9 Day Tastes of the French Riviera - 9 Day Tastes of the French Riviera
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The number of participants may vary during your tour as we accommodate travelers arriving and departing at different points in the itinerary.
DAY 1, Tuesday - Depart for FranceDepart for France
DAY 2, Wednesday - Arrive in Nice
Arrive in Nice, nestled along the azure shores of the French Riviera. Transfer to your hotel, and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Your tour begins with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by a reception. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: Nice
DAY 3, Thursday - Nice Walking Tour, Optional St. Paul de Vence
This morning, take a walking tour of Nice. Begin in the Old Town with its cobblestone alleys, bustling markets, and centuries-old buildings. View the Baroque Sainte-Reparate Cathedral, and the lively Cours Saleya market, known for its fragrant flowers, fresh produce, and artisanal goods. Stroll along the famous Promenade des Anglais, a magnificent palm-lined avenue overlooking the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Spend the balance of the day at leisure or choose the optional tour to St. Paul de Vence. Drive into the pine-scented hills above Nice to visit the hilltop St. Paul de Vence, which still retains its medieval character. The village has long been a haven for artists, writers, and celebrities, adding to its vibrant bohemian atmosphere. Wander the cobbled streets to the central fountain and see the burial place of Marc Chagall
Optional: St. Paul de Vence
Overnight: Nice
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Friday - Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
Explore the beauty of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, the crown jewel of the French Riviera. Drive to Beaulieu-sur-Mer at the beginning of Cap Ferrat, a wooded peninsula laden with millionaires' villas, and home to the small village of St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Visit the acclaimed Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, set amidst lush gardens overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. This opulent Italian-style pink palazzo showcases the luxurious lifestyle of the Belle Époque era. Wander through the rooms, each adorned with priceless artworks, antique furniture, and ornate décor. Stroll through the villa's nine themed gardens, and take in panoramic views of the French Riviera coastline. Later, return to Nice
Overnight: Nice
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5, Saturday - Full Day in Nice or Optional Excursion to Eze & Monaco
Today is free to explore Nice at your own pace. Perhaps, join the optional Excursion to Eze, & Monaco. Your exploration begins at the tiny hilltop village of Eze & Monaco, overlooking the French Riviera, known for its perfumery, winding cobblestone streets, and traditional stone houses. Cross the border into the Principality of Monaco. Visit the Old Town with its stately Royal Palace, and view the changing of the guard (schedule permitting). On the walking tour, pass Saint Nicholas Cathedral where Princess Grace, and Prince Rainer are buried, and view the Oceanographic Museum dramatically perched on the edge of a cliff. In glamorous Monte Carlo, the crown jewel of the Riviera, stop at the opulent casino, a lavish example of Belle Époque architecture. View the harbor with rows of extravagant mega-yachts before heading back to Nice
Optional: Excursion to Eze & Monaco
Overnight: Nice
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6, Sunday - Grasse Perfumery, Cannes, Antibes
Begin the day in Grasse, known as the world's perfume capital. Discover the artistry of fragrance at Fragonard Perfumery, a renowned perfume house, and learn the secrets of perfume-making. Continue to Cannes, famous for its glamorous film festival and beautiful beaches. Conclude the day in the seaside town of Antibes. Explore on your own the Old Town with its ancient ramparts, and cobbled lanes. Visit the Picasso Museum and admire the artwork of Pablo Picasso and other world-class artists. Afterward, head back to Nice
Overnight: Nice
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Monday - Full Day in Nice or Optional St. Tropez Tour with Wine Tasting
Spend another day at leisure, or choose the optional St. Tropez with Wine Tasting. Depart Nice, and embark on a scenic drive to the port town of Frejus. Here visit Cathédrale Saint-Léonce, which dates back to the 5th century, and showcases a blend of Romanesque, and Gothic styles. Continue* to glamorous St. Tropez. Upon arrival, take an orientation tour, and immerse yourself in the chic ambiance of the town, where luxury yachts, designer boutiques, and quaint cafes, line the harbor. Spend free time for exploring, and lunch on your own. Next, head to a vineyard, nestled in the beautiful French countryside. Sample a selection of wines produced in the region, and learn about the art of winemaking*Due to traffic congestion between May and September, travel times may be longer
Optional: St. Tropez Tour with Wine Tasting
Overnight: Nice
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8, Tuesday - Full Day in Nice or Optional Full Day Menton Tour
On your last day at leisure in Nice, join the optional Full Day Menton Tour. Embark on an excursion to the resort town of Menton. Discover the citrus heritage of the town with a visit to Maison Gannac, an estate known for its exquisite lemon cultivation. Explore the grounds and learn about the process of growing these world-famous lemons. Next, savor a lemon degustation, sampling the region's citrus products. Continue with a stroll through Menton's picturesque streets, soaking in its colorful architecture and serene atmosphere. Free time to have lunch on your own. In the afternoon, enjoy Menton's iconic dessert - a freshly made lemon pie before returning to Nice. Tonight, at dinner, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Optional: Full Day Menton Tour
Overnight: Nice
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9, Wednesday - Depart France
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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Please Note: Land Price does not include airfare, departure or arrival transfers, airline taxes and fuel surcharges.
Stay & Explore Package Includes
Stay & Explore travel style combines the benefits of an escorted tour with the comfort of staying in a central location, without the hassle of packing and unpacking. Delve deep into the culture, history and attractions of each location. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, you will have easy access to the best sites of the region. Create a customized experience as leisurely or enriching as you prefer, with a balance of included and .
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Special Features
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Not Included:
Optional tours and gratuities.
Additional Information:
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
Accommodation Details:
Triple rooms at the Radisson Blu Nice will be accommodated in a single room & twin room.
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Radisson Blu Nice
This first class hotel is located on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice.
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This was a wonderful trip. The scenery, cruising activities, landings, lectures, food, and accommodations were excellent.
Excellent itinerary which exceeded our expectations. Well executed as well. Gate 1 didn't disappoint.
Hotels in the south needed air conditioning. Breakfasts could have been a little better. These are minor complaints...all in all a great trip. Tour leader Lindsey Thorpe was terrific lots of rooms were messed up..twin beds when single was needed and visa versa
The highlight of this trip is our Tour manager ( Nguyen Duy Thang /victor ) He is very thoughtful, humble, generous, honest , compassionate individual. Victor is loyal, resourceful, persistent and extremely organized person . He made our experience in Vietnam tour extremely enjoyable and excellent . Victor deserves 100% as a Tour Manager . Gate 1 must recognize Mr Nguyen Duy Thang (Victor ).
Exceptional experience. The hotels were better than expected and the guide went above and beyond to make sure we all had a good time. Can't beat the price and value.
Gate 1 offers memorable travel experiences. Our tour manager KP went above and beyond to meet our group's travel needs (even helping me with a unique shopping ask).
I’m only concerned with Gate 1 misleading me with the last day that we were supposed to spend another night at the hotel on Dec 30th only to find out that it is not true. I was not able to clarify with my affordable agent as she was off that day. So I called gate 1 instead before booking my own airfare.
The Gate 1 tour guide was wonderful. The boat trip on the Mekong was very nice. Wine, beer, and soft drinks were provided free of charge at lunch and dinner. Most of the meals were Vietnamese food. The staff did a good job of providing alternative food for those that did not eat seafood. Siem Reap was beautiful. We did not choose the tour that continued in to Hanoi which was advertised as two days in Hanoi. However, their flight didn't arrive until 10:30 pm so an additional day in Siem Reap and had only one day in Hanoi.
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Just completed 12/19-12/31 Tunisia Discovery Tour. Very disappointed with the accommodations in some of the areas as a few of the hotels were sub-par. In one hotel we had no hot water whatsoever. The food in three of the hotels was poor. The bus was uncomfortable, seats were peeling, it was extremely loud while on highways, the sound system poor, and we could hardly hear the tour manager. I feel these are unacceptable for a Gate 1 tours. The trip is rigorous which was fine for me but it needs to be better explained in the description of the trip for those who have mobility issues.
Highly recommended and highly satisfied with this tour. Enjoyed all the Xmas markets n the food delicious.
All my hotel rooms were 4stars, transportation had excellent drivers.
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