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Trip Style:Short Break Adventures (what does this mean?)

Price: Prices from CAD$1720 Twin and CAD$3005 Single Prices from USD$1510 Twin and USD$2630 Single

  $250 deposit required, remaining balance collected 60 days prior to departure.

Duration:8 days

Highlights:Experience the sensory delights of the Provencal countryside, Explore landscapes that inspired Van Gogh and Cezanne, Get involved in local village life, Traverse idyllic lands, Wander through the Luberon with its rows of lavender and flower-filled meadows
 

Trip Code:AAV

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Discover the 'garden of France' in western Provence. With fertile plains punctuated by arid ridges of limestone, this region is characterised by unique landscape contrasts. Explore the richly cultivated valleys and follow paths rising through scented scrub, lavender fields, vineyards and pine forests. Visit picturesque villages of honey-coloured stone, pass the habitations of prehistoric man and experience a landscape bathed in light so vibrant that it inspired Cezanne and van Gogh. Sign up for a walking adventure through an area so beautiful it will touch your soul.

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Duration 8 days
 

Tour Code AAV
 

Physical Rating Be prepared for some serious physical activity. This may be treks of up to 6 hours per day in steep terrain, or extended bike rides of more than one day. The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy your holiday.
 

Culture Shock Rating The trip includes a range of accommodation, such as basic hotels with western facilities or overnight trains. Days of being on the move are well interspersed, communication with the outside world is ever-present and a wide variety of food is commonly available.
 

Meals Included 7 Breakfasts
 

Accommodation Hotels (7 nts)
 

Transportation Luggage transportation from point to point, walking
 

Trip Style Short Break Adventures
 

Group Size Minimum 1 passenger
 

Departure Departure is guaranteed
 

Budget Allow EUR €360 for meals not included.
 

Validity 01/01/2009 to 31/12/2009
 

Departs Daily from 1 Apr - 1 Nov subject to availability
 

Important Notes This is a self-guided walking tour along a pre-designated route and there is no tour leader guiding the way. This trip is for fully independent travellers. Departure is subject to availability and is on request only. To provide you with the possibility of travel on your chosen date there may be occasions where the hotels are different to the ones listed. You will be advised at the time of confirmation. This trip is also available as a 5 day itinerary.
 

Days 1-2 Cavaillon to Fontaine de VaucluseAtop a rocky promontory, the citadel of Cavaillon boasts magnificent views of the countryside soon to be traversed. Hike along quiet roads past the smallholdings and gardens that produce the vegetables Cavaillon is renowned for. Walk further uphill across fields and over wooded hills, to the quaint village of Fontaine de Vaucluse - famous for its natural spring.
 

Day 3 Fontaine de Vaucluse to GordesAscending the hills of the Vaucluse, witness the countryside become more rocky and dramatic and enjoy impressive views to the river valleys below. Walk to the 12th-century Senanque Abbey en route to the attractive old village of Gordes, magnificently sited on the escarpment and dominated by its medieval chateau.
 

Days 4-5 Gordes to RoussillonToday's walk will delight the senses as it winds through meadows, woods and fields rich with the flora so characteristic of Provence - purple lavender, scarlet poppies and golden corn. The vibrant village of Roussillon is home to tall green conifers and medieval buildings of red ochre.
 

Days 6-8 Roussillon to AptThe trail passes the quarries from where the ochre building stone of Roussillon comes, then leads up towards the hills and the town of Apt, a gourmet's delight. With charming streets leading through the old city, past ancient fountains, private mansions and tiny tree-filled squares, Apt is a pleasant reward for a day's walk. Finish the adventure with a roundtrip hike to Saignon for unparalleled views and perhaps a final Provencal feast.
 

This trip is part of our Short Break Adventures range. As it is not a group trip it has no fixed departure dates. On the next page, select your preferred start date from the menu and our reservations team will process your booking request. Please note that Independent booking requests are subject to availability at your preferred travel time.

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