Itinerary
- Day 1
Monaco
You'll arrive in Monaco and head to your hotel to settle in. After meeting your travel group and your Travel Concierge, you'll get oriented with the city. The Grand Prix circuit comes first, then you'll check out the Belle Époque casino and walk along the marina where yachts line the water. Dinner happens waterside at Fontvieille marina later that evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dine by the yacht-filled marina in Fontvieille)
Included Activities
- Orientation of Monaco with Travel Concierge
- View the Grand Prix circuit
- Admire the Belle Époque casino
- Evening drive along the Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit
- Dinner by the yacht-filled marina in Fontvieille
Landmarks/POIs Grand Prix Circuit Casino of Monte-Carlo Port of Fontvieille - Day 2
Nice
Starting with a trip to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, you'll tour Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild with a local guide who'll walk you through the opulent rooms and grounds. From there, you'll head to Nice and wander the Old Town streets, passing the opera house and Sainte-Réparate Cathedral. Stop by the Cours Saleya food market where you can try socca if you're interested, and spend time exploring the narrow streets with your guide.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild with Local Expert
- Walk through Old Nice with Local Expert
- View the Opera House
- Admire the Sainte-Réparate Cathedral
- Visit the food market on Cours Saleya
Optional Activities
- Taste socca at the food market on Cours Saleya
Landmarks/POIs Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild Old Town Nice Nice Opera House Sainte-Réparate Cathedral Cours Saleya - Day 3
Saint-Tropez
You're traveling to Saint-Tropez today. With your local guide, you'll taste the Tarte Tropézienne at the bakery where it was first made back in the 1950s. After that, you'll walk through the town and see Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption with its colorful bell tower, checking out the charming corners of this coastal village.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Saint-Tropez with Local Expert
- Visit Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
- Taste the local Tarte Tropézienne at the original bakery
Landmarks/POIs Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption Saint-Tropez - Day 4
Aix-en-Provence
The day takes you to Aix-en-Provence where you'll walk through the Old Town's winding streets with your guide. You'll follow Cézanne's path along Cours Mirabeau. Later, at Château La Coste, you have a choice: sample organic wines and see the wine cellar, or walk through open-air art installations with your guide.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Aix-en-Provence with Local Expert
- Walk through Old Town streets under Aix Cathedral
- Follow in the footsteps of Paul Cézanne along Cours Mirabeau
- Visit Château La Coste - sample organic wines and visit contemporary wine cellar (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience)
- Walk among olive groves and woods to discover modern art installations at Château La Coste with Local Expert
Landmarks/POIs Aix Cathedral Cours Mirabeau Château La Coste - Day 5
Cassis
After a relaxed breakfast at your hotel, you can take a walk through the château gardens or rest by the pool if you prefer. Then you'll travel through French hilltop villages on your way to Cassis, where you'll board a private boat for a cruise through the Calanques National Park. You'll sail past limestone cliffs and turquoise waters, seeing secluded beaches from the water. That evening, dinner is a three-course meal at Chez Gilbert.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Leisurely breakfast at boutique hotel (Relaxed Start option available for breakfast in bed)), Dinner (Three-course seafood dinner at charming fishing village of Cassis)
Included Activities
- Travel through traditional French hilltop villages
- Private cruise through Calanques National Park
- Three-course dinner at Chez Gilbert
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Château gardens
- Relax by the pool
Landmarks/POIs Calanques National Park Cassis - Day 6
Cavaillon
You're heading to Lourmarin, a tree-lined village where you'll browse the market for crafts, clothing, and local food. Then you'll climb into a vintage Citroën 2CV for a chauffeured drive through rolling countryside. You'll pass lavender fields on your way to Domaine de la Citadelle winery where you can taste local wines.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Provençal favourites paired with local wine at Domaine de la Citadelle)
Included Activities
- Visit Lourmarin village
- Explore Lourmarin market
- Chauffeured drive in vintage Citroën 2CV through rolling countryside
- Visit Domaine de la Citadelle winery
- Tour of winery grounds and Provençal lunch paired with local wine
Landmarks/POIs Lourmarin Domaine de la Citadelle - Day 7
Les Baux-de-Provence
The day begins at Pont du Gard, a well-preserved Roman aqueduct built from soft yellow limestone. You'll stop in Avignon next to see the Palace of the Popes, the famous broken bridge, and squares with leafy trees for shade. After that, you'll travel through Alpilles National Park and reach Les Baux-de-Provence, a village perched on a plateau that ranks among France's most beautiful.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct
- Stop in Avignon
- Admire the Palace of the Popes
- View the famous broken bridge
- Explore beautiful squares shaded by leafy platanes
- Journey through Alpilles National Park
- Visit Les Baux-de-Provence village
Landmarks/POIs Pont du Gard Palace of the Popes Pont d'Avignon Alpilles National Park Les Baux-de-Provence - Day 8
Carcassonne
You'll start by exploring Arles with a local guide, visiting the Roman Amphitheatre and seeing Van Gogh's town. From there, you'll travel through the Camargue region on your way to Carcassonne, a fortified medieval city. You'll arrive at your hotel in the heart of the city by evening, giving you a chance to see one of Europe's largest surviving walled cities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Arles with Local Expert
- Follow in the footsteps of Van Gogh in Arles
- Visit the Roman Amphitheatre with Local Expert
- Journey through Camargue
- Explore Carcassonne fortified city with Local Expert
- Discover the history of Carcassonne dating back to pre-Roman period
Landmarks/POIs Arles Roman Amphitheatre of Arles Camargue Carcassonne Citadel - Day 9
Carcassonne
Today centers on food and cooking. You'll meet Jean-Marc Boyer, a Michelin-starred chef, and take a traditional French cooking class. After learning techniques and preparing food, you'll sit down for lunch featuring what you've made, paired with local wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Exquisite lunch accompanied by local wine)
Included Activities
- Traditional French cooking class with Michelin-starred Chef Jean-Marc Boyer
- Exquisite lunch with local wine at Le Puits du Trésor
Landmarks/POIs Le Puits du Trésor - Day 10
Bordeaux
You'll start in Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of France's most beautiful villages. You can walk to the walls for views over the countryside or spend time at Place du Marché with its cafes and shops. After lunch and some leisurely time exploring, you'll continue to Bordeaux, an elegant 18th-century city along the Garonne River.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Saint-Émilion UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Walk to the walls for scenic view
- Visit Place du Marché
- Lunch in Saint-Émilion
- Leisurely exploration of Saint-Émilion
- Journey to Bordeaux
Landmarks/POIs Saint-Émilion Place du Marché Bordeaux - Day 11
Bordeaux
A local guide will show you Vieux Bordeaux and its 18th-century architecture, including a Gothic cathedral, the Water Mirror, a neoclassic theatre, and the Cité du Vin with its modern design. If you prefer something different, you can take a leisurely bike ride around the Garonne River through the Chartrons district and Jardin Public, passing historic sites and the grand Glace des Grands Hommes shopping center.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Learn about 18th-century architecture of Vieux Bordeaux with Local Expert
- Visit the beautiful Gothic cathedral
- View the Water Mirror
- Admire the neoclassic theatre
- Explore modern architecture of the Cité du Vin
- Leisurely bike ride around the Garonne River
- Pass through Chartrons district
- Stop at Jardin Public
- View Palais Gallien
- Visit Glace des Grands Hommes shopping centre
Landmarks/POIs Vieux Bordeaux Bordeaux Cathedral Water Mirror Neoclassic Theatre Cité du Vin Garonne River Jardins Public Palais Gallien - Day 12
Paris
After breakfast, you'll board a high-speed train that takes you through the French countryside to Paris. You'll have a light lunch in the Montparnasse district before heading out to see Paris's iconic sights: Notre-Dame, the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Élysées, and the Eiffel Tower. The evening is yours to explore and relax in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Leisurely breakfast (Relaxed Start option available for breakfast in bed)), Lunch (Light lunch in the Montparnasse district)
Included Activities
- High-speed train journey through French countryside
- Light lunch in Montparnasse district
- See Notre-Dame
- See Arc de Triomphe
- See Champs-Élysées
- See Eiffel Tower
- Evening at leisure in Paris
Landmarks/POIs Notre-Dame de Reims Arc de Triomphe Champs-Élysées Eiffel Tower - Day 13
Paris
You have the morning to either discover Montmartre's artists with a local guide or explore Paris's hidden squares and galleries on your own. That evening brings the final celebration: a dinner on the Eiffel Tower where you'll say goodbye to your fellow travelers and toast to your French adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration dinner on the glittering Eiffel Tower)
Included Activities
- Discover the artists of Montmartre with Local Expert
- Explore hidden squares and galleries of Paris with Local Expert
- Celebration dinner on the Eiffel Tower
Landmarks/POIs Montmartre Eiffel Tower - Day 14
Paris Departure
After a relaxed breakfast, you'll have your private transfer to the airport for your flight home, ending your time in France.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Relaxed breakfast (Relaxed Start option available for breakfast in bed))
Included Activities
- Private transfer to airport
