DAY 1, Sunday - Depart for France
Depart for France

DAY 2, Monday - Arrive in Paris
Arrive in Paris, the City of Light and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Your tour begins with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 5 PM, followed by dinner at a French Bistro. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 3 PM
Overnight: Paris
Meals: Dinner

DAY 3, Tuesday - Paris City Tour
This morning, take a guided city tour of Paris, including a drive along Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe. View the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, the Latin Quarter, and the lively Opera district. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure or, join the optional tour to Versailles to witness the grandeur of French classical architecture on the visit to the Palace and extravagant State Apartments
Optional: Palace of Versailles (PM)
Overnight: Paris
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4, Wednesday - TGV Train to Avignon
After breakfast, transfer to the train station for your journey to Provence by the high-speed TGV train. Upon arrival in Avignon, visit Palais des Papes, where you can see one of the largest and most significant medieval Gothic buildings in Europe. Next, drive to the lovely town of Costières, where you will enjoy a tasting of some of the wines for which Costières de Nîmes is famous. Continue the drive to Nimes*, a city steeped in history. Along the way, admire scenic views of the rolling hills and vineyards of the Languedoc-Roussillon region. Arrive and take an orientation tour with your Tour Manager, viewing some of the city's landmarks. Check into your hotel and later have dinner at a local restaurant*For Jun 23 departure, the overnight for days 4 & 5 will be in Avignon.
Overnight: Nimes
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 5, Thursday - Pont du Gard
Today, travel to view the Pont du Gard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is the most ancient Roman aqueduct in France. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure, or join the optional tour to Arles & St. Remy de Provence. Take a tour of Arles where you will see Langlois Bridge, the Roman Amphitheater and the 12th century Cathedral of St. Trophime. Continue to St. Rémy de Provence to see Saint-Paul-de-Mausole, the asylum where Van Gogh spent some of his last days. The artist spent a year at the hospital and created some of his most celebrated paintings here, including "The Starry Night" and "Irises"*The order of sightseeing may change during Nimes Feria de Pentecôte (end of May to mid-June) and Feria des Vendanges (late Sep) festivals.
Optional: Van Gogh's Arles & St. Remy de Provence
Overnight: Nimes
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6, Friday - Cannes, Nice
This morning, depart for the French Riviera. Pass by Mont St. Victoire and the Abbey of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume en route to Cannes. Drive along the Boulevard de la Croisette to see the Film Festival Center and the harbor. Later, visit a French perfumery in Grasse before arriving in Nice. Tonight, perhaps join the optional tour to Monte Carlo by night. Drive along the Corniche road to the Principality of Monaco. Stop at the world-famous Monte Carlo Casino. View the route of the Grand Prix, the luxury yachts in the harbor and the Prince's Palace, atop the famed "Rock". Enjoy the lights of the coastline on your return to Nice
Optional: Monte Carlo by Night (PM)
Overnight: Nice
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7, Saturday - Full Day in Nice
Spend the day at leisure to soak up the sun, swim in the Mediterranean, stroll the Promenade des Anglais, see the Old Town, and Place Massena. Perhaps, join the optional tour to St. Paul de Vence. Drive into the pine-scented hills above Nice to visit the hilltop St. Paul de Vence, a walled town which still retains its medieval character and is a haven for artists. Wander the cobbled streets to the central fountain, and see the burial place of Marc Chagall. This evening, celebrate your final night in France with dinner and bid au revoir to your Tour Manager
Optional: St. Paul de Vence (AM)
Overnight: Nice
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 8, Sunday - Depart France
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast