Pre-Cruise Packages

• 1 nt Before, Nice Discovery
• 2 nt Before, Nice Discovery
• 3 nt Before, Nice Discovery

Post-Cruise Packages

• 1 nt After, Nice Uncovered
• 2 nt After, Nice Uncovered
• 3 nt After, Nice Uncovered

Itinerary

Day 1, Nice arrival

Upon arrival into Nice airport you will be greeted outside customs and immigration with signage by our local representative. You will be taken to your hotel for check-in, rest and relaxation for the rest of the day.

Overnight in Nice.

Day 2, Nice, Cannes, Nice, Eze & Monaco

We begin our day with a leisurely drive out of the city, following the coastline to the discover the old city of Monaco and walk the narrow streets, just before we drive a whole lap of the real Monte Carlo "Formula 1 Grand Prix" circuit, crossing the luxurious Casino square. The principality of Monaco is a tiny city-state on the Mediterranean Sea surrounded by France. It is the second smallest independent state in the world and is almost entirely urban. Monaco is six times the size of the Vatican and the world's most densely populated independent country.

After leaving Monaco, we will visit the renowned village of Eze; famous for the view of the sea from its hill top. Eze is a medieval village perched like an eagles nest on a narrow rocky peak overlooking the Mediterranean sea. The ancient fortified village is still crowned with the ruins of its 12th-century fortified castle. Its Jardin botanique d'Èze is known for its collection of cacti and succulents, as well as its panoramic views. Walt Disney spent a significant amount of time in Eze.

Your tour continues with the scenic drive to Cannes and Antibes along Cap Antibes; the luxurious home of many billionaires; passing many famous villas and hotels en route. Admire the famous Croisette Boulevard, modern marina and artisans’ shops before returning to Monte Carlo. Cannes is a picturesque city located on French Riviera.  Well known for the Cannes Film Festival that takes place each May.

On the return to Nice, we will be driven along the endless Promenade des Anglais to discover the English Lords Winter Palaces fronting the Mediterranean and stop at the Nice Old City dominated by the castle hill. Have a walk at the authentic flower market to discover the products of the Riviera.

(Tour Duration is approximately 8hrs)

Meals: B

Day 3, Nice, Villages of the French Riviera

Have a leisurely breakfast before being met in the lobby of your hotel by your private guide. First, you’ll drive along “The Napoleon Road” to Grasse. This Old Provencal town is the capital of the perfume industry. Your guided visit in the historical perfume factory will help you discover all the secrets of the perfumes production! Then visit the fabulous Provencal customs and a walk around inside the old town.

Next you’ll visit Gourdon. This old village from the 9th Century and was the favorite place of Queen Victoria. This ancient perched village sits 27,774 feet above sea level. Gourdon sits on the edge of a rocky spur above the “Loup River.” The village is full of charming little shops where they are known for their honey.

Then you’ll drive through the countryside to discover the Provencal forest and includes a stop.

Finally, you’ll visit the quaint village of Tourrette Sur Loup. This picturesque medieval village sits atop a very rocky hill separating two deep valleys. Far away from the tourist sites, you can take a stroll in the narrow streets of the “Violets Flowers City.” You may even want to taste the Violet ice cream with candied violets on top

(Tour Duration is approximately 7hrs)

Meals: B

Day 4, Nice departure

Following a leisurely morning, your car will arrive to transport you to the Nice port for your journey onwards.

Meals: B

Discovery Option 2

Itinerary

Day 1, Nice arrival, Monaco by Night

Upon arrival into Nice airport you will be greeted outside customs and immigration with signage by our local representative. You will be taken to your hotel for check-in, rest and relaxation until the evening.

First, you’ll take a nice drive along the motorway to the city of Nice until you reach the "Promenade des Anglais", where you’ll see the Negresco hotel and the fantastic panoramic view from Boron hill where Elton John lives. Then continue by "La Corniche," a scenic road, passing by Eze - the medieval village in Monaco.

You can also admire the view from the “vista Palace,” overlooking the lights of Monaco. Driving by the “rock,” you'll see the Prince’s Palace, old town and cathedral before getting to the heart of the luxury and the glamour in Monte Carlo. Here you can have a meal in one of the numerous restaurants and maybe try your luck at the historical casino (entrance fees and passport or ID card is required for entry).

Luxury and glamour are yours in Monte Carlo at night. To visit the old city by night and enter the casino when its doors open is quite simply…fantastic!

(Tour Duration is approximately 6hrs)

Overnight in Nice.

Day 2, Nice, Provencal Wine Route

Following a leisurely morning, you will be met in the lobby of your accommodation by our local expert and commence your Provencal Wine Tour. After a scenic drive through the forests, you’ll visit, Chateau St. Martin, a famous vineyard that has belonged to the same family since the 18th century. Your personal guide will assist you with your visit and wine tasting experience. This vineyard combines the art of welcoming visitors along with its wide range production of refined wines with deep personalities.

Next you’ll go to Chateau Font du Broc. The mood is set as soon as you step through the door of the chateau. Here you’ll be welcomed to a complete guided tour of this prestigious vineyard and wine tasting. You’ll be sure not to miss and explore the cellar, a superb underground cathedral!

To complete your vineyard and wine tasting portion of this well balanced tour, you will visit the Domaine de Sainte Roseline. Since 1329 it has harbored the venerated saint's body, laid to rest in a glass case. Finally, you’ll visit Les Arc sur Argent, the extremely picturesque old medieval village. Here you’ll have some free time to walk around.

(Duration of tour is approximately 5hrs)

Meals: B

Day 3, Nice, Glass, Pottery & Perfume (Grasse, Vallauris, Biot)

Following a leisurely breakfast, you will be met in the lobby of your accommodation by our local expert. Our car will take the scenice mountain pass to Grasse, built on the side of a hill inland from the coast of the French Riviera. This Old Provencal town is the capital of the perfume industry. Your guided visit in the historical perfume factory will help you discover all the secrets of the perfumes production. Then visit the fabulous Provencal customs and a walk around inside the old town.

We then make our way toward the coast again to visit the town of Vallauris, on the edge of the city of Cannes. Vallauris’ Potter tradition goes back to the beginning of our era. Since Gallo-Roman times, craftsmen have been utilizing significant deposits of refractory clay to shape bricks and pots. In 1948 Picasso came to live in Vallauris, where he stayed until 1955. During his time in the town, he created a great many sculptures and paintings including War and Peace, one of the major artworks of the period.

After leaving Vallauris, we will visit the charming village of Biot, a very picturesque and very popular medieval village that's actually about 2500 years old. It sits on a hilltop only 2 miles from the Mediterranean beaches. The village retains much of its natural charm and its feeling of antiquity, and is very active year-round. Biot has been a source of pottery since antiquity. Amphorae made in Biot were exported worldwide, from Antibes and Marseilles, until the 18th century. Biot is currently renowned for its glass works, typically a clear or colored transparent glass with little bubbles. There are several glassworks down the hill around the outskirts of the village, and you can watch the glass-blowing process as the pieces are made.

(Tour Duration is approximately 8hrs)

Meals: B

Day 4, Nice departure, Villa Kerylos & Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

Following a leisurely morning, you will be met in the lobby of your accommodation by our local expert to visit two remarkable villas on the French Riviera. First depart along the Mediterranean coast via a sweeping road to Beaulieu sur Mer and the villa Kerylos. Meaning "sea swallow," the villa is an exact replica of one that stood upon the island of Delos in Greece in the 2nd century BC.

On a site reminiscent of the Aegean shores, this faithful reproduction of a Greek villa of ancient times was built in 1902 by and for an archaeologist, Théodore Reinach. Original pieces stand among copies and reproductions of furniture and frescoes. All the windows overlook the sea with views of the Baie des Fourmis, Cap Ferrat, Èze and Cap d'Ail. A Gallery of Ancients containing famous statues has been created in the basement.

From the villa Kerylos depart to Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, a rugged promontory boasting many palatial estates and the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild. The villa houses the "Ile de France" museum - a priceless collection the Baroness Beatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild assembled throughout her life. Inspired by the great Renaissance residences of Venice and Florence, the villa contains an exceptional collection of porcelains, furniture, carpets, tapestries, and canvases. After a guided visit through the rooms and exhibits displayed within the apartments of Madame de Ephrussi, you may stroll the French, Spanish, Florentine and Japanese gardens surrounding the villa

At the end of our excursion you will be transported to the Nice port for your journey onwards.

(Tour Duration is approximately 4hrs)

Meals: B