12 Day Treasures of Provence 2020 Itinerary
12 days
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Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
What's this trip about?
2 Paris, 2 Avignon, 4 Aix-en-Provence, 2 Nice
Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
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Itinerary
DAY 1, Thursday - Depart for France
Depart on your flight to Paris, France
DAY 2, Friday - Arrive in Paris
Bienvenue! Arrive in magical Paris with its exquisite architecture, endless treasures and stylish boutiques; transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Your tour begins at 6:00 PM when you join your Tour Manager for an orientation meeting on the wonder...
DAY 3, Saturday - Captivating Paris, Louvre Museum, Vintage Car Ride & Montmartre
Drive along the fashionable Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, and the iconic Eiffel Tower, the symbol of Paris. Continue to the vivacious Left Bank, where artists, philosophers, and writers in a long-gone era flourished in the artistic community of ...
DAY 4, Sunday - Pont du Gard, Avignon’s Palace of the Popes
This morning, board a TGV express train that whisks you to Avignon, one of France’s loveliest cities. On arrival visit one of the true masterpieces of Roman architecture – the extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage listed Pont du Gard, graced with 52 precision-built arches....
DAY 5, Monday - Van Gogh’s Arles, Camargue Region, Ranch Visit with Lunch
In stunning Provence, begin the day in Van Gogh’s charming town of Arles. A walking tour along the narrow honey-colored streets in the Old Town is highlighted by sites that inspired his most famous paintings, including Starry Night and Sunflowers. Visit the enormous Rom...
DAY 6, Tuesday - Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Picnic Lunch in Mouries, Aix-en-Provence
In lovely Saint-Rémy-de-Provence where the impressionist movement thrived, visit the beautiful Saint-Paul de Mausole, the monastery where Van Gogh spent his final years. Part of the "Circuit Van Gogh," at the entrance, view the field of olive trees painted by the artist....
DAY 7, Wednesday - Aix-en-Provence, Cézanne’s Art Studio, Wine Tasting
Aix-en-Provence, the quintessential Provencal town, was the home of post-impressionist painter Paul Cézanne. Stroll along the tree-lined Cours Mirabeau in this bohemian town and view centuries-old private mansions. Continuing onward, discover the lively markets, town squ...
DAY 8, Thursday - The Heart of Provence
Today's journey takes you into the Luberon – the very heart of Provence. Dotted with tiny clifftop villages and sprawling windswept vineyards, this magnificent region exemplifies rural France at its finest! The nearby medieval hilltop village of Gordes is known as one of...
DAY 9, Friday - Port City of Marseille, Cassis Cruise, Boules Game & Cooking Lesson
Arrive in Marseilles, France’s oldest city, founded in 600 BC by the Greeks. At its heart is the vibrant Vieux Port where fishmongers sell their catch along the boat-lined quay. From atop striking Notre-Dame de la Garde you’ll be awed by the sweeping views of Marseille, ...
DAY 10, Saturday - The French Riviera, Rothschild Villa & Gardens with Afternoon Tea
A day filled with glorious highlights of the sun-drenched French Riviera. Start in Nice, the unofficial capital of the Cote d’Azur, an amazing seaside city with old world opulence. Walk through the atmospheric Old Town and visit Massena Square and Cours Saleya with its g...
DAY 11, Sunday - Hilltop Eze and perfumery, Principality of Monaco, Monte Carlo, Farewell Dinner
Visit the famous Fragonard Perfume factory in Eze before exploring this tiny hilltop village, overlooking the French Riviera, known for its perfumery, winding cobblestone streets, and traditional stone houses. Cross the border into the Principality of Monaco; visit the O...
DAY 12, Monday - Depart France
Transfer to the airport in Nice for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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Last Updated: 2/19/2020
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