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Fragrant Provence is explored on foot. This walking tour explores Roman ruins, vineyards, and rows of fig and olive trees.

Photograph of lavender fields in Provence 

ITINERARY

    Day 1 AVIGNON

  • We rendezvous in the old city of Avignon and proceed to out hotel for a Welcome Dinner and Introductory Talk.

    Day 2 AVIGNON

  • We explore Avignon and walk the gentile hills around the city where Popes once ruled.

    We walk a distance of 12 miles along paths/tracks/roads.

    Day 3 BONNIEUX

  • We explore the ruined fortress of Buoux and surrounding farm country. We continue to our hotel near the hilltop village of Bonnieux for dinner and overnight.

    We walk a distance of 9-10 miles along paths/tracks. There are 2 steep hills in the morning and 2 short hills in the afternoon.

    Day 4 BONNIEUX

  • We explore Lacoste, old Ménerbes, and then return for dinner and overnight to Bonnieux.

We walk a distance of 9-10 miles along paths/tracks/roads. There is one hill in the afternoon.

    Day 5 ROUSSILLON

  • We explore the villages of Roussillon and Gordes.

    We walk a distance of 8 miles along paths/tracks. There are 2 short hills in the morning.

    Day 6 ROUSSILLON

  • We visit Fontaine de Vaucluse, Cabrières d'Avignon for lunch, and return to Roussillon for our Farewell Dinner.

    We walk a distance of 10 miles along stony paths/tracks. There is a challenging hill in the morning and moderate hills in the afternoon.

    Day 7 FINAL DAY

  • Today is our final day. After breakfeast, we bid everyone farewell.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

      * 6 Nights lodging in beautiful luxury hotels & charming inns

      * All breakfasts, picnic lunches, and dinners (wines are served every night)

      * Support van, which accompanies the group (also stocked with plenty of nutritious snacks)

      * Baggage transportation to and from your room each night

      * Expertise and services of bilingual trip leaders

      * Detailed route instructions & maps with orientation meetings everyday

      * All special events, private tours and entrances into historical sites

      * All gratuities for baggage, porters & hotel service

      * Transportation from initial rendezvous to final drop-off

      * Price: $2,395 per person, double occupancy for 6 nights/7 days

      * Single Supplement: $385

      * Dates: April 24 - 30, May 22 - 28, June 19 - 25, September 11-17, October 2 - 8

      * Pre and Post Trip Arrangements: As experts of France, we are able to provide you with assistance for any travel before and after your trip.

      * French Walking Tours reserves the right to vary the trip itinerary according to changes in circumstances.

For reservations contact :
French Walking Tours (FWT)
444 East 51st Street
New York, New York, 10024
(212) 333-4444
Last Updated: 04/03/06

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