Day 1: DEPARTURE
San Francisco (SFO) to Lyon, France
Day 2: LYON, FRANCE
Lyon's many fine restaurants and famous wines (Beaujolais and Côtes du Rhône) make it the undisputed gastronomic capital of France. In addition to its Roman remains and many museums, Lyon is also renowned for its opera company and orchestra
Day 3: LYON
Guided walking tour
Day 4: LYON
At leisure
Afternoon Rehearsal
Concert
Day 5: AIX-EN-PROVENCE
Stop en route in Avignon for independent sight-seeing
Many fine 17th and 18th-century palaces, as well as the art treasures in the
museums and churches remind us of the history of this great city, still the
intellectual heart of Provence. Apart from the thermal springs, which have been
frequented since Roman Times, and its attractions as a tourist center, Aix is also
famous for its association with the painter Paul Cézanne
Day 6: AIX-EN-PROVENCE
Guided walking tour
Afternoon Rehearsal
Concert
Day 7: TOULOUSE
The terracotta roofs and ochre walls of Arles on the edge of the Camargue are typical of Provence, as are its many Roman remains. There is a panoramic view from the well-preserved Roman arena where bullfights are held during the summer. Plays are staged in the remains of the Roman theatre during the Arles Festival, and you can view Roman baths at the Palais Constantin. There are several fine museums, notably the Museum of Arles devoted to Provençal traditions. The Église St Trophîme is worth seeing for its beautiful Romanesque façade and cloisters
Stopping en route in Arles for entrance to the Arena
Called the "Rose-colored town" because of its many brick buildings, Toulouse
has played an important role in the history of France and is today one of her
greatest cities. The Basilica of St-Sernin is the largest and best preserved
Romanesque building in southern France
Day 8: TOULOUSE
Guided sightseeing tour
Afternoon Rehearsal
Concert
Day 9: BARCELONA, SPAIN
Spain's second city, and one of the largest ports in the Mediterranean, Barcelona beguiles the eye with its particular blend of the medieval and the modern. One of its most bizarre yet fascinating aspects is the architecture of Antonio Gaudí, most notably the fantastic Güell Park and the Sagrada Familia
Day 10: BARCELONA
Guided sightseeing tour, during which you will see Plaça Catalunya,
Cathedral, Casa Milà and Las Ramblas
Day 11: BARCELONA
Entrance to the Sagrada Familia
Afternoon Rehearsal
Concert
Farewell dinner
Day 12: HOME
Depart on flight(s) to San Francisco (SFO)
Arrive at San Francisco airport
***Itinerary is subject to change