and Cheese Pairing Lunch
Optional Activities
- Visit the Eiffel Tower (16 EUR per person)
- Visit Musée d'Orsay (11 EUR per person)
- Visit Sacré-Cœur (Free)
- Visit the Louvre (12-16 EUR per person)
Landmarks Pyramide du Louvre Pont Neuf Conciergerie Notre Dame de Paris Eiffel Tower Louvre - Day 8
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Relais Monceau)
Included Activities
- Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos
Landmarks Galerie Vivienne Musée de l'Orangerie La Butte-aux-Cailles - Day 9
Paris to Loire Valley
Paris to Loire Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Relais des landes)
Included Activities
- Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk
- Self-guided Visit at Château de Cheverny
Landmarks Château de Cheverny - Day 10
Loire Valley
Loire Valley- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Relais des landes)
Included Activities
- Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk
- Guided Visit of Château de Chenonceau
Landmarks Amboise Château de Chenonceau - Day 11
Loire Valley
Loire Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Wine tasting and lunch at family-run winery)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Relais des landes)
Included Activities
- Cruise on the River Cher
- Wine Tasting in the Heart of the Loire Valley
Optional Activities
- Dinner with your group (optional)
Landmarks Château de Chenonceau - Day 12
Loire Valley to Bordeaux
Loire Valley to Bordeaux- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local café)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Bordeaux)
Included Activities
- Cite du Vin Museum Visit and Wine Tasting
- Orientation Walk Led by Expedition Leader
Landmarks Cité du Vin Museum - Day 13
Bordeaux
Bordeaux- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Bordeaux)
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Saint Emilion's Monolithic Church and its Catacombs
- Wine Tasting in Bordeaux Region
Landmarks Saint-Émilion Saint-Émilion Monolithic Church - Day 14
Bordeaux
Bordeaux- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Included lunch in Arcachon)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Bordeaux)
Included Activities
- Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk
- Visit Dune du Pilat
Optional Activities
- Dinner featuring regional specialties (optional)
Landmarks Dune du Pilat - Day 15
Bordeaux to Biarritz
Bordeaux to Biarritz- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Jules Vernes)
Included Activities
- Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk
Landmarks St. Marie's Cathedral - Day 16
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 St. Jean Pied de Port - Day 17
Biarritz to Pau
Biarritz to Pau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Fresh regional specialties at Les Bistrot des Halles)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Gramont Pau)
Included Activities
- Lunch at Les Bistrot des Halles
- Storied Strolls Through Pau
Optional Activities
- Visit to Château de Pau (optional)
Landmarks Château de Pau - Day 18
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 19
Pau
Pau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch of local produce paired with wine tasting)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Gramont Pau)
Included Activities
- Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk
- Secrets of Jurançon wine
Landmarks Lescar Jurançon Gan - Day 20
Pau to Toulouse
Pau to Toulouse- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Toulouse Centre Compans)
Included Activities
- Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk
Landmarks Toulouse Garonne River - Day 21
Toulouse
Toulouse- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (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 dinner with your group
Landmarks Victor Hugo Market - Day 22
Toulouse to Avignon
Toulouse to Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Avignon Centre Palais des Papes)
Included Activities
- Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk
Landmarks Arènes de Nîmes Maison Carrée - Day 23
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 Avignon Cathedral Palais des Papes Place de l'Horloge - Day 24
Avignon to Arles
Avignon to Arles- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Le Cloitre)
Included Activities
- Arles Old Town and Van Gogh Cafe
- Guided Visit to Arles Amphitheatre
- LUMA Arles & Frank Gehry Tower
- Play Pétanque Like a Local
Landmarks LUMA Arles Arles Amphitheatre Van Gogh Café - Day 25
Saint Rémy and Les Baux en Provence
Saint Rémy and Les Baux en Provence- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Le Cloitre)
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Les Baux
- Visit the Marché de Saint Rémy
Landmarks Les Baux-de-Provence Marché de Saint Rémy - Day 26
Full Day in Camargue
Full Day in Camargue- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Le Cloitre)
Included Activities
- Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk
- Pink Waters of Aigues-Mortes
Landmarks Salines d'Aigues-Mortes Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer - Day 27
Arles to Aix-en-Provence
Arles to Aix-en-Provence- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Saint Christophe - Centre Ville)
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of Aix-en-Provence
- Morning Market in Aix-en-Provence
Optional Activities
- Visit Paul Cézanne's studio (Atelier de Cézanne) - optional
Landmarks Atelier de Cézanne - Day 28
Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Saint Christophe - Centre Ville)
Included Activities
- Fabrique de Calissons Guided Visit
Optional Activities
- Optional final dinner with your group
Landmarks Fabrique de Calissons - Day 29
Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence- Meals
- Breakfast
