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THE ART OF LIVING PROVENCE 510.900.8222 or 888.225.2586 alumni.berkeley.edu/caldiscoveries Tour Dates May 13-June 4, 2016 Full Price Special Savings Special Price Studio Apartment $4,245 $250 $3,995* One Bedroom Apartment $4,745 $250 $4,495* *Special Price valid if booked by 10/1/2015. VAT is an additional $395 per person. All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air transportation costs (unless otherwise stated) and valid until October 1, 2015. Please contact us for current pricing and information. Single prices are available upon request (limited availability). Optional Enrichment Tracks: Option 1: Language Price: $895 Option 2: Culinary Price: $595 Option 3: Art & Architecture Price: $675 Please Note: Track options may be purchased separately or as part of a package. Participants who purchase all three Tracks will receive a 5% discount.

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THE ART OF LIVING

PROVENCE

510.900.8222 or 888.225.2586 alumni.berkeley.edu/caldiscoveries

Tour Dates May 13-June 4, 2016

Full Price Special Savings Special Price

Studio Apartment$4,245 $250 $3,995*One Bedroom Apartment$4,745 $250 $4,495*

*Special Price valid if booked by 10/1/2015.

VAT is an additional $395 per person.

All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air transportation costs (unless otherwise stated) and valid until October 1, 2015. Please contact us for current pricing and information. Single prices are availableupon request (limited availability).

Optional EnrichmentTracks:

Option 1: LanguagePrice: $895

Option 2: CulinaryPrice: $595

Option 3: Art &ArchitecturePrice: $675Please Note: Track options maybe purchased separately or aspart of a package. Participantswho purchase all three Trackswill receive a 5% discount.

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Have you ever dreamed ofliving abroad or leisurelyexploring the idyllicregion of Provence? Then this program is for you. AHI’s The Art of Living programs provide an authentic introduction to living abroad with customizable experiences. Select a group of excursions and activitiesgeared toward your individual interests. AHI is proud to offer an international living adventure in the vibrant town of Aix-en-Provence.Immerse yourself in Provençal lifestyle, customs, art, history and cuisine.Reside in your own apartment in Aix’s beautiful and historic Old Town for three weeks. Mingle with locals, embark on exciting excursions, andenhance your learning with educational lectures and workshops.

INCLUDED FEATURES

Accommodations• Three weeks in Aix-en-Provence,France, at the first-class AdagioAix-en-Provence Centre.

Activities and Events• Informative educational programs presented by localexperts will enhance your insight into the region.

• All excursions as outlined in yourprogram itinerary.

• Attend a Welcome Reception and aWelcome Dinner.

• Gather for a Farewell Receptionand a Farewell Dinner.

Extensive Meal Program• Enjoy 21 breakfasts, five lunches and

five dinners; tea or coffee with allmeals, plus wine with dinner.

• Sample authentic regional specialties during select meals at featured local restaurants.

• Take advantage of leisure time to try the local cuisine independently.

MANY INCLUDED EXTRAS• Consultation services of a dedicatedPassenger Service Representativeprior to departure.

• Services of an experienced TravelDirector throughout your stay.

• Tipping of excursion guides and drivers.

• Detailed travel and destination information to assist in planning.

• Complimentary travel wallet.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS• Groups are limited to 36 travelers to maximize yourtravel experience.• Enjoy three weeks’ furnished accommodations complete with modern amenities, including a kitchenette,

cable TV and Wi-Fi.• Embark on included group excursions to Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Les Baux, the Luberon Valley, Marseille and Avignon.

• Attend lectures on the history, art and wines of Provence. • Tour a French winery and enjoy a tasting.• Try out life abroad as you equip yourself to live independently in France.• Choose from three Optional Enrichment Tracks based on your

individual interests: Language, Cuisine, or Art and Architecture (available atan additional cost).

PROVENCETHE ART OF LIVING

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DAY 1 ~ IN TRANSIT/SATURDAYDepart for Marseille, France.AA Provided for AHI FlexAir participants.

DAY 2 ~ SUNDAYTransferA to Aix-en-Provence and theAdagio Aix-en-Provence Centre. Aftersettling into your apartment, attend abriefing with your AHI Travel Directorwho will ensure you are fully informedabout the program. Enjoy a WelcomeReception and Dinner.DAYS 3-6 ~ MONDAY-THURSDAYBreakfast is included each morning.Enjoy a lecture on the history ofProvence and continue your explorationof Aix during an in-depth walking touron Monday. Lunch will be served at alocal restaurant. On Tuesday evening,enjoy a delicious dinner at a restaurant.On Thursday, attend a seminar on local wine and sample some of thearea’s vintages. DAYS 7-9 ~ FRIDAY-SUNDAYOn Friday, enjoy a lecture on the art ofProvence and each Friday evening, gather with your fellow travelers at alocal café to kickoff the weekend. OnSaturday, visit the Museum of AncientArles followed by a walking tour of OldArles. After lunch, continue to Les Baux.Its winding cobbled streets, tiny squaresand ancient fortress offer a glimpse of

medieval life. On Sunday, explore thebeautiful villages of the Luberon. DAYS 10-13 ~ MONDAY-THURSDAYOn Monday, enjoy dinner in town withyour fellow travelers. DAYS 14-16 ~ FRIDAY-SUNDAYOn Sunday, travel to Marseille and seethe highlights of this beautiful port city.Lunch will be served in Marseille.DAYS 17-20 ~ MONDAY-THURSDAYOn Monday, visit Avignon, set on theRhône River, and explore the Palace ofthe Popes, a medieval masterpiece thatbristles with ramparts, towers and turrets. After lunch, continue to visitChâteauneuf du Pape and enjoy a tourof the winery followed by a wine tastingand dinner.DAYS 21-22 ~ FRIDAY-SATURDAYOn Saturday, celebrate your French adventure with a Farewell Receptionand Dinner. DAY 23 ~ IN TRANSIT/SUNDAYTransfer to the airport for the returnflight to your gateway city.A

NOTE: The information presented is preliminary.Itineraries, included features and schedules aresubject to change. Many excursions in this program involve an element of walking.

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY ACCOMMODATIONS

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ADAGIO AIX-EN-PROVENCECENTRE

This exciting French immersion experienceis grounded in comfort and convenience.Your home away from home is on apeaceful street in the Old Town of Aix-en-Provence. Newly renovated, modernand stylish, the apartment building is ashort stroll from the fountains and cafésof Cours Mirabeau. Groceries, bakeries, apharmacy and other convenience storesare located just around the corner. Thewell-equipped studios and one- or two-bedroom apartments all feature satelliteTV, Wi-Fi Internet access and a kitchenwith a stove, a microwave oven, dishwasher, an electric coffeemaker and tableware. Best of all, you will haveaccess to many services, including a 24-hour reception desk, weekly cleaningservice, a self-service laundry and dry cleaning services. This is a uniqueopportunity to combine independentexperiences with the convenience ofgroup travel.

AHI’s new The Art of Living programs have been designed to offer increasedchoice and personalized experiences. The main program features the includedexcursions detailed above, and you may choose to enhance your experience bypurchasing one or more of the Optional Enrichment Tracks, which allow you tocustomize your adventure based on your interests. This program offers the following Optional Enrichment Tracks:

LANGUAGE OPTIONThis track includes 12 three-hour French language classes that are small and tailored to your skill level, guaranteeing individual attention and a comfortableprogression through the lessons.CULINARY OPTIONIn this track, the region’s cuisine takes center stage. Discover the flavors ofProvence through cooking demonstrations and classes, a wine and cheese tastingand a shopping excursion to a local market with an English-speaking chef.ART & ARCHITECTURE OPTIONGo beyond Provence’s most visited sites to explore additional museums and architectural gems, including Musée Granet and the Castle of Lourmarin.

OPTIONAL ENRICHMENT TRACKS

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