top of page
artist travel group

Provence

Savoring in the Delights of Southern France!

​

​​

April 21st-28th

8 days and 7 nights

This Journey is Open to all Genders

​​

Double Room    $4,800 pp

Single Room  $5,300

​​

 

 

​​​​On this journey, you'll experience:​

  • Tastes of local life

  • Small group travel of 12 people or less

  • Relaxation with time to explore on your own

  • Cultural history with our in-house anthropologist

  • Curated tours

  • Stay in a high quality 4 star hotel

  • World Heritage Sites

  • Opportunity to strengthen relationships and make new friends

Provence is a sun-kissed slice of southern France where land meets the Mediterranean. It is a sensory escape defined by bright light, earthy colors, medieval hilltop villages, and world-class rosé. It invites travelers to slow down, savor local flavors, and bask in centuries of timeless romance.​​​​

 

Your Experience Includes These Highlights:

​Subject to Change

​

  • Enjoying our Provençal Welcome Meal that comforts the soul

  • Wandering through the cobblestone streets and sun-faded, pastel-hued facades of idyllic fairy-tale Luberon villages

  • Exploring vibrant morning open-air markets filled with local herbs, fresh cheeses, and artisanal crafts.

  • Unwinding with a glass of crisp, regional wine during a wine tasting tour. ​

  • Immersing yourself in Aix-en-Provence's culture with a walking tour

  • Tracing Vincent Van Gogh's time here while ​visiting charming villages like Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Les Baux-de-Provence and the captivating city of Arles

  • Discovering the pristinley preserved studio of artist Paul Cezanne

  • Experiencing a hands-on Provençal croissant baking class

  • Indulging in our Provençal farewell dinner​​​

 

​​​​​Fitness Level

​This trip has an activity rating of moderate; travelers should be physically fit and prepared for multiple hours of activity each day.  For example:  standing for long periods of time, uneven terrain like sloping cobbelstoned streets and walking up and down steps.

Outdoor Garden Cafe

Sample Itinerary

This is only an example and not the actual itinerary.  The actual itinerary is in the process of being built and depends on availability and number of guests that register.

​

Day 1: Welcome to Provence dinner

Day 2: Guided Aix-en-Provence walking tour

Day 3: Visiting the Villages of Luberon

Day 4: Arles, St Remy de Provence and Saint Paul de Mausole

Day 5: Wine Tasting

Day 6: Markets

Day 7: Croissant Class & Farewell to Provence dinner

Day 8: Last breakfast and departure day

​

 

​​​

​​

 

Traveling with Thrive Through Travel

Traveling with us ensures a stress-free, deeply authentic, immersive, and expertly curated adventure.  We handle all of the logistics and find the important hidden gems so that you can focus entirely on enjoying your trip. Pre-arranged logistics eliminate countless hours of research, planning, and booking that independent travel requires

​

You also enjoy transparent pricing with no hidden surprises.  Your accommodations, welcome and farewell meals, access fees and transportation to and from scheduled activities that are further than a 30-minute leisurely walk are covered.

​

Our expert local guides don't just show you the sights, they show you the soul of a destination AND our small group size of 12 or less people ensures that we get access to destinations that larger groups simply cannot reach.  It also affords YOU the opportunity to experience genuine cultural immersion without the tourism bubble.  We make a point of keeping our groups small to encourage genuine friendships rather than superficial acquaintanceships

​​

​​

TERMS AND CONDITIONS 

Included in the Price of the Retreat

2 dinners (Welcome and Farewell)

All breakfasts

All tips for included dinners, except on alcohol you purchase

All tips for excursions

Accommodations in a 4-5 star hotel

Curated itinerary

Your own in-house Anthropologist

Excursions listed above

Shuttle or taxi transportation to excursions listed in the final itinerary, unless they are within walking distance (up to 30-minutes from hotel)

Monthly preparatory e-newsletters leading up to this trip

Zoomed meet and greet at 6pm on Sunday, March 20th, 2027 

​

Not Included in the Price of the Retreat

Lunches and dinners with exception of our welcome dinner and farewell dinner

Drinks and laundry

Flights

Transportation to and from our hotel upon your arrival and departure

Any attractions or activities not specifically listed in the itinerary

Medical expenses

Travel insurance

Visa/passport fees​

Souvenir shopping, extras and spa services

Personal telephone calls, fax, email bills, tips, etc. 

​

Payments and Cancellation Policy 

Deposit:  $600 down to reserve your spot.  Deposit is non-refundable

August 1, 2026: $1600

September 1, 2026 $1600

October 1, 2026   Your Remaining Balance 

bottom of page