Departure from USA for an overnight transatlantic flight to Paris or another city in Europe
Meal: Dinner
Arrival Paris CDG (or another city in Europe). After going through customs and immigration you will connect and board your flight to Marseille. Group transfer by coach to Avignon.
Should you prefer to travel individually, the group will meet in Avignon which can be reached easily from Paris by TGV, the fast French train.
Check-in at HOTEL MERCURE PONT D’AVIGNON for 3 nights
Welcome dinner at a restaurant close by.
3 Course Superior Menu with a Glass of wine, coffee and mineral water.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Cooking class in the morning with the chef Johanthan Kiri. After visiting the local market and planning the menu, you will prepare and enjoy your lunch which will include wine, water and coffee.
Guided walking tour of the old fortified city in the afternoon including the visit of the Pope Palace.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Full day guided tour of the “Provence Romaine”. First you’ll go to the “Pont du Gard” a Roman aqueduct from the first century BC, then you’ll go to the little town of Orange where the Triumphal Arch and the Antique Theatre are among the best well preserved Roman monuments in Europe.
Free time for lunch on your own
Wine tasting of the famous “Châteauneuf du Pape”
Evening dinner at Restaurant Sevin, a one MIchelin star restaurant. Drink package is included with 2 glasses of wine and 1 hot drink.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Departure for Gordes, one of the most beautiful villages in France: Free time to stroll around; Tuesday is market day.
Proceed to the “Lavender Museum” where you will discover the secrets of the iconic flower of Provence; then to Cavaillon, a town at a crossroads with an interesting Jewish history, famous for its melons.
Gastronomic lunch at a one Michelin star restaurant (drinks not included)
Guided city tour after lunch including the synagogue, a masterpiece of the 18th century Comtamine art.
En route to Lourmarin, stop at “Oppede Le Vieux”, a quaint hilltop village of the Luberon built on a rocky spur amids a hilly landscape of forests, rocks, vines and olive trees.
Check-in for 3 nights at Hotel du Moulin de Lourmarin.Evening at leisure,
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Departure by bus in the morning to go to Cadenet for a very unique experience with truffles. First you will learn how truffles are growing, how to farm them, and hunt them. You will go with the dogs in search of the precious tuber. After finding some, hopefully, you will discover the rest of the property with wild herbs, vineyards, olive groves and beehives. You’ll return to the farm kitchen, to eat three different hors d’oeuvre with truffles, followed by truffle ice cream with truffle honey, and finally a tasting of organic extra-virgin olive oil, truffle oil and truffle salt, with all you care to drink Champagne. During the tasting you will learn how to buy truffles and truffles products, clean them, store them and prepare them.
Return to Lourmarin. Free time until we meet again for a game of “petanque”, a fun bowl game played in every village of Provence.
Gourmet dinner at the hotel restaurant (drinks not included).
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Departure for the small village of Eguilles. Meet the Chef who will teach you the secret of the Provencal Cuisine. Under his professional guidance prepare the 3 courses that you will have for lunch.
Short drive to Aix-en-Provence, guided walking tour of the old town including the Entrance to Hotel de Caumont.
Return to Lourmarin for an evening at leisure
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Leave the Luberon mountains for Les “Alpilles”.
Today excursion starts in “Les Baux de Provence” a magnificent village of Provence
Free time to stroll through the fortified village and to enjoy the unique art show inside the quarry.
Entrance to the “Carriere des Lumieres”.
Proceed to Saint-Remy-de-Provence where you will enjoy a nice lunch, (drinks not included).
Have a walking tour of the old town and visit the Monastery St-Paul-de-Mausole where Van Gogh stayed for nearly one year. In the old town, stop at the shop of Chocolatier Joël Durand and at the small factory where the Candied fruits Lilamand are made.
Arriving in Arles, check-in at your hotel in Arles for 3 nights and enjoy a free evening.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Full day guided excursion through the plain of Camargue
Visit the “Manade Blanc”: tour the paddy fields on a cart and learn about the rice production
See the bull herd and have lunch at the farm after some appetizer with tellines, (drinks not included). Taste local specialties such as the Fougasse d’Aigues Morte and Saucisson d’Arles
Continuation to Aigues Morte: Tour the salins on the small train.
Meals: Dinner
Walking guided tour of Arles in the morning. Learn more about this Roman city and about Van Gogh stay in 1888 – 1889
Free time for lunch on your own
In the afternoon, visit LUMA, the new Art Center of Arles designed by Frank Gehry, the famous Canadian – American architect who collaborated to build the futuristic Tower with business woman, collector, art patron, impresario, Maja Hoffman.
Farewell dinner at local restaurant (drinks not included)
Meal: Breakfast
Group transfer to Marseille airport.
All passports must expire at least six months after the trip’s end date.
Your safety and comfort are our top priorities and final confirmation of hotels will depend on a careful selection related to the appropriate health regulations.
AVIGNON 3 nights Hotel Mercure Pont d’Avignon
LOURMARIN 3 nights Le Moulin de Lourmarin
ARLES 3 nights To be advised
This itinerary is subject to possible changes or adjustments due to weather and traffic conditions or other unpredictable events. We will make every effort to ensure that any substitutions are of equal value and interest.
This custom tour was created for Aliza Green Culinary & Cultural Tours
www.alizagreen.com, spice@alizagreen.com
$6495 sharing in a twin room
Single supplement $915
$600 Deposit at the time of reservation
Balance due August 22, 2022
| Your airline ticket to Provence should be a round trip to Marseille, France This trip is a land only program. You can book your airline ticket prior to travel. Celestial Voyagers is an IATA licensed tour operator. We will be able to advise the best schedule, the best routing and best value for your ticket. Please contact us before booking your flights. Should you choose to purchase your airline ticket on your own, please provide us with a copy of your schedule. You may have to book additional private transfers between the airport and your hotel. |
DEPOSIT:
A deposit of $600 is due at the time of your reservation. This secures your place and helps us to determine the size of the group.
Your deposit is fully refundable until August 2, 2022
BALANCE DUE:
Your balance is due 60-days prior to the departure date: August 22, 2022
$600 deposit to hold your place.
This deposit is fully refundable. This deposit is fully refundable until August 2, 2022
Full payment due by August 22, 2022
A cancellation can always be replaced with a new participant and name change fees will be waived.
We highly recommend that you protect yourself with trip cancellation insurance including medical coverage.
All changes and cancellations must be provided in writing via email or postal service.
We advise all travelers to purchase travel insurance in case of any unforeseen circumstances and if you are no longer able to travel. We offer the following insurance policies through Allianz Travel Insurance: Basic, Classic, and Classic with cancel anytime. Prices vary with age and amount insured.
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Most countries require that a passport be valid for six months beyond the completion of a trip. If your passport expires before May 1st, 2023, you must apply to renew your passport. If you are not a U.S. citizen please check with the consulate of France or a visa agency for the latest requirements. You will also need a re-entry permit to return to the USA.
Aliza Green is a renowned chef, an award-winning author of 15 cookbooks, and a certified tour director who is experienced in planning and leading international culinary tours. She loves to share her deep culinary knowledge, her fascinating stories, and kitchen tips and tricks gained from her extensive experience in the kitchen.