Tar Heel Travel
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Discover the irresistible allure of southeastern France during this quintessential seven night Provençal experience. Unpack once and enjoy first-class accommodations in the heart of magical Aix-en-Provence. Walk in the footsteps of great painters, savor immersive cultural experiences and visit picturesque French villages. Stroll the storied Cours Mirabeau in Aix and relish a tour of Paul Cézanne’s atelier. Tour Avignon’s medieval Papal Palace and be awed by Pont du Gard, a Roman engineering feat.
Behold Vincent van Gogh’s inspiration in the lush, perfumed valleys of Arles and Saint– Rémy. Explore France’s oldest city, Marseille, and cruise the steep–walled Calanques of Marseille. Witness the captivating French villages of Les Baux, Lourmarin and Cucuron. Visit a truffle and olive tree plantation to join the hunt and sample tastings with Champagne. Taste Rhone wines in the famed wine-making village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, savor fresh seafood in a Cassis fishing village and learn to play the local game of pétanque. This small– group itinerary features engaging lectures, a generous meal plan and no single supplement.
Day 2 - Marseille | Aix-en-Provence
Day 3 - Aix-en-Provence | Cassis and its Calanques
Day 4 - Avignon
Day 5 - Arles | Les Baux | St. Remy
Day 6 - Marseille
Day 7 - The Luberon
Day 8 - Aix-en-Provence
Day 9 - Depart for home city
Base Price: From $5,245*, per person
- No single supplement fee, limited availability
- Airfare additional
Discounts available:
- Save $250 per person with Special Savings,* through Oct. 28, 2025.
- Save $500 person with Full Payment Discount*, through Feb. 13, 2026.
- *Must pay in full at the time of booking to receive discount
Inclusions:
- 7 nights in Aix-en-Provence at the first class Grand Hotel ROI Rene Aix-en_Provence Gallery
- 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners and 3 receptions; tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine with dinner.
- See cobranded website for details and brochure.
- Tar Heel Travel is a member exclusive perk.
- There must be one Carolina Alumni member in a room. Membership is open to anyone. Learn more.
- By reserving on this tour, you agree to the terms and conditions specific to this tour which are set by the tour operator. This information can be found in the tour brochure.
- The Carolina Alumni Travel Office and tour operator reserve the right to to decline or accept a reservation should a person's health, mental condition, physical infirmity or attitude jeopardize the operation of the tour or the rights, welfare, or enjoyment of other participants. Refunds will be made in accordance with the cancellation policy listed in the tour brochure.
- Please contact us if you have questions about this trip or group travel. We're happy to help in any way we can.
- Phone: 877.962.3980 (If we are unable to answer your call, please leave a detailed message with your name, phone number and email.)
- Email: travel@unc.edu
- All inquiries and room requests are answered in the order in which they are received.
- If you are ready to request a reservation, please submit your reservation request form.
- If you wish us to hold a room for 2 business days, please send us the passenger's names, address, phone number and email. This information must be provided in order to hold a room.