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. Following the city tour, spend the rest of the day afternoon at leisure or join the optional tour to the magnificent Palace of 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.
**In September for Car Free Day, expect possible delays and road closures, as the itinerary may be subject to change.
Optional: Palace of Versailles (PM)
Overnight: Paris
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Sunday - TGV Train to Avignon
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 the May 26 and Sept 26 departures, the overnight stay for days 4 & 5 will be in Avignon.
Overnight: Nimes
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5, Monday - Pont du Gard, Arles, St. Rémy de Provence
Today, travel to view the Pont du Gard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the most ancient Roman aqueduct in France. Next, take a tour of Arles where you will see thr Langlois Bridge, 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.
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 St. Paul de Vence with Cannes tour. 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 visit 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
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