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Discover Provence & the French Riviera
8 DAYS from £764
Discover traditional towns, scented citrus groves and stunning sea-scapes as you explore beautiful Provence and the glamorous French Riviera.
Included Highlights worth £80
Eze & Menton Visit
French Riviera Scenic drive
Aix-en-Provence City sightseeing
Avignon City sightseeing
Provence Hilltop villages & wine-tasting
Arles City sightseeing & Camargue paddle-boat trip
St Tropez Visit
Your Price Includes
Flights: UK - Nice - UK
Accommodation on tour in a twin room with private facilities
Meals on tour 7 breakfasts (B)
Professional tour director on tour and local representative in resort
Porterage at hotels during tour (for one suitcase per person)
Transfers between overseas airport and hotels
All local and airport taxes/service charges
Holiday Itinerary
DAY 1: UK - Nice - French Riviera.
Fly to Nice where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for one night.
DAY 2: French Riviera - Eze - Menton - Aix-en-Provence.
Enjoy wonderful views of the Côte d'Azur on a drive through the Alpes-Maritime region and continue, via the traditional town of Eze, to the lovely resort of Menton, famed for its lemon festival. Later, head into the heart of Provence and its medieval capital, Aix, surrounded by the beautiful countryside captured on canvas by Cezanne, where you will stay for five nights. (B)
DAY 3: Aix-en-Provence. Included sightseeing.
Our included sightseeing walking tour with a local guide will help you get acquainted with the lovely city of Aix. With a delightful architectural miscellany of elegant mansions, charming squares, wide avenues and sparkling fountains, the city is one of UNESCO's World Heritage sites. (B)
DAY 4: Avignon. Included sightseeing.
Journey to pretty Avignon on the banks of the River Rhône, famous for its pink sandstone buildings, bell towers, ramparts and stunning Romanesque cathedral. Enjoy a walking sightseeing tour with a local guide, including a visit to the formidable 8-towered hilltop fortress of the Papal Palace. (B)
DAY 5: Aix-en-Provence. Hilltop villages of Provence excursion.
The morning is yours to relax or explore Aix and the surrounding area. In the afternoon our included excursion offers you a chance to experience the breathtaking beauty of the hillside villages and wonderful countryside of Provence. We start with a visit to the 11th-century abbey and village of Silvacane on the south bank of the River Durance, before visiting the small town of Cadenet, made famous by its drummer boy Andre Estienne, whose statue is located in the town's main square. Later, travel through the Luberon mountains to Lacoste, famed for its ruined chateau which formerly housed the family of the Marquis de Sade. Visit Oppede-le-Vieux, a beautifully restored ancient village with magnificent views of the Vaucluse plateau, before returning to Aix via Pertuis, for an included visit to the Domaine de Jansons for some local wine tasting. (B)
DAY 6: Arles (included sightseeing) - Camargue paddle-boat trip.
Journey to Arles, not only the largest 'commune' in France, but world renowned for its connections with the paintings of Van Gogh and historic highlights from the Roman and Middle Ages. On your included sightseeing tour with a local guide you will see many fascinating sights, including the amazing Roman amphitheatre. In the afternoon our included paddle-boat trip on the Petit-Rhône offers lovely views of the Camargue. (B)
DAY 7: Aix-en-Provence - St Tropez - French Riviera.
Bid a heartfelt 'au revoir' to Provence today and continue on to one of France's most famous seaside resorts, St Tropez. Enjoy free time to stroll around the town and marvel at the million-dollar yachts in the marina, before heading along the coast to the French Riviera for one night. (B)
DAY 8: French Riviera - Nice - UK.
Transfer to Nice airport for your flight to the UK. (B)
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Accommodation on Tour
French Riviera: Park Inn at Nice (4*) or Apogia at Nice (3*).
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View Holiday PhotosBest Western Le Galice
The Best Western Le Galice is a modern and elegant hotel which provides a comfortable base in the heart of Provence.
Location: The hotel is set in pleasant grounds and is an easy walk to the town centre.
Facilities: Swimming pool; bar; terrace; restaurant; minibar in bedrooms.
Price includes: Bed and breakfast in a twin room with bath or shower and wc; safety deposit box; hairdryer; tea and coffee-making facilities; TV and air-conditioning.
Official category: 3 star.
Holiday Extensions
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View Holiday PhotosAdd a week in the French Riviera - 7 Extra nights from £264
After your tour, why not extend your holiday with a relaxing week on the French Riviera.
You can extend your holiday with a week at the Amarante or the Hotel Kyriad Cannes Centre in Cannes.
On day 8 (Tue) of your tour you will be transferred to the hotel of your choice on the French Riviera for a week's stay before returning to Nice airport for your flight home.
Accommodation on Extensions
Add a week in the French Riviera - 7 Extra nights from £264
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View Holiday PhotosAmarante
This elegant modern hotel offers real sophistication and an excellent position in Cannes. Its combination of tasteful accommodation and good facilities promises a wonderful stay.
Location: On the main boulevard, 15 minutes' walk from the main shopping centre, gardens and sandy beaches. A courtesy bus operates to the beach and shopping areas (on request).
Facilities: Swimming pool with free parasols; restaurant (closed Sat & Sun); lounge bar; laundry service; discounted entry to best beach on 'La Croisette', lifts; minibar in bedrooms.
Price includes: Bed and breakfast in a twin room with bath or shower and wc; air-conditioning; satellite TV; safety deposit box.
Options: Single room.
Official category: 4 star. -
View Holiday PhotosKyriad Cannes Centre
True to its name, the hotel Kyriad Cannes Centre is a modern, well appointed, small hotel conveniently located in centre of Cannes town.
Location: In the town centre, a short walk from the famous Croisette, the Palais des Festivals, the beach and the boutiques of Rue d'Antibes.
Facilities: Small terrace; lounge; bar; breakfast room; lift.
Price includes: Bed and breakfast in a twin room with bath or shower, wc, air-conditioning, TV, telephone.
Options: Single room.
Official category: 3 star.
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