Undiscovered France Featuring Albi, Toulouse & Carcassonne
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NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT for Solo Travelers LAND SMALL GROUP JO URNEY Ma xi mum of 24 Travele rs Undiscovered France featuring Albi, Toulouse & Carcassonne Inspiring Moments > Meet gracious locals while tasting homemade products and touring their countryside farms. > Reflect on the life and gifts of a great artist while exploring the treasures of the Musée INCLUDED FEATURES Toulouse-Lautrec. Accommodations (with baggage handling) Itinerary > Gaze at brilliant frescos and the vaulted – 7 nights in Albi, France, at the first-class Day 1 Depart gateway city ceiling of Cathédrale Sainte-Cécile, Mercure Albi Bastides Hotel. Day 2 Arrive in Toulouse and transfer an architectural wonder. to hotel in Albi > Admire the pink bricks and pretty coral- Extensive Meal Program hues of Toulouse, “La Ville Rose.” – 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners, Day 3 Albi including Welcome and Farewell Dinners; Day 4 Montauban > Witness the picture-perfect fortified city tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine Day 5 Castres | Carcassonne of Carcassonne, one of France’s most with dinner. beautiful towns. Day 6 Toulouse > Delight in Cordes-sur-Ciel, a hilltop Your One-of-a-Kind Journey Day 7 Cordes-sur-Ciel village steeped in medieval splendor. – Discovery excursions highlight the local Day 8 Albi culture, heritage and history. > Cruise on the Canal du Midi, an Day 9 Transfer to Toulouse airport engineering marvel connecting the – Expert-led Enrichment programs and depart for gateway city enhance your insight into the region. Mediterranean and Atlantic oceans. Flights and transfers included for AHI FlexAir participants. > Experience four UNESCO World – AHI Sustainability Promise: We strive to make a positive, purposeful Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. Heritage sites. impact in the communities we visit. Activity Level: We have rated all of our excursions with Toulouse activity levels to help you assess this program’s physical – AHI Connects: Local immersion. expectations. Please call or visit our website for full details. – Free time to pursue your own interests. – Welcome and Farewell Receptions. – A personal VOX headset to hear your English-speaking guide clearly. – Tipping of guides and drivers. – Complimentary travel mementos. Alumni C amp us Abroad® 800-492-8155 www.umalumni.com UNDISCOVERED FRANCE Discovery Enrichment AHI Sustainability Promise AHI Connects: Encounters in the > Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec We strive to make a positive, purposeful Country. Meet the owners of a family-run impact in the communities we visit, > dairy farm that uses both innovative and The Cathars and the Albigensian whenever possible. Crusade traditional milking methods. Tour the farm Environmental Impact | Thoughtful and taste their cheese. Next, visit a winery > Contemporary France choices to minimize our environmental and learn how the owners create bold, rich footprint: eco-friendly transportation, flavors through a combination of old and guided walks in lieu of bus tours and less modern techniques. Sample their wine plastic waste. varietals and tour the winery. Cap off your UNESCO World Heritage Social Impact | Ongoing initiatives to excursion at the Degan family farm and 1. Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne support local businesses that employ and enjoy a lunch of locally sourced ingredients. benefit people in the community. Curating 2. Episcopal City of Albi AHI Connects: Gaillac Wine. meaningful experiences by staying in Journey to Cordes-sur-Ciel, a quaint 3. Canal du Midi intimately sized locales instead of cities medieval citadel perched on a hill. Travel affected by overtourism. through the Cérou valley to a local vineyard 4. Routes of Santiago de Compostela in Economic Impact | Community-based and savor a Gaillac wine tasting. France (Saint Sernin Basilica) tourism using expert local guides and Albi. Perched along the Tarn River, this lecturers, plus program scheduling during lovely city offers an ensemble of Gothic quieter, “shoulder seasons.” architecture. Begin your discovery at the Musée Toulouse-Lautrec, home to the world’s largest collection of Lautrec’s art. Revel in the vastness of Cathédrale Sainte- AHI Travel Expertise Cécile and its unique brick façade. Then Passenger Service Representative | board a gabare , a traditional flat-bottomed Helps with everything from arranging flights boat, for a cruise along the Tarn River. to fulfilling special requests. Montauban. Enjoy a visit to the historic Travel Director | Manages all details center, viewing cobbled, medieval lanes, to ensure a memorable trip. neoclassical architecture, a trove of pretty Travel information | Prepares you fully buildings and the Place Nationale. for your journey. Toulouse. Explore France’s fourth-largest Saint Sernin Basilica Expert local guides and lecturers | city. Begin in the Place du Capitole, a vast Provide friendly, knowledgeable service and plaza anchored by the neoclassical city hall. share their passion for their country. Visit St. Sernin Basilica, considered by many to be the most glorious of the churches along the way of St. James. Stroll along the waterfront and explore the city’s old quarter. Let us arrange your flights! Castres. Visit Castres, viewing the half- AHI FlexAir | Our personalized timbered craftsmen houses along the air program features transfers, assistance Agout River. Once home to tanners, dyers and flexibility. and papermakers, these houses stand tribute to the town’s success in the trade and textile industries. Canal du Midi Cruise. Glide on Europe’s DATES & PRICES oldest canal, which was selected as a UNESCO World Heritage site because of its May 11-19, 2021 amazing mechanical and engineering advancements. Enjoy a leisurely cruise on From Price $3,245 the canal as it snakes through the land’s natural contours. Special Savings $250 Carcassonne. Carcassonne is recognized Canal du Midi as one of France’s most historic and Special Price $2,995 beautiful towns. Take an orientation tour of this medieval citadel that boasts over Accommodations VAT is an additional $295 per person. 1.5 miles of defensive ramparts, as well as All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on Mercure Albi draw bridges, towers, spires and fountains. double occupancy and do not include air transportation Bastides Hotel costs (unless otherwise stated). Single supplement waived for solo travelers! This offer is limited, capacity-controlled and tends to sell out The information in this flier is correct at the time of printing. Please visit our quickly. website to ensure that you receive the most current information. 2021 - 1.