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Avignon | Provence & the French Riviera

Avignon | Provence & the French Riviera

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6 days from

$2221

Discover France's French Riviera.  Visit enchanting Nice,  mostly known for its elegant hotels, popular beaches & the 19th-century seafront Promenade des Anglais yet also a city of art, culture & history.  Discover the breathtaking views Monaco, Monte Carlo and Eze along with the charming coastal towns of Cannes, Antibes & St. Paul de Vence.  Explore and visit one of the most beautiful villas - Villa Eprhussi on the Cote d'Azur and it gardens on your own!

Day 1: Avignon

Private transfer from Avignon TGV Station to your centrally located 4 star hotel. Afternoon at leisure to explore the Popes’ Palace and Pont d’Avignon (audioguides included).  Enjoy a 3-course welcome dinner at a local restaurant within walking distance.  Overnight in Avignon. (D)

Day 2: Avignon

After breakfast at the hotel, walk independently to meet your English-speaking Chef at Les Halles market, where you’ll select fresh local ingredients before heading to the cooking workshop in Avignon. Enjoy a hands-on culinary experience combining theory and practice, followed by an apéritif with wine pairing insights and a relaxed lunch with the Chef (drinks included). In the afternoon, set out on a private wine tour with your driver-guide, visiting renowned cellars in Tavel and Châteauneuf-du-Pape for tastings and behind-the-scenes insights into Rhône wine production. Return to your hotel in the early evening. (B,L)

Day 3: Avignon, Provence, Avignon

After breakfast at the hotel, meet your English-speaking driver-guide at the Tourist Office in Avignon and set out on a full-day exploration of Provence. Visit Roussillon, perched atop ochre cliffs, and continue to Gordes for a photo stop, followed by Fontaine de Vaucluse where you can walk to the source of the Sorgues River.  Enjoy free time for lunch (not included) before heading to the UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard, the best-preserved Roman aqueduct. Continue to Les Baux-de-Provence for a visit to this striking medieval village, and stop at the Antiques in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.  On Sundays, the itinerary includes time at the vibrant market in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. Return to Avignon in the evening. (B)

Day 4: Avignon, Nice

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and enjoy a private transfer to Avignon TGV station for your first-class train journey to Nice. Upon arrival, a private transfer will take you to your 4 star hotel, where you will check in and settle in for your stay. (B)

Day 5: Nice, Monaco, Monte Carlo, Eze, Cannes, Antibes, Nice

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a full-day shared tour of the French Riviera with your English-speaking driver-guide. Travel along the scenic coastal corniche road toward Monaco, visiting the Old Town, Cathedral, and Prince’s Palace, before driving part of the Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit through Monte Carlo. Continue to the medieval village of Èze for a stroll and perfumery visit, then head to Cannes to explore the famous Croisette and its iconic red carpet. Conclude with a panoramic drive along the coastline, passing Cap d’Antibes and arriving in Antibes for a walk through its charming old town and marina. (B)

Day 6: Departure

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.  Private transfer back to the train station of Nice or to the Airport of Nice. (B)