Provence Velo Vin Voyage

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Famous for vineyards, lavender, sleepy hilltop towns, and art & history, Provence is a diverse region within sunny Southern France. With a relaxed, charming allure, Provence entices you in with long lazy lunches, exceptional wines, and bright blue skies, not to mention the Luberon - three mountain ranges proudly displaying marvellous hilltops with unspoil...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoylocal wine tastingsin historic vineyards surrounded by Provencal beauty
    • Escape to the countryside with breath-taking panorama and peacefulnature walks
    • E-bike the Rhone River and famous hilltop villages of Gordes, one of France's most beautiful villages
    • Optional canoeing on the crystal-clear River Sorgue from Fontaine de Vaucluse

What's this trip about?

    Famous for vineyards, lavender, sleepy hilltop towns, and art & history, Provence is a diverse region within sunny Southern France. With a relaxed, charming allure, Provence entices you in with long lazy lunches, exceptional wines, and bright blue skies, not to mention the Luberon - three mountain ranges proudly displaying marvellous hilltops with unspoiled medieval villages. Your voyage begins in Avignon, a small city full of life and the gateway to Provence. The historic centre is home to the immense Gothic architecture of the Pope's Palace along with the Saint Benezet Bridge, listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The produce market here is not to be missed with local and national delicacies beautifully presented, waiting to be sampled. Spend your evenings roaming alongside the Rhone River, choosing from one of the many diverse dining experiences. Embark on a leisurely e-bike ride where an exceptional local tasting awaits. This is the perfect introduction to Provencal wines, sampled just before you venture further into wine country and onto your next destination of Gigondas. Surrounded by more than 1,250 hectares of vineyards, this tiny village promises escapism from everyday life. Your accommodation in Gigondas proudly boasts an excellent gourmet restaurant. Tuck into an elegant meal on the sun-dappled patio with breath-taking views of the limestone peaks around you - certainly one of those moments that you'll never forget. With plenty of nature walks available, we recommend exploring outside of the village before returning to enjoy your pre-arranged wine tasting; a must do whilst in Gigondas. Leaving Gigondas behind, you arrive in Fontaine de Vaucluse, a medieval Provencal village known for being the source of the mighty River Sorgue. From here, take your e-bike across the charming hilltops of Gordes, one of the seven most beautiful villages in France. Take your time getting lost amongst the labyrinth of narrow, cobblestone streets, stopping at charming boutiques and tempting eateries as you explore. With must-see churches and its dominating castle, Gordes deserves a moment to discover its beauty at your own pace. From Fontaine de Vaucluse, you can arrange canoeing down the River Sorgue; a fantastic way to see Provence from another perspective. Your Provencal Tour comes to an end with one last night in Avignon. Enjoy the fine cuisine and historical sites along the Rhone River before waving goodbye with fond memories of Provence.Journey through Provence, from the vibrant city of Avignon into the Luberon countryside where one of the most beautiful villages in France awaits.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityMarseille
End CityMarseille

Destinations

Attractions

  • Avignon

Trip includes

    • 7 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of 3*hotels
    • All breakfasts and two dinners
    • Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
    • Luggage transfers between hotels
    • Private car transfers between hotels
    • Wine tasting & tour near Chateauneuf-du-Pape
    • Wine tasting & tour Vacqueyras Clos de Caveau
    • E-bike to cycle the Rhône River & Hilltop Villages

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Avignon

Arrive at your first hotel in Avignon, just a 10minute walk from the banks of the Rhone River. Within walking distance of many points of interest and local restaurants, this is a great base for your stay in the city. Overnight Hotel d’Angleterre 3*, Avignon.

Day 2 E-bike along the Rhone & Wine Tasting

What better way to explore Provence than on two wheels as you embark on a leisurely ride along the Rhone River towards Chateauneuf-du-Pape and onto a local winery (approx. 25km each way). Some of the most magnificent wines await you; enjoy a traditional tasting and tour before riding back to Avignon. Overnight Hotel d’Angleterre 3*, Avignon.

Day 3 Explore Gigondas

After a leisurely breakfast in Avignon, you'll be transferred to your next hotel in the rural village of Gigondas. Lying at the foot of a small chain of mountains in Haut Vaucluse, Gigondas is a tiny village surrounded by vineyards, scented with the typical herbs of P...

Day 4 More Gigondas & Wine Tasting

This morning, we have arranged a wine tour and tasting for you in Vacqueyras; you can't visit this region without sampling the exquisite wines! Returning to your hotel in the afternoon, wander the cobbled streets of Gigondas lined with cafes and wine cellars, boutiqu...

Day 5 E-bike the Hilltop Villages of Gordes

You'll be transferred to your next hotel located in Fontaine de Vaucluse, a medieval village home to the source of the mighty River Sorgue. From here, take your e-bike across the charming hilltop villages to Gordes, proudly known as one of the seven most beautiful vil...

Day 6 Relax or Canoe the River Sorgue

Relax in Fontaine de Vaucluse or explore more of Gordes. One of the best things to do in Gordes is to simply follow your nose through the cobbled lanes and see where you end up. You'll no doubt stumble across beautiful viewpoints, ancient gateways, and charming little...

Day 7 Return to Avignon

Enjoy a relaxing morning before returning to the picturesque city of Avignon. From the renowned Palais des Papes, acknowledged as a UNESCO World Heritage site, to the lively nearby markets teeming with scents of ripe produce and aromatic herbs, Avignon presents a dist...

Day 8 Depart Avignon

Wave goodbye to Avignon with fond memories of Provence.

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It is all about adventure. That is what Exodus was founded upon and what the company is still all about. Discovering countries, cultures, environments, cities, mountain ranges, deserts, coasts and jungles; exploring this amazing planet we all live on.

At Exodus, we know what makes you tick when it comes to holidays. It’s a desire shared by so many others. A yearning to visit new places and come home with a real sense of what they’re all about. This means delving into local traditions, cultures, cuisine, lifestyles – anything that contributes to its unique identity. At the same time, we always remember that we are only guests. So we travel courteously and respectfully, in smaller groups to minimise our impact, to ensure that every Exodus holiday is a beneficial experience for everyone involved.

This is a philosophy we take with us around the world, helping you reach some incredible destinations on 500 itineraries across over 90 separate countries. We also strive to provide as much flexibility and choice as we possibly can, making it simple for you to experience a very different holiday.

Exodus started life on 4 February 1974 when two friends got together to provide an overland truck to travel to the Minaret of Jam, deep in the heart of the Hindu Kush, the most inaccessible of the world’s great monuments.

All our office staff have a passion for travel and adventure, and between us we’ve notched up experience that spans 171 different countries. That’s not all. In their former lives, our team members have been professional archaeologists, wildlife guides, overland drivers, mountain leaders, diving and ski specialists and mountain bike gurus – so no-one is better placed to create tours that appeal to a wide range of specialist interests.

Their care in putting all the details in place really shines through too. Extensive planning, research, fact-finding and training are a sign of our commitment to providing a holiday where your enjoyment, value for money and safety come first. It’s a telling reason why we remain one of the leading worldwide adventure tour companies. It is no exaggeration to say that our tour leaders can make a world of difference to the enjoyment of your holiday – so we choose them carefully. The result is that, in 2013, 93% of our clients stated that their leader exceeded their expectations. Where possible, we train and employ local leaders because they can provide invaluable insights that enrich the trip. What’s more, this investment in local staff really helps us benefit both them and their community.

Why we love this operator
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What's excluded

    • Lunches & dinners
    • Travel insurance
    • Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)
    • Visas or vaccinations

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Cancellation policy

The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of the tour operator - Exodus Travels.

If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel a confirmed booking you must notify Travelstride in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by Travelstride and will be effective from the date on which we receive it.

If You Cancel Your Holiday
You, or any member of your party, may cancel your travel arrangements at any time. Written notification from the lead name or your travel agent must be received at our offices. 

Since we incur costs in canceling your travel arrangements, you will have to pay cancellation charges as follows (see also the exceptions below): 

  • More than 42 days - No cancellation fee. Deposit can be transferred to a new booking departing within 2 years of date of travel of original booking. Any remaining balance will be refundedThis excludes all non-refundable costs as set out in clause 4 above (for example international and domestic flights and local services).
  • Between 41 and 21 days (inclusive) - No cancellation fee. Balance and deposit can be transferred to a new booking departing within 2 years of date of travel of original bookingThis excludes all non-refundable costs as further explained in clause 4 above (for example international and domestic flights and local services).
  • Between 20 and 15 days (inclusive) - 80% of the holiday cost
  • 14 days or less; or failure to join the holiday (inclusive) - 100% of the holiday cost

Certain trips may involve different cancellation charges; you will be advised if this is applicable to your holiday during the booking process.For Polar holidays, the following cancellation charges will be made for all Polar holidays. Period before departure in which you notify us: 

Cancelation charge

  • More than 133 days - Deposit only
  • 133 days or less (or failure to join the holiday) (inclusive) - 100% of the holiday cost

Notes (i) Your deposit is non-refundable, even if the cancellation charge calculated is lower than the deposit amount paid; (ii) If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges; (iii) certain travel arrangements may be subject to higher cancellation charges and could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements from the moment the booking is confirmed.

If You Change Your Booking

If, after our Booking Confirmation has been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, for example your chosen departure date or accommodation, we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes to be made must be in writing from the lead name or your travel agent. You will be asked to pay an administration charge of $60, and any further cost we incur in making this alteration (including those charged by third party suppliers who provide the component parts of your booking).  You should be aware that these costs could increase the closer to the departure date that changes are made and you should contact us as soon as possible. Note: Certain travel arrangements may not be changeable after a reservation has been made and any alteration request could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements.

You can transfer your booking to another person, who satisfies all the conditions that apply to this booking, by giving us notice in writing at least 7 days before departure provided that the new lead passenger accepts the transfer and these Terms and Conditions. Both you and the new traveler are responsible for paying all costs we incur in making the transfer. Please bear in mind that certain airlines and other transport providers treat changes as a cancellation and charge accordingly, up to 100% of the cost for that part of the arrangement. Where applicable these charges will be passed on to you.

If We Cancel Your Booking

Exodus reserves the right to cancel an itinerary before departure for any reason whatsoever, including too few participants ,logistical problems, a Force Majeure Event (as defined in Section 8), or any other circumstances that may make operation of the trip inadvisable. All trip payments received will be promptly refunded, and this refund will be the limit of Exodus’s liability without any further obligation on Exodus’s part. Exodus is not responsible for any expenses incurred by trip members in preparing for the trip, including non-refundable or penalty-carrying airline tickets, special clothing, visa or passport fees, or other trip-related expenses.

If We Change Your Booking

  1. Changes to the price. We can change your holiday price after you’ve booked, only in certain circumstances. Changes in the price of the carriage of passengers resulting from changes to the cost of fuel or other power sources, the level of taxes or fees imposed by third parties including tourist taxes, landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports and airports, or exchange rates mean that the price of your travel arrangements may change after you have booked.

  2. Changes other than the price. It is a term of your booking that we are able to make changes to any aspect of your booking. If the change is insignificant, we will ensure that you are notified about it. Examples of insignificant changes include alteration of your accommodation to another of the same or higher standard. If we are forced by circumstances beyond our control to alter significantly any of the main characteristics of the travel services that make up your package you will have the rights set out below.

    2.1 - We will contact you and you will have the choice of accepting the change or having a refund of all monies paid. You can also accept an alternative holiday, where we offer one (we will refund any price difference if the alternative is of a lower value). We will tell you the procedure for making your choice. Please read any notification of changes carefully and respond promptly as if you do not respond to us within the timescale given your booking may be canceled.

    2.2 - If you choose to accept a refund then that is the only liability we have and we will not be liable for any further sums, compensation or otherwise and you are advised to adequately insure yourselves against cancellation for any reason

Please note that insurance premiums and amendments charges are not refundable in any circumstances. 

Once you have put down a deposit for a tour, you are unable to cancel and re-book within a promotional period and we reserve the right to amend the pricing on any new booking you make within that time. If you cancel a tour and book the same tour under a promotional code, we reserve the right to decline the booking.

Important Note: Certain arrangements may not be amended after they have been confirmed and any alteration or cancellation could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements in addition to the charge above.

If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges.

Where possible, we will deduct the cancellation charge(s) from any monies you have already paid to us.

For more additional details, see the booking conditions of TruTravels at the following web address: https://www.exodustravels.com/us/about-exodus/exodus-booking-conditions.

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