Itinerary Particulars
FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: See the quintessential highlights of Provence and the French Riviera in 9 days. In Avignon, go to the well-known Pope's Palace, Les Baux and St. Remy de Provence. Discover the full of life metropolis of Aix-en-Provence and the charming hilltop villages of Luberon. Lastly, uncover Good, Eze, Monaco and ritzy Monaco.
This 9-day French trip takes you thru Provence and alongside the French Riviera to go to Avignon, Aix en Provence, Good, and Monaco. It options first-class lodging, small group excursions, and pairs properly with a visit to Paris.
Your journey begins in Avignon, the Provencal metropolis identified for being the house of the Papacy within the 14th century. A 3-hour strolling tour will delve into this medieval historical past, beginning on high of the fortified metropolis partitions earlier than skipping the road on the Pope’s Palace to see this attractive Gothic palace that was once the centre of the Roman Catholic Church. Proceed to the Place de l’Horloge earlier than ending with a glass of Cotes du Rhone wine within the Outdated City. Whereas primarily based in Avignon, you’ll head on a small group tour of practically cities. See the Roman amphitheatre in Arles and admire the landscapes made well-known by Van Gogh’s work. After having fun with the audiovisual present at Carrieres de Lumiere, attain Orange, the place you’ll see the Roman Arch of Triumph and historical theatre earlier than you drive by means of the vineyards on path to Chateauneuf-du-Pape, the place you’ll get pleasure from a wine tasting.
Journey the prepare to Aix en Provence, the place you’ll keep two nights whereas exploring extra stunning villages. A small group tour will take you to the perfect of Luberon, beginning in Bonnieux, the place you’ll see the Twelfth-century church surrounded by cedars. Proceed to Lourmarin to see the Renaissance fort earlier than passing the Roman Bridge of Pont Julien and see the ochre cliffs and vibrant clifftop properties of Roussillon. Finish your tour in Gordes, constructed on the hilltop and identified for its fortified fort and church.
Proceed into the French Riviera and keep in Good, that well-known city on the Mediterranean. A metropolis tour takes you from Castel Park overlooking the bay to Place Garibaldi, the place you’ll see among the outdated buildings earlier than swinging by newer ones on the Promenade des Artwork. You’ll additionally spot Cimiez, the winter dwelling of Queen Victoria, the Roman arenas at Cemenelum, and the Russian Cathedral earlier than ending at a flower market within the Outdated City. Whereas in Good, you’ll take a day journey into Monaco. Cease by the hilltop village of Eze and tour a perfumery on route. Then attain the tiny nation to see the Prince’s Palace, the Formulation 1 observe, and the well-known casinos, yachts, and retailers of ritzy Monte Carlo.
On the finish of your keep in Good, you’ll head to the airport to hook up with your subsequent vacation spot.
