TenTATive iTinerArY FOr AlASKA cruiSe - Senior Tours Canada

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TenTATive iTinerArY FOr PrOvence
departure. We depart for Marseille via
Paris.
aVignon. We arrive in Marseille and
transfer to Avignon. The rest of the day is at
leisure until this evening’s Welcome Dinner.
aVignon WaLKing tour. Our walking
tour shows us the main highlights of Avignon;
the Pont d’Avignon, the lively Place de
l’horloge and the pedestrian streets. We also
visit the Palace of the Popes - an imposing
Gothic structure where several popes and
antipopes lived in the 14th and 15th
centuries. We conclude our tour at Les Halles
– Avignon’s quaint food market, where a local
chef will offer a cooking demonstration and
tasting of local specialties.
arLes / caMargue. We begin with a visit
of Arles, once Julius Caesar's capital of Gaul.
Here we follow in the footsteps of Van Gogh
to the sites immortalized in his many
paintings. We will see the remarkable Roman
and typical Provencal architecture, and we
will enjoy some free time at Arles’ famous
market with it endless stalls of local foods,
antiques and curiosities. We then travel to
Camargue – a national wildlife reserve of
exceptional beauty. See the immense plain of
marshes and lagoons which are refuge to
over 300 species of birds (including pink
flamingos), beautiful wild white horses and
wild bulls – the symbol of Camargue. We
conclude with a leisurely visit of Carmargue’s
capital, Saintes Maries de la Mer, a city of
tradition superbly located at the mouth of the
Rhone River and Mediterranean sea.
at Leisure in aVignon. A free day to
explore the town and its vibrant markets.
uZes / pont du gard / niMes. This fullday
excursion begins with a walking tour of
Uzes - the premier duchy of France. This
dazzlingly beautiful commune has shaded
boulevards, medieval streets and handsome
houses. Then we discover the Pont du Gard,
built in the 1st century AD – a technical and
artistic masterpiece. We conclude our
excursion in Nîmes, which boasts some of
the world’s best preserved Roman
monuments. We will visit the impressive
amphitheater and Maison Carrée (square
house) followed by some free time in the
historic centre.
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Vaison-La-roMaine / Mont Ventoux /
sauLt. First we visit Vaison-La-Romaine, a
small Provencal town nestled in the valley.
Once a prosperous Roman city, it is known
today for its fabulous Provencal market. Next
is the summit of Mont Ventoux for a
breathtaking view of the Toulourenc Valley.
We continue on to picturesque Sault -
surrounded by lavender and wheat fields this
town represents the unique natural beauty of
Provence.
at Leisure in aVignon.
LuBeron ViLLages. Scattered across the
countryside are the wonderful villages of the
Luberon - widely known as "the most
beautiful villages of France". We see
Rousillon - with its ochre landscape, Gordes
- a hill top village with narrow alleys and
passageways that wind between medieval
buildings, and Senanque - a beautiful Abbey
founded by the Cisterian in the 12th century.
We conclude this remarkable day with a taste
of the most sought-after underground
mushroom known as “truffle”.
aix / cassis. We travel to Aix en Provence
(fondly known as “X”). This is one of France's
most popular cities, with its majestic public
squares, shaded avenues, graceful fountains
and elegant Baroque style buildings built with
the distinctive Provencal yellow stone.
During our walking tour we follow the
footsteps of Cézanne, see the Cours
Mirabeau and the market where locals shop
daily for fresh produce and flowers. We then
travel to Cassis, a former Roman port, fishing
village and today a resort town picturesquely
located in a niche at foot of steep cliffs.
at Leisure in aVignon.
orange / chateauneuf-du-pape.
This morning we visit Orange, known as the
gateway to Southern France. Founded in 30
BC, Orange remains marked by the dynastic
seal of the powerful citadel of William III of
Orange, who later became King of England
in 1689. We will see the famous Triumphal
Arch and visit the Roman theatre. Then we
proceed through the countryside and
vineyards to Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a
vineyard visit and tasting.
at Leisure. After our final day of leisure we
will have our special French Farewell Dinner.
hoMe. Air France takes us home via Paris.
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