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Bordeaux Wine Country, Lourdes and Provence
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
RB |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
12 |
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Starting Price |
$2149 (Select Dates) * |
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Single Supplement |
$718 |
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Triple room disc. |
$100 |
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Countries Visited |
Monaco
France
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City Highlights |
Paris, Nimes, Nice, Monte Carlo, Lourdes, Bordeaux, Avignon, Aix-En-Provence |
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PARIS
Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the Notre Dame Cathedral; ascend the Eiffel Tower
PARIS-BORDEAUX
By high-speed TGV train (first-class)
BORDEAUX
Orientation
ST. EMILION
Orientation; wine tasting
BIARRITZ
Morning stop
LOURDES
Guided sightseeing
CARCASSONNE
Lunch stop
NIMES
Orientation
AVIGNON
Orientation, picture stops at the Palace of the Popes and Pont dAvignon
PONT DU GARD
Picture stop of the Roman Aqueduct
AIX-EN-PROVENCE
Lunch stop
MEALS
10 buffet breakfasts (BB); 4 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Paris AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers are included with land and air price.
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Day 1: (Wed.)
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2: Arrival in Paris, France. (Thu.)
Time to rest or to start exploring the splendid French capital. At 6 p.m. meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and leave the hotel for a welcome dinner with wine at one of Paris lively restaurants. After dinner you may wish to join an optional outing to get a first impression of the City of Light. (D)
Day 3: Paris. (Fri.)
Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Arc de Triomphe, Opera, Madeleine, Louvre, and Champs-Elysees. Visit magnificent NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL, and for a panoramic view, take the elevator to the second floor of the EIFFEL TOWER. Balance of the day is at leisure. Your Tour Director has suggestions for exciting afternoon excursions; tonight a lively cabaret show might just be the ticket! (BB)
Day 4: Paris-Bordeaux. (Sat.)
Morning departure aboard the famous high-speed TGV TRAIN to Bordeaux. In the afternoon, join your Tour Director for a pleasant walk through the center of this captivating city. (BB,D)
Day 5: Bordeaux. Excursion to St. Emilion. (Sun.)
Tour the most famous wine region of France and stop for lunch in the pretty town of St. Emilion. Then the highlight of today: An expert will explain the local secrets of WINE TASTING. Return to Bordeaux in the afternoon. Time to stroll along the riverbank, and tonight is your chance to try out the local restaurants. (BB)
Day 6: Bordeaux-Biarritz-Lourdes. (Mon.)
A scenic drive south, following the Atlantic coast to the charming resort of Biarritz. After a morning stop here, continue to Lourdes of pilgrimage fame, where you will stay for the next two nights. You may wish to join this evenings memorable rosary and candlelight procession. (BB,D)
Day 7: Lourdes. (Tue.)
Enjoy morning sightseeing with a Local Guide. The rest of the day plenty of time to soak in the special atmosphere of this place and to follow the pilgrims to the grotto, where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernardette in 1858. (BB)
Day 8: Lourdes-Carcassonne-Nimes. (Wed.)
Stop for a lunch break in the beautifully preserved medieval walled city of Carcassonne on your way towards Provence. Then continue to Nimes, where your Tour Director will take you for an orientation walk through the center: admire the well-preserved Roman Amphitheater and the Maison Carre. Dinner is served for you at your comfortable hotel. (BB,D)
Day 9: Nimes. Excursion to Pont du Gard and Avignon. (Thu.)
Enjoy your drive through the gently rolling hills to Pont du Gard. Admire the 2,000-year-old Roman Aqueduct, a monumental feat of engineering. Next, drive through the vineyards of Chateauneuf-du-Pape on your way to Avignon, where your orientation tour includes a picture stop of the bridge of the popular song and the massive Palace of the Popes. Time to browse through the many attractive shops or to join the locals sitting at one of the outdoor sidewalk cafes, before returning to Nimes. (BB)
Day 10: Nimes-Aix-en-Provence-Cannes-Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco. (Fri.)
This morning is dedicated to Aix-en-Provence, one of Frances most elegant cities. Explore its center on foot, stroll along shaded Cours Mirabeau, admire its famous cafes and fountains, and discover colorful squares. Later, head east past Cezannes Mount St. Victoire and drive through Cannes, where you will see the Festival Hall and the Croissette on your way to your beachfront hotel in the Principality of Monaco. Tonight you may wish to try your luck at the casino! (BB)
Day 11: At Leisure in Monte Carlo. (Sat.)
Your day is at leisure to just relax or dabble in the Mediterranean. Exciting optional excursions are available. (BB)
Day 12: Monte Carlo-Nice Airport. (Sun.)
Homebound flight. Morning transfers to Nice Airport. For land-only travelers, airport transfers are available. Ask your Travel Agent for details. (BB) |
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Land & Air and Land Only prices are based on per person in a double occupancy room. Single (Land & Air) and Single (Land Only) prices are based on per person in a single room. Land & Air prices are based from New York (JFK/EWR), for air supplement prices from your departure airport please call us toll-free at 1-800-935-2620. Taxes are not included on the listed prices.
| Touring Date |
Land & Air |
Land Only |
Single
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Single
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| Apr 23 - May 04, 2008 | Call Us | $2159 | Call Us | $2877 | | May 07 - May 18, 2008 | Call Us | $2159 | Call Us | $2877 | | May 21 - Jun 01, 2008 | Call Us | $2159 | Call Us | $2877 | | May 28 - Jun 08, 2008 | Call Us | $2159 | Call Us | $2877 | | Jun 04 - Jun 15, 2008 | Call Us | $2159 | Call Us | $2877 | | Jun 11 - Jun 22, 2008 | Call Us | $2179 | Call Us | $2897 | | Jun 25 - Jul 06, 2008 | Call Us | $2179 | Call Us | $2897 | | Jul 09 - Jul 20, 2008 | Call Us | $2159 | Call Us | $2877 | | Jul 16 - Jul 27, 2008 | Call Us | $2159 | Call Us | $2877 | | Jul 23 - Aug 03, 2008 | Call Us | $2159 | Call Us | $2877 | | Jul 30 - Aug 10, 2008 | Call Us | $2159 | Call Us | $2877 | | Aug 06 - Aug 17, 2008 | Call Us | $2159 | Call Us | $2877 | | Aug 13 - Aug 24, 2008 | Call Us | $2159 | Call Us | $2877 | | Aug 27 - Sep 07, 2008 | Call Us | $2159 | Call Us | $2877 | | Sep 03 - Sep 14, 2008 | Call Us | $2179 | Call Us | $2897 | | Sep 17 - Sep 28, 2008 | Call Us | $2179 | Call Us | $2897 | | Sep 24 - Oct 05, 2008 | Call Us | $2159 | Call Us | $2877 | | Oct 01 - Oct 12, 2008 | Call Us | $2159 | Call Us | $2877 | | Oct 08 - Oct 19, 2008 | Call Us | $2159 | Call Us | $2877 | | Oct 15 - Oct 26, 2008 | Call Us | $2149 | Call Us | $2867 |
* All prices are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. Please call us toll free at 1-800-935-2620 to confirm availability and current pricing on all our discounted specials. The prices on this website are not guaranteed until a deposit has been made. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in these prices until a booking has been confirmed by one of our agents.
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