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LITTLE BOATS & TRAINS OF PROVENCE
NEW
FROM £1549
REF: APV
9 DAYS
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MERCURE ARLES CENTRE ARENES (FORMERLY HOTEL ATRIUM) HHHH
Recently fully renovated hotel in the heart of historic Arles
Small roof top swimming pool & sun terrace Bistro-style restaurant & bar
Guestrooms with air-con, TV, WiFi & hairdryer Singles are double / twin for sole use
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DATES & PRICES
4 SEPT 2026
£1549
SUPPLEMENTS
Single
£475
Insurance
£90
Welcome to the sun-kissed realm of Provence, where the mere mention of its name conjures up visions of idyllic sunny days, the scent of lavender in the air, time warped medieval towns & villages and the chirp of cicadas serenading the landscape. As rich in Roman monuments as it is in medieval villages and scenic beauty, the French region of Provence is a treasure trove for sightseers, history buffs and nature-lovers alike. Stay in a centrally located 4* hotel in historic Arles to discover the very essence of Provence with wonderful adventures by boat, train and coach
NB this tour involves a fair amount of walking and requires a reasonable degree of mobility / fitness to be able to enjoy the holiday to the full
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Head to Dover to cross the Channel. Travel on to your overnight stop in Central France. BB DAY 2 Head South to Roman Arles to check into your centrally located hotel for your 6-night stay at 4* Mercure Arles Arenes. Set dinner included with selected local drinks on first and last nights. Other nights B&B
DAY 3 – 7 At leisure in Arles with four included excursions and one full free day
UNESCO World Heritage Arles, Gateway to the Camargue, is a city rich in history and remains. Be sure to visit the Arles Arenes, the amazingly well-preserved Roman amphitheatre built in the 1st century (entrance not included)
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Camargue Natural Park & Arles (escorted by a local guide) Head to Saintes Maries de la Mer for a paddle-wheel boat trip through the wild heart of the Camargue, discovering landscapes and wildlife. Guided walking tour of Arles later on
Avignon by Petit Train & Boat (escorted
by a local guide) Sightseeing by land train through the beautiful medieval city with
the famous Pont d’Avignon, 800-year-old ramparts and the magnificent Palais des Papes. A gentle cruise on the Rhône River gives you a new perspective
Cévennes Steam Train (escorted by a local guide) A timeless journey aboard a vintage steam train from the pretty town of Anduze
through the Cévennes National Park – 13km of stunning scenery and back! Aigues-Mortes (escorted by a local guide) Head to the remarkable, fortified town of Aigues-Mortes located in the midst of the marshlands of the Camargue. Enjoy a leisurely lunch cruise along the Rhône-Sète canal, a guided walk of the town and a land train through the amazing salt flats where flamingos may be seen
DAY 8 Au Revoir Provence as you head to the final stop in the Central France. BB
DAY 9 Travel back through France for the return to England
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 6 nights with buffet breakfast Porterage at main hotel
Overnight hotel for 2 nights with breakfast Set dinner in the main hotel on the first and last night with 1/4 litre wine & 1/2 litre water Visits to Saintes Maries de la Mer, Avignon, Cévennes National Park & Aigues-Mortes 90-min boat trip through the Camargue Road train tour in Avignon
Rhône River cruise in Avignon
Return steam train Anduze – St Jean du Gard Lunch cruise with welcome drink in Aigues- Mortes
Road train tour of Salt Marshes
Guided walking tour of Arles and Aigues- Mortes
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