Mediterranean Discovery Tour

Fly through the night to Barcelona.

Board your private coach and transfer to the hotel.

¡Bienvenidos a España! Upon arrival, meet your Forum Tour Manager who will remain with your group whilst on tour.

Being one of the most visited cities in the world, Barcelona stands out for its beautiful beaches, heritage of modern art and
architecture by great names such as Dalí, Gaudí, Miró, and Picasso.

Transfer by private coach to your hotel.

Travel like a real Spaniard by using public transportation.

Take a stroll along Las Ramblas, the primary downtown boulevard lined with shops, restaurants, and cafés.

Meet your local guide and discover the astonishing Sagrada Familia cathedral, designed by Gaudí and still under
construction since 1883.

Enjoy a meal with your group at a local restaurant.

Night accommodation at your hotel.

Have breakfast at your hotel.

Visit Parc Güell, Gaudí´s “garden city,” a town unto itself with a majestic view of the Mediterranean Sea.

This afternoon enjoy a pottery workshop at the Escuela de Cerámica Forma. Learn about the different techniques as you unleash your creativity and get your hands dirty!

Discover the flavors and traditional music of Spain over dinner at a Flamenco show.

Night accommodation at your hotel.

Have breakfast at your hotel.

Depart by private coach to Carcassonne.

Continue your journey and cross the boarder into France. Located in the plain of the Aude between historic trade routes, Carcassonne is a fortified city rich in history and Roman architecture

En route, make a stop at the extraordinary Dalí Museum in Figueres, which was inaugurated in 1974 and contains the wildest range of works from the artist’s career. Take a guided tour of the museum with your group.

Upon arrival check-in to your hotel.

Enjoy a meal with your group at a local restaurant.

Night accommodation at your hotel.

Have breakfast at your hotel.

Take a guided tour of the 12th-century medieval Château Comtal or “Count´s castle,” located in the heart of Carcassonne and deemed a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

After a break for lunch, continue onto Arles, known for its Romanesque monuments where Vincent van Gogh spent a year completing many masterpieces of scenes that can today be viewed around the city.

Explore the town with your Tour Manager, a unique place defined by its historic Roman architecture and café-lined streets.

Enjoy a meal with your group at a local restaurant.

Night accommodation at your hotel.

Have breakfast at your hotel.

Upon arrival, meet your local guide for a walking tour of Arles, an ancient city that was once Rome´s provincial capital. Visit historic monuments such as the Amphitheater, Roman theater, and Saint-Trophime cloister.

This afternoon take part in an outdoor painting workshop. Feel the inspiration of the landscapes and seascapes; lavender fields, poppy fields, vibrant colors. Your teacher will give you all the materials (acrylics and oils). This workshop will give you an insider ́s view of the beautiful and historic city of Arles.

Enjoy a meal with your group at a local restaurant.

Night accommodation at your hotel.

Have breakfast at your hotel.

Transfer by private coach to Aix-en-Provence.

Upon arrival check-in to your hotel.

Home to the famous painter Paul Cézanne, Aix-en-Provence is a city of refined elegance, Provençal markets and bustling streets and squares.

See the Pavillon de Vendome and the historic St.-Sauveur Cathedral. Then, spend some time in the Cours Mirabeau, one of the most popular and lively places in town.

Make a stop at the colorful fruit and vegetable market in Place Richelme.

This afternoon, visit the Granet Museum. Admire its impressive collection of more than 12,000 masterpieces collected since its opening in 1765. See the work of the renowned painter Paul Cézanne, who was born and raised in Aix-en-Provence.

Enjoy a meal with your group at a local restaurant.

Night accommodation at your hotel.

Have breakfast at your hotel.

Situated in the heart of the Calanques National Park, Cassis offers a glimpse of life in a quaint Provençal fishing village.

Take a boat cruise to discover the spectacular Calanques, a geological formation of steep, narrow inlets along the
Mediterranean coast.

Return to your hotel in Aix-en-Provence.

Enjoy a meal with your group at a local restaurant.

Night accommodation at your hotel.

Have breakfast at your hotel.

Transfer to the airport in Marseille and return to the US.