Hotels used in Superior
First Class Category:
In Nice: Hotel
Meridien or similar, in Cannes: Hotel
Majestic or Sofitel
Mediterranea or similar, in Avignon: Grand
Hotel Avignon or similar
Hotels used in First Class Category:
In Nice: Hotel
Westminster, Hotel
Aston (no triple)or Hotel
Grimaldi, in Cannes: Hotel
Croisette Beach or Novotel Montfleury, in Avignon: Hotel
Cloitre Saint Louis or similar
Hotels used in Standard:
In Nice: Hotel
De Flore or Hotel
Roosevelt, in Cannes: Hotel
Cannes Riviera or Hotel
Cezanne (no triple), in Avignon: Hotel
Mercure Cite des Popes or Hotel
Pont d' Avignon
* US$ rate varies depending the exchange rate
** During the Theater festival in Avignon (July - exact dates on
request ) surcharge apply and different hotels might be used
** During special fair periods in all cities surcharge may
apply!
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Tours
from Nice
(departure also possible
from Cannes)
pick up at hotel
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Tour
# 1: MONACO MONTE CARLO & EZE
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Daily -8hours - Departure: 9am
Panoramic
view over Nice from Mt. Boron. Drive along spectacular
coastline between Nice and Monaco harboring ancient villages and
modern marinas. Admire Bay and Citadel of Villefranche.. Stop at
Eze - perched medieval village with its artisan shops and
breath taking views ; guided tour of perfumerie. Visit the Old
Town of Monaco ; time to visit Palace (open June thru' Oct.
Price : 6 €/p), Cathedral, Oceanographic Museum (10 €/p) and
see Changing of the Guards. Tour of Monte Carlo (+ Grand Prix
circuit) ; free time in Casino Square.
Price:
Euro
82 per person / Sunday and Wednesday special price: Euro 72 per
person
Tour
# 2: MONACO & MONTE CARLO - departure daily morning &
afternoon- 4 hours Departure 9am or 1:15 pm or 2pm
Drive
along coast road enjoying panoramic views of Nice and
Villefranche. Tour of Old Town of Monaco. 45mn free time around
the palace (open June thru'October). Tour of Monte Carlo Free
time at Casino Square. Return by middle corniche road with
25minutes stop at Eze medieval village.
Price:
Euro 56 per person / Afternoon tour special price: Euro 51 per
person
Tour
# 3 : ST PAUL DE VENCE, GOURDON (if weather permitting), GRASSE,
CANNES - daily departures - 8 hours
- departure 9am
Drive through the beautiful countryside and medieval
villages of the Loup valley. Time to discover St.Paul de Vence -
stepped streets, ramparts and Art galleries. View the Alps,
valleys and coastline from Gourdon( weather permitting). Guided
tour of a perfumerie in Grasse, world capital of the perfume
industry or free time to visit the old town and perfume museum..
Brief stop at Mougins, old Provencal village adopted by Picasso.
Discover Cannes - the old Port, La Croisette, the Palais des
Festivals, designer shops and smart beaches.
Including visit of the Fragonard perfumery.
Price:
Euro
82 per person / Monday and Thursday special price: Euro 72 per
person
Tour
# 4: CANNES , Juan-les Pins, Antibes - daily departures - 4
hours - departure morning & afternoon - 9am and 2 pm
Motorway to Cannes, city of Festivals, fireworks and fabulous
boutiques. Time to enjoy the Croisette, the shops, the chic of
Cannes. Also visit Juan-les Pins and Antibes.
Price: Euro 61 per person / Morning departures special price: 55
Euro per person
Tour
# 5 : RIVIERA PANORAMA - All the Riviera in one day - 9
hours - dep: 9am
Arrive in Monaco by coast road, passing Eze Village and
panoramic viewpoints. Tour of the grand Prix circuit with set
down stop in Casino Square. Commented drive thru' Old Town of
Monaco.Visit Cathedral. Stop in Saint Paul de Vence, time to
shop, to browse thru' Art Galleries, to admire the valley below
from the remparts. Early afternoon in Cannes. Linger on La
Croisette, delighting in the designer shops, palatial hotels and
dynastic yachts. Return by coast road passing through Old
Antibes. Price: Euro 98 per person / Tuesday special price: Euro
88 per person
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Tour
# 6 : Villa tour: Villefranche, Beaulieu, Cap
Ferrat - daily departures - 4 hours - morning and
afternoon
Panoramic view from Mt.Alban overlooking the bay of
Villefranche. Drive around Cap Ferrat, chosen
holiday home of the rich and famous
of kings, film stars, business magnates.
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Visit the Renaissance style
Rothschild Villa with its impeccably laid out French
gardens. Admire the priceless treasures accumulated by
Ephrussi de Rothschild during her lifetime. Continue to
Beaulieu (Beautiful place) to visit the reconstituted
5th Century B.C. Greek Villa Kerylos. Marvel at the
simplicity and classical beauty of its conception, its
light, its furnishings and other decorative objects.
Return to Nice by the Middle Corniche road.
Including visit of the villa Rotschild and Kerylos.
Price: Euro
61 per person / special price every afternnon Euro 55
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Tour # 7 :
HISTORIC CITY TOUR OF NICE - departure daily 3.5 hours - morning
& afternoon - departure 9 am & 2 pm
Visit the Castel Park overlooking the bay, site of the trading
town founded by the Greeks 600 years BC. Drive along the port
from where Catherine Segurane repulsed the Turks. Admire the
Genoese building. See the city spread beneath from Mont Boron.
Contemplate the old in Place Garibaldi, and the New along
promenade des Arts. Arrive in Cimiez, winter home of Queen
Victoria. Stop at Roman Arena of Cimiez. Visit the Cathedral.
Return by Promenade des Anglais passing its famous landmarks.
Finish the tour with a visit of the flower market in Cours
Saleya. SOCCA tasting included – The ultimate Niçois
specialty. Admission to Matisse Gallery &
Russian Cathedral include in price. Museums are closed on
Tuesday. Price
:
Euro 57 per person/ Every morning special price: Euro 51 per
person
Tour
# 8 SAINT-TROPEZ, PORT GRIMAUD - Daily - 8 hours - dep: 8 or
8:30 am
Westward drive along the motorway thru' the Adrets forest. Drive
coastal meander to arrive on the port of Saint Tropez. Luxury
yachts, fashion boutiques, terrace cafes, beautiful people
abound. Free time for lunch. Mount the step to the pretty
medieval village or visit l'Annonciade Museum or the Citadelle
with its naval museum. Stop at port Grimaud. Admire its canals,
bridges, boutiques and charming houses - "Little
Venice". Return coastal drive thru' Sainte Maxime, Saint
Aygulf and Frejus. Meander through the little canals of Port
Grimaud by boat and Sail across the stunning bay of ST Tropez
(From June 15th to September 15th ) Price:
Euro
145 per person - Tuesday and Saturday departures: Euro 102 per
person
Tour
# 9 : ITALIAN MARKET, MENTON LA TURBIE - Daily - 8 hours/
dep: 8:30 am
Motorway journey. Choose from the leathers, silk, accessories
and luggages for which Italy is rightly renowned. Return drive
along the Italian Riviera, with lunch time stop in Vintimille.
Taste the best pasta in the region with sea food or shell fish
dressing at "Chez Guiseppe" (not included free
choice). Coastal drive across the border to reach Menton
arriving in Nice by the high corniche road with its spectacular
scenery. Price:
Euro 88 per person / Friday special price : Euro 78 per person
Tour # 10 :
MONACO BY NIGHT - daily departures - 5 hours - departure 7pm
Drive along coast road with its medieval villages, marinas and
panoramic viewpoints. Tour of the medieval town of Monaco. Set
down at Palace and time to stroll. Tour of Monte-Carlo (incl.Grand
Prix circuit). Free time to dine and enjoy ambiance in Casino
Square. Return by middle corniche road. Price:
Euro 78 per person
Tour #
11: Monaco "dine-out" - daily departures - 5 hours -
departure 7pm
The Night Out Tour + 3 course dinner on terrace of Le
Bistroquet restaurant, overlooking the Grand Prix circuit,
beside Casino Square. Choice of dishes from the
"Gourmet" menu, discreetly separated table, attentive
service and the excitement of Monte-Carlo at night. Dinner
+ 1/2 bottle wine or 1 beer or soft drink per person + coffee
incl. in price. Time to visit the casino or to stroll around
Monte-Carlo after dinner. Price:
Euro
125 per person
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Tours
from Avignon
(Pick up at hotel)
Tour #1: All Provence in one day: -
full day
AVIGNON - PONT DU GARD - LES BAUX DE
PROVENCE St RÉMY DE PROVENCE -LUBERON : GORDES &
ROUSSILLON -LAVENDER MUSEUM -L’ISLE SUR LA SORGUE
Tuesday + Wednesday + Friday
+ Sunday • Dep: 09.00 Ret: 19.00
AVIGNON: sightseeing: the Walls, St Benezet Bridge.
PONT DU GARD: visit of the most preserved aqueduct of
the Roman period (1st century). LES BAUX DE PROVENCE:
stop & visit of the medieval village on a rocky spur
in the Alpilles mountains. St Remy de Provence: photo
stop at the Roman monuments. Free time to visit a
traditional Provencal market and for lunch on your own
(Tuesday, Gordes • Wednesday, St Rémy Friday,
Bonnieux • Sunday, L’Isle sur la Sorgue).
Picturesque roads through olive groves, vineyards and
fields to see some of the most beautiful villages
in LUBERON: Menerbes,Lacoste or Bonnieux, ROUSSILLON,
set in an ochre area (stop), GORDES, entirely built with
dry local stones (stop), SENANQUE ABBEY (June 15th -
July 15th : Lavender Fields), Lavender Museum (stop
& entrance fee included, closed in January).
L’Isle sur la Sorgue, village famous for antiques
shop.
Price: Euro 115 per person
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Tour # 2 :
Lavender & Villages in Luberon - Half day
Tuesday + Friday • Dep: 09.00 Ret: 13.45 Wednesday • Dep:
14.00 Ret: 19.00
Panoramic tour to discover the most beautiful hilltop villages
in Provence: Menerbes, Lacoste or Bonnieux, ROUSSILLON (stop),
GORDES (stop), Senanque Abbey (june 15th -July 15th :
Lavender Fields), visit of the Lavender Museum in Coustellet
(entrance fee included: video,
fine lavender products shop). N.B: free time for market*
in Gordes on Tuesday or Bonnieux on Friday. Price: Euro
65 per person
Tour # 3: Stone Monuments - Half day
Wednesday • Dep: 09.00 Ret: 13.45 Tuesday + Friday:• Dep:
14.00 Ret:19.00
LE PONT DU GARD: Visit of the most preserved aqueduct of the
Roman period (1st century).LES BAUX DE PROVENCE visit of the
medieval village. ST REMY DE PROVENCE: photo stop at the Roman
monuments .N.B: free time for market* in St Rémy on Wednesday. Price:
Euro 65 per person
Tour # 4: The Best of
Provence - Half day +
Monday + Thursday + Saturday • Dep: 13.00 Ret: 19.30
PONT DU GARD: visit of the most preserved aqueduct of the Roman
period (1st century).
LES BAUX DE PROVENCE: stop & visit of the medieval village
on a rocky spur in the Alpilles mountains. LUBERON: Picturesque
roads through olive groves, vineyards and fi elds to see
the most beautiful villages: ROUSSILLON, set in an ochre area
(stop), GORDES, entirely built with dry local stones (stop). Price:
Euro 89 per person
Tour # 5 : Roman sites & Historical places Half day +
Tuesday + Wednesday + Friday i• Dep: 13.00 Ret: 19.30
NIMES considered as the French Rome: Amphitheatre (entrance
included) + Maison Carrée
(Square house), Augustus’ gate, Castellum (water distribution
station). UZÈS, wonderful medieval town and the first
Duchy of France: the tour Fenestrelle (a unique bell-tower), the
Duchy and the town houses. PONT DE GARD: visit of the Roman
aqueduct (1st century).
Price: Euro 89 per person
Tour # 6 : Treasures of
Provence: Full day
Monday+ Thursday + Saturday • Dep: 09.00 Ret: 19.00
Roman monuments, Wines, Villages and Painters…
ORANGE: panoramic tour of the city: roman monuments: Triumphal
Arch, Antic theatre (entrance included with audio guide) one of
the most preserved of Roman period. CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE:
sightseeing in the vineyards and wine tasting in a cellar. ST
REMY DE PROVENCE: photo stop at the Roman monuments. LES BAUX DE
PROVENCE: stop & visit of the medieval village on a rocky
spur in the Alpilles mountains. Free time to enjoy a traditional
Provencal market* and lunch on your own (Monday, Fontvieille •
Thursday, Orange • Saturday, Arles). ARLES: walking tour of
the Roman City: arenas, Antic Theatre, look at the main places
painted by Van Gogh during his stay in 1888-89. Price:
Euro 115per person
Tour # 7 : Van Gogh in Provence - Half day
Monday + Saturday • Dep: 09.00 Ret: 13.45 Thursday • Dep:
14.00 Ret: 19.00
ST REMY DE PROVENCE: stop at St Paul de Mausole to see some
sights painted by Van Gogh. LES BAUX DE PROVENCE: visit of the
medieval village ; Fontvieille. ARLES: walking tour of the Roman
City: the arenas, Antic Theatre, look at the main places painted
by Van Gogh during his stay in 1888-89. Free time for market in
Fontvieille on Monday or in Arles on Saturday*. Price:
Euro 65 per person
Tour # 8 : Culture &
Wine - Half Day
Thursday • Dep: 09.00 Ret: 13.45 Monday + Saturday • :
Dep: 14.00 Ret: 19.00
ORANGE: panoramic tour of the city: roman monuments: Triumphal
Arch, Antic Theatre
(entrance included with audio guide) one of the most preserved
of Roman period. N.B: free time for market in Orange on
Thursday*. Châteauneuf du Pape: sightseeing in the vineyards
and
wine tasting in a cellar. Price: Euro 65 per person
Tour # 9 :Wine Tour
Thursday • Dep: 09.00 Ret: 13.45 Monday + Saturday • Dep:
14.00 Ret: 19.00
The Best way to discover the Cotes du Rhône AOC wines: white,
rosé and red and taste the dry and sweet wines ( 2 or 3
cellars and 5 or 6 different AOC & vintage wines). Panoramic
drive in the vineyards and stop at cellars in Beaumes de Venise
or Vacqueyras and Châteauneuf
du Pape. N.B: free time for market in Orange on Thursday*. Price:
Euro 65 per person
Tour # 10 : Cruise on the
Rhone river
Monday + Friday • Dep: 11.00 Ret: 18.30
Cruise operates from April 3rd to June 9th & from Sept. 1st
to Sept. 29th
Important: Departure from Avignon Mireio Pier. Cruise on the
Rhone River between Avignon and Arles (duration: 2h45). Lunch
aboard. Free time in the Roman city of ARLES: amphitheatre,
forum square, the main sites-painted by Van Gogh. Departure by
minibus from Arles at 16.00 (disembarking peer). Stop at the
medieval village of Les Baux de Provence,
built on a rocky spur in the Alpilles mountains. Look at the
roman monuments in St Remy.
Price: Euro 95 per person
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