Privileged Moments - Insider Tours for a select few
MADE TO MEASURE TOURS - Program Informations

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

Privileged Moment programs are designed for adults age 30 or over, able to walk unassisted for two consecutive hours (stairs, hills, unleveled surfaces) and willing to respect cultural differences by adapting their behavior in keeping with the local setting.

 

STANDARD OF QUALITY

Unique, but each adhering to a five-point standard of quality, all Privileged Moments guarantee:

  1. a true insider’s perspective to each region
  2. unique on-site encounters
  3. authentic cuisine using fresh local ingredients
  4. exceptional bi-cultural guides possessing unique expertise in their field
  5. small groups of maximum 20 participants.

 

BASIC ITINERARY

Privileged Moment programs follow a basic outline, enabling participants to easily create a personalized itinerary and discover some of the most exceptional facets of France by combining one, two or three weeks in one trip. Programs are entirely adapted to your special interests and requirements.

Saturday
Travel day. Arrival at host site for a 6pm welcome cocktail
Sunday
“Get your bearings” day. Morning presentation and afternoon guided tour of the area. Evening reception
Monday
Program begins, combining special activities, lectures and field trips
Tuesday
Program continues. Unique evening invitation to dine in the home of a specially chosen French family
Wednesday
Morning program continues. Afternoon free
Thursday
All day field trip
Friday
Program conclusion and farewell celebration

 

ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEALS

Unless otherwise specified, program costs include accommodations in three or four star hotels (single occupancy), and demi-pension (breakfast buffet and one additional main meal daily.)

 

TRAVEL

Program costs cover all program-related group travel and transfers. Airport or train-station transfers to program location, and international or nation-wide travel related to program sequencing are not included.

 

HEALTH INSURANCE

Medical insurance is mandatory. Participants may choose personal or family policies.

 

CANCELLATION POLICY

Enrollment requires full payment two months in advance. In case of cancellation, the following cancellation charges will be applied.

60-45 days before beginning program date (Saturday)
$ 100.00 flat fee
44-31 days before beginning program date
- 10% total program cost
30-15 days before beginning program date
- 20% total program cost
14 - 8 days before beginning program date
- 30% total program cost
7 - 3 days before beginning program date
- 40% total program cost
2 days – no show
- 50% total program cost

 

The remainder of fees paid will be reimbursed within two weeks of the cancellation date. Cancellation received on weekends will be calculated on the basis of the following Monday.

 

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