9 Day itinerary in France, Europe
Withdraw from the hustle and bustle of noisy big cities and devote the time to appreciate life in all its beauty! We invite you to experience an exclusive combination of vacations in Greece with its myriad of sights and escapades & enjoy a beautiful slice-of-life introduction to French rural living.... Read More
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Visit markets
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Full-day Private Sightseeing Tour with lunch and wine-tasting in Toulouse
Beautiful slice-of-life introduction to French rural living
See the rich history of captivating and versatile Athens unfold in front of your eyes
Wine & dine onboard of a deluxe catamaran in Santorini
Full-day Private Sightseeing Tour with lunch and wine-tasting in Toulouse
Beautiful slice-of-life introduction to French rural living
See the rich history of captivating and versatile Athens unfold in front of your eyes
Wine & dine onboard of a deluxe catamaran in Santorini
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ARRIVAL | TOULOUSE, FRANCE
As soon as you land in Toulouse, your private driver will be expecting you at the Arrivals gate holding a sign with your name on it.
The driver will take you to the meeting point with your professional guide who will show you Toulouse, The Pink City of France. The city invites you to discover its 2000 years of history; You will be amazed by Place du Capitole, surrounded by 11th-century architecture, and by the 16th-century Pont Neuf. Stroll along the river Garonne and admire the UNESCO-listed Basilique Saint-Sernin de Toulouse. The old elaborate architecture, narrow streets, small squares, and historic landmarks make Toulouse an incredible city.
In addition to being a mecca for art and history, Toulouse integrates exotic and traditional ingredients into popular dishes. As you immerse yourself in the local culture, let your guide show you one of the best-hidden gems of the Toulouse culinary scene and enjoy lunch like a local.
Finish your tour with wine-tasting in “ Wine Bar” which was twice named “Best Wine Bar in the World”.
Your private driver will pick you up after the tour and transfer you to your hotel in Revel.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Lunch
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REVEL | FROM MARKET TO TABLE
Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and flavors of a real local French market and try a French slice of rural life. Spend a morning learning the skills and secrets of French market shopping with a passionate local chef, tasting the best that Revel has to offer on this unforgettable and immersive market food tour!
After your visit to the market, take part in a French cooking class and learn what it is like to cook and eat like a local. Under the chef’s guidance, you will prepare, from scratch, starters, main course, and dessert. Your hard work will be rewarded with a delectable French four-course meal served fine-dining restaurant style and accompanied by an exquisite selection of cheeses and great French wine.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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MIND & BODY RETREAT | NATURE AND MEDIEVAL HISTORY
After enjoying a scrumptious traditional French breakfast at the terrace restaurant of your accommodation, let our driver pick you up and take you to a medieval chateau surrounded by a magnificent park of rare 400-year-old trees. It is a great chance to nourish and recharge body, mind, and spirit.
With your personal yoga instructor, you have the opportunity to enjoy total relaxation and rejuvenation in a park of a stunning 15th-century chateau. Explore the 35 acres of gardens, woods, and pastures surrounding the chateau, take a dip in the private pool or simply lie back and enjoy the balmy sunshine. After the yoga session, savor a picnic meal prepared for you with fresh local healthy ingredients.
Continue your exploration of the French countryside with a visit to Carcassonne. The walled city of Carcassonne in Languedoc is world-renowned as a spectacular, perfectly-preserved fortified medieval city. The city fortress was designated a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1997.
In this private tour, your driver will pick you up in a luxury vehicle and transfer you to the city of Carcassonne to meet your guide. After visiting La Cité de Carcassonne, Château Comtal and Ramparts, Basilique of Saints Nazarius and Celsus, The Carcassonne Cathedral, and many other awe-inspiring landmarks of the Citadel. Next, indulge in gourmet dining at the heart of Carcassonne’s medieval city, before your driver will take you back to your hotel in Revel.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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WELCOME TO GREECE | ATHENS
Your private driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to Toulouse airport to catch your international flight to Athens.
Welcome to the historic Greek capital city! As soon as you land at Athens International Airport, your private driver will welcome you and transport you to your accommodation to check in and freshen up. In the afternoon, we invite you on a private guided tour of the city's highlights and hidden gems.
Uncover hidden gems and secrets along the way that will show you an authentic side of the city with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. Finish your day with a traditional Greek dinner in one of the best-view rooftop restaurants in Athens.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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ATHENS + SANTORINI
Athens is a city of ancient history, not to mention delicious food. And what better way to do it than strolling to off-the-beaten-track areas in the city to discover where Athenians shop and eat in a lively neighborhood?
Today, we are inviting you to join a tour with one of our food specialists, during which, in between each bite (or sip), you’ll gain insight into Greece’s fascinating food culture, the evolution of the country’s cuisine, and the healthy nature of locally produced, organic ingredients. Feel that old-time nostalgia as these places are slowly disappearing and there are only a few of them left. You will taste typical Greek mezes and drink wine or ouzo in a place that will remind you of an old black & white film set of the ’60s. This is as authentic as it gets!
After your tour, the driver will transfer you to your hotel in Athens in order to pick up your belongings and take you to the Athens airport. Time to fly to Santorini, a natural wonder of the world.
Spend the evening looking at the world-famous volcanic caldera from the privacy of your hotel’s room outdoor hot tub or wine and dine in one of the great restaurants of Oia and Imerovigli.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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All Time Classic Santorini
Today's excursion starts with a journey back in time and the island’s history – from Prehistoric Thera to the myth of Lost Atlantis, going on with the natural beauties of Santorini and its much-praised wine.
Take a guided tour through the prehistoric town of Fira, which inspired the Lost Atlantis myth. History is unveiled in front of your eyes. Next up, explore the Red Beach, which reminds us of Mars on Earth, right by the sea.
You will also visit the Prehistoric Museum of Santorini. The selection of its most exclusive exhibits brings into life Akrotiri of the 18th and 17th century BC, one of the most important centers of the prehistoric Aegean Sea.
After the museum tour, enjoy your journey to the world of Santorinian wine with a tasting of seductive local wine varieties. The four exquisite local wines of this tasting come perfectly paired with a four-course lunch.
Next, you will take in the unforgettable views of Fira and Firostefani from the iconic Blue Dome.
After this, you can take a refreshing break by the black beach of Santorini.
Later in the day, enjoy the tour of Pyrgos, the oldest village on the island built on a hill with panoramic views of Santorini. Its picture-postcard neighborhoods, with whitewashed houses and colorful flowers, will carry you away back to the past.
Your next stop is Prophet Elias, the highest point of Santorini with spectacular, panoramic views of the only habitable Caldera in the world and its surroundings – just the perfect location for pictures.
Finally, the best end to the excursion you could wish for breathtaking sunset views upon drinking a cocktail inspired by the island itself.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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SANTORINI | SOUL AND BODY RETREAT
Hike for an hour through the spectacular volcano path enjoying unparalleled views and arrive at a secluded spot where you’ll enjoy a couple yoga practice in blissful solitude with your partner.
This is an ideal class to connect even deeper with your loved ones. Partner Yoga invites trust, openness, patience, support, communication, and balance into your yoga practice and into your relationship. You and your partner will help each other to stretch, strengthen and relax physical, mental, and emotional tensions have fun!
End your practice with a guided meditation which encourages you to reconnect with breath, set intentions, and invoke the ancient healing properties of the island's volcanic land.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
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SANTORINI | CALDERA CRUISE
In the evening of the eighth day, enjoy a private catamaran trip and intimate moments, soaking up the brilliant colors of Santorini in their most dazzling form. You will see a local volcano from up close and discover the healing geothermal energy while swimming in the volcanic hot springs, swim and snorkel at the unique Red and White Beaches.
During the entirety of the cruise enjoy an open bar with white local wine, beers and soft beverages. Finish your cruise dining onboard with the magnificent views of the sunset over Caldera.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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DEPARTURE
Your incredible trip has reached its end. We hope that you enjoyed this soul, mind and body retreat.
We will have a driver pick you up from your hotel and take you to Santorini airport with plenty of time to catch your flight. Until next time!
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