8 Day Paris, Provence & the French Riviera

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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Drive along the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe and continuing to the iconic Eiffel Tower
    • Enjoy the views of French landscape with a ride on the high-speed TGV Train
    • View the Pont du Gard, an ancient Roman aqueduct
    • Stop at the Pope's Palace, the former papal residence
    • Enjoy a wine tasting in Chateauneuf du Papes
    • Visit a French perfumery in Grasse †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

What's this trip about?

    2 Paris, 2 Avignon, 2 Nice

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe

Attractions

  • Arles
  • Avignon
  • Monte Carlo
  • Nice
  • Paris

Trip includes

    • Flights New York-Paris, Nice-New YorkOther departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
    • Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
    • 6 nights First Class accommodations 2 nights Paris 2 nights Avignon 2 nights Nice Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
    • Hotel porterage
    • All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†
    • High-Speed TGV train Paris-Avignon
    • 9 meals: 6 breakfasts, 3 dinners with wine
    • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
    • Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
    • Services of a local guide in Paris & Avignon
    • Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring

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Itinerary

DAY 1, Thursday - Depart for France
Depart for France

DAY 2, Friday - Arrive in Paris
Arrive in Paris, the City of Lights and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. In the evening, join your Tour Manager and fellow travelers for dinner at a French Bistro Overnight: Paris Meals: Dinner

DAY 3, Saturday - Paris City Tour
This morning, take a guided city tour of Paris, including a drive along the Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe. View the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, the Latin Quarter, and the lively Opera district. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure or, join the optional tou...
DAY 4, Sunday - TGV Train to Avignon, Pont du Gard
After breakfast, transfer to the train station for your journey to Provence by the high-speed TGV train. 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 vi...
DAY 5, Monday - Medieval Pope's Palace
Today, visit the Papal Palace, one of the largest and most significant medieval Gothic buildings in Europe. Afternoon is at leisure, or join the optional tour to Arles & St. Remy de Provence. Take a tour of Arles where you will see Langlois Bridge, the Roman Amphithe...
DAY 6, Tuesday - Cannes, Nice
This morning, depart for the French Riviera. Pass by the Mont St. Victoire and the Abbey of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume en route to Cannes. Drive along the Boulevard de la Croisette to see the Film Festival Center and the harbor. Later, visit a French perfumery in Gras...
DAY 7, Wednesday - Full Day in Nice
Spend the day at leisure, or 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. Wander the cobbled streets ...
DAY 8, Thursday - Depart France
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Price per day$314
Last Updated: 12/21/2023

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    • Not Included:Optional tours and gratuities.
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Optional Activities
Monte Carlo by Night Tonight, drive along the dazzling Corniche road to the Principality of Monaco. Stop at 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 harbour and view the Prince's Palace, atop the famed "Rock". Enjoy the lights of the coastline as you return to Nice.** *Please note that ripped or light-colored jeans, t-shirts, sweatshirts, tracksuits, sports clothing, shorts and beachwear, sandals and flip-flops for gentlemen, and sneakers will not be permitted. Children under 18 years old are not permitted inside the casino. Entrance to the casino requires Photo ID. Entrance to the main foyer is free, however please be prepared to pay an entrance fee if you wish to enter the game room independently. **Please note that in the Summer part of the tour may be operated in the daylight Approximate tour duration is 5 hours. OnDay : 6 Price : $60 Palace of Versailles Relive the glorious period of Louis XIV, XV and XVI as you pace one of the largest and most influential formal gardens in the world. Today's tour takes you to Versailles Palace to witness the grandeur of French classical architecture. Visit the Palace and extravagant State Apartments, including a guided visit to the Reception Halls, the Royal Bedroom, and the Hall of Mirrors. You will also have time to walk the palace grounds and formal gardens, designed by Andre le Notre, at your leisure. Enjoy VIP access and skip the lines on this unforgettable tour. Approximate tour duration is 4.5 hours. Advance purchase is highly recommended for this tour. Tickets are not available for purchase locally. OnDay : 3 Price : $85 St. Paul de Vence This morning 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. Approximate tour duration is 4 hours. OnDay : 7 Price : $40 Van Gogh's Arles & St. Remy de Provence Depart Avignon to Arles, heart of the Camargue and beloved subject of numerous works by Vincent Van Gogh. The tour begins with a photo stop at Langlois Bridge at Arles, made famous in four of Van Gogh’s oil paintings, as well as four drawings and one watercolor. Take a tour of Arles where you will see the Roman Amphitheater and the 12th century Cathedral of St. Trophime. Your guide will show you the exact places where Van Gogh sat to create some of his most famous paintings. Then enjoy some free time to explore and enjoy lunch on your own. Continue to St. Rémy-de-Provence to see the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole, the asylum where Van Gogh spent some of his troubled last days. The artist spent a year at the hospital and created some of his most celebrated paintings here, including “The Starry Night” and “Irises”. After your visit, return to Avignon.. Approximate tour duration is 6 hours. OnDay : 5 Price : $55
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Additional Information: Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.

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