Sightseeing; Vineyards; Pont Du Gard; Monte Carlo; Boat Cruise; Notre Dame Cathedral; Rhône Valley; Eiffel Tower; Arc de Triomphe; Gardens of Les Invalides; Autoroute du Soleil; St. Benezet Bridge; Les Baux-de-Provence; Romanesque Cathedral; Vincent Van Gogh; Durance Valley; hamps Elysées;
Enjoy 9 Days Wonderful France Escorted tour featuring sightseeing and many activities in Aix-En-Provence, Arles, Avignon, Lyon, Nice and Paris.
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Afterwards, why not enjoy an optional illuminations tour?
Tonight, join your Tour Director and traveling companions for a Welcome Drink.
Stay at Evergreen Laurel (SF).
An early start this morning to drive along the “Autoroute du Soleil,” past Auxerre and through the vineyards of Burgundy to the Rhône Valley.
Then on to Avignon, where an orientation tour highlights the Palace of the Popes and the famous St. Benezet Bridge. (B,D)
Stay at Mercure Cite des Papes (F).
Drive to the 2,000-year-old aqueduct, the Pont du Gard. Next, visit Les Baux-de-Provence on foot before traveling through Les Alpilles and Van Gogh country to Arles. See the Roman amphitheatre and Romanesque Cathedral and enjoy a guided walking tour of the city following in the footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh.
Finally, on to the spa town of Aix-en-Provence.
Tonight, dinner is in a local restaurant. (B,D)
Stay at Novotel Beaumanoir (F).
Enjoy a scenic drive to St. Tropez. From here, take a boat cruise to pretty Ste. Maxime.
Reboard the coach for the drive to elegant Nice. (B,D)
Stay at Boscolo Plaza (SF).
Start the day with an orientation tour in Nice. Drive along the scenic Promenade des Anglais and enjoy the splendid views.
Then travel to Monaco, to visit Monte Carlo and try your luck in a casino. (B)
Travel through Cannes along the Boulevard de la Croisette, seeing the Film Festival Centre. Then via Manosque and the Durance Valley to reach Sisteron for a short break. Finally, an Alpine drive along the Col de la Croix leads to Lyon.
Your evening is free. (B)
Stay at Novotel Gerland (F).
Travel via the vineyards of Macon to historic Dijon. There is time to explore the town and shop for mustard and wine.
Then a short trip takes you back to Paris. (B)
Stay at Renaissance La Defense (SF).
Today's sightseeing tour includes the ascent of the Eiffel Tower to the second level by elevator, views of the Champs Elysées, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe and Place de la Concorde. A highlight is a walking tour through the Gardens of Les Invalides to visit the tomb of the Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.
The remainder of your day is at leisure.
Tonight, savor a Farewell Dinner with new friends. (B,D)
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)
You may also start a free trip request below and get matched with up to three travel specialists who can help you plan your travel:
Tripology is TRUSTe Certified so your information is safe.
We will only share your contact information with the travel professional who posted this trip.
Airport transfers in Paris on days 2 and 10. Twin-bedded rooms in hotels listed or similar; hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. 8 breakfasts (B) and 4 three-course dinners (D), including a Farewell Dinner with wine in Paris. Services of a professional Tour Director. Private luxury motorcoach with air - conditioning, reclining seats and emergency washroom. Sightseeing with a local guide, some with headsets M: Paris and Arles. Special features and scenic highlights as indicated in the itinerary. Inside visits and special features as shown in the tour description including admission charges where applicable. Portfolio of travel documents.
Budget Excludes:
Fill out the form below and let your friends know about Wonderful France.