Wonderful France
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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.
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- Trip Length:
- 9 days
- Price Range:
- From $1899 to $1950 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- April, May, June, July, August, September, October
- Recommended for:
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15 - 17, 18 - 20, 25 - 30, 31 - 35, 36 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 55
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Detailed Trip Description
Enjoy 9 Days Wonderful France Escorted tour featuring sightseeing and many activities in Aix-En-Provence, Arles, Avignon, Lyon, Nice and Paris.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - On the Plane
Commercial Flight
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2 - Paris
Arrive In Paris, France.
Airport Transfer
On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Sightseeing
Afterwards, why not enjoy an optional illuminations tour?
Food and Dining
Tonight, join your Tour Director and traveling companions for a Welcome Drink.
Hotel
Stay at Evergreen Laurel (SF).
Day 3 - Avignon
Paris - Avignon.
Bus
An early start this morning to drive along the “Autoroute du Soleil,” past Auxerre and through the vineyards of Burgundy to the Rhône Valley.
Sightseeing
Then on to Avignon, where an orientation tour highlights the Palace of the Popes and the famous St. Benezet Bridge. (B,D)
Hotel
Stay at Mercure Cite des Papes (F).
Day 4 - Aix-en-Provence
Avignon - Pont Du Gard - Arles - Aix-en-Provence.
Sightseeing
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.
Bus
Finally, on to the spa town of Aix-en-Provence.
Food and Dining
Tonight, dinner is in a local restaurant. (B,D)
Hotel
Stay at Novotel Beaumanoir (F).
Day 5 - Nice
Aix-en-Provence - St. Tropez - Nice.
Sailboat & Yacht Charter
Enjoy a scenic drive to St. Tropez. From here, take a boat cruise to pretty Ste. Maxime.
Bus
Reboard the coach for the drive to elegant Nice. (B,D)
Hotel
Stay at Boscolo Plaza (SF).
Day 6 - Nice
Monte Carlo Excursion.
Sightseeing
Start the day with an orientation tour in Nice. Drive along the scenic Promenade des Anglais and enjoy the splendid views.
Gambling
Then travel to Monaco, to visit Monte Carlo and try your luck in a casino. (B)
Day 7 - Lyon
Nice - Cannes - Lyon.
Sightseeing
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.
Relaxation
Your evening is free. (B)
Hotel
Stay at Novotel Gerland (F).
Day 8 - Paris
Lyon - Dijon - Paris.
Sightseeing
Travel via the vineyards of Macon to historic Dijon. There is time to explore the town and shop for mustard and wine.
Bus
Then a short trip takes you back to Paris. (B)
Hotel
Stay at Renaissance La Defense (SF).
Day 9 - Paris
Sightseeing
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.
Relaxation
The remainder of your day is at leisure.
Food and Dining
Tonight, savor a Farewell Dinner with new friends. (B,D)
Day 10 - Paris
Depart Paris.
Airport Transfer
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)
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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.
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