Provence & French Riviera - 9 Days

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The journey through Provence and the French Riviera is a symphony of colors and emotions. Lavender fields paint the countryside in shades of purple (in season), filling the air with an enchanting fragrance. Perched villages offer spectacular views of golden hills. Descending to the coast, the Riviera unfolds with its sandy beaches and azure waters. Provençal markets burst with vibrant colors, creating a visual feast. The narrow streets of Nice, the colorful facades, and the Promenade des Anglais captivate. Historic sites like the Palais des Papes in Avignon tell a millennia-old tale. Mediterranean sunsets, a blend of pink and orange, conclude each day in a romantic ambiance. Every ancient stone, every cobblestone street resonates with history. This journey leaves an indelible mark, a living canvas where emotions seamlessly blend with the colors and historical treasures of this enchanting region.

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Day 1 / always a Tuesday: Marseille
Meeting at Marseille airport at 1:30pm, departure by coach with your English-speaking Tour Leader (who will be with you for the duration of the tour) from the airport at 2:00pm towards the roman city of Arles. Check-in at your hotel and free time in Arles. 
 

Day 2 / Wednesday: Les Baux de Provence and world famous Pont du Gard
Visit of the small village of Les Baux de Provence before reaching the world famous Pont du Gard. Arrive in the afternoon in Avignon. 2 nights near Avignon.
 

Day 3 / Thursday: Avignon, sample the life in Provence.

3-hour walking guided tour of the city, including the admission and visit of the Pope's Palace and the Benezet Bridge. The rest of the day is free to discover Avignon ad libidum.
 

Day 4 / Friday: Luberon Regional Park
Visit of the Natural Park of the Luberon in the heart of Provence. Photo stop in Gordes and its world-famous Senanque Abbey with its lavender fields (in season). Other photo stops are on the program including a visit of one of the most beautiful villages of France. 2 overnights near Aix en Provence.
 

Day 5 / Saturday: Aix en Provence, City of Cézaenne
Morning walking guided tour of the city of Cezanne and free afternoon on your own to maybe visit the Cezanne workshop or just linger at a terrasse.
 

Day 6 / Sunday: Cannes and Saint Paul de Vence
This tour would not be complete without seeing Cannes and the world-famous Croisette, best known for its international film festival. On our way to Nice, a stop at the artists' village of Saint Paul de Vence is a must. 3 overnights near Nice.
 

Day 7 / Monday: Monaco and Eze
Monaco is definitely one of the highlights of this tour, with its small harbor with gigantic yachts, its Formula 1 circuit and its royal life. Enjoy also a free visit of a perfume maker in the small village of Eze, also offering a bird's eye view of the Angels' Bay.
 

Day 8 / Tuesday: Nice, Capital of the French Riviera
Today, enjoy a 3-hour guided tour of the city of Nice by coach, with some parts on foot, as well as the visit of Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, an architectural jewel on the cap-ferrat promontory with no less than 9 gardens.


Day 9 / Wednesday: Departure day.
The tour ends after breakfast, the rooms should be vacated before 10am.
Transfer on your own to Nice International Airport on time for your flight departure.
 

WHAT IS INCLUDED

  • 8 nights hotel accommodation in tourist class hotels (3 stars French classification), with breakfast and city hotel taxes
  • Transportation in modern air-conditionned coach for the duration of the tour, including parking fees and tolls
  • English-Speaking Tour Leader for the duration of the tour
  • Guided visits as program and admission to the Pont du Gard UNESCO site, Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

  • Lunches and diners

  • Tips to drivers and guides

  • Personal expenses

  • Flight and/or train to start and end of tour

  • Travel insurance

  • Transfer to Nice airport on day of departure - please use hotel shuttle or a taxi

  • Any other expenses not mentioned in "what is included"

Highlights

  • Roman city of Arles
  • Les Baux de Provence
  • World famous Pont du Gard
  • Avignon & Aix en Provence
  • Senanque Abbey and its lavender fields
  • Cannes
  • Saint Paul de Vence
  • Monaco & Eze
  • Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
  • Nice, Capital of the French Riviera

Route

  1. Marseille airport
  2. Arles
  3. Les Baux-de-Provence
  4. Vers-Pont-du-Gard
  5. Avignon
  6. Abbaye de Sénanque, Gordes
  7. Aix-en-Provence
  8. Cannes
  9. Saint-Paul-de-Vence
  10. Monte-Carlo
  11. 1 Avenue Ephrussi de Rothschild, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
  12. Nice