Riviera Explorer

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Bask in the playground of socialites, celebrities and aristocrats when you explore the sun-kissed French Riviera, from elegant Nice to picture-perfect Antibes, with a side trip to Italy in between.

Overview

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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star

Highlights

    • ORIENTATION of Dolceaqua, Monaco and Antibes
    • VISIT the Place Massena, Èze and the Monaco Palace and Cathedral

What's this trip about?

    Bask in the playground of socialites, celebrities and aristocrats when you explore the sun-kissed French Riviera, from elegant Nice to picture-perfect Antibes, with a side trip to Italy in between.

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Age rangeNo age restrictions
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Start CityNice
End CityNice

Destinations

  • Europe
  • France
  • Monaco
  • Italy

Attractions

  • Cannes

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Nice (7 Nights)

Stretch your legs on sun-kissed Mediterranean shores, strolling in the footsteps of generations of English aristocrats who once chose Nice to be their holiday retreat. On arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel and will have the day to embark on your own exploration of Nice, before joining your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception.

Day 2: Nice Sightseeing and Free Time

Delve into the Italian heritage of Nice's elegant Old Town when you join a 'Local Specialist' for a sightseeing tour that will take you to the heart of the city, Place Massena. You'll see the Promenade des Anglais along which the who's who of Europe once relished beau...

Day 3: Italian Excursion

Begin your day in the hilltop village of Dolceaqua with its 11th-century castle. Tread in the footsteps of Claude Monet, walking across the picturesque bridge depicted in several of his paintings. Continue with a visit to an Italian agriturismo in Rocchetta Nervina. '...

Day 4: Nice at Leisure or Optional St. Tropez and Cannes Experience

After a few days of sightseeing you may be tempted to spend your full free day sprawled on a sun-lounger with a cocktail but, if you can pull yourself away from the pool, consider a full-day Optional Experience to St. Tropez and Cannes. You'll embark on a drive along ...

Day 5: Côte d’Azur and Monaco Excursion

Follow the scenic Moyenne Corniche, bound for the Principality of Monaco. You'll 'Dive Into Culture' and stop at Fragonard Parfumerie, which has been crafting delicate French scents since the 1920s. A stop in medieval Èze delivers panoramic views of the sparkling Côte...

Day 6: Excursion to Antibes – Markets and Mega-Yachts

Follow the Mediterranean coastline south to Antibes, once the haunt of Pablo Picasso. Join your Travel Director for an orientation tour before pounding the pavements on your own. Stroll alongside honey-hued façades and into bustling market squares where you'll have an...

Day 7: Nice at Leisure

Get your final fix of Nice on this full free day to explore the city on your own. Explore the legacy of great artists like Matisse and Chagall, spend the morning sunbathing or consider an Optional Experience to Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, an elegant seaside villa su...

Day 8: Depart Nice

Say a fond farewell to your travel companions at the end of our time on the Riviera. Transfers are available. Conditions apply.

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Price per day$262
Last Updated: 8/25/2020

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Meals Included
  • 7 breakfasts
  • 1 lunch
  • 3 dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
  • Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Daily breakfast and up to half your evening meals
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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