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French Riviera Explorer & Paris
March 17 - 28, 2027
Tour Highlights
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Roundtrip airfare from Charlotte
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11 Meals: 7-Breakfasts & 4-Dinners
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7 Nights at One Hotel in Nice
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2 Nights Paris
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France Nice City Tour
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Nice City Tour
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Nice Flower Market
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Notre Dame Church
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St. Paul-de-Vence
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Eze Visit & Fragonard Perfumery
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Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
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Monte Carlo Area Tour
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Casino Monte Carlo
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Aix-en-Provence
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Paul Cezanne’s Studio
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Cannes
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Antibes
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Picasso Museum in Antibes
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Ventimiglia & San Remo, Italy
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TGV Train
​*Passport Required*
Day 1-Flight to Europe
Board your overnight flight to Europe.
Day 2-Arrive in Nice-Welcome Dinner
Arrive in Nice, France and meet your Tour Director before transferring to your hotel to begin a 7-Night stay at One Hotel in Nice, the famous city in the French Riviera. Nice is the fourth largest city in France, and a popular destination for vacationers both young and old with something to offer everyone. It is well known for the beautiful views on the Promenade des Anglais, its famous waterfront. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner this evening with your fellow travelers.
Day 3-Nice City Tour- St. Paul-De-Vence
Today enjoy a Nice City Tour to learn about this elegant and simple city with year round charm due to its exceptional climate. Visit the beautiful Notre Dame Church, built between 1864-1868, and the largest church in Nice. Then visit the Nice Flower Market where for over a century the open square has been a flower market but the area has served as a marketplace since the time of the Romans. This afternoon a short ride takes you to visit St. Paul-de-Vence, a medieval, walled hilltop pedestrian village made up of cobbled corridors and lanes. Artists Picasso, Matisse & Chagall among others all lived here for periods of time to capture its beauty.
Day 4-Aix-En-Provence
Today travel to Aix-en-Provence, the city of art and light. During your Aix-en-Provence Tour explore this small, classically Provençal town, famous for being home to Cézanne & recently for its great shopping. Aix is ancient, the area was a Celtic-Ligurian capital dating to the 3rd century BC. The tour features a visit to the Paul Cezanne Studio which has been preserved as it was when the artist died in 1906. During your leisure time in Aix maybe grab lunch & a coffee to relax and explore the shops and quaint streets. Just east of Aix, take a picture of Montagne Ste-Victoire, the mountain range which inspired many of Cezanne’s paintings, 87 in all. This afternoon enjoy the scenery as you drive back to Nice.
Day 5-Eze-Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat-Nice
Today visit nearby Eze, a medieval French village with excellent views of the Mediterranean coast. Learn the secrets of perfume making during a hands-on workshop and tour of the Fragonard Perfumery, where fragrant formulations have been prepared since 1782. Later spend time soaking up the atmosphere or exploring the craft shops of the Provençal hill town and medieval village of Éze. Explore the village’s timeless charm and the Exotic Garden of Éze. Then head to Saint- Jean-Cap-Ferrat, referred to as the crown jewel of the French Riviera. This charming, luxurious peninsula is known for its stunning beauty and high-end real estate. It’s a popular destination for the wealthy and famous, offering a blend of tranquility, beautiful beaches, and easy access to the excitement of the Riviera. Return to Nice.
Day 6- Optional to Ventimiglia-San Remo, Italy/Day at Leisure
Enjoy a day of leisure to shop, explore, relax or grab your book, a coffee & a French pastry at a local cafe. With its Riviera climate, even in the winter months the cafe terraces of Nice are filled with people happily drinking and contemplating in the famous Promenade des Anglais. If you want to visit another country during your travels to France join our Optional Excursion into Italy. The optional travels by motorcoach to Ventimiglia, Italy to explore this quaint seaside town and wander the cobbled streets. Continue to San Remo, the capital town of the Italian Riviera to explore the old Medieval town called La Pigna, characterized by perched houses, steep streets, covered alleys and little squares. Then return to Nice in the late afternoon.
Day 7- Monte Carlo, Monaco
Today travel to the principality of Monaco, a tiny city-state on the Mediterranean Sea and surrounded by France. The most famous district of Monaco is Monte Carlo, the site of the well-known casino and a glittering center of international social life. Upon arrival enjoy a Monte Carlo Area Tour including the 19th-century Romanesque Cathedral, the site of Princess Grace’s Tomb. Complete your tour with a visit to the famous Casino Monte Carlo. This evening dinner is included in the Nice area.
Day 8- Nice-Antibes-Cannes
Begin the day with a visit to the seaside town of Antibes. Explore the Old Town with a local guide on your Antibes Walking Tour to see its ancient ramparts, and cobbled lanes, and learn about the history of this picturesque, fortified town with maritime traditions. Visit the Picasso Museum and admire the artwork of Pablo Picasso and other world- class artists while in Antibes. Then take a short ride to visit Cannes, famous for its glamorous Cannes Film Festival, prestigious hills reminiscent of Beverly Hills, luxury shopping and beautiful beaches. Enjoy time to wander, shop and enjoy lunch on your own along the iconic Croisette Promenade. Later this afternoon return to your hotel in Nice. This evening fellow travelers for a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant in the Nice area.
Day 9- Nice to paris via tgV Train-Paris city tour
This morning transfer to the Nice Train Station & board the famous high speed TGV Train for the half- day rail experience to Paris for a 2-Night stay in “the City of Lights”. Upon arrival enjoy a Paris City Tour to see the Notre Dame Cathedral, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees & the Eiffel Tower. Later check into your Paris hotel.
Day 10- Paris at leisure
Today enjoy the amazing city of Paris on your own. Maybe visit the Montmartre District, a museum like the Louvre or the d’Orsay, stop at a picturesque cafe and shop at the elegant stores.
Day 11- Paris- Flight home
Transfer to Paris Airport (CDG) and fly home.
Pricing
Double occupancy: $5,694
Single Occupancy: $6,544
TO book this tour please call our office at (843) 656-2450 or fill out a tour inquiry and we will reach out to answer any questions you may have
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