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NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT for Solo Travelers LAND SMALL GROUP JO URNEY Ma xi mum of 28 Travele rs Undiscovered France Featuring Albi, Toulouse & Carcassonne Inspiring Moments >Succumb to the ambience of Albi with its half-timbered homes, cobbled alleys and facades of handmade brick. >Reflect on the life and gifts of a great INCLUDED FEATURES artist while exploring the treasures of the Musée Toulouse-Lautrec. Accommodations Itinerary >Gaze at brilliant frescos and the (with baggage handling) Day 1 Depart gateway city A vaulted ceiling of Cathédrale Sainte- – 7 nights in Albi, France, at the first- Day 2 Arrive in Toulouse | Cécile, an architectural wonder. class Mercure Albi Bastides Hotel. Transfer A to Albi >Admire the pink bricks and pretty Extensive Meal Program Day 3 Albi coral-hues of Toulouse, La Ville Rose. – 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners, Day 4 Montauban | Canal du Midi >Explore the picture-perfect fortified city including Welcome and Farewell of Carcassonne, one of France’s Dinners; tea or coffee with all meals, Day 5 Toulouse most beautiful towns. plus wine with dinner. Day 6 Cordes-sur-Ciel >Delight in Cordes-sur-Ciel, a hilltop – Opportunities to sample authentic Day 7 Castres | Carcassonne cuisine and local flavors. village steeped in medieval splendor. Day 8 Albi >Witness the Canal du Midi, an Your One-of-a-Kind Journey Day 9 Transfer to Toulouse airport and engineering marvel connecting the A – Discovery excursions, including depart for gateway city Mediterranean and Atlantic oceans. a choice of PERSONALIZE YOUR A Transfers and flights included for AHI FlexAir participants. >Experience four JOURNEY options, highlight the local UNESCO World culture, heritage and history. Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. Heritage sites. Walking is required on many excursions. Toulouse – Expert-led Enrichment programs enhance your insight into the region. – AHI Connects: Local immersion. – Free time to pursue your own interests. – Welcome and Farewell Receptions to mingle with fellow travelers. – A personal VOX headset to hear your ® English-speaking guide clearly. Alumni C amp us Abroad – Tipping of guides and drivers. – Complimentary travel mementos. Accompanied by Terry D. Johnson * * Cal lecturer’s participation cannot be guaranteed and is contingent on a minimum number of paying travelers. 510.900.8222 alumni.berkeley.edu/caldiscoveries PROVUENCDPEIRS &CO OTGHVREAR MFER DTEI NFTRCLAEHN RCIE VIERA Discovery Enrichment AHI Connects: Wine Tasting and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Delve Lunch. Journey to the quaint village of into the intriguing life of this brilliant Cordes-sur-Ciel, a medieval citadel 19th-century French painter. perched high on a hill. Enjoy a delicious The Cathars and the Albigensian Gaillac lunch at a local establishment. Crusade. Join a local expert to learn Then travel through the Cérou valley to about the turbulent relationship between a local vineyard and savor a Gaillac the Catholic Church and the Cathars. wine tasting. Contemporary France. Examine Albi. Perched along the Tarn River, Albi France’s modern-day political, economic offers a remarkable ensemble of Gothic and social status. architecture. Begin your discovery with a visit to the Musée Toulouse-Lautrec, home to the world’s largest collection of Lautrec’s art. Revel in the vastness of Cathédrale Sainte-Cécile and its unique brick facade. Then board a gabare, a Canal du Midi traditional flat-bottomed wooden boat, for a cruise along the Tarn River. UNESCO World Heritage Montauban. Witness the village’s lovely 1. Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne monuments, including the Church of 2. Episcopal City of Albi Saint-Jacques, and see the Place 3. Canal du Midi Nationale, an inviting central square bordered with pretty arcades and blush- 4. Routes of Santiago de Compostela in hued architecture. France (Saint Sernin Basilica) Toulouse. Explore France’s fourth- largest city. Begin in the Place du Capitole, a vast plaza anchored by the Let us arrange your flights! neoclassical city hall. Visit St. Sernin A AHI FlexAir | Our personalized air Basilica, considered by many to be the program offers incredible advantages: most glorious of the churches along the – price guarantee way of St. James. Stroll along the water - front, and explore the city’s old quarter. – arrival and departure transfers – flexibility to change or cancel Castres and Carcassonne. Visit – assistance with changes or delays Castres and marvel at its colorful, half- AHI Travel Expertise – flight insurance timbered craftsmen houses along the Passenger Service Representative | Agout River. Continue to Carcassonne, a Helps with everything from arranging medieval citadel with over 1.5 miles of flights to fulfilling special requests. defensive ramparts that is recognized as one of France’s most historic and Travel Director | Manages all details beautiful towns. Join a walking tour of to ensure a memorable trip. the old city, passing the Château Travel information | Prepares you fully DATES & PRICES Comtal, an excellent example of a for your journey. May 19-27, 2020 medieval fortress. Delight in the Basilica Expert local guides | Provide friendly, of Saints Nazarius and Celsus, home to knowledgeable service. some of the most beautiful examples of From $3,245 stained glass from the Middle Ages. Lecturers | Share their knowledge of and passion for their country. Special Savings $250 Choose from a selection of PERSONALIZE YOUR Special Price $2,995 JOURNEY excursions : Accommodations VAT is an additional $295 per person. Montauban Mercure Albi Bastides Hotel | Albi All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on Canal du Midi Bicycle Ride (Active) http://bit.ly/mercurealbi double occupancy and do not include air transportation Canal du Midi Cruise costs (unless otherwise stated). Single supplement waived for solo travelers! 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