TRAVEL PLAN

TUESDAY 20TH MAY
Marseilles, France
Guests embark Hebridean Spirit in Marseilles.

WEDNESDAY 21ST MAY
Marseilles, France
Our morning tour of Aix en Provence starts in the Cours Mirabeau, Aix’s central avenue lined with plane trees and terrace cafes, the most famous of which is the Deux Garçons, frequented by Cézanne, Zola and Hemingway.The town has 200 mansions (maisons particuliers) dating from the 17th and 18th centuries, majestic public squares and many fountains. Of note is the ornate town hall, the Mazarin district and the thermal springs that drew the Romans to Aix in 122BC and gave it the name Aquae Sextius.The afternoon sees us in Marseille, a city rich in art and history.The Old Port, guarded by the two forts of St Nicholas and St Jean, is a delightful place to wander, and notable landmarks include the Abbey of Saint-Victor with its fifth century crypt and catacombs, and the Cathedral of Sainte-Marie-Majeure.

THURSDAY 22ND MAY
Hyères, France – See Privately Escorted Tour Highlights
Arriving in Hyères, we drive to Le Parc Sainte-Claire, the former home and gardens of the American author Edith Wharton.The vast gardens are planted with rare South American and Australian subtropical species, and there are splendid views out to sea. Guests can lunch ashore and spend the afternoon in the medieval town of Hyères, the oldest resort on the French Riviera. Its 14th century city walls, 13th century Towers of the Templars and maze of tiny streets make for a perfect lazy wander.

FRIDAY 23RD MAY
Menton, France
We spend the day in Menton, one of the Riviera’s prettiest towns. In the morning, we take a tour on foot, visiting the beautifully restored Hôtel de Ville on the Place Ardoino, and the hilltop old town, which has a cluster of medieval buildings around St Michel church.There is the chance for lunch ashore, followed by an afternoon exploring at leisure.

SATURDAY 24TH MAY
Monaco – See Privately Escorted Tour Highlights
We arrive in Monaco for the 66th Monaco Grand Prix, the most thrilling and glamorous event in the Formula One calendar. On disembarkation in the morning, guests will be escorted to the Hebridean private apartment, where the qualifying trials will be watched from the superb vantage point of the balcony. Breakfast, lunch and refreshments are served throughout the day.

SUNDAY 25TH MAY
Monaco – See Privately Escorted Tour Highlights
In the morning, we return to our private apartment to watch the exciting Grand Prix finals.The balcony has excellent views of the Devoté bend, up towards the Casino, and of the giant screen on the track. Alternatively, guests can relax and watch the action on our in-room screen. Guest Speaker Murray Walker will be on hand to discuss the action. Breakfast, lunch and refreshments will be served throughout the day.

MONDAY 26TH MAY
Villefranche, France – See Privately Escorted Tour Highlights
We drive to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat to visit the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild and its seven themed gardens, adorned with patios, fountains and ponds. Baroness Béatrice de Rothschild built the pink ‘palazzino’ between 1905 and 1912 on a promontory overlooking the bay of Villefranche. Guests can lunch ashore and enjoy an afternoon in the charming seaside town of Villefranche, ambling around its 1557 Citadel and its two 14th century churches, or just relaxing by the waterfront.

TUESDAY 27TH MAY
Nice, France
Guests disembark Hebridean Spirit in Nice.

2 Gala Dinners

ROUTE MAP

PRIVATELY ESCORTED TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

THURSDAY 22ND MAY
PARC SAINTE-CLAIRE
This garden was hand-planted by Edith Wharton, who wintered in her house, christened Castel Saint-Claire, between 1919 and her death in 1937.

SATURDAY 24TH MAY and SUNDAY 25TH MAY
66TH MONACO FORMULA ONE GRAND PRIX
The 78-lap, 263km-long circuit twists and turns along the narrow streets of this picturesque city, whose streets and rooftops are lined with spectators. Hebridean guests receive an official Grand Prix programme,VIP welcome pack and the essential earplugs.

MONDAY 26TH MAY
VILLA EPHRUSSI DE ROTHSCHILD
The villa’s wonderful grounds include Spanish, rose, formal French and exotic themed gardens and musical fountains.

PRICES

Pricing Plan Per Person for 20th May 2008 - 27th May 2008
Single Cabin	Tariff Price	Best Price from *	Cabin Details	Virtual Tour
Price Category E1	£8,980	£8,621
Price Category D1	£9,188	£8,820
Price Category C1	£10,188	£9,780
Double Cabin
Price Category E2	£6,880	£6,605
Price Category D2	£7,040	£6,758
Price Category C2	£7,808	£7,496
Price Category B2	£10,008	£9,608
Suite
Price Category A	£11,352	£10,898

Price includes private return flights, transfers, privately escorted tours, all meals, specially selected wines, spirits and champagne on board, gratuities, port and passenger taxes.

BOOKING INFORMATION

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• * The Best Price consists of the maximum savings available for occupancy rated deductions, full payment and past guest loyalty savings.
• Please note that these prices are per person. Prices include house wines and spirits, meals, gratuities and shore visits as detailed.
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