2027, 04/20: Pleasures of Provence—Solo Friendly
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, savor 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. Visit a truffle farm and olive tree grove to join the hunt and sample tastings with Champagne. Taste Rhone wines in the famed wine-making village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, savor 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 and no single supplement!
