Tour Spotlight On The French Riviera (2023)

Accommodation

Day 1 to 7: Hotel Massena

Meals

7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners

Transport

Transport included

Others

Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild visit and lunch Saint-Honorat island visit Perfume making Interactive city tour in Nice with local foodie

Guide

The services of a guide are included

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included

Optional

Petanque Lesson & French Bites $65 pp

Flights

International flights are not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Overnight Flight
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Overnight Flight

It’s time to live the good life and embark on a getaway to the fabulous French Riviera, or Côte d’Azur. With its elegant coastal resorts, superb eateries, chic boutiques and captivating museums, it’s the ultimate sunny retreat for the elite. Unpack your bags just once and stay at a single hotel for your entire adventure, which begins with an overnight flight to France.
Day 2 Day 2: Nice (French Riviera), France - Tour Begins
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Nice (French Riviera), France - Tour Begins

Your tour commences in the stunning city of Nice, a coastal pearl of the Mediterranean known for its legendary opulence and balmy beaches. With an average of 300 sunny days per year, Nice is a seaside paradise. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner in Vieux Nice featuring Mediterranean-inspired French cuisine.
Day 3 Day 3: Nice: The Flower Market & The Local Foodie
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Nice: The Flower Market & The Local Foodie

Get to know Nice with a local expert. Meander through the city’s famed flower market and be enhanced by brightly colored blooms. Then, delve into the Old Town, sampling local delicacies while on a tasting tour. The rest of the day is yours. Perhaps you will visit one of Nice’s world-class art galleries, such as the Chagall or the Matisse Museums. Or find your favorite café for the week and soak in the local life.
Day 4 Day 4: Monaco: Alluring & Royal
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Monaco: Alluring & Royal

Travel along the spectacular Corniche coastal road to the Principality of Monaco. On a walking tour, view the changing of the guards and visit the Cathedral of Monaco – the permanent resting place of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace. Then it’s your choice! Explore the tiny Principality on a panoramic Little Train tour* taking you across to Monte Carlo for views of its famous Casino -OR- visit the Oceanographic Museum, perusing its aquarium and the collection of fossils and skeletons amassed by the great researcher Jacques Cousteau.
Day 5 Day 5: Hilltop Grasse & Perfume Workshop
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Hilltop Grasse & Perfume Workshop

Today, 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. Spend time soaking up the atmosphere of this charming Provençal hill town before returning to Nice for an evening at leisure. Perhaps you’ll join an optional excursion to a petanque lesson and tournament, including an open bar and some tasty snacks.
Day 6 Day 6: Glamorous Cannes - Saint-Honorat Island & Wine Tasting
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Glamorous Cannes - Saint-Honorat Island & Wine Tasting

Journey to Cannes and rub elbows with Europe’s elite. Walk in the footsteps of celebrities when you see the Film Festival Palace and the iconic red carpet featured during the Cannes Film Festival. During free time, explore the cobbled lanes of the Le Suquet neighborhood or the lively Forville farmer’s market. Then, sail** across the Bay of Cannes to the tiny island of Saint-Honorat, belonging to the monks of Lérins Abbey. Pause for a taste of the locally produced wine before returning to Nice in the late afternoon. Back in Nice this evening, savor a wine-paired tasting menu highlighting the delights of the South of France.
Day 7 Day 7: Once Upon A Villa
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Once Upon A Villa

Head to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, referred to as the crown jewel of the French Riviera, where you’ll visit the impressive Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild. Uncover the lush gardens replete with jaw-dropping views of the Mediterranean Sea. Your visit to the villa is complete with lunch served in the charming tearoom overlooking the Bay of Villefranche. Back in Nice, enjoy free time to relax and take in the laid-back atmosphere along the Riviera. Perhaps you’ll stroll along the lively seafront Promenade des Anglais or set off in search of the whimsical architecture of St. Nicholas’ cathedral.
Day 8 Day 8: St. Paul De Vence: An Artist’S Haven
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: St. Paul De Vence: An Artist’S Haven

This morning, venture to historic St. Paul de Vence, situated atop a hill overlooking the beautiful countryside of Provence. Explore this walled medieval village, soaking in its distinctive light said to have inspired Matisse, Braque, Chagall and other artists. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of an unforgettable trip.
Day 9 Day 9: Nice - Tour Ends
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Nice - Tour Ends

Depart for home with many wonderful memories of your journey through the Cote d’Azur.

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Spotlight On The French Riviera (2023)

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Itinerary of your trip Spotlight On The French Riviera (2023)

Day 1: Overnight Flight

Day 2: Nice (French Riviera), France - Tour Begins

Day 3: Nice: The Flower Market & The Local Foodie

Day 4: Monaco: Alluring & Royal

Day 5: Hilltop Grasse & Perfume Workshop

Day 6: Glamorous Cannes - Saint-Honorat Island & Wine Tasting

Day 7: Once Upon A Villa

Day 8: St. Paul De Vence: An Artist’S Haven

Day 9: Nice - Tour Ends

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