A week in Provence — Atlantic to the Mediterranean — Page & Moy Ultimate Holiday Collection online holiday brochure

Included excursions " Riez & Moustiers-Ste-Marie " Aix-en-Provence " The Luberon ATLANTIC TO THE MEDITERRANEAN Optional excursions " Gorges du Verdon " Ste-Maximin & Cassis Meal arrangements 7 nights half board Also included Moustiers-Ste-Marie " The services of an experienced Page & Moy Tour Guide WALKING IN SCENIC PROVENCE 7 days from �649 With scenic landscapes and a quality of light unique to the Mediterranean, Provence is perfect walking country. We fly from London Gatwick to Marseille and spend six nights on a half board basis at the Hotel Villa Borghese in Greoux-les-Bain, the ideal starting point for our three included walks. Each walk is accompanied by a local guide and includes a packed lunch. Excursions to Riez & the Gorges du Verdon and Aix-en-Provence & Ste Maximin are also included. Lower Gorges du Verdon, St Laurent & Quinson Our path follows the lower gorges of the Verdon River through Mediterranean vegetation to the shores of a beautiful lake where we stop for our picnic. We continue to St Laurent from where our coach takes us to the picturesque mediaeval village of Quinson. Moderate walking 4 hours. Distance 6� miles. Valensole & Lurs We begin on the Plateau de Valensole in an unrivalled setting of olive groves, golden fields of grain, almond trees and lavender as far as the eye can see. We visit a lavender distillery and after our picnic take a short bus ride to Lurs, a mediaeval hilltop village. We stop to visit a water-driven olive oil mill before continuing to Forcalquier, a mediaeval fortified town with narrow streets and shady squares. Enjoy a tasting of pastis in the local distillery before we return to the hotel. Easy walking 4 hours. Distance 6� miles. DAY 6 Ste-Maximin & Cassis Join our optional excursion to Ste-Maximin-de-la-Ste-Baume, where we will have time to wander the alleyways of this ancient pilgrimage town and visit the basilica housing relics said to be those of Mary Magdalene and Saint Maximin. We continue to the picturesque Mediterranean fishing village of Cassis, hemmed in by soaring white cliffs. DAY 7 The Luberon Our final included excursion takes us to the idyllic scenery of the Vaucluse region and the Luberon. The forested mountains are dotted with hilltop villages and ancient chateaux. We visit a number of these villages, including Bonnieux and Gordes, before ending the day at the lavender museum in Coustellet. DAY 8 Greoux-les-Bains/London By air: We return to the airport for the homeward flight. By rail: Transferring to Marseille, we travel to Lille by TGV, continuing on to London St Pancras or Ebbsfleet by Eurostar. YOUR HOTEL Hotel Villa Borghese (3-star), 7 nights half board. A real gem of a hotel, the Villa Borghese stands in its own delightful tranquil gardens. Leisure facilities include an outdoor pool, sauna and tennis court plus a health and beauty centre. The restaurant offers superb food, and for relaxation there is a large terrace, bar and lounge. Travel Arrangements Departure Dates & Prices Holiday Number: EEFRP 2008 By air 14 April 2 June 22 September 20 October By rail 31 March 19 May 6 October Price Per Person �699 �849 �849 �719 �739 �879 �879 Gorges du Verdon Moustiers-Sainte-Marie Our final walk is to Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. The route takes us by gardens, past olive groves, and up hillside tracks for a stunning view over Lake Sainte-Croix and the terracotta rooftops of the village, dramatically set on the edge of a ravine. After a refreshing picnic, we descend into Moustiers itself for a stroll through the pretty pastel-painted streets. Moderate walking 4 hours. Distance 6� miles. Departure Dates & Prices Holiday Number: EEFRWP 2008 23 March 12 May 29 September Price Per Person �649 �799 �799 Deposit �100 per person Prices are based on the shared occupancy of twin or double rooms with private facilities. By air: Scheduled flights by British Airways between London Gatwick and Marseille; departing at 1355h and arriving back at 1820h. By rail: Eurostar service from London St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Lille; departing at 1000h (London St Pancras) /1015h (Ebbsfleet) and connecting with the TGV service to Aix-en-Provence. The return journey from Marseille takes the TGV to Lille and onward Eurostar to Ebbsfleet and London St Pancras, arriving back at 1845h (Ebbsfleet)/1903h (London St Pancras). Please note that timings are subject to change. Prices are based on the shared occupancy of twin or double rooms with private facilities. Supplements per person Single rooms �119 First Class rail travel �175 Holiday Insurance please see page 258 Please see pages 252-255 for details of items not included in the holiday price and our price policy. Supplements per person Single rooms �100 Transfers By air: Transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 90 mins By rail: Transfer time from the station to your hotel is approximately 45 mins Also Fly From... You can also fly to your destination from the following airports at the supplement shown below (per person). Birmingham �NIL Regional connecting flights to London also available Please see pages 8-9 for details. For details of airlines and approximate flight timings please see pages 256-257. Make your own way Save �150. Please see page 8 for further details. Gordes To view dates & prices click here To book click here 99

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