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FRANCE PROVENCE 510.900.8222 or 888.225.2586 alumni.berkeley.edu/caldiscoveries October 4-12, 2016 Full Special Special Price Savings Price $3,545 $250 $3,295* *Special Price valid if booked by 10/1/2015. VAT is an additional $295 per person. All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air trans- portation costs (unless otherwise stated) and valid until October 1, 2015. Please contact us for current pricing and information. Single supplement waived for solo travelers! This offer is limited, capacity controlled and tends to sell out quickly. NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT FOR SOLO TRAVELERS

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FRANCE

PROVENCE

510.900.8222 or 888.225.2586 alumni.berkeley.edu/caldiscoveries

October 4-12, 2016

Full Special SpecialPrice Savings Price

$3,545 $250 $3,295*

*Special Price valid if booked by 10/1/2015.

VAT is an additional $295 per person.

All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based ondouble occupancy and do not include air trans-portation costs (unless otherwise stated) and validuntil October 1, 2015. Please contact us for currentpricing and information. Single supplementwaived for solo travelers! This offer is limited,capacity controlled and tends to sell out quickly.

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT FOR SOLO TRAVELERS

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Provence is where sun-drenched beaches and undulating hills tie theMediterranean to the Alps.Its very name conjuresimages of idyllic days withdazzling light illuminating theverdant countryside’s sloping vineyards and lusholive groves. The colorfulscenery of the region enraptured Cézanne, Chagall and van Gogh. Writers haveflocked here and extolled it as the Great Land of Inspiration for all that isFrench and fabulous. You may not be able to spend “A Year in Provence,” asauthor Peter Mayle describes in his book, but you may journey with us for aweek to experience this magical place.

INCLUDEDFEATURES

Accommodations• Seven nights inAix-en-Provence,France, at the first-classGrand Hôtel Roi René.

Transportation• All deluxe motor coach transfers in

the Land Program itinerary and baggage handling on these transfersare included.

Activities and Events• Informative educational programs presented by localexperts will enhance your insightinto the region.

• All excursions as outlined in yourprogram itinerary.

• Personal VOX listening deviceto hear every word from your expertEnglish-speaking guides.

• Attend a Welcome Reception andDinner.

• Gather for a Farewell Receptionand Graduation Ceremonyfollowed by a Farewell Dinner.

Extensive Meal Program• Enjoy seven breakfasts, four lunches

and four dinners; tea or coffee withall meals, plus wine with dinner.

• Sample authentic regional specialties during select meals at featured local restaurants.

• Take advantage of leisure time to try the local cuisine independently.

MANY INCLUDED EXTRAS• Consultation services of a

dedicated Passenger ServiceRepresentative prior to departure.

• Services of an experienced CampusDirector throughout your stay.

• Tipping of excursion guides and drivers.

• Detailed travel and destination information to assist in planning.

• Complimentary travel wallet.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS• Solo traveler friendly! Single supplement waived.• Groups are limited to 36 travelers to maximize yourtravel experience.

• Walk in the footsteps of Paul Cézanne as you explore hishistoric hometown of Aix-en-Provence, where he lived and died over acentury ago.

• Journey through the scenic, forested region of Le Luberon and admire picturesque mountain villages.

• The majesty of the Roman Empire comes alive during a visit to the historicmonuments of Arles and the Pont du Gard.

• Explore the medieval streets of Avignon, a city that served as the center ofthe Roman Catholic world from 1309 to 1377.

PROVENCEFRANCE

NO SINGLESUPPLEMENT

FOR SOLOTRAVELERS

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DAY 1 ~ IN TRANSITDepart for Marseille, France.AA Provided for AHI FlexAir participants.

DAY 2 ~ AIX-EN-PROVENCEUpon arrival, transferA to Aix-en-Provence and the Grand Hôtel RoiRené. Tonight, attend a WelcomeReception and Dinner.DAY 3 ~ AIX-EN-PROVENCEEducational Focus: AnIntroduction to Provence.Excursion: Aix-en-Provence. Setout on a walking tour to exploreProvence’s historic capital. Foundedin 122 B.C., Aix-en-Provence is one of the most elegant and wonderfully preserved of all French cities.Discover its narrow streets and colorful markets that have luredartists and writers for centuries.Independent Exploration: Spendsome time on your own in Aix.Local Flavor: Sample local specialtiesduring lunch and dinner at restaurantsin Aix.DAY 4 ~ LE LUBERONExcursion: Le Luberon. TheLubéron is well off the beaten path in a protected and picturesque mountain region teeming with forestsand vineyards. Visit a lively market inLourmarin before exploring the charming village of Bonnieux. Explorethe red-ocher village of Roussillon andthe hilltop village of Gordes.Local Flavor: Savor lunch at a restaurant in Bonnieux.DAY 5 ~ ARLES/LES BAUXExcursion: Arles. Begin with a visit to the Museum of Ancient Arles. Thenstroll through the old town and see theancient Roman amphitheater, builtaround AD 90, and the Cathedral of St.Trôphime’s 12th-century portal.Independent Exploration: Enjoysome free time on your own in LesBaux.Excursion: Les Baux. Discover LesBaux. Its winding cobbled streets, tinysquares and ancient fortress offer aglimpse of medieval life. The town isreplete with chapels, churches andmuseums.

DAY 6 ~ AVIGNONEducational Focus: The Religiousand Political History of Avignon.Excursion: Avignon. During the 14thcentury, Avignon was transformed froma sleepy riverside community to thecapital of Roman Catholicism thatserved as the residence of sevenFrench popes. Explore the impressivePalace of the Popes, a fortress-likemedieval masterpiece that bristles withramparts, towers and turrets situatedon the banks of the Rhône River. Local Flavor: Savor lunch at a restaurant in Avignon.Excursion: Pont du Gard. See theremarkable Pont du Gard, built by theRomans in 19 B.C. as part of a 30-milecanal to supply water to the town ofNîmes. This enormous three-tieredaqueduct rises as much as 160 feetabove the valley and was used throughthe ninth century. Its first level carrieda road and its third, a conduit; all threelevels were built without mortar.DAY 7 ~ AIX-EN-PROVENCEEducational Focus: The Art ofProvence. Excursion: Walk in the Footstepsof Cézanne. Cézanne found inspiration for many paintings in andaround Aix-en-Provence. Visit his studioand view Mont Ste-Victoire, his favoritelandscape subject. Local Flavor: Sample wines and savora delicious dinner at a winery in thefoothills of Mont Ste-Victoire.DAY 8 ~ AIX-EN-PROVENCEEducational Focus: ContemporaryFrance. Independent Exploration: Spendthe day at your leisure. Tonight, attend a Farewell Reception,Graduation Ceremony and a FarewellDinner.DAY 9 ~ IN TRANSITTransfer to the airport for the returnflight to your gateway city.A

NOTE: The information presented is prelimi-nary. Itineraries, included features and sched-ules are subject to change. Many excursions inthis program involve an element of walking.

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY ACCOMMODATIONS

GRAND HÔTEL ROI RENÉAix-en-Provence

Located in the heart of Aix-en-Provence,the Grand Hôtel Roi René is just minutesfrom the celebrated Cours Mirabeau.Thiselegant hotel exudes classic Europeancharm and features many modern conveniences. Pamper yourself in style!Enjoy the hotel’s fragrant gardens, terraceand outdoor swimming pool. Savor delicious local specialties in the hotel’srestaurant. Each of the air-conditionedguestrooms features a private bathroomwith hair dryer, a minibar, a direct-dialtelephone, Wi-Fi, a radio and satellite television.

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