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8 Day Enchanting France with Provence and the French Riviera

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A 8-Day Gate 1 tour starting from $2,049.00

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2026-04-09 2026-04-17 2,299.00 Get A Quote Best Value  
2026-04-23 2026-05-01 2,299.00 Get A Quote Best Value  
2026-05-14 2026-05-22 2,499.00 Get A Quote Best Value  
2026-05-28 2026-06-05 2,549.00 Get A Quote Best Value  
2026-06-04 2026-06-12 2,549.00 Get A Quote Best Value  
2026-06-18 2026-06-26 2,599.00 Get A Quote Best Value  
2026-06-25 2026-07-03 2,599.00 Get A Quote Best Value  
2026-07-02 2026-07-10 2,249.00 Get A Quote Best Value  
2026-08-27 2026-09-04 2,199.00 Get A Quote Best Value  
2026-09-10 2026-09-18 2,749.00 Get A Quote Best Value  
2026-09-17 2026-09-25 2,599.00 Get A Quote Best Value  
2026-09-24 2026-10-02 2,749.00 Get A Quote Best Value  
2026-10-08 2026-10-16 2,499.00 Get A Quote Best Value  
2026-10-15 2026-10-23 2,449.00 Get A Quote Best Value  
2026-10-29 2026-11-06 2,349.00 Get A Quote Best Value  
2026-11-05 2026-11-13 2,049.00 Get A Quote Best Value  
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All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability and are quoted in U.S. Dollars. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.

Escorted Tour Highlights

Countries Visited:

France

Cities Visited:

See Description


Sightseeing Highlights

Les Jardins du Marais
This first class hotel is located in the fashionable Marais district.

Novotel Avignon Center
This first class hotel is situated by the Avignon train station.

Novotel Avignon Center
This first class hotel is situated by the Avignon train station.

Maison Albar Hotels L'Imperator
This superior first class hotel is located in the Nimes city center.

Maison Albar Hotels L'Imperator
This superior first class hotel is located in the Nimes city center.

Maison Albar Hotels L'Imperator
This superior first class hotel is located in the Nimes city center.

Hotel Nice Riviera
This first class hotel is located in the heart of Nice.

Hotel Nice Riviera
This first class hotel is located in the heart of Nice.

Hotel Nice Riviera
This first class hotel is located in the heart of Nice.

Hotel Nice Riviera
This first class hotel is located in the heart of Nice.

Hotel Nice Riviera
This first class hotel is located in the heart of Nice.

Hotel Nice Riviera
This first class hotel is located in the heart of Nice.

Hotel Nice Riviera
This first class hotel is located in the heart of Nice.

Mercure Nice Centre Notre Dame
This first class hotel is located in the heart of the city, nearby the Gothic Notre Dame Basilica.

Mercure Nice Centre Notre Dame
This first class hotel is located in the heart of the city, nearby the Gothic Notre Dame Basilica.

Mercure Nice Centre Notre Dame
This first class hotel is located in the heart of the city, nearby the Gothic Notre Dame Basilica.

Mercure Nice Centre Notre Dame
This first class hotel is located in the heart of the city, nearby the Gothic Notre Dame Basilica.

Mercure Nice Centre Notre Dame
This first class hotel is located in the heart of the city, nearby the Gothic Notre Dame Basilica.

Mercure Nice Centre Notre Dame
This first class hotel is located in the heart of the city, nearby the Gothic Notre Dame Basilica.

Overview


8 Day Enchanting France with Provence and the French Riviera

DAY 1, Thursday - Depart for France
Depart for France

DAY 2, Friday - Arrive in Paris
Arrive in Paris, the City of Light and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Your tour begins with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 5 PM, followed by dinner at a French Bistro. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 3 PM
Overnight: Paris
Meals: Dinner

DAY 3, Saturday - Paris City Tour
This morning, take a guided city tour of Paris, including a drive along 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 tour to Versailles* to witness the grandeur of French classical architecture on the visit to the Palace and extravagant State Apartments
*The Palace of Versailles optional tour must be booked prior to departure and may not be available to be purchased locally.
Optional: Palace of Versailles (PM)
Overnight: Paris
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4, Sunday - TGV Train to Avignon
After breakfast, transfer to the train station for your journey to Provence by the high-speed TGV train. Upon arrival in Avignon, visit Palais des Papes, where you can see one of the largest and most significant medieval Gothic buildings in Europe. Next, drive to the lovely town of Costières, where you will enjoy a tasting of some of the wines for which Costières de Nîmes is famous. Continue the drive to Nimes*, a city steeped in history. Along the way, admire scenic views of the rolling hills and vineyards of the Languedoc-Roussillon region. Arrive and take an orientation tour with your Tour Manager, viewing some of the city's landmarks. Check into your hotel and later have dinner
*For May 26 and Sept 26 departures, the overnight for days 4 & 5 will be in Avignon.
Overnight: Nimes
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 5, Monday - Pont du Gard
Today, travel to view the Pont du Gard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is the most ancient Roman aqueduct in France. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure, or join the optional tour to Arles & St. Remy de Provence. Take a tour of Arles where you will see the Roman Amphitheater and the 12th century Cathedral of St. Trophime. Continue to St. Rémy de Provence to see Saint-Paul-de-Mausole, the asylum where Van Gogh spent some of his 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"
*The order of sightseeing may change during Nimes Feria de Pentecôte (end of May to mid-June) and Feria des Vendanges (late Sep) festivals.
Optional: Van Gogh's Arles & St. Remy de Provence
Overnight: Nimes
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6, Tuesday - Nice
This morning, depart for the French Riviera. Admire the scenery which inspired so many of the impressionist artists. You will pass by the Mont St. Victoire and the Abbey of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume en route to Nice. Visit a French perfumery in Grasse before arriving in Nice. Tonight, perhaps join the optional tour to Monte Carlo by night. Drive along the Corniche road to the Principality of Monaco. Stop at the world-famous Monte Carlo Casino. View the route of the Grand Prix, the luxury yachts in the harbor and the Prince's Palace, atop the famed "Rock". Enjoy the lights of the coastline on your return to Nice
Optional: Monte Carlo by Night (PM)
Overnight: Nice
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7, Wednesday - Full Day in Nice
Spend the day at leisure to soak up the sun, swim in the Mediterranean, stroll the Promenade des Anglais, see the Old Town, and Place Massena. Perhaps, join the optional tour St. Paul de Vence with Cannes. 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 to the central fountain and see the burial place of Marc Chagall. Continue to Cannes, famous for its glamorous film festival and beautiful beaches. Enjoy free time to see the Festival Palace and for lunch at one of the plethora of chic cafés and restaurants. This evening, celebrate your final night in France with dinner and bid au revoir to your Tour Manager
Optional: St. Paul de Vence with Cannes
Overnight: Nice
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 8, Thursday - Depart France
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast



All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability and are quoted in U.S. Dollars. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.

Gate 1

  • Flights New York-Paris, Nice-New York
    Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
  • 6 nights First Class accommodations
  • 2 nights Paris
  • 2 nights Nimes
  • 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
  • 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
  • Drive along the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe and continuing to the iconic Eiffel Tower
  • Admire the views of French landscape with a ride on the high-speed TGV Train
  • Enjoy a wine tasting in Chateauneuf du Papes
  • View the Pont du Gard, an ancient Roman aqueduct
  • Tour the Pope's Palace, the former papal residence
  • Visit a French perfumery in Grasse


Additional Information:
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.


Accommodation Details:
Triple rooms at the Maison Albar Hotels L'Imperator and the Hotel Nice Riviera will be accommodated in a single room & twin room.



All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability and are quoted in U.S. Dollars. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.

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