Paris, Provence & the French Riviera

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Start your adventure in Paris, including a tour along the River Seine that brings you to museums, landmarks and monuments. Take the rail to Aix-en-Provence, the home of Cezanne and a haven for artists and intellectuals. Take in the art and beauty of Aix-en-Provence, wander through stunning lavender fields and find inspiration in the city's oldest cafe. Next ...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 10 days!
    • Paris Seinorama: City Tour + Seine Cruise + Eiffel Tower (PS)
    • A Day in Monaco (full-day, from Nice)

What's this trip about?

    Start your adventure in Paris, including a tour along the River Seine that brings you to museums, landmarks and monuments. Take the rail to Aix-en-Provence, the home of Cezanne and a haven for artists and intellectuals. Take in the art and beauty of Aix-en-Provence, wander through stunning lavender fields and find inspiration in the city's oldest cafe. Next is your final destination, Nice. Explore stunning beaches, beautiful French architecture, and step into a glamorous lifestyle while taking a tour through Monaco, a rich gambling streak in Monte Carlo, and a sophisticated medieval atmosphere in Eze.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityParis
End CityFrance

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks
  • Relaxing Retreats

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Trains & Rail
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare into Paris (CDG), out of Nice (NCE)
    • Round-trip airport transfers
    • 3 nights in Paris at M Social Hotel Paris Opera, or similar
    • Paris Seinorama Tour Paris City Tour
    • Seine River Cruise
    • Eiffel Tower admission Rail from Paris to Aix-en-Provence (standard class)
    • 2 nights in Aix-en-Provence at Grand Hotel Roi Rene MGallery, or similar
    • Rail from Aix-en-Provence to Nice (standard class)
    • 2 nights in Nice at Hotel West End, or similar
    • A Day in Monaco Tour, from Nice
    • Breakfast daily

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Paris!

Arrive in the magical city of Paris where you'll be transferred to your hotel to check in. Spend your first day relaxing, sipping French wine and taking a stroll. With quaint cafes on every corner and endless shopping opportunities, a moment of boredom in this ...

Day 2 Paris

Rise and shine in the city of lights. Today you hop aboard the Paris Seinorama Tour to see famous landmarks and amazing monuments.

Day 3 Paris

Make the most of your last day in Paris by visiting the museums and sights. Wander through the Louvre, take a ride on the Metro, and make sure you take a selfie under the Arc de Triomphe. 

Shop through the Marais, the best shopping neighborhood in Paris, and stop in at one of the several exquisite cafes decorating the area.

Day 4 Paris - Aix-en-Provence

Check into your next hotel after a ride on the rail from Paris to Aix-en-Provence. You may want to take the time to visit a famous brasserie, Le Deux Garcons, which has served coffee to everyone from Paul Cezanne to Emile Zola. A place for artists and intellectuals, let the atmosphere of the city's oldest cafe inspire you.

Day 5 Aix-en-Provence

Enjoy the splendors of Aix-en-Provence! Do some people watching in the town hall square with its 16th-century clock tower, explore the opulence and Renaissance wealth of the Archbishop's place, or fall in love with the cloisters at St. Sauveur Cathedral. 

Day 6 Aix-en-Provence - Nice

Take one more ride on the rail and check in at your hotel in Nice. Kick off the last leg of your trip with a party! With tons of clubs along the beach and a thriving nightlife, music and drinks may be the way to go.

Day 7 Nice

Today enjoy a full-day tour of glamorous Monte Carlo and more!

Day 8 Depart France

Pack your souvenirs, check out of your hotel and take your transfer to Nice Airport. Return home with memories fresh in your mind and photos to show all.

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Price From $3,248
Price per day$406
Last Updated: 10/16/2024

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  • Hotel Saint-Paul Rive Gauche
  • Hotel le Pigonnet
  • Hotel La Perouse
  • Hotel West End Nice
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  • Hotel Suisse Nice
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