Winter in the French Riviera: Culture & Charm on the French Riviera

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Overview
Highlights
- Savor the culinary heritage of the region with a culinary exploration of Nice and delightful dining throughout the week
- Walk along the winding streets of Nice’s Old Town — then, enjoy the exhibits at the Matisse Museum
- Immerse yourself in the life and works of Pablo Picasso at the Picasso Museum in Antibes, housed in the Château Grimaldi where Picasso lived during his final years
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- 6 nights of accommodations
- 12 meals (6 B, 4 L, 2 D)
- 2 expert-led lectures
- 11 expert-led field trips
- An experienced Group Leader
- Customary gratuities throughout the program
- Road Scholar Assurance Plan
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Meals: Breakfast
Nice D Splendid Hotel
Afternoon: Orientation: The Group Leader, a licensed expert on the region, will greet everyone with a warm welcome and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule and any changes, discuss role...
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Activity note: The center of Old Nice is pedestrian-only, thus only accessible on foot. Walking up to 3 miles in Old Nice on cobblestone streets and uneven ground; standing for up to 1 hour at a time during activities.
Breakf...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach. Walking up to 3 miles throughout the day at Cimiez Hill and art museums. Standing for up to 1.5 hours at during each museum visit.
Morning: At the hotel, we will enjoy an expe...
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach. Walking up to 2.5 miles throughout the day. Standing for up to 2 hours.
Morning: We will head out on our motorcoach to Antibes to explore the Picasso Museum. Rising high over the Medi...
Activity note: Walking up and down a hill in St. Paul de Vence (at your leisure); walking and standing in the Maeght Foundation for 1.5 hours; some steps at Matisse Chapel are unavoidable.
Morning: Via motorcoach we will go to the hill town of St. Paul de Vence...
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach. Walking up to 2 miles in Monaco on uneven ground, flat surfaces, and inclined terrain; walking approximately 1 mile at Villla Euphrasi with some unavoidable steps in gardens. Standing for 1....
Breakfast: Hotel buffet. This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Pa...
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