AN EXCLUSIVE WINE AND FOOD JOURNEY WITH ESSENTIAL RHÔNE AND PROVENCE New Date: May 6 - 13, 2022 8-24 8 / 7 16 GUESTS DAYS / NIGHTS MEALS Savor the flavors of the world’s most renowned wine regions. Discover the gourmand’s paradise of Lyon and enjoy a cooking workshop and traditional French delicacies in Provence. Meet winemakers and wine experts in the Rhône Valley, the second largest wine-growing region in France. See treasured UNESCO World Heritage sites and explore some of France’s most picturesque landscapes and cities. Experience the French joie de vivre like you never expected! 206.905.4260 | [email protected] | https://experi.com/dobbesfamilyestate/ | 1 FRI, MAY 6 DAY 1 LYON Land in the Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport and meet your friendly Travel Director in the arrivals hall. Take a private transfer to our ideally located hotel in Vieux Lyon. Settle in and explore your surroundings. Gather together for a delicious dinner showcasing Lyonnaise cuisine. Dinner Overnight at Le Royal Hotel Lyon SAT, MAY 7 DAY 2 SAINT-JOSEPH & HERMITAGE Spend the morning and afternoon discovering the different terroirs of Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Cornas, and Saint-Péray appellations — tasting some of the best Crus wines. Start the day enjoying magnificent views over Hermitage wine country from the St. Christopher Chapel. Visit at least two wineries today, tasting several Syrah and Marsanne Rhône wines with an expert. Relax with a rustic winery lunch. We’ll head back to Lyon late this afternoon with ample time to explore the city at your leisure. Lyon is filled with an array of amazing restaurants — you are free to enjoy dinner on your own this evening. Breakfast, lunch Overnight at Le Royal Hotel Lyon 206.905.4260 | [email protected] | https://experi.com/dobbesfamilyestate/ | 2 SUN, MAY 8 DAY 3 COTE ROTIE & CONDRIEU This morning we’ll head out to explore the prestigious Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu wine appellations — producing some of the Northern Rhône’s most famous wines made from the Syrah and Viognier grapes. Accompanied by a wine expert, we’ll visit some of the areas most interesting winemakers and learn what makes this wine so exceptional. Enjoy breathtaking views of hillside vineyards spread across the Rhône Valley. We’ll savor a wine-paired lunch at a winery before heading back to Lyon. Back in Lyon, we’ll take a brief stroll down cobbled passageways in Vieux Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover the essential moments along the way. Discover why Lyon is considered the gastronomy capital of France and walk through the Halles de Lyon Paull Bocuse — the city’s covered food market filled with delicious treasures. Enjoy dinner on your own this evening in Lyon with time to explore at your leisure. Breakfast, lunch Overnight at Le Royal Hotel Lyon MON, MAY 9 DAY 4 CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE & SAINT-RÉMY This morning, we’ll depart Lyon and travel to our hotel in Saint-Rémy. En route, we’ll stop and discover wines from the renowned wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where vineyards cover more than 7,900 acres of land. Strict appellation d'origine contrôlée rules allow 18 varieties of red and white wines to be produced. Enjoy a tasting and lunch at a boutique winery while learning about the region's history and terroir. Once in Saint-Rémy, we’ll settle into our luxe hotel. Enjoy the chateau’s supreme comfort and take time to explore the grounds, including 17 acres of rolling hills and gardens. Sit down to a dinner at the chateau this evening. Breakfast, lunch, dinner Overnight at Vallon de Valrugues 206.905.4260 | [email protected] | https://experi.com/dobbesfamilyestate/ | 3 TUE, MAY 10 DAY 5 LES BAUX & GRAVESON Travel to Les Baux-de-Provence to explore the village’s cobblestone streets, rock formations, and 10th-century castle. Visit Carrières de Lumières, a quarry turned art installation. Stroll around the village of Les Baux with your Travel Director and stop for lunch on your own. In the afternoon, we’ll head to the charming village of Graveson for a culinary workshop in Chef Yvan’s colorful studio. Master essential French cooking techniques from his charismatic instruction. Indulge in a dinner of our own creation, enjoyed with Chateauneuf-du-Pape wine and storytelling. Breakfast, dinner Overnight at Vallon de Valrugues WED, MAY 11 DAY 6 AVIGNON Arrive at the ancient city of Avignon, filled with magnificent art and architecture. Tour a famed distillery, taste its award-winning popular brandies and liqueurs and learn how the distillery grows “prisoned pears” inside bottles. Relax during a lunch inside the distillery. Wander through Avignon on a guided tour, winding down streets with boutiques, artisan stores, and cafés. Explore the Palais des Papes, the world’s largest Gothic palace. Spend time exploring this ancient city on your own with dinner at your leisure. Breakfast, lunch Overnight at Vallon de Valrugues 206.905.4260 | [email protected] | https://experi.com/dobbesfamilyestate/ | 4 THU, MAY 12 DAY 7 CADENET & LOURMARIN Head to an organic farm for a day of truffle hunting. Meet an expert hunter and his dog in the field. Sample fresh truffles paired with Champagne. Enjoy a buffet lunch paired with estate wines. Head to the beautiful village of Lourmarin, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. Wander the quaint city center and see the 15th-century castle. Later, take part in a game of pétanque, a popular Provençal ballgame, during a private court session. Take part in this French pastime followed by aperitifs. This evening we’ll enjoy a memorable farewell dinner. Breakfast, lunch, dinner Overnight at Vallon de Valrugues FRI, MAY 13 DAY 8 MARSEILLE Savor your last French breakfast before taking a private transfer from your hotel to the Marseille Provence Airport. Not ready to leave? Continue your travels to the sun- soaked French Riviera for an optional four-day extension. Bon Voyage! Breakfast 206.905.4260 | [email protected] | https://experi.com/dobbesfamilyestate/ | 5 EXTEND YOUR TRIP + 4 DAYS IN THE LUBERON FRI, MAY 13 DAY 8 Take a private transfer through the patchwork of vineyards and orchards to the charming village of Roussillon, known for the distinctive reddish color of its buildings that comes from the large deposits of ochre in the surrounding hills. Enjoy time to wander and have lunch before continuing on to the clifftop village of Bonnieux. Spend three nights at a picturesque country estate surrounded by gardens and terraces and known for superb southern French cooking. The remainder of the day is yours to spend at your leisure. Breakfast Overnight at Domaine de Capelongue SAT, MAY 14 DAY 9 After a relaxing morning, we’ll make the short drive to Gordes - one of the most beautiful villages in France, perched high above the Luberon plain and offering spectacular views of the valley below. Explore the winding cobbled alleyways and enjoy lunch at a cafe. Later, we’ll visit the still-functioning Sénanque Abbey built in the 12th century where a small community of monks plant and cultivate the often photographed lavender fields. We’ll stop at the nearby Village des Bories, which features well-preserved stone huts (bories) hand built with no mortar between the 15th to 18th century. A small authentic village of bories can also be found near your accommodations. Dinner is on our own this evening. Breakfast, lunch Overnight at Domaine de Capelongue 206.905.4260 | [email protected] | https://experi.com/dobbesfamilyestate/ | 6 SUN, MAY 15 DAY 10 This morning we’ll head to L’Isle sur la Sorgue. Once a fishing town with an abundance of crayfish in the River Sorgue, L’Isle sur la Sorgue is now known for its antique shops and bustling Sunday market--the largest outdoor market in the Luberon area, which includes a food market, flea market, and antique market. Spend time taking in the market and strolling over the footbridges, past historical waterwheels, and through the narrow, winding streets of this picturesque riverside spot. On our way back, we’ll stop at a local wine producer for a tasting of Luberon wines. The rest of the day is free to spend at our leisure. Breakfast Overnight at Domaine de Capelongue MON, MAY 16 DAY 11 Take a private transfer from your hotel to the Marseille Provence Airport for flights home. Bon voyage! Breakfast 206.905.4260 | [email protected] | https://experi.com/dobbesfamilyestate/ | 7 ACCOMMODATIONS LE ROYAL HOTEL LYON Spend three nights in the center of Lyon at the Hotel Le Royal Lyon. The townhouse-like hotel is a short walk to Lyon’s Old Town and overlooks the Place Bellecour. The hotel offers three dining spaces to enjoy Lyonnaise cuisine – Côté Cuisine for breakfast, L’Institut restaurant and cooking school, and Côte Bellecour for regional wines and bites. VALLON DE VALRUGUES Enjoy four nights in this luxurious hotel in beautiful Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Spacious and refined, the accommodations feature an exceptional villa and suites. The property offers a gastronomic restaurant, summer bistro, bars, spa, heated indoor and outdoor pool, and easy access to the lively center of Saint-Rémy-de- Provence. DOMAINE DE CAPELONGUE(LUBERON EXTENSION) Perched on a hilltop in the idyllic village of Bonnieux, this stone brick farmhouse is a quintessential Provençal experience. Panoramic views, manicured gardens, an oasis-like pool, and a chef's herb garden are a few of the many luxuries found throughout the property. Each room offers an en-suite bathroom with bathrobes and hairdryer, complimentary WiFi, LCD television, radio, minibar, safe, and air conditioning. Two-star Michelin Chef Édouard Loubet creates elegant dishes in the two restaurants at the Bastide.