Tour Discovery Of The Hinterland Of Provence

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Transfers in from Aix TGV train station or Marseille Airport The following guided activities: Day2: Guided tour of the Luberon villages (shared activity) Day3: Ebike half-day guided tour with bikes rental (private) Day4: Wine tour with our wine expert (shared activity)

Meals

4 breakfasts 1 Welcome Gastronomic dinner with wine pairing on Day 1

Transport

Electric Bike Air-cond minivans

Accommodation

Double Superior room - 4* hotel accommodation

Guide

Local guides and specialists are included

Not included:

Others

Lunches and non-included diners All the activities not mentioned in “INCLUDED IN THE PRICE” Personal expenses

Optional

TGV train tickets from Paris to Aix-en-Provence TGV train tickets from Aix-en-Provence to Paris Transfers out to Aix TGV train station Transfers out to Marseille International Airport 5* accommodation upgrading Day 1: walking guided tour of Aix-en-Provence (optional)

Insurance

Cancellation and repatriation insurances, all-risks coverage are excluded

Flights

International flights are not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Immersion In Provence
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Immersion In Provence

Your trip starts in France with your arrival in Paris, from where you take a direct high-speed train to head Southern France in 3 hours time (optional), or directly at Marseille Provence Airport. Private transfer to your hotel in Aix city center. Your trip to the very heart of Provence can start! Tonight, you enjoy a welcome gastronomic dinner (vegetarian friendly) with Wine pairing at the table of our preferred Chef in Aix en Provence.

Overnight at the 4* hotel in Aix. Meals (-/-/D).
Day 2 Day 2: Aix En Provence And The Villages Of The Luberon Nature Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Aix En Provence And The Villages Of The Luberon Nature Park

For your first morning in Provence, you discover this city rich in heritage, art, culture, and education. "Aix" enjoys an exceptional geographic location and the picturesque charm of the surrounding villages will pleasantly surprise you, as well its magnificent landscape immortalized by painters such as Cezanne, Picasso, and Kandinsky. You will then take the direction of the Luberon, a fascinating region with a spectacular countryside of vineyards and orchards, fascinating perched hill-top villages, and outstanding natural produce.

At your own rhythm with your guide, you take some time to visit the village of Bonnieux and Lourmarin, famous for its Renaissance castle. You will be seduced by the hill-top village of Gordes dominated by its fortified castle and church and its cobbled streets with enchanting views over the valley and the hills. You will finally drive to Roussillon, located in the very heart of the biggest ochre deposits in the world, which is one of the most beautiful villages of France. Discover its flamboyant colors wandering its narrow streets, squares, and steps where men have long worked in harmony with nature (shared activity with other participants, 8 maximum. 6 hours tour).

Overnight at the hotel. Meals (B/-/-).
Day 3 Day 3: Ebike Tour Along The “Route Cezanne”
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Ebike Tour Along The “Route Cezanne”

From Aix en Provence, you go by electric bicycle for an outdoor ride from Aix or one of the surrounding villages. This tour by electric bike is perfect to discover the only classified road of France with our guide: the Cézanne Route. From Aix-en-Provence to Sainte-Victoire via Le Tholonet, ride in the footsteps of the artist and discover the landscapes that inspired him. With an average speed of about 15 km / h (effortless!), landscapes slowly and majestically reveal themselves to visitors to this magnificent place. Listed for its cultural and biological heritage, you can enjoy ancient chapels, small villages with unusual histories, fields of lavender (in June and July) and olive trees. Enjoy a few hours exploring and discovering the local heritage routes!

Overnight at the 4* hotel. Meals (B/-/-).
Day 4 Day 4: Famous Provence Wines Half-Day Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Famous Provence Wines Half-Day Tour

Today you immerse yourself in the beautiful regions of famous Provence wine areas with your wine guide and learn about these terroirs typicities: soil, climate, local grape varieties and about winemaking process while visiting family-owned wineries and cellars. Learn about the winemakers’ savoir-faire and the authentic AOP wines between Provence and Rhône Valley style – reds full of character & finess and gastronomic rosés. Discover about winemaking process while visiting the cellars and enjoy some free time to visit and to lunch in the pretty and picturesque Provencal villages ranked as “one of the most beautiful villages of France”. Depending of the availabilities of your wine expert, you will be discovering the Côtes-de-Provence AOP wines or the Cassis & Bandol AOP wines.

Overnight at the hotel. Meals (B/-/-).
Day 5 Day 5: End Of Your Trip
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: End Of Your Trip

According to your scheduled train or flight back home, you are driven back to Aix en Provence high-speed train station or Marseille International Airport (optional).

Meals (B/-/-).

This is the end of your trip to France! A bientôt in Provence!

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Discovery Of The Hinterland Of Provence

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Itinerary of your trip Discovery Of The Hinterland Of Provence

Day 1: Immersion In Provence

Day 2: Aix En Provence And The Villages Of The Luberon Nature Park

Day 3: Ebike Tour Along The “Route Cezanne”

Day 4: Famous Provence Wines Half-Day Tour

Day 5: End Of Your Trip

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