DAY 2

TUESDAY AUGUST 17TH
AIX EN PROVENCE

Overnight: 5 ★ Hotel Intercontinental, Marseille

Following a wonderful French Breakfast overlooking the Marina, we will drive to Aix en Provence, the town of water and art. Aix is a small, affluent, and classically Provencal town; famous for being home to Paul Cezanne, the 19th century Post-Impressionist painter who inspired a new and radically different world of art in the 20th century. Although very small, Aix is charming with narrow streets lined with 17th century buildings, paved plazas, and tempting stores.

The first reference to the presence of Jews in Aix-en-Provence dates from about 1283. We will have a chance to walk around a real Provencal Market and enjoy a magical Provence Atmosphere. We will be back at our hotel for Dinner.

DAY 4

THURSDAY AUGUST 19TH
CAVILLON, CARPENTRA, AVIGNON

Overnight: 5 ★ Hotel Intercontinental, Marseille

Today we will feed our spiritual sides visiting the most remarkable synagogues in Provence. The first, the Cavaillon Synagogue, was built in 1774 and is home to a Judeo-Comtadin Museum. The second Synagogue we visit is in Carpentras, built in 1367 and the oldest active synagogue in France being a very visited Jewish Heritage site. In the 12th century Carpentras was known for the Jewish scholars and doctors who lived in this picturesque village. We will also visit the town of Avignon famous for its bridges on the river Rhone, the Pope’s Palace, and the petite Jewish community with its beautiful synagogue. In the 14th Century France expelled all the Jews, but the Pope offered refuge in Provence. Consequently the Jews of Provence became known as the “Pope’s Jews” and there they lived in relative freedom, enjoying the Pope’s protection.

DAY 6

SHABBAT AUGUST 21ST
MARSEILLE

Overnight: 5 ★ Hotel Intercontinental, Marseille

Mezonot breakfast before Shachrit followed by Kidush. After our Buffet Shabat lunch we will have time to relax before we take a walking tour of the old town of Marseille. We will visit much of the historic Marseille, including the promenade to enjoy the panoramic views of the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea.

DAY 8

MONDAY AUGUST 23RD
CANNES AND NICE

Overnight: 5 ★ Boscolo Nice

Time to say goodbye to Provence and commence our visit in the French Riviera. Our visit will begin with a walking tour of Cannes and enjoy the town of the rich and famous. We will walk along the Boulevard de la Croisette, with its lined sandy beaches. Visit the main Plazas and beautiful the City center.

Nice will be our next destination. The capital of the French Riviera. Climb up to the Castle Hill, where we will have amazing panoramic view of the bay and the old town, then a visit to the Old Jewish Cemetery and walk down to the old city. Visit the Synagogue and visit the Matisse Museum. Check-in to our lavish central Hotel, freshen up before dinner in one of the Kosher Restaurant of the City.

DAY 10

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 25TH
SAYING OUR GOODBYES 

After a French Breakfast we will be transferred to the airport to get our flights.