WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Flights New York-Paris, Nice-New York.
- Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
- 6 nights accommodations
- Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
- Hotel porterage
- All transfers
- 8 meals: 6 breakfasts, 2 dinners with wine
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
- Services of local guides in Paris and Avignon
- Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring
featuring cannes, avignon & monte carlo
Enjoy a guided tour of Paris, the City of Light, including a drive along the Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe and views of the Eiffel Tower, Cathedral of Notre Dame, Napoleon’s Tomb, the Latin Quarter and the lively Opera district. Next, enjoy vistas of Burgundy and the Rhone Valley during the comfortable train ride to Provence. Upon arrival in Avignon, view the Pont du Gard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Head to the Rhone vineyards and the lovely town of Chateauneuf du Pape, where you will sample some of the wines for which Rhone is famous. Enjoy an orientation tour of Avignon, then with time at leisure, perhaps explore the streets, gardens and museums of this charming city. Depart for the French Riviera and admire the scenery, which inspired many of the impressionist artists, as you pass by the Abbey of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume and the Mont St. Victoire, en route to elegant Cannes. Drive along the Boulevard de la Croisette to see the Film Festival Center and the harbor, and visit a French perfumery in Grasse. With a full day at leisure in Nice, perhaps soak up the sun, swim in the Mediterranean, stroll the Promenade des Anglais or see the Old Town.
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DAY 1, Thursday – Depart for France
Depart for France
DAY 2, Friday – Arrive in Paris
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. This evening, join your fellow travelers and Tour Manager for a Welcome Dinner at a French Bistro
Overnight: Paris
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Saturday – Paris City Tour
This morning, enjoy a guided city tour of Paris, the City of Light, including a drive along the Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe. View the Eiffel Tower, Cathedral of Notre Dame, Napoleon’s Tomb, the Latin Quarter, and the lively Opera district. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure or join the optional tour to magnificent Versailles to witness the grandeur of French classical architecture on the visit to the Palace and extravagant State Apartments
Optional: Versailles Apartments (PM)
Overnight: Paris
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Sunday – TGV train to Avignon, Pont du Gard
After breakfast, transfer to the Paris train station for your journey to Provence by the high speed TGV train. Enjoy vistas of Burgundy and the Rhone Valley during the comfortable ride. Upon arrival in Avignon, proceed to view the Pont du Gard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is the most ancient Roman aqueduct in France. Next, drive to the Rhone vineyards and the lovely town of Chateauneuf du Pape, where you will enjoy a sampling of some of the wines for which Rhone is famous. Transfer to the hotel in Avignon. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Explore the streets, gardens and museums or perhaps shop for local specialties
Overnight: Avignon
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5, Monday – Medieval Popes Palace
Today, enjoy an orientation tour of the town, including the famous broken bridge, the lively Place d’Horloge and the Papal Palace, one of the largest and most significant medieval Gothic buildings in Europe. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the lively atmosphere of this charming city, or join the optional tour to St. Remy de Provence & Les Baux. Visit St. Rémy-de-Provence to see the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole, the asylum where Van Gogh spent some of his troubled last days. Then head for the heart of the Camargue to Arles, where you will see the Roman Arena and the 12th-century Cathedral of St. Trophime. From here, drive north along densely forested slopes to Les Baux – a gorgeous hilltop town in the French countryside. Often labeled “the most beautiful village in France”
Optional: St. Remy de Provence & Les Baux (PM)
Overnight: Avignon
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6, Tuesday – Cannes, Nice
After breakfast this morning, depart for the French Riviera. Admire the scenery which inspired so many of the impressionist artists. You will pass by the Abbey of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, and the Mont St. Victoire en route to elegant Cannes. Drive along the Boulevard de la Croisette to see the Film Festival Center and the harbor. Pay a visit to a French perfumery in Grasse before arriving in Nice. Tonight, perhaps join the optional tour to Monte Carlo by night. Drive along the dazzling Corniche road to the Principality of Monaco to visit the world-famous Monte Carlo Casino, one of the Riviera’s most frequented landmarks. Monte Carlo is the epitome of wealth and glamour; a prime destination for royalty and some of Hollywood’s most famous actors and actresses. View the route of the Grand Prix, the luxury boats in the harbor and view the Prince’s Palace, atop the famed “Rock”. Enjoy the lights of the coastline as you return to Nice
Optional: Monte Carlo by Night (PM)
Overnight: Nice
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Wednesday – Nice
A day at leisure to soak up the sun, swim in the Mediterranean, stroll the Promenade des Anglais or see the Old Town, and Place Massena. Perhaps take a mini-train up to the “Colline du Château” for panoramic views of the city and “Bay of the Angels” or visit one of the museums. This morning you may wish to join the optional tour to St. Paul de Vence. Drive into the pine scented hills above Nice to visit the hilltop St. Paul de Vence – a walled town which still retains its medieval character and is a haven for artists – a treasure trove of workshops and galleries. Wander the cobbled streets to the central fountain, and see the burial place of Marc Chagall. This evening, celebrate your final night in France together with a Farewell Dinner
Optional: St. Paul de Vence (AM)
Overnight: Nice
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8, Thursday – Depart France
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
Pricing & Departures
| Apr 7, 2016 | $2,319 |
| Apr 14, 2016 | $2,319 |
| Apr 28; May 5, 2016 | $2,419 |
| May 19, 2016 | $2,859 |
| May 26, 2016 | $2,939 |
| Jun 2, 2016 | $3,189 |
| Jun 9, 2016 | $3,159 |
| Jul 21, 2016 | $2,859 |
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Notes:
- International Airfare is Included
- Additional departure dates & cities available, ask you Travel Team Agent for details.
- Prices are per person based on double occupancy
- Prices in US dollars unless otherwise noted
- Not included are optional tours and gratuities
- We have limited space on this package and it is subject to availability and prior sale
- All package prices are per person based on double occupancy unless otherwise noted
- Prices reflect cash discount
- Due to constantly changing policies to baggage restrictions, please check with your airline directly for latest updates and restrictions
- Information, including prices are subject to change without notice
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