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FRANCE TOURING

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From 2720 per person twin share 15
8 DAYS | AVIGNON TO ARLES
TRAVEL TYPE: Small group cycling
DEPARTS: Selected Saturdays (Apr – Oct)

HIGHLIGHTS
• Cycle through the same landscapes that
inspired some of Vincent van Gogh’s greatest
masterpieces
Saint-Paul Asylum, Saint Remy • Encounter rich Roman history and architecture in
the historic towns of Arles and Orange
CYCLE PROVENCE 8 DAYS • Stop in at famous vineyards outside Avignon
Day 1: Avignon works of art including the famous ‘The Starry Night’. INCLUDES
Arrive into Avignon and meet with your cycling group Cycling distance: 68 kilometres. Spend the next two
and leader. Overnight in Avignon. nights in Saint Remy. • 7 nights boutique accommodation
• Meals as specified
Day 2: Avignon to Orange (B) Day 5: Saint Remy (B)
After breakfast, get fitted with your cycling equipment Today is a free day off the bike to explore Saint Remy • Use of bicycle and support vehicle
and start the route to Orange. Along the way, pass and its surrounds. • Admission to attractions as per itinerary
through the famous wine region of Châteauneuf-du- Day 6: Saint Remy to Arles (B) • Expert guide
Pape and stop at vineyards for some tastings. Once Ride to the magical hilltop commune of Les Baux-de- ^Price valid 11 Apr – 10 Oct 20. Not suitable for children
in Orange, join a walking tour though the city. Cycling Provence and be rewarded with breathtaking views under 14 yrs. Reasonable level of fitness is required.
distance: 32 kilometres. Overnight in Orange. of the surrounding countryside. Visit Château des
Day 3: Orange to Uzes (B) Baux before riding through the Val d’Enfer. In Arles,
Leaving Orange behind, ride the quiet roads south to join a walking tour through this popular Roman town. 1 Orange
the walled Provencal commune of Caderousse. Cross Cycling distance: 50 kilometres. Spend the next two
the mighty Rhone River and through the medieval village nights in Arles. Uzès 1
of Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres cycling past the vineyards Day 7: Arles (B) Avignon
producing Lirac wines. Continue through wine country Swap vineyards for waves today on a ride south 1
and onto the legendary Pont du Gard before arriving at to Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer on the shores of the
Uzes. Cycling distance: 70 kilometres. Overnight in Uzes. Mediterranean sea. Cycle along the Rhone River delta to
Day 4: Uzes to Saint Remy (B) the lakes of Camargue. Home to more than 400 species 2 Saint Remy
Winding back across the Rhone, travel beneath the old of birds, this area is a bird spotters paradise. Cycling 2
city gate and into the small town of Tarascon. Visit the distance: 41 kilometres. Arles
imposing medieval castle and continue to the charming Day 7: Arles
village of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. See the serene After breakfast, your cycling adventure comes to an end. START/FINISH
OVERNIGHT
gardens of Saint-Paul Asylum where Vincent van Gogh CYCLE
was a self-admitted patient and where he painted many (B = breakfast) • Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer VEHICLE

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From 2368 per person twin share 9
8 DAYS | NICE TO MARSEILLE
TRAVEL TYPE: Sailing
DEPARTS: Selected Saturdays (May – Sep)

HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit coastal towns of the famous Cote d’Azur
including Cannes and St-Tropez
• Sip wine made by the monks of the ancient
abbey in Iles de Lerins
Nice
• Explore the Iles d’Hyeres, often described as the
COTE D’AZUR SAILING ADVENTURE: NICE TO MARSEILLE jewel of the French Mediterranean
8 DAYS • Wander the Old Town in Nice and soak up the
superb culture
Day 1: Nice Bormes-les-Mimosas INCLUDES
After boarding at 4pm, meet with your fellow travellers. The small medieval village of Bormes-le-Mimosas is • 7 nights onboard accommodation
Spend the next seven nights onboard. listed among the most beautiful sites in France and is • Experienced crew
Days 2-7: Cote d’Azur a must see for history buffs. Take a guided tour, trek
Over the next six days, set sail through to the Cote d’Azur along the stunning coast or rent a bike. Or if you prefer a ^Price valid 16 May – 13 Jun 20. Not suitable for children
under 15 yrs.
stopping at Cannes, St-Tropez, Bormes-les-Mimosas and relaxing afternoon, visit one of the white sandy beaches.
Iles d’Hyeres Archipelago. Each day is unique, while there Iles d’Hyeres Archipelago
is a destination to reach everyday, the itinerary is flexible Due to strict environmental protection laws, the Iles
and is subject to weather changes. d’Hyeres (or Islands of Gold) boast a unique natural Nice
Cannes beauty. Head to Ile de Port-Cros, the smallest island
Set sail for the archipelago of the Iles de Lerins, just off in the archipelago. Rich in flora and fauna, in 1963 it Cannes
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the coast of Cannes. Stop by Sainte Marguerite Island. became France’s first marine national park. There are no
Visit Saint-Honorat Island, sampling wine at a restaurant automobiles on Port-Cros, so walk along trails through
run by local monks and produced from their own unspoiled pine forests and snorkel in the clear waters Marseille
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vineyard before arriving into Cannes. Take a tour of the surrounding the island. You’ll also visit the largest island St-Tropez
Bormes
city or hike through the mountain range. in the archipelago, Porquerolles, which is also a national Les Mimosas
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park. The best way to explore the island is to hire a
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St-Tropez bike and take one of the well-marked trails out through
While in St-Tropez, head to Pampolonne Beach for ancient oak forests and fruit orchards. St-Mandrier-sur-Mer • Îles d’Hyères Archipelago
celebrity spotting. Wander around the old fishing quarter
of La Ponche to get a feel of what St-Tropez used to be Day 8: Marseille
like or stretch your legs along the city’s coastal trails. Disembark the yacht by 10am and be transferred by START/FINISH
St-Tropez comes alive at night, so maybe check out coach to Marseille. This is where your sailing adventure SAILING
one of the many bars, restaurant or clubs. comes to an end. COACH
* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices for accommodation are per room per night for 2 people, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category for
travel in low season. Prices for tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure. 89