Basque Country - Cal Alumni Association

1 LANDJOURNEYB asqueCountryInspiring Moments>Immerse yourself in the unique Basqueculture of beautiful San Sebasti n.>Explore the Guggenheim MuseumBilbao,the building itself an artworkdesigned by Frank Gehry.>Compare the similarities and contrastthe differences between Basquetowns in Spain and France.>Learn about life in Basque Countryduring dinner with local residents.>See strands of red peppers hanging todry outside the whitewashed homes inpretty Espelette.>Taste the local culinary heritageof Basque Country during lunches at awinery and a traditional Basque ciderhouse.>Experience Bayonne s UNESCOW orld Heritage site along the Way ofSt. (With baggage handling.) Seven nightsin San Sebasti n,Spain, at the first-class Hotel deLondres y de MEAL PROGRAM Seven breakfasts, four lunches andthree dinners, including Welcomeand Farewell Dinners; tea or coffeewith all meals, plus wine with dinner.

2 Sample authentic regional specialtiesduring meals at local ONE-OF-A-KIND JOURNEY Discovery excursionshighlightthe local culture, heritage and history. Expert-led Enrichment programsenhance your insight into the region. Free time to pursue your own interests. Welcome and Farewell Receptionsto mingle with fellow travelers. Clearly hear your English-speakingguide with your VOX headset. Tipping of guides and drivers. Complimentary travel FEATURESITINERARY Day 1 Depart gateway cityADay 2 Arrive in Bilbao | TransferAto San Sebasti nDay 3 San Sebasti nDay 4 Hondarribia | Bayonne | BiarritzDay 5 LaguardiaDay 6 Espelette | St-Jean-de-LuzDay 7 BilbaoDay 8 San Sebasti nDay 9 Transfer to Bilbao and depart forgateway cityAAFlights and transfers included for AHI FlexAir :Itinerary may change due to local conditions. Excursions often require walking on cobblestones, unpaved paths or other uneven Campus Abroad or Spain s Basque area ofSpain fiercely protects its unique iden-tity.

3 Learn about its culture and Basque with a diversegroup of San Sebasti n residents for adelicious dinner and conversation aboutBasque Country and life in Spain Way of St. pilgrimagehas several stops in Basque Country . Itis both a spiritual and cultural why it remains popular s writerErnest Hemingway s passion for Spainand its culture. Hemingway devotedmany years over a period of threedecades to living in Spain, which influenced much of his Sebasti seaside town,called Donostia in Basque , is the 2016 European Capital of Culture. See its OldTown, including Buen Pastor on La Concha Promenade alongthe beautiful sits in the heart of France s Basque Country . En route,stop in Hondarribia, a charming Spanishborder town to see the Castle of CharlesV, today an exquisite parador. Continueto Bayonne. Visit the Sainte-MarieCathedral and its cloisters.

4 Savor local cuisine during lunch at a sidrer a, a traditional cider a whaling town, Biarritz today is a chic seaside resort onthe Bay of Biscay. Walk along the the waterfront promenade for a sweepingview of the coast. Visit the medieval Atalaye watch tower, where careful eyeslooked for Rioja medieval Laguardia, center of La Rioja wine Country . Visit a family-owned winery for a tour, a wine tasting and back in time at Maison Ortillopitz, a 16th-centuryBasque Country home. Learn aboutBasque life and traditions. Continue to Espelette, a picture-perfect townwhere strands of the eponymous redpeppers adorn whitewashed homes, thetraditional method of drying the peppers. pretty town has aswashbuckling past! In the 17th and18th centuries, fishermen traded theirnets for swords and cannons to becomefeared corsairs. Learn about its excitinghistory during a walking the Guggenheim MuseumBilbao, designed by Frank de Londres y deInglaterra| San Sebasti EXPERIENCEWe have designed an extension and an optional activity to allow you tocraft your individual the city best knownfor its ties to Ernest Hemingway and the annual Running of the Bulls.

5 See the famous bullfighting ring, the chapelof San Ferm n and the Gothic is your journey with athree-night extension in Madrid. Enjoy a city tour, an art lecture and ample freetime. Also included are includes deluxeaccommodations, three breakfasts, one lunch and a high-speed train andtransfer to the San Sebasti n experiences available at an additional cost2018-2 PROVENCE & THE FRENCH RIVIERAAHI Travel ExpertisePassenger Service Representative|Helps with everything from arrangingflights to fulfilling special Director| Manages all details to ensure a memorable information| Prepares you fullyfor your local guides| Provide friendly, knowledgeable | Share their knowledge of and passion for their us arrange your flights!AAHI FlexAir| Our personalized airprogram offers incredible advantages: price guarantee arrival and departure transfers flexibilityto change or cancel assistancewith changes or delays flight insurance UNESCO World Heritage Route of Santiago de Compostela in FranceSainte-Marie Cathedral in Bayonne, asite on the Way of St.

6 & THE FRENCH RIVIERABASQUE COUNTRYSt-Jean-de-LuzMay 19-27, 2018 From $3,345 Special Savings $250 Special Price $3,095 VAT is an additional $295 per & PRICESThe information in this flier is correct at the time of printing. Please visit our website to ensure that you receive themost current prices quoted are in USD, per person, based ondouble occupancy and do not include air transportationcosts (unless otherwise stated). Single accommodationsare an additional $995 (limited availability). or your Journey of a Lifetime today!Send to: Cal Discoveries TravelCal Alumni Association #1 Alumni HouseBerkeley, CA 94720-7520 Phone: Toll Free: : Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport)(1)_____ _____Email:_____(2)_____ _____Email:_____Street Address: _____City: _____State: _____ ZIP: _____Home: (_____)_____ Cell: (_____)_____Sharing with _____.

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8 Reservations receivedafter this date must be accompanied by payment in full. Final payment may be madeby personal check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover or Amex. Make checks payable to Active: Fast pace, substantial walking, extensive stair climbing; participantsmust be able to climb 40 stairs without the assistance of handrails or another traveler per room, whether an Alumni or friend, must be a current Cal AlumniAssociation member at the time of departure to participate in Cal Discoveries Travelofferings. Payment of $60 for seniors 65 years and over and $75 for others establishesa regular or affiliate membership with all other Association are for individuals only, and are non-refundable and non-transferable. Atraveling pair and their children under 21 years of age may travel on one make dues payable to CAA by separate check, or, if you prefer, provide a Visa,MasterCard, or American Express number with expiration date for payment.

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