Dates & Prices

Dates, Prices and Logistics

2012 Trips

We’re now taking reservations for 2012:

The Luberon Experience in Provence, France

• May 12 – 19
• May 19 – 26 (Women’s Week)
• May 26 – June 2 (full)

The Chianti Experience in Tuscany, Italy

• June 9 – 16 (private week)
• June 16 – 23 (full)
• June 23 – 30 (full)

The Salzkammergut Experience near Salzburg, Austria

• July 7 – 14 (full)

When a trip is noted as full, cancellations are still possible and we do run a waiting list.

2012 Prices

Double occupancy: $2,800 per person

Single occupancy of a double room: $3,300 (Luberon and Salzkammergut), $3,100 (Chianti).

Triple occupancy: $2,500 per person (Luberon and Salzkammergut). Not available for Chianti.

Our price represents an outstanding value, with almost all expenses for the week included:

• 7 nights accommodation (3-star guesthouses) with en-suite bath. Rooms with one large bed or twin beds are available.
• 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners (including wine or beer)
• All admissions, special activities, and many extras
• Personalized support from Kathy and Charley
• Detailed trip planning guide
• Gratuities
• Local transportation during the week, including pick-up and drop-off at designated meeting points

You are responsible for air transportation, transportation to and from the meeting points, and meals not included (two lunches and one dinner).

Our travelers become friends, and we enjoy experiencing other places together. Our Travelers Circle offers exciting benefits for our alumni travelers, including 10% discounts on future trips, 5% discounts for traveling companions, and trip credits for referrals.  Read more about our Travelers Circle here. 

Note:  Our prices may be adjusted in the future due to currency fluctuations; however, the price of your trip is guaranteed at the time of your reservation.

Deposits and Payments

The initial deposit is $500 per person, payable within seven days of your reservation. The balance is due 90 days prior to the first day of the trip. Payments are made by personal or cashier’s check, paid in US dollars.

Cancellation Fees

• 91+ days (from the first day of the trip): $200 per person
• 61-90 days: 25% of the total price
• 31-60 days: 50% of the total price
• 0-30 days: 100% of the total price

Cancellation fees apply regardless of the reason. We strongly recommend travel insurance that includes trip cancellation coverage to protect against financial loss due to certain cancellations and other trip interruptions. You can identify and purchase travel insurance online at www.insuremytrip.com.

Travel Logistics

We meet on Saturday afternoon at a designated train station or airport, between 2 and 3 pm, depending on the location. We strongly recommend arriving in Europe at least one day before our week begins to allow time for “jet lag” adjustment and to provide a buffer for any travel delays.  We return to these same meeting places the following Saturday morning, usually allowing for a 10 am train or 10:30 am air departure.

Additional Information

More detailed information about our trips, logistics, and policies is available for each of our trips. Please contact us if you’re interested in learning more.

Travel Support

We have two excellent travel consultant partners who can assist you with travel arrangements related to our trips:

France: Sandy McDowell of France Journeys

Italy and Austria: Leslie Erickson, CTA

Please contact Sandy or Leslie directly to make arrangements for their services.