Airfare
Guests to purchase own airfare using miles and preferred class and upgrades. Flight and arrival times will be coordinated. We will transfer together by coach from Nice airport to the residence in Plascassier. Guests are free to arrive earlier or stay longer than the published itinerary, but are responsible to meet the group at stated times.
Travel Insurance
TRAVEL INSURANCE IS MANDATORY.
Epicurean Exchange Culinary Travel, in a effort to make travel with us thorough and stress-free, is partnering with Yonder Travel Insurance, a travel insurance comparison website where you can get quotes and compare travel insurance options from the nation’s top providers. Most travel insurance policies cover trip cancellation, emergency medical expenses, emergency medical evacuation and other travel loss/delay headaches.
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Ground Costs Included
• Transfers from Nice airport to Plascassier at the beginning of the tour, and return to Nice airport (or the transportation mode of choice) at the conclusion of the tour
• Transportation available throughout the tour
• 7 nights lodgings in luxury accommodations
• Private dinners in specially-selected restaurants, beverages included (except where indicated)
• 3 private cooking classes with meals prepared
• 2 private wine tours and tastings in exclusive wineries
• Professional, local guides with knowledge of the secrets and stories of the region
• Epicurean Exchange Culinary Travel custom apron for cooking classes
Ground Costs Not Included
• Round trip airfare
• Cancellation insurance
• Personal expenses and tips
• Everything not clearly included in the section “Ground Costs Included”
Inclusive Tour Ground Cost (per person, double occupancy): $4,495; Single Supplement: $695
Deposit Due (per person) to Secure Reservation: $2,250
Balance Due (per person) on or before June 13, 2025: $2,245
Balance Due for Single Travelers (to include the supplement) on or before June 13, 2025: $2940
Payments: Cash or checks, payable to Epicurean Exchange, accepted. Electronic invoices available for credit / debit card payments.
Cancellation Policy: We are willing to work with all our guests should situations arise that require guests to cancel plans with us. Please understand we have guidelines to ensure that both the operator and our guests are treated fairly. With that, travel insurance is MANDATORY, to reimburse you should cancellation be necessary. Epicurean Exchange reserves the right to cancel a tour due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the trip non-viable. Deposits and balances paid will be refunded if the trip is canceled by the operator. Travelers can cancel up to 60 days prior to departure and receive a full refund of their deposit. Understand that as a small, boutique operator, even one last-minute cancellation can be an issue for the operator and other travelers. Therefore, after deposits and tour balances are received (60 days or less prior to departure) they are non-refundable. Travelers have the option to recruit another traveler to take their place or file with their insurance carrier to recover costs of the trip.