Spotlight on the French Riviera featuring Nice's Carnival and Menton Lemon Festival - 2025
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- Savor the Riviera’s Mediterranean cuisine during dinner in Vieux Nice.
- Discover Nice with a local foodie on an interactive city tour.
- Enjoy a typical French lunch in the tearoom of Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild.
- Visit the stunning seaside palazzo Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild and its gardens.
- Learn the secrets of perfume making during a hands-on workshop.
- Explore one of the world's oldest and most famous carnivals.
- Tour Nice, the sunny playground of the rich and famous.
- Explore Monaco and see its iconic sites, such as the Cathedral and the Prince's Palace.
- Travel to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, the "Crown Jewel of the French Riviera."
- Discover the hilltop town of St. Paul de Vence with beautiful vistas.
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It’s time to live the good life and embark on a getaway to the fabulous French Riviera, or Côte d'Azur. With its elegant coastal resorts, superb eateries, chic boutiques, and captivating museums, it’s the ultimate sunny retreat for the elite. Unpack your bags just once and stay at a single hotel for your entire adventure, which begins with an overnight flight to France.
Your tour commences in the stunning city of Nice, a coastal pearl of the Mediterranean known for its legendary opulence and balmy beaches. With an average of 300 sunny days per year, Nice is a seaside paradise. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner in Vieux Nice featuring Mediterranean-inspired French cuisine.
Step into the shoes of a local and navigate the tram this morning. Get familiar with the routes and use it to your advantage during some free time. With a local expert, discover Nice by meandering through the city’s famed and colorful flower market. Then, delve into t...
Journey to Menton, the warmest and most Italianate town on the French Riviera. Famous for the colorful Menton Lemon Festival, where you’ll marvel at the impressive citrus sculptures and colorful parades.* Take in the festivities before returning to Nice later this afternoon.
Travel along the spectacular Corniche coastal road to the principality of Monaco. On a walking tour, view the changing of the guards and visit the Cathedral of Monaco, the permanent resting place of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace. Then it’s your choice! Explore...
Today, learn the secrets of perfume making during a hands-on workshop and tour of the Fragonard perfumery, where fragrant formulations have been prepared since 1782. Spend time soaking up the atmosphere of this charming Provençal hill town before returning to Nice in ...
Head to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, referred to as the crown jewel of the French Riviera, where you’ll visit the impressive Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild. Uncover the lush gardens replete with jaw-dropping views of the Mediterranean Sea. Your visit to the villa is complete ...
This morning, venture to historic St. Paul de Vence, situated atop a hill overlooking the beautiful countryside of Provence. Explore this walled medieval village, soaking in its distinctive light said to have inspired Matisse, Braque, Chagall, and other artists. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of an unforgettable trip.
Depart for home with many wonderful memories of your journey through the Cote d'Azur.
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