Provence & the French Riviera

PROVENCE & THE FRENCH RIVIERA Accompanied by Dr. Patrick Hatcher INCLUDED FEATURES Sep 14-24, 2017 Accommodations $3,295 (Baggage handling.) VAT is an additional $295 per person. AHI FlexAir, at an additional cost, • Five nights in Avignon, France, at is also available. the first-class Mercure Pont All prices quoted are in USD, per person, d’Avignon Centre Hotel. based on double occupancy and includes early booking discount of $250. • Four nights in Nice at the first-class Single accommodations are an additional $895 p/p (limited availability). Hotel Aston La Scala. Cal lecturer's participation is contingent Transfer on a minimum number of participants and cannot be guaranteed • Deluxe motor coach transfer between accommodations and baggage The South of France. handling. Rarely does any other Activities and Events location evoke such • Informative educational romantic images of programs presented by local olive groves, sloping experts will enhance your insight vineyards along the into the region. Rhône River, pristine • All excursions as outlined in your beaches and fields program itinerary. of lavender. Hilltop • Personal VOX listening device villages beckon to hear every word from your expert travelers with their English-speaking guides. charm, and cities show- • Attend a Welcome Reception & Dinner, gather for a Farewell case Roman ruins and splendid architecture from the subsequent centuries. Reception and Graduation Provence and the French Riviera have long been the chosen destinations of Ceremony followed by Dinner. painters, writers and other artists in search of idyllic inspiration. Is it the Extensive Meal Program perpetual sunshine and the Mediterranean breezes? The time has come • Enjoy nine breakfasts, four lunches to discover for yourself the allure of Provence and the French Riviera. and four dinners; tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine with dinner. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Sample authentic regional • Marvel at four UNESCO World Heritage sites: Arles, specialties during select meals Roman and Romanesque Monuments; the Roman Theater at featured local restaurants. and its Surroundings and the Triumphal Arch of Orange; • Take advantage of leisure time to try the local cuisine independently. the Pont du Gard; and the Historic Center of Avignon: Papal Palace and Avignon Bridge. MANY INCLUDED EXTRAS • Discover the charm of Provence and the glamour of the French Riviera. • Consultation services of a • Sample the famous wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape during a winery tour. dedicated Passenger Service • Enjoy a Rhône River cruise. Representative prior to departure. • Admire Roman ruins and the legacy of one of the world’s greatest • Services of an experienced Travel empires. Director throughout your stay. • Delve into the region’s artistic heritage through the contributions of • Tipping of excursion guides & drivers. Matisse, Chagall and many other artists. • Detailed travel and destination information to assist in planning. • Complimentary travel wallet. 510.900.8222 or 888.225.2586 alumni.berkeley.edu/caldiscoveries DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1 ~ IN TRANSIT make your way to Nice. Depart for Marseille, France .A Excursion: Aix-en-Provence. Take a A Provided for AHI FlexAir participants. fascinating tour of this quintessential DAY 2 ~ MARSEILLE /A VIGNON Provençal town. Upon arrival, transfer A to Avignon Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch in Aix. and the hotel. Upon arrival in Nice, check in to the Tonight, attend a Welcome Reception Hotel Aston La Scala. and Dinner. DAY 8 ~ NICE DAY 3 ~ AVIGNON Educational Focus: Matisse and Educational Focus: Avignon’s Chagall. MERCURE PONT D’AVIGNON Papal History. Excursion: Nice. See the highlights of CENTRE HOTEL Excursion: All About Avignon. Nice. Visit the Chagall Museum and the Avignon Russian Orthodox Church. Spend the morning exploring Avignon This first-class hotel is just minutes from and visit the Palace of the Popes. Independent Exploration: The afternoon is at leisure in Nice. the Opera in Avignon, the Palace of the Excursion: Rh ône River Cruise . Popes and the city’s iconic bridge. At the DAY 9 ~ MONACO Relax and admire the scenic views along end of a busy day, relax in the hotel’s the riverbanks. Enjoy lunch on the Excursion: The French Riviera. garden or share the highlights of the day cruise. Visit Monaco and St.-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. over a drink at the bar. Each evening, DAY 4 ~ AVIGNON Stroll through the grounds of Villa unwind in your comfortable, well-appointed Independent Exploration: Pursue Rothschild, a jewel of the Riviera. guest room and emerge refreshed the next your own interests in Avignon. Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch in Monte day. Wi-Fi is available. Local Flavor: Enjoy dinner in Avignon. Carlo. DAY 5 ~ ORANGE / Educational Focus: Contemporary CHÂTEAUNEUF -DU -P APE France. Excursion: Roman Ruins and DAY 10 ~ NICE Rhône Wine. Visit Orange to see the Independent Exploration: The day Roman amphitheater and the village of is at leisure in Nice. Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where the Join a Farewell Reception, Graduation famous Rhône wine is produced, for a Ceremony and a Farewell Dinner. wine tasting. DAY 11 ~ IN TRANSIT Educational Focus and Excursion: Transfer to the Nice airport for the Wines of Provence. return flight to your gateway city. A HOTEL ASTON LA SCALA Local Flavor: Enjoy a winery lunch. NOTE : The information presented is preliminary. Excursion: Pont du Gard. Marvel at Itineraries, included features and schedules are Nice this three-tiered Roman aqueduct. subject to change. Many excursions in this The best of Nice is at your doorstep DAY 6 ~ ARLES /L ES BAUX /S T. program involve an element of walking. when staying at this first-class property REMY in the heart of the city. Place Massena, shops, restaurants and the beaches are Educational Focus: The Romans ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE just a short stroll away. The hotel has Available at an additional cost in Provence. an outdoor pool. Enjoy an excellent Excursion: Arles, Les Baux and St. L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. On Day 4, restaurant, and meet your friends for Rémy. Visit Arles, where the Roman spend the morning at leisure in one cocktails at the bar. Savor the well- arena and theater are spectacular of the most charming towns in appointed guest rooms and excellent sights. Visit Les Baux-de-Provence, Provence. Browse through the shops, service while enjoying your time on the atop one of the hills of the Alpilles sip a coffee at a sidewalk café and Riviera. Wi-Fi is complimentary. mountains. Continue to Saint-Rémy-de- enjoy a bit of life in Provence. Provence to visit the monastery hospital Art and Perfume. On Day 10, where Vincent van Gogh once lived and admire the art at the Maeght created some of his greatest work. See Foundation in St. Paul de Vence. reproductions of his famous landscape Continue to Grasse, the center of paintings at the site of their creation. France’s perfume industry and tour a

DAY 7 ~ AIX -EN -P ROVENCE / perfume factory. Enjoy lunch in St. Our mission is to provide you with NICE Paul. Learn about Provence’s perfume the most up-to-date information at all times. While the information in Enjoy beautiful vistas of olive groves, business during an engaging lecture. this flier is correct at the time of creation, we encourage you to visit lavender fields and vineyards as you our website to ensure that you receive the most current information. 2017-6 Reserve your Journey of a Lifetime today! Send to: Cal Discoveries Travel Select your 2017 trip Cal Alumni Association #1 Alumni House Berkeley, CA 94720-7520 Ì Phone: 510.900.8222 Toll Free: 888.225.2586 Barcelona Immersion | April 1 - 9 | Trip # 23297 Email: [email protected] Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport) Ì Dutch Waterways* | April 10 - 18 | Trip # 22930

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