Provence for the Harvest
5 Nights | Starting at $4,100 | Limited to 10 Travelers
Imagine yourself in Provence —
Wine, food, culture!
Provence & the Luberon Region
After twenty years of travel to France, Provence is like going home for Bliss. Every season is an adventure we want to be part of - the poppies in the spring, the summer lavender, fall foliage and the amazing grape harvest! Our extensive knowledge of the wine, the food, the people and the beautiful sites of the Luberon Region make our travelers return year after year. We provide exclusive “insider” access to stunningly colorful Provencal markets, historic sites of Roman ruins and bridges, shopping, art galleries, medieval villages, authentic French farms with world renowned produce and of course…wine!
Great wine and food is what Bliss Travels is all about. Bliss takes you to exclusive locales for private tastings that are simply not accessible to anyone else. And our travelers rave about the spectacular, multi-course chef meals featuring pairings with the region's most exceptional wines. Wendy Jaeger has been an insider in the finest restaurants and locales of Luberon for over 20 years, and cannot wait to share her treasured favorites with you.
Wendy and Bliss Travels will show you the real Provence -- come experience one of the great travel adventures of your life!
Trip Pairings
We recommend pairing this trip with:
Burgundy — A Grand Cru Adventure: October 2 - 6, 2024
“We had a wonderful time. Everything exceeded expectations. We can’t pick a “we liked this best”
Bliss itineraries are different
Our itineraries continue to evolve because we are constantly looking for new and unique things to see and do. We tailor our trips to the travelers attending, and select events to best fit their preferences. Providing Bliss-only access to our private venues means we sometimes have to work around personal schedules.
What you see below is our best representation - before the trip is booked and we begin getting to know you - of what you can always expect from Bliss, and what our most popular events, menus and venues from past trips are. Every Bliss trip includes our private “Insider” excursions and events — there will be an exclusive wine-tasting, there will be multi-course chef meals and curated wine pairings, there will be excursions to must-see sites hosted by a private guide — but some of the dates and details may change. And we’ll be ready. That’s why we keep our schedules relaxed and leisurely!
“We would like to thank you soooooo much for such an amazing trip. We really enjoyed ourselves and [Bliss] went over and above to make sure we are all having a great time”
Itinerary highlights
Orientation of our home in the vineyards and welcome dinner with our private chef on the expansive grounds of our private ‘estate’
Colorful Provençal markets and special wine tasting from a private collection, including wines of the Rhone
The Romans and Roman influence in Provence or arts, painters and artisans in Provence
A special Sunday in the Provençal countryside, including a visit to a remote Auberge — off the beaten path!
Villages of Provence, from the tiny rustic villages to the chic villages, boutiques and restored castles of the region
Food and wine highlights
Welcome dinner - 3-course meal with custom menu paired with local wines
Daily French breakfast of fresh baked breads and pastries, local fruits, artisan jams, cheeses, yogurt and more!
Second meal of the day is a 3-course gourmet lunch or dinner with specially chosen wines in exclusive venues, from gastronomic restaurants to rustic country inns
One French wine tasting event (or more) featuring top wines from all over France including Chateauneuf du Pape and other rare and exciting vintage bottles
Local market visits with plenty of tasting and shopping stops
Private wine tastings and curated wine and cheese pairings
Here’s what you can always expect from Bliss
Food & Wine
Daily gourmet breakfasts in your hotel, at your leisure
Second gourmet, 3-course meal included each day, along with daily tastings featuring an exciting variety of local wines - from rare bottles to local favorites
Third daily meal on your own — free to make your own “Insider” discoveries!
All our private pairings and meals have custom menus and feature unique, hard-to-find bottles
Multi-course meals with curated wine pairings and celebrated chefs — often Michelin-starred!
Small Group Insider Access
Always small groups of 8 - 12
Genuine insider access - see, do and taste what most tourists never get to experience
Immersive experiences and events that cannot be replicated
Private guided tours always by private car or van, and driver - no commercial tours or buses!
Accommodations
Exclusive regional accommodations - only boutique venues and private owners
Personally vetted by Bliss Travels
Trip details
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Luxury boutique lodging on grounds with vineyard, private orchard/gardens, pool, client kitchen, tennis court and more
Robes, hairdryers, luxury bath products
All rooms with private terrace and outdoor furniture
In room Nespresso machines
Expansive views
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Prices start at $4,100 per person/double room.
Max 12 travelers.
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We recommend pairing this trip with:
Burgundy — A Grand Cru Adventure: October 2 - 6, 2024If you only have a few extra days to add…
Wendy can create a Custom Add-on Trip for you, anywhere we go! Some of our recommended add on destinations are Paris, Cote d’azure, Barcelona and other Provencal locations.
Visit our Contact Us page or send an email to wendy@BlissTravels.com to start creating an Add-on Destination before or after your scheduled trip.
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Transfers to/from Avignon TGV are provided for the group. Private transfers to/from other destinations can be arranged at additional cost.
Please note: Added destinations to Paris, The Mediterranean or Burgundy will be priced when traveler informs Bliss of arrival location.
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Included in prices: all hotels, all outlined custom meals (2 per day as described), all outlined tastings, daily excursions as outlined, private guides and private transfers outlined above, group transfer in from Avignon TGV station upon arrival for our group, group transfer to Burgundy and departure transfer to Dijon (all by private van with private driver). Our full time bi-lingual guide/accompaniment, local experts for all included tastings and tours. Our planning services and custom itineraries.
To hold a spot on this trip requires a deposit of $1000 per person for the nonrefundable rate or $1500 for the partially refundable rate.
Regardless of rate: All travelers must sign our standard travel contract and waiver. See terms link below.
Partially refundable rates for this trip:
Partially refundable trip prices are $250 higher than the nonrefundable rates. These rates allow each client to cancel their trip for a refund of all but your initial deposit as long as cancellation is made in writing and received by Bliss Travels NOT LATER THAN JUNE 1, 2024. The refundable amount is whatever the traveler has paid towards the above trip price other than the $1500 per person deposit (for one destination) or $2,500 per person deposit (if both destinations were booked). Excluded from this refund offer are any add on days, transportation or tickets, banking or on-line banking fees and any special transfers that were arranged just for you.
This offer applies only to the partially refundable rate and this rate requires an initial deposit of $2,500 for both destinations or $1,500 for one destination per person. The regular deposit of $1,000 per destination does not apply to this offer.
All other payments need to made on time and in full to be refundable.
Late payments void this offer. Email requests for refund must be acknowledged to be valid.
Please note: this is NOT travel insurance and no exceptions can be made to the above deadlines. Please obtain travel and health insurance - we recommend this to all travelers
“One of the loveliest times I’ve ever had!…I can’t believe it’s already almost three weeks since we’ve been home. I’m still basking in the warm memories. You created a magical experience. Thank you so much.”