Provence & the French Riviera

PROVENCE & THE FRENCH RIVIERA Accompanied by Dr. Patrick Hatcher INCLUDED FEATURES Accommodations Sep 14-24, 2017 (Baggage handling.) $3,295 • Five nights in Avignon, France, at VAT is an additional $295 per person. AHI FlexAir, at an additional cost, the first-class Mercure Pont is also available. d’Avignon Centre Hotel. All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and includes • Four nights in Cannes at the first- early booking discount of $250. class Mercure Cannes Croisette Single accommodations are an additional $895 p/p (limited availability). Beach Hotel. Cal lecturer's participation is contingent Transfer on a minimum number of participants and cannot be guaranteed • Deluxe motor coach transfer between accommodations & baggage handling. The South of France. Activities and Events Rarely does any other • Informative educational location evoke such programs presented by local romantic images of experts will enhance your insight olive groves, sloping into the region. vineyards along the • All excursions as outlined in your Rhône River, pristine program itinerary. beaches and fields • Personal VOX listening device of lavender. Hilltop to hear every word from your expert villages beckon English-speaking guides. travelers with their • Attend a Welcome Reception & Dinner, and gather for a Farewell charm, and cities Reception and Graduation showcase Roman ruins Ceremony followed by Dinner . and splendid architecture from over the centuries. Provence and the French Extensive Meal Program Riviera have long been the chosen destinations of painters, writers and other • Enjoy nine breakfasts, four lunches artists in search of idyllic inspiration. Is it the perpetual sunshine and the and four dinners; tea or coffee with Mediterranean breezes? The time has come to discover for yourself the all meals, plus wine with dinner. allure of Provence and the French Riviera. • Sample authentic regional PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS specialties during select meals at featured local restaurants . • Marvel at four UNESCO World Heritage sites: Arles, • Take advantage of leisure time to Roman and Romanesque Monuments; the Roman Theater try the local cuisine independently. and its Surroundings and the Triumphal Arch of Orange; the Pont du Gard; and the Historic Center of Avignon: Papal MANY INCLUDED EXTRAS Palace and Avignon Bridge. • Consultation services of a • Discover the charm of Provence and the glamour of the French Riviera. dedicated Passenger Service • Sample the famous wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape during a winery tour. Representative prior to departure. • Services of an experienced Travel • Enjoy a Rhône River cruise. Director throughout your stay. • Admire Roman ruins and the legacy of one of the world’s greatest • Tipping of excursion guides & drivers. empires. • Detailed travel and destination • Delve into the region’s artistic heritage and visit the location where information to assist in planning. Vincent van Gogh created some of his greatest work. • Complimentary travel wallet.

510.900.8222 or 888.225.2586 alumni.berkeley.edu/caldiscoveries DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1 ~ IN TRANSIT Excursion: Aix-en-Provence. Take a Depart for Marseille, France .A fascinating tour of this quintessential A Provided for AHI FlexAir participants. Provençal town. DAY 2 ~ MARSEILLE /A VIGNON Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch in Aix. Upon arrival, transfer A to Avignon Upon arrival in Cannes, check in to the and the hotel. Mercure Cannes Croisette Beach Hotel. Tonight, attend a Welcome Reception Local Flavor: Savor dinner in Cannes. and Dinner. DAY 8 ~ CANNES DAY 3 ~ AVIGNON Excursion: Cannes & Saint- Educational Focus: Avignon’s Marguerite Island. Take a short MERCURE PONT D’AVIGNON Papal History. walking tour of swanky Cannes, CENTRE HOTEL Excursion: All About Avignon. brimming with posh hotels, boutiques Avignon Spend the morning exploring Avignon and villas. Then, journey by boat to the serene, car-free Sainte-Marguerite This first-class hotel is just minutes from and visit the Palace of the Popes. the Opera in Avignon, the Palace of the Excursion: Rh ône River Cruise . Island. On a guided walk, admire its tranquil natural landscape. Popes and the city’s iconic bridge. At the Relax and admire the scenic views along end of a busy day, relax in the hotel’s the riverbanks. Enjoy lunch on the Educational Focus: The French Riviera. garden or share the highlights of the day cruise. over a drink at the bar. Each evening, DAY 9 ~ MONACO DAY 4 ~ AVIGNON unwind in your comfortable, well-appointed Independent Exploration: Pursue Excursion: Monaco. Visit Monaco guest room and emerge refreshed the next your own interests in Avignon. and St.-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Stroll through day. Wi-Fi is available. Local Flavor: Enjoy dinner in Avignon. the grounds of Villa Rothschild, a jewel DAY 5 ~ ORANGE / of the Riviera. CHÂTEAUNEUF -DU -P APE Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch in Monte Carlo. Excursion: Roman Ruins and Educational Focus: Contemporary Rhône Wine. Visit Orange to see the France. Roman amphitheater and the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where the DAY 10 ~ CANNES famous Rhône wine is produced, for a Independent Exploration: The day wine tasting. is at leisure in Cannes. Educational Focus and Excursion: Join a Farewell Reception, Graduation Wines of Provence. Ceremony and a Farewell Dinner. Local Flavor: Enjoy a winery lunch. DAY 11 ~ IN TRANSIT MERCURE CANNES Excursion: Pont du Gard. Marvel at Transfer to the Nice airport for the CROISETTE BEACH HOTEL this three-tiered Roman aqueduct. return flight to your gateway city. A Cannes DAY 6 ~ ARLES /L ES BAUX /S T. NOTE : The information presented is preliminary. Find yourself in the heart of glamorous REMY Itineraries, included features and schedules are Cannes at this elegant property, located Educational Focus: The Romans subject to change. Many excursions in this in the center of town, and close to the in Provence. program involve an element of walking. Croisette beaches and main shopping Excursion: Arles, Les Baux and St. ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE area. Enjoy modern comforts and Rémy. Visit Arles, where the Roman Available at an additional cost outstanding service during your stay. arena and theater are spectacular L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. On Day 4, After a busy day of touring, unwind at sights. Visit Les Baux-de-Provence, spend the morning at leisure in one of the outdoor swimming pool and terrace. atop one of the hills of the Alpilles the most charming towns in Provence. In the evening, savor dinner at the mountains. Continue to Saint-Rémy-de- Browse through the shops, sip a cof - restaurant on the hotel’s private beach. Provence to visit the monastery hospital fee at a sidewalk café and enjoy a bit Wi-Fi is available. where Vincent van Gogh once lived and of life in Provence. created some of his greatest work. See Art and Perfume. On Day 10, admire reproductions of his famous landscape the art at the Maeght Foundation in St. paintings at the site of their creation. Paul de Vence. Continue to Grasse, the center of France’s perfume industry DAY 7 ~ AIX -EN -P ROVENCE / Our mission is to provide you with CANNES and tour a perfume factory. Enjoy the most up-to-date information at lunch in St. Paul. Learn about all times. While the information in Enjoy beautiful vistas of lavender fields this flier is correct at the time of Provence’s perfume business during creation, we encourage you to visit as you make your way to Cannes. our website to ensure that you an engaging lecture. receive the most current information. 2017-7