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Meals 10 buffet breakfasts (BB); 4 threecourse dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Paris. Hotels PARIS Sofitel Bercy (SF), BORDEAUX Mercure Château Chartrons (F), LOURDES Grand Hotel Moderne (F), NÎMES Imperator Concorde (F), MONTE CARLO Fairmont (D)
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(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, Opéra, Madeleine, Louvre, and Champs-Elysées. Visit magnificent NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL and for a panoramic view, take the elevator to the second floor of the EIFFEL TOWER. After an afternoon at leisure, visit the LE CORDON BLEU COOKING SCHOOL this evening for a lively cuisine demonstration by a Le Cordon Bleu chef. Develop your talent and tastebuds for successful food and wine pairing as you savor a variety of dishes and wines! (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 for a visit to the BORDEAUX WINE SCHOOL, where you will learn about the region’s climate, soils, grape varieties, making and ageing process, and the language and technique of tasting. (BB) Day 6: Bordeaux–Biarritz–Lourdes. (Mon.) Enjoy a scenic drive south, following the Atlantic coast to the charming resort of Biarritz for a visit and tasting at the MUSEUM OF CHOCOLATE. After a stop here, continue to Lourdes of pilgrimage fame, where you will stay for the next two nights. You may wish to join this evening’s memorable rosary and candlelight procession. (BB,D) Day 7: Lourdes. (Tue.) Enjoy morning sightseeing with a Local Guide. The rest of the day offers 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–Nîmes. (Wed.) Stop for lunch in the beautifully preserved medieval walled city of Carcassonne on your way to the Provence. While in Carcassonne, enjoy a PÂTÉ TASTING at a local restaurant. Continue to Nîmes, where your Tour Director will take you for an orientation walk through the center to admire the well-preserved Roman Amphitheater and the Maison Carré. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant this evening. (BB,D) Day 9: Nîmes. Excursion to Pont du Gard, Tavel & 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, travel to Tavel, beautifully situated in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape area, for a tasting of its famous rosé wines at CHÂTEAU D’AQUERIA. In Avignon, an orientation tour includes a picture stop of the bridge from the popular song and the massive Palace of the Popes. Time to browse through the many attractive shops or to join the locals at one of the outdoor sidewalk cafés before returning to Nîmes. (BB) Day 10: Nîmes–Aix-en-Provence–Cannes–Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco. (Fri.) This morning is dedicated to Aix-en-Provence, one of France’s most elegant cities. Explore its center on foot, stroll along shaded Cours Mirabeau, admire its famous cafés and fountains, discover colorful squares, or barter with the locals at the quaint flea market on Place de Verdun. After lunch, head east past Cézanne’s Mount St. Victoire and drive through Cannes, where you will see the Festival Hall and the Croisette 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. Why not join an optional excursion to Dolceacqua, Italy, for a tasting of its famous Rossese di Dolceacqua, and for an olive oil press demonstration and tasting? (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)
City Highlights PARISWelcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit Notre Dame Cathedral; ascend the Eiffel Tower; attend a cooking demonstration at Le Cordon BleuPARIS–BORDEAUXBy high-speed “TGV” train (first-class)BORDEAUXOrientation; visit the Bordeaux Wine School for a lecture and tastingST. EMILIONOrientation; wine tastingBIARRITZVisit the Museum of ChocolateLOURDESGuided sightseeingCARCASSONNEPâté tastingNÎMESOrientation; dinner at a local restaurantPONT DU GARDPicture stop of the Roman AqueductTAVELTour and wine tasting at Château d’Aqueria in the area of renowned Châteauneuf-du-PapeAVIGNONOrientation, picture stops at the Palace of the Popes and Pont d’AvignonAIX-EN-PROVENCELunch stop Price Details US Single room supplement: $718Triple room reduction per person: $100Extra nights per person in Paris:in single room $248; in twin room $137; in triple room $124Extra nights per person in Monte Carlo:in single room $295; in twin room $160; in triple room $128 CURRENT SPECIALS: Standard Offers and Specials provided by Globus Discount for young travelers Share the pleasure of a Globus vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of a 10-percent discount on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must be under 18 years of age on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations we don’t accept children under eight years old because we have found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.
Pay less for your second vacation We charge you vacation price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Globus vacation you take in the same year, you pay US$35 under list. Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. It’s fun to play the add-a-vacation game yourself or talk to your travel agent.
Triple room reduction On most Globus vacations you receive a reduction when three people travel together and share the same accommodations. Triple room reductions, when available, are listed on the itinerary pages. A word of caution: Triple rooms usually are no larger than twin rooms and the third bed, if there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room.
Avoid the single room supplement We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!
Do you have a large party of friends or family that wants to travel? Right now when you book between 5 and 7 people before December 31, 2008, each passenger will save $75.* For example, book 5 passengers and receive a $375 discount, 6 passengers equals a $450 discount and 7 passengers will receive a $525 discount. With an offer like this, the world’s greatest destinations are now closer than ever!
*Book a 2009 Globus vacation for five, six or seven travelers to receive the $75 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between Jun 4 and Dec 31, 2008 for travel through December 31, 2009. Individuals must be traveling together from the same origination point to receive the discount. Not valid with any other offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. |
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