7 Days Provence Hiking Gourmet Adventure

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1 7 Days Provence Hiking Gourmet Adventure Travel date May 2019

2 TOUR INFORMATION INTRODUCTION Beautiful landscape of terraced vineyards, quaint charming French villages, lovely forests, Provence is your quintessential French countryside. And the best way to appreciate its beauty is by walking. This trip offers 3 days of hiking through a less trodden trail of Provence. You will walk through lovely countryside and stay in small villages with comfortable and charming accommodation. Every evening, enjoy delicious traditional Provencal cuisine with local wine. You luggage will be transported from village to village. The hike is designed for anyone who is active and healthy. Before the hike, spend a day at Avignon, the capital of Provence and the seat of the Popes for 170 years. And after the hike, be pampered in a charming secret farmhouse by Leading Hotels of the World for 2 days to explore Luberon, one of the most popular tourist areas of Provence. And why not extend on your own to a famous holiday Belle Epoch period in the French Riveria Cannes, Monaco, Nice and many little secrets await! SPECIALS Carefully selected charming accommodation and local restaurants in remote village; Olive oil and wine tasting in Provence; All meals & beverages included (except for premium wine & hard liquor); Small group size of maximum 16 people with 2 trekking guide; Tipping to Guide, Driver & Porter included; Accompanied by Scott Dunn Travel Concierge; Comprehensive Travel Insurance included ITINERARY DAY BY DAY DEPARTURE DETAILS Land Tour Price: Twin Sharing: S$ 8,780/-; Single Supplement: S$ 2,780/- Airfare (subject to availability) Economy from S$ 1,663/-; Business from S$ 7,912/- Deposit amount: $$ 2,000/ per person Registration Closing Date: 08 Feb 2019 or when tour is fully subscribed Early Bird Promotion: First 4 rooms booking enjoy complimentary room upgrade from Superior Room to Deluxe Room in Bastide de Gordes Day May (Fri/Sat) Singapore / Marseilles / Avignon Day 2 12 May (Sun) Avignon / Crillon Le Brave Day 3 13 May (Mon) Crillon Le Brave / Les Dentelles De Montmirail Day 4 14 May (Tue) Crillon Le Brave / Les Baux / St. Remy Day 5 15 May (Wed) St. Remy / Fontaine De Vaucluse / Gordes Day 6 16 May (Thu) Gordes / Luberon / Roussillon / Gordes Day 7 17 May (Fri) Gordes / Marseilles / Singapore

3 ITINERARY DAY 00/01-10 / 11 MAY (FRI/SAT) - SINGAPORE AVIGNON MARSEILLES Flight: 10 May - Singapore / Frankfurt LH / (12h 40m) 11 May - Frankfurt / Marseilles LH /1010 (1h 30m) Upon arrival, you will be driven about 1 hr 15 min to Avignon, the capital of Provence. It is the centerpiece of history, arts and all things beautiful of Provence. This afternoon, enjoy a walking tour of this graceful city within a superbly preserved stone ramparts. We will spend much time in Palais des Papes (Palace of the Pope) for almost 8 decades in the 14th Century, 7 Popes were based here instead of Vatican. In the evening, be treated to a welcome dinner in the city. Accommodation: La Mirande Meals: Dinner DAY MAY (SUN) - AVIGNON CRILLON LE BRAVE This morning we travel north to Chateauneuf-du-Pape, where famous wines have been produced for more than a thousand years. We walk amid the famed grapes, on farming tracks between parcels of Grenache, Syrah, and the altogether 13 varietals that make up this 850-year old wine-making tradition. We stop at a renowned wine estate for a visit and wine tasting, where the secrets of the Cotes du Rhone wines will be unveiled. Hiking distance: 7 km ~ Total estimated hiking duration: 2 hours ~ Difficulty: Flat Terrain In the afternoon transfer to the Pont du Gard, an aqueduct of immense proportions, and a marvel of Roman architecture. Accommodation: Hotel Crillon Le Brave DAY MAY (MON) - CRILLON LE BRAVE LES DENTELLES DE MONTMIRAIL The day begins with the circumnavigation of the Dentelles following the Randonnées du Pays & Tour des Dentelles de Montmirail. We firstly be transferred to Seguret, our stating point of the hike. It is a picturesque little village that stretches in a narrow band around the flank of a solitary hill. It is also known as an artists colony, including makers of santons, delicate and detailed figurines in regional costumes. We head south to the wine village of Gigondas, on the western side of the hills. After lunch, continue by foot through the vine-laden hills with magnificent views of the Rhône valley, carpeted by a veritable sea of vines. Hiking distance: 12.2 km ~ Total estimated hiking duration: 4.5 hours ~ Difficulty: Low Accommodation: Hotel Crillon Le Brave

4 ITINERARY DAY MAY (TUE) - CRILLON LE BRAVE LES BAUX ST. REMY This morning transfer to Van Gogh s Provence for our walk through the Alpilles mountain range along olive groves before reaching Les-Baux-de-Provence, amongst the most beautiful perched medieval villages in France, a medieval hamlet set high on a rocky outcrop in the Alpilles. We ll pass intimate squares and leafy terraces on our way up to the gates of the citadel. We visit, explore the ruins of the citadel, see a collection of medieval war machines, and take in expansive views of the plains below. In the afternoon, we visit the Carrières de Lumières, a magnificent, dynamic light-show museum created in the underground quarry of Les Baux-de-Provence. Les Baux is also famed for its olive oil, yet another appellation, the silvery trees draping the foothills of the Alpilles. On our way to St Remy we stop for an olive oil tasting. Hiking distance: 7 km ~ Total estimated hiking duration: 2.5 hours ~ Difficulty: Low Accommodation: Hotel Le Vallon de Valrugues & Spa DAY MAY (WED) - ST. REMY FONTAINE DE VAUCLUSE GORDES Stroll through morning Wednesday market before exploring the town, nestled at the foot of the Alpilles mountains. Afterwards, transfer to Luberon, a string of mountains dotted with age-old villages. Start our walk in Fontaine de Vaucluse, the very source of the Sorgue river and its emerald green waters. No one or machine has been able to gauge its depths. Following a 300 year-old wall built to ward off the plague which entered Marseille in 1720 you walk along paths carved into the bush and cedar forests to Gordes directly to your hotel. Hiking distance: 12.5 km ~ Total estimated hiking duration: 4.5 hours ~ Difficulty: Low Dinner in a Michelin Chef s restaurant befits the celebration of a completed adventure! Accommodation: Bastide de Gordes DAY MAY (THU) - GORDES LUBERON ROUSSILLON GORDES Today, discover the region of Luberon. Colourful houses, dramatically set villages, brilliant poppies fields Luberon without doubt is the most popular areas for visitors in Provence. We will visit Gordes, sitting stunningly atop a hill. We will visit the working monastery - Abbey de Senqanque. Continue to Roussillon, with its beautiful coloured houses; a poppies field and museum; and enjoy an olive oil tasting in a local olive mill. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner. Accommodation: Bastide de Gordes

5 ITINERARY DAY MAY (FRI) - GORDES MARSEILLES SINGAPORE This morning, be transferred to Marseilles for lunch & a short city tour. Marseilles is a vibrant port city and is the gateway from African into France. Transfer to the airport for flight. Flight: Marseilles / Frankfurt LH /2025 (1h 35m) Frankfurt / Singapore LH / (12h 20m) (Arrive in Singapore on 18 May, 2019, Sat). Accommodation: N/A Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

6 PRICE INFORMATION Hotels Avignon: La Mirande (Deluxe Room) Crillon-Le-Brave: Hotel Crillon Le Brave (Standard Room) St. Remy: Hotel Le Vallon de Valrugues & Spa (Deluxe Room) Gordes: La Bastide de Gordes (Standard Room) Land tour price per person Twin share Single Supplement S$ 8,780/- S$ 2,780/- * These prices are based on minimum ten persons traveling together. Airline Lufthansa (LH) Singapore/Frankfurt/Marseilles (Return) Airfare price per person Economy Class S$ 915+ S$ 748 (taxes) = S$ 1,663/- Business Class: S$ 6,940 + S$ 972 (taxes) = S$ 7,912/- *Airfare & Taxes are calculated as of 30 Aug 2018 and subject to change & availability. Should you wish to explore alternative flying routes, do consult our friendly consultants. COST INCLUDES Accommodation on twin or double sharing basis; Professional English local guide & Hiking guide; Luggage transfer on day 4 & 5; Entrance Fee; Meals as stated including beverages (except premium wine & hard liquor); 1 tour concierge from Scott Dunn; Comprehensive Travel insurance with emergency evacuation benefits COST EXCLUDES Round trip international airfare; (quoted separately); Visa; Personal expenses such as laundry, bar bills and etc.