Provence: The Art of Living
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Highlights
- Walking is the best way to get to know a new place
- I’m energetic and enjoy a good physical challenge, so I’m always ready to spend the day on the move
- Whether it’s public transit, city streets or village cobblestones, I’m game
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Itinerary
Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m.
Orientation: The Group Leader will greet everyone with a warm welcome and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule and any changes, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergenc...
Walking up to 4 miles on cobblestone streets and uneven ground. Standing for up to 2 hours throughout the day; even and uneven ground.
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Hotel check-out 12:00 Noon. See your program’s Transportation Information regarding transfers at the conclusion of the program.
Hotel buffet. This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderf...
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