Provence Active Culinary Walking & Hiking Tour
Classic French Culinary Adventure
From $4,498 - $4,999 pp dbl. occ. | 6 days / 5 nights
(+$940 to $1,490 for sgl. occ.)
"Provence is made for cooking," raves writer Luke Barr in Travel + Leisure. With us, you'll walk in the very forests, fields and orchards that nurture each produit du terroir. Sample wine where the grapes are grown. And expand your culinary repertoire alongside our charming local friends. Provence was made for this.
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France
Start/End Avignon
Highlights
- Learn about the secrets of classic Provençal dishes in a cooking class with a renowned local chef
- Stroll through vibrant markets and meet merchants peddling the fresh flavors of the Luberon
- Enjoy locally grown olives, goat cheese wrapped in oak leaves, herbes de Provence and other tantalizing Provençal specialties
- Hike unspoiled routes through limestone hills, perched villages and picturesque vineyards
France
Start/End Avignon
Itinerary
Days 1-2 Kick off your trip with a hike on the Alpilles mountain range, with gorgeous vistas over the region | Have an immersive art experience at Carrières de Lumières | Peruse the charming streets of Les Baux de Provence, one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France | Enjoy a wine-tasting and lunch with a local artist at a traditional Provençal farm | Sample rich olive oils and tour the distillery at Moulin du Calanquet.
Days 3-4 Join chef Yvan Cadiou for an exclusive hands-on cooking class | Alongside local art historian Marie-Charlotte Bouton, gaze at the same landscape painted by van Gogh over a century ago | Shop for local specialties in the Les Alpilles market | Voyage further into the Luberon Valley—the land of honey, lavender and cherries immortalized in Peter Mayle's A Year in Provence | Hike past Provençal farms, cypress groves, olive trees and vineyards | Discover regional farm-to-table secrets with a cooking demo by a friend of Alice Waters and enjoy an exquisite dinner at Le Mas Tourteron.
Days 5-6 Visit picturesque perched hamlets like ochre-hued Roussillon and Gordes | As you hike, see goats grazing on wild rosemary, thyme and sage | Explore lovely Bonnieux, perhaps climbing the 12th-century church tower for views of the valley below | Taste unforgettable Michelin-starred regional cuisine | A dreamy final morning in elegant Gordes ends at medieval Sénanque Abbey, a quintessential image of Provence.
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy.
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2019 May
Gather your favorite people to share a Backroads adventure on a ready-to-book Private Trip - featuring all the legendary Backroads hallmarks from expert leaders to unforgettable activities. You can pick from the selection of dates below for your group; some dates are only available for 16 or more guests while other dates are available for 8 or more guests. If your party has fewer than 8 guests, or your preferred date is not available, we'll create a departure just for you. Call or email us to reserve your date.
2018 Private Trip Pricing
- 10 or more guests: from $4,498 pp dbl occ
- 8 - 9 guests: from $4,998 pp dbl occ
- 6 - 7 guests: from $6,598 pp dbl occ
- 4 - 5 guests: from $7,198 pp dbl occ
- 2 - 3 guests: from $8,398 pp dbl occ
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