R i v er Rhône
FRANCE
Avignon, Carcassonne & Picturebook Provence
Orange Avignon Lourmarin
Nîmes
Arles Toulouse
The Camargue Aix-en-Provence Mediterranean Sea
BY AIR
A-ROSA CRUISING
Carcassonne
WESTERN EUROPE BY COACH
SOUTHERN EUROPE BY COACH
EASTERN EUROPE BY COACH
White Camargue horses
38
From
£1,299
8 Days
DEPARTS
1 JUN
DEPARTS
5 OCT
Castle of Carcassonne
The enchanting region of Provence in the south of France has it all; a scenic landscape with hillsides of olive groves, vineyards and orchards, picturesque villages and ancient market towns, all rounded off by a beautifully warm Mediterranean climate. It also boasts an abundance of historic cities full of fascinating and wonderfully-preserved Roman remains plus medieval treasures.
YOUR BREAK INCLUDES Return flights to Toulouse y Airport taxes and luggage allowance (one piece y of checked-in hold luggage per person)
Airport shuttle transfers in France y 2 nights at the 4-star Holiday Inn Toulouse y Airport with breakfast
5 nights at the 4-star Mercure Orange Centre y Hotel with breakfast plus 3 dinners
Excursions to Avignon, Arles, Aix-en-Provence y & Lourmarin
ITINERARY Day 1 We fly to Toulouse and transfer to our airport hotel where we stay overnight on a bed and breakfast basis.
Next stop is Arles, full of shady squares and sun-drenched terracotta-tiled rooftops. Known as the city of art and history, Arles was the inspiration for many of Van Gogh’s paintings.
Day 2 Nîmes Starting our journey eastwards, we stop enroute in Nîmes. The city has the finest collection of Roman remains in France including the best preserved Roman temple and the mighty Arena.
Day 6 Aix-en-Provence & Lourmarin Often referred to as the city of a thousand fountains, Aix-en-Provence also offers elegant boulevards and an Old Town with winding streets, bustling squares, craft shops and boutiques. There are also numerous colourful daily markets.
We travel on to Orange where we check in to our hotel on the outskirts of the city, our base for the next five nights. Tonight, we enjoy dinner at the hotel. Day 3 Orange We head into Orange where we enjoy a guided walking tour. This compact city is rich in history, from Celtic fortifications to Roman monuments. The rest of the day is free to explore at leisure. Day 4 Avignon Today’s destination is Avignon where we start with a guided tour by petit train. This beautiful historical city is dominated by its impressive Papal Palace. There are also beautifully-preserved ramparts, mansion-lined streets and lively squares to discover. After our tour, the rest of the day is spent at leisure. Back at the hotel this evening, we enjoy dinner together. Day 5 The Camargue & Arles This morning we enjoy a scenic drive through the Camargue, Europe’s largest river delta, a hauntingly-beautiful and unique landscape of salt lagoons, reedy marshes and rice paddies.
We continue to Lourmarin. Listed as one of “The Most Beautiful Villages in France”, the village nestles amongst vineyards, olive groves and almond trees. This evening, we dine together at the hotel. Day 7 Carcassonne Leaving Orange, we make our way back to Toulouse, stopping en-route in the beautiful walled city of Carcassonne. This medieval citadel has a fairytale collection of drawbridges, towers and atmospheric cobbled streets. There’s also time to find a restaurant of our choice for dinner. Later, we check back in to our hotel at Toulouse airport where we stay overnight on a bed and breakfast basis. Day 8 We check out of our hotel and transfer to the airport for our flight home.
Guided walking tour of Orange y Guided tour of Avignon by petit train y Scenic drive through the Camargue y En-route visits to Nîmes & Carcassonne y Escorted by a tour manager in France y
YOUR HOTELS The 4-star Holiday Inn Toulouse Airport is located adjacent to the airport. This modern hotel features a bar and restaurant, a fitness centre, outdoor swimming pool (seasonal) and free Wi-Fi. The en-suite rooms offer satellite TV and air-conditioning. Located approximately five minutes’ drive from the centre of Orange, the 4-star Mercure Orange Centre Hotel offers modern rooms with TV, air-conditioning and minibar as well as a bar, restaurant, fitness room, outdoor pool (seasonal), garden and terrace. Hotel accessibility information
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