2012 - Provence Tour Dates & Prices - 6 Days/5 Nights

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RESERVE a 2012 Tour BEFORE March 2, 2012 and SAVE $400 per person off the tour price!




Best Adventures in PROVENCE Tour Dates, Prices, Information Links and more...

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Named "One of the Best" By Conde Nast Traveler  •  Featured on Conde Nast Traveler's "Editor's Pick List"
Featured National Geographic Walk of a Lifetime  • Named "Best of Provence," Andrew Harper Hideaway Report


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Provence Tour Highlights:


Provence walking tourwalking in provenceOur Provence trips are designed for and cater to both walkers and non-walkers alike, and feature a lot of flexibility, daily options and freedom to choose what you would like to do each day and how active you would like to be each day. Participate in every activity and walk or pick and choose to participate in only those activities of interest to you.


Come discover the 3 BEST areas of Provence - the Luberon, the Alpilles and the Mediterranean Coast! Enjoy cultural discovery, visits to historical and artist, perched villages in the Alpilles and Luberon. Discover the "calanques" of Cassis by walking, a 45 minute cruise or both. Indulge in tasting artisan cheeses. Tour and taste at Provence's leading organic wine producer. Shop at Provence's most prestigious art and artisan craft market. Prepare Provence cuisine during 1 hands-on cooking class with our friend, a famous Master Chef, and dine as VIP guests at our Chef's table afterwards. Visit our favorite "artisan savonnerie"-Soap-maker's workshop. Learn to play the favorite French pastime "pétanque" French style over cocktails. For Walkers in the group: Participate in 3 different, scenic walks (optional and designed for interested guests): (1) Provence Alpilles winery to village walk, (2) Mediterranean calanques coastal walk and (3) Provence Luberon village to village walk. Bikes also available for interested guests to borrow at their leisure. This tour also features professional OTBP guides, photo opportunities daily, 13 meals, sumptuous Michelin-star gourmet/bistrot dining, pre-dinner cocktails, classified wines at all group meals, 5 nights-luxury home-based, Provençal accommodations at Le Mas des Carassins in historic St. Remy de Provence! (NO hotel hopping), leisure time and personalized photo album of your Provence tour...




2012 Provence Tour Price:

RESERVE a Provence Tour BEFORE March 2, 2012 and SAVE $400 per person off the price below!

TOUR PRICE - $3,798 per person land only, double/twin occupancy (6 days/5 nights)

Solo travelers add single supplement: US$540


JUNE & JULY are the Best times to view Provence's Lavender in vibrant bloom and endless fields of Sunflowers!


2012 Provence Tour Dates:

•   April 17-22 - sold out
•   April 24-29 - sold out
•   May 1-6 - 2 Spaces Available
•   May 8-13 - sold out
•   May 15-20 - sold out
•   May 22-27 - sold out
•   May 31-June 5 - 5 Spaces Available
•   June 5-10 - 2 Spaces Available
•   June 12-17 - 2 Spaces Available
•   June 19-24 - 2 Spaces Available

•   June 26-July 1 - sold out
•   July 8-13 - sold out
•   July 17-22 - sold out
•   September 4-9 - 2 Spaces Available
•   September 11-16 - sold out
•   September 18-23 - 2 Spaces Available
•   September 24-29 - 6 Spaces Available
•   October 2-7 - 4 Spaces Available
•   October 7-12 - sold out
•   October 13-18 - sold out


What is included in the Provence Tour Price?
EVERYTHING BUT airfare to/from France, train fare to/from Avignon TGV station, 1 lunch, guide and driver gratuities, personal purchases.




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All Off the Beaten Path guides are Americans with dual nationality (American-French citizenship), are multi-lingual and reside in France. They bring a wealth of local information and history to enrich each guest's experience and have been selected for their comprehensive understanding of French culture. You will find that Off the Beaten Path guides are wonderful traveling companions, whose knowledge and sense of fun and positive attitude make each day a wonderful experience.


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Very Proud to Announce...

Off the Beaten Path, LLC is excited and very proud to announce that Lauriann Greene, founder and former owner of French Wine Explorers, is joining its' team beginning with the 2012 Tour season. Lauriann founded French Wine Explorers in 1999 and was president of the company until 2007 when she sold it to pursue other professional opportunities. Under Lauriann's direction French Wine Explorers was considered a leading luxury French wine tour company in the U.S. Lauriann was noted as one of the "best wine tour guides in the world" in Food & Wine Magazine. She also holds the prestigious Sommelier-Conseil degree from l'Université du Vin in France. We are thrilled to welcome Lauriann to our team in 2012! She will lead our Bordeaux Wine & Culinary Tours and some of our Best Adventures in Provence Tours alongside OTBP owner Christy Destremau.




Tour Deposit and Payments:


  • Initial deposit to confirm tour participation is US$500 per person per tour.
  • Final payment is due 90 days prior to the 1st day of the tour.
  • Final payment invoices are emailed to guests 30 days before the final payment due date.
  • A 6-month installment payment plan is available to budget the payment of the tour balance.


Cancellation Policy:


  • 91+ days (from the first day of the trip): $500 per person Tour deposit. An alternative to cancellation - Transfer of Deposit: Guest may transfer from one trip to another up to 91 days before trip departure without penalty after which time the cancellation policy applies. When transferring to a different date or trip, if the trip costs more than Guest's original trip, Guest must pay the difference. This credit can only be rolled over once and Guest incurs no penalty.
  • 61-90 days: 25% of the total Tour price
  • 31-60 days: 50% of the total Tour price
  • 0-30 days: 100% of the total Tour price
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Provence Tour Guest Testimonials:

Jayne in Provence
"Our guide's local knowledge and connections to local people and professionals were a real perk on this trip. Made it feel like we were with friends throughout the trip. Her knowledge of local culture, food and history of the area was brilliant. Loved all of the options and flexibility. The trip was well paced and the group dynamic! This trip was even better than anticipated, and I had high expectations. Thank you for a truly exceptional and memorable experience!" Jayne Gowland, Adelaide, Australia (Best Adventures in Provence Tour)


David and Steffie at marcs cooking class


"We liked the variety of it all, the St. Remy and Calanques hikes, cooking classes, shopping the markets... We also appreciated your relaxed and cheerful manner of leadership and your knowledge of the local history and culture. Thanks for a great and memorable trip!" Steffie Grow and David Kuncicky, Santa Fe, NM (Provence Tour)





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