French Riviera & Provence

9 days
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Map not provided by operator
View all 7 photos
Video not provided by operator
4.1/5 Great
100+ reviews  
87%
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Pick up your car rental at the airport and start your vacation with exciting opportunities provided at every turn. Spend 8 nights in France, taking tours that show you the best that a stunning, influential, and historic city like Nice has to offer.  Explore through the Mediterranean coast to the height of Mercantour, all the way to Menton and Saint-Raphael. ...
-15%
$2,897
From$3,318
See departure dates

Overview

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

Highlights

    • A Day in Monaco (full-day, from Nice)

What's this trip about?

    Pick up your car rental at the airport and start your vacation with exciting opportunities provided at every turn. Spend 8 nights in France, taking tours that show you the best that a stunning, influential, and historic city like Nice has to offer.  Explore through the Mediterranean coast to the height of Mercantour, all the way to Menton and Saint-Raphael. Then travel around glamorous Monaco, high-energy Monte Carlo, and culturally historic Eze with grace and ease.

Compare to similar trips

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityNice
End CityFrance

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Relaxing Retreats

Destinations

Attractions

  • Nice

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Wine Tasting
  • Independent

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare into Nice (NCE) and out of Marseille (MRS)
    • Manual car rental for 8 nights – upgrade to automatic available
    • 3 nights in Nice at Hotel West End, or similar
    • A Day in Monaco Tour, from Nice
    • 2 nights in Aix-en-Provence at Grand Hotel Roi Rene MGallery, or similar
    • 3 nights in Avignon at the Hotel de l’Horloge or similar
    • Breakfast daily

View Similar Trips

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Nice!

Dig into your vacation in Nice! Explore everything the French Riviera has to offer, from Menton to Saint-Raphael, via Monaco, and from the Mediterranean coast to the peaks of Mercantour.

Day 2 Nice

Today, you'll take your full day guided tour to Monaco, where you'll discover some of the most beautiful parts of the Cote d'Azur. 

Enjoy a panoramic view over Nice after you get picked up from your hotel to experience glamorous Monaco, wonder at the picturesque medieval village of Eze, and ride along the road used in the Grand Prix in Monte Carlo.

Day 3 Nice

Continue exploring or take a day to relax. Nice has some pretty amazing beaches if you wanted to lounge for a bit, or you could meander along the Promenade des Anglais, commonly called Promenade or La Prom for short. It's a walk along the pebbly shore of Nice's beach and it's a lovely place to stroll with friends or loved ones.

Day 4 Aix-en-Provence

Check into your hotel and discover your new surroundings. Stop in Le Deux Garcons, a famous brasserie that serves up amazing coffee, and has even served artists such as Paul Cezanne and Emile Zola. This is a town of art and intrigue as well as a beacon for the intellectual of mind. 

Day 5 Aix-en-Provence

Watch people walk by a 16th century clock tower in the town square hall in the opulent Aix-en-Provence. With a touch of Renaissance to the Archbishop's place and cloisters decorating St. Sauveur Cathedral, this city has a wealth of attractions. 

Fans of C...

Day 6 Aix-en-Provence - Avignon

Settle into your next hotel and grab your camera to walk the legendary Saint Benezet Bridge. With the lovely Place de l'Horloge nearby and decadent outdoor cafes to choose from, this beautiful place brings peace to anyone in it.

Day 7 Avignon

Marvel at more of Avignon's highlights today! Visit the 12th century Cathedral of Notre-Dame des Doms, relax at a cafe in Place de l'Horloge, and see stunning sculptures and paintings at the Musée Calvet.

Day 8 Avignon

Treat yourself to a tour of the largest Gothic palace in the world: the 14th century Palais des Papes. Wander through the halls and beneath frescos, tip toe through chapels, and take in the beauty of this amazing UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Make sure to s...

Day 9 Depart France

Make that last minute stop you've been saving, drop off your car, and board your plane home.

Want a tailor-made trip instead?

Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:

  • You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
  • Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics
Design custom trip

Dates & Availability

Price From $3,318
Price per day$369
Last Updated: 4/15/2024

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Great Value Vacations.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

Great Value Vacations Reviews & Ratings

4.1/5  Great
Excellent
12,089
Great
5,470
Average
2,687
Disappointing
1,231
Terrible
1,676
Write a Review

Other Great Value Vacations Reviews

K

Kanwaldip Kaur Bains

Nov 2024

Written on
Great Value Vacations Company Reviewsby Great Value Vacations

It was great experience awesome…

It was great experience awesome customer services and hotels included in the package was very nice.

J

James David Mohr

Nov 2024

Written on
Great Value Vacations Company Reviewsby Great Value Vacations

We enjoyed our 8 days in Porto and…

We enjoyed our 8 days in Porto and Lisbon. Although we joked about staying in an exotic Portuguese hotel named Holiday Inn Express we found both of our hotels to be...

J

J Bishop

Nov 2024

Written on
Great Value Vacations Company Reviewsby Great Value Vacations

Great vacation, provided you don't mind driving

This vacation was great for us, but I don't mind the driving. For the itinerary we had, the minimum total distance you'll travel between hotels is approx 1200 KM (@...

Write a Review

Travelers also viewed

Tour Operator

Great Value Vacations

preferred
View Profile

At Great Value Vacations, our mission is to be the pre-packaged vacation solution provider from the US to the most desirable vacation destinations in the world.

We offer premium, pre-built vacation packages to the top destinations in the world. Our vacations feature itineraries designed by travel experts and superior accommodations which have been hand-picked and vetted for quality.

What’s more, we offer these vacations packages at Great Value prices that are at or better than if you were to purchase the components separately.  Our state-of-the-art technology provides our customers with an easy to use booking system that allows you to book complicated vacations with just a few clicks.

Expert Advice

Our team of product experts are your “feet on the street” creating vacation itineraries we’d send our family on (and they have VERY high standards!) We do the heavy lifting for you by researching the best destinations, hand selecting the most desirable accommodations, designing a perfect vacation itinerary and recommending things to do and see along the way.

Customer Support

We’re there for you at every step – from your first call or visit to our website right up until your flight home. Our vacation specialists and support staff are available to answer questions, provide advice or assist you at any point during the vacation planning process. Plus we offer Trip Protection Plans which allows you to cancel your trip for any reason up to 72 hours prior to travel and received a full refund and have access to 24-hr Emergency Assistance while you travel.

What they’re known for
Budget-friendly vacation packages and expert itineraries designed for independent travelers wanting an easy trip planning experience.

Associations

About Travelstride

Find your perfect trip

An epic selection of pre-planned trips on every continent, for every style. Thousands of itineraries from over 1,000 trusted travel companies.

Save time

Use simple search and comparison tools to easily find the best trip. Don't sweat the logistics — travel providers plan for you.

Save money

Book directly with the operator. See inclusive packages for the best values, and get access to amazing deals.

Travel confidently

Read unbiased user reviews, pick the operator that suits your needs, and connect with them directly.

Logistics

Accommodation

  • Hotel La Perouse
  • Hotel West End Nice
  • Hotel Aston La Scala Nice
  • Hotel Suisse Nice
  • Hotel le Pigonnet
  • Hotel de l'Horloge
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
Visa requirements vary depending on your country of origin and your country of destination. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the relevant requirements. For a handy tool that can help you quickly find the requirements, please visit this link .
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Trip ID
Greatvaluevacations-PK-GC4P-SH-FRP-NCE

Become a member

(it's free)
  • Save up to $700 per person
  • Access members-only specials
  • Personalize trip recommendations
Sign up and save
Top Tour Companies on Travelstride:
All 1,600+ companies >