Provence, Riviera (Cote d'Azur) Tours |
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tour itinerary in 14 days |
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Suggested Tour Itinerary Provence, Riviera, SOUTH-EAST of France (tour starts and ends in Nice) in 14 days
This tour focuses on the South-Eastern areas of France, with extensive visits in the French Riviera, Principality of Monaco, as well as stops in the Camargue and Provence areas of France.
This tour starts and ends in Nice (direct flights from the USA; easy transfers by air, bullet train or limousine from Paris)
This privately guided and chauffeured tour in France can be fully customized, lengthened or shortened, and features:
Baroque city of Nice tour - St Jean Cap Ferrat - Monaco tour - Corniche road - French Riviera (Côte d'Azur) - Grand Canyon du Verdon - Mont Ventoux - Avignon - Orange - Ardèche gorge - Mont Aigoual - Nîmes - Pont du Gard - Les Baux de Provence - Arles - Marseilles - La Ciotat - Toulon - Le Lavandou - Saint-Tropez - Saint Raphaël - Cannes
Before or after this tour, we recommend our Paris tours and our other tours in France.
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 South-East
of France (French Riviera, Camargue, Provence)
tour
Nice, Cannes, Monaco, Corniche, Menton,
Castellane, Moustiers Sainte-Marie, Roussillon,
Sénanque Abbey, Fontaine sur Vaucluse, Mont
Ventoux, Isle sur la Sorgue, Avignon, Orange,
Ardèche gorge, Rozier, Aven Armand, Ganges,
Nîmes, Pont du Gard, Baux de Provence, Arles,
Camargue, Marseilles, Toulon, Lavandou,
Fréjus, Saint-Raphaël |
Tour starts
and ends in : Nice
(direct flights from the USA; easy transfers from Paris) |
Tour itinerary
map :
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| Tour duration
in days : 14 |
Best tour dates :
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itinerary |
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B = Breakfast
L = Lunch
D = Dinner
A = Accommodation |
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| 1 |
Nice - Saint-Michel
- Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat
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 Your
personal driver-guide collects you from
your Nice accommodation (not included) or
Nice international airport. This first day
is dedicated to the discovery of the baroque
city of Nice. Matisse Museum. Plateau Saint-Michel
tour. Two nights in Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat.
- LDA* |
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| 2 |
Saint-Jean Cap
Ferrat - Monaco - Corniche - Saint-Jean
Cap Ferrat
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 Monaco
tour, including Oceanography Museum (one
of the world's most famous aquariums), cathedral,
Place du Palais. Monte Carlo sights: casinos,
charming seafront location. Corniche coastal
road to Menton. Second night in Saint-Jean
Cap Ferrat. - BLDA*
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| 3 |
Saint-Jean Cap
Ferrat - Plan du Var - Castellane - Moustier
Sainte-Marie
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 Vésubie
gorge. Breathtaking panorama from Madonne
d'Utelle site. Grand Canyon du Verdon: impressive
backcountry cliffs. Overnight in Moustier
Sainte-Marie area. - BLDA* |
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| 4 |
Moustier Sainte-Marie
- Roussillon - Isle sur la Sorgue
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 Prieuré
de Carluc (12th century ruins). Ancient
Roman city of Cereste. Saignon spectacular
views. Roussillon village tour. Sénanque
abbey tour. Three nights in tranquil Isle
sur la Sorgue. - BLDA* |
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Isle sur la Sorgue
- Mont Ventoux - Isle sur la Sorgue
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 Day
tour to discover the Mont Ventoux, a natural
reserve UNESCO protected. Walks and nature
tour. Second night in Isle sur la Sorgue.
- BLDA* |
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| 6 |
Isle sur la Sorgue
- Avignon - Orange - Isle sur la Sorgue
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 Papal
city of Avignon. Tour of the Palais
des Papes. City tour: fortress, bell
towers, pink tile roofs. In the city of
Orange, tour including Roman theatre and
commemorative arch. Third night in Isle
sur la Sorgue. - BLDA* |
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| 7 |
Isle sur la Sorgue
- Ardèche Gorge - Vallon Pont d'Arc
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 Spectacular
Ardèche Gorge and its grand panoramas. Nature
tour during which we get to see impressive
cliffs, old bridges, lookouts, caves and
green-coloured waters of the Ardeche region.
Overnight in Vallon Pont d'Arc area. - BLDA* |
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| 8 |
Vallon Pont d'Arc
- Florac - Rozier
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 Splendid
drive allowing us to discover the Gorges
du Tarn. Castles, lookouts, picturesque
villages. Chaos de Montpellier le Vieux:
rock landscape. Overnight in Rozier area.
- BLDA* |
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| 9 |
Rozier - Aven Armand
- Ganges
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 Guided
tour of Aven Armand cave. Mont Aigoual panorama.
Cirque de Navacelles natural site.
Grotte des Demoiselles - a gigantic
underground natural cathedral. Overnight
in Ganges. - BLDA* |
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| 10 |
Ganges - Nîmes
- Pont du Gard - Baux-de-Provence - Isle
sur la Sorgue
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 Roman
and mediaeval city of Nimes, surrounded
by mountains, garrigues vegetation
and swamps of the Petite Camargue.
City tour. Pont du Gard, erected in the
1st century AD. Baux-de-Provence: village
tour; castle tour. Two nights in Isle sur
la Sorgue. - BLDA* |
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| 11 |
Isle sur la Sorgue
- Arles - Camargue - Isle sur la Sorgue
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 Arles
Roman city tour. Ancient theatre and arena.
Camargue tour - an area rich in flora and
fauna. Second night in Isle sur la Sorgue.
- BLDA*
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| 12 |
Isle sur la Sorgue
- Marseilles - La Ciotat
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 Marseilles
city tour: old port tour. Spectacular cliff
road between Cassis and La Ciotat (Corniche
des Crêtes). Overnight in La Ciotat.
- BLDA* |
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| 13 |
La Ciotat - Toulon
- Fréjus
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 Toulon
bay drive. Les Sablettes beach.
La Seyne fishing port. Mont Faront Corniche.
Le Lavandou region. Saint-Tropez holiday
resort. Overnight in Fréjus area. - BLDA* |
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| 14 |
Fréjus - Saint-Raphaël
- Cannes - Nice
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 Driving
itinerary between Saint-Raphaël and Cannes:
Corniche de l'Estérel, one of the
prettiest in the whole Provence area. Striking
contrasts between popular coastline and
desertic backcountry. Drop-off at Nice international
airport or your Nice accommodation: this
is already the end of this tour. Au revoir
et bon voyage, honorés voyageurs. - BL* |
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Tour departures: on
request - please book at least 3-6 months ahead
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Dijon, Beaune, Macon, Bourg en Bresse |
days |
10 |
Alsace
Alsace, Lorraine, Strasbourg |
12 |
Normandy
& Loire Valley
Brittany, Normandy, Tours and Chateaus |
14 |
Provence
- Riviera
French Riviera, Provence, Camargue, Monaco |
14 |
Paris
Champs-Elysées - Moulin Rouge - Eiffel Tower - Versailles
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3 |
Jura,
Alps
spectacular mountains and landscapes |
14 |
 South
West
Bordeaux, Carcassonne, Toulouse |
12 |
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of France
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17 |
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to suggest an itinerary for your specific needs. We regret
however we are unable to accept bookings for tours shorter
than 10 days.
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| Prices
of this tour |
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(all prices are per
person and include private transport, private driver-interpreter,
accommodation, all meals with wine at dinner, all entrance
fees) |
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4-6 passengers
per person |
2-3 passengers
per person |
Single room supplement |
| Boutique |
US$ 13,100 |
US$ 15,400 |
US$ 1,150 |
| Luxury |
US$ 22,800 |
US$ 26,850 |
US$ 2,550 |
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"Boutique / Luxury"
price includes: private driver-interpreter throughout
the tour, private local guides, transport (air conditioned
minivan or large sedan), all entrance fees as per suggested
itinerary, porterage, accommodation in boutique / luxury
(best available) style small hotels and Bed & Breakfasts
(comfortable double room with private bathroom), continental
breakfasts, light lunches (i.e. quiche, sandwich, soup),
dinners in fine cuisine restaurants (3 items to choose
freely à la carte) with best available local
wine (half a bottle per dinner per person), all taxes
and tolls. This price does not include: optional tipping
(not compulsory), personal expenses, insurance, flights
to and from France, drinks other than mentioned and
optional activities.
See examples of hotels
and restaurants
corresponding to each of these categories.
To secure your booking, A La Carte France Tours need
20% non refundable deposit a.s.a.p. (usually 3-12 months
ahead); balance is payable 60 days before the start
of the tour. Visa / MasterCard accepted for 20% deposit only.. Please use
the secure payment means as described during our booking
correspondence.
Cancellations: the 20% deposit is non refundable; 50%
refund for cancellations received in writing until 30
days before departure; 20% refund for cancellations
received in writing until the day before departure;
no refund for cancellations received later.
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