Spotlight on the French Riviera

Day 2 – March 8, 2024 (French Riviera), France – Tour Begins
Your tour commences in the stunning city of Nice, a coastal pearl of the Mediterranean known for its legendary opulence and balmy beaches. With an average of 300 sunny days per year, Nice is a seaside paradise. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner in Vieux Nice featuring Mediterranean-inspired French cuisine.
Includes Dinner

Day 3 – March 9, 2024: Nice: the Flower Market & the Local Foodie
Get to know Nice with a local expert. Meander through the city’s famed flower market and be enhanced by brightly colored blooms. Then, delve into the Old Town, sampling local delicacies while on a tasting tour. The rest of the day is yours. Perhaps you will visit one of Nice’s world-class art galleries, such as the Chagall or the Matisse Museums. Or find your favorite café for the week and soak in the local life.
Includes Breakfast & Lunch

Day 4 – March 10, 2024: Monaco: Alluring & Royal
Travel along the spectacular Corniche coastal road to the Principality of Monaco. On a walking tour, view the changing of the guards and visit the Cathedral of Monaco – the permanent resting place of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace. Then it’s your choice! Explore the tiny Principality on a panoramic Little Train tour* taking you across to Monte Carlo for views of its famous Casino -OR- visit the Oceanographic Museum, perusing its aquarium and the collection of fossils and skeletons amassed by the great researcher Jacques Cousteau.
Includes Breakfast

Day 5 – March 11, 2024: Hilltop Grasse & Perfume Workshop
Today, learn the secrets of perfume making during a hands-on workshop and tour of the Fragonard Perfumery, where fragrant formulations have been prepared since 1782. Spend time soaking up the atmosphere of this charming Provençal hill town before returning to Nice for an evening at leisure. Perhaps you’ll join an optional excursion to a petanque lesson and tournament, including an open bar and some tasty snacks.
Includes Breakfast

Day 6 – March 12, 2024: Glamorous Cannes – Saint Honorat Island & Wine Tasting
Journey to Cannes and rub elbows with Europe’s elite. Walk in the footsteps of celebrities when you see the Film Festival Palace and the iconic red carpet featured during the Cannes Film Festival. During free time, explore the cobbled lanes of the Le Suquet neighborhood or the lively Forville farmer’s market. Then, sail** across the Bay of Cannes to the tiny island of Saint-Honorat, belonging to the monks of Lérins Abbey. Pause for a taste of the locally produced wine before returning to Nice in the late afternoon. Back in Nice this evening, savor a wine-paired tasting menu highlighting the delights of the South of France.
Includes Breakfast & Dinner

Day 7 – March 13, 2024: Once Upon a Villa
Head to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, referred to as the crown jewel of the French Riviera, where you’ll visit the impressive Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild. Uncover the lush gardens replete with jaw-dropping views of the Mediterranean Sea. Your visit to the villa is complete with lunch served in the charming tearoom overlooking the Bay of Villefranche. Back in Nice, enjoy free time to relax and take in the laid-back atmosphere along the Riviera. Perhaps you’ll stroll along the lively seafront Promenade des Anglais or set off in search of the whimsical architecture of St. Nicholas’ cathedral.
Includes Breakfast & Lunch

Day 8 – March 14, 2024: St. Paul de Vence: An Artist’s Haven
This morning, venture to historic St. Paul de Vence, situated atop a hill overlooking the beautiful countryside of Provence. Explore this walled medieval village, soaking in its distinctive light said to have inspired Matisse, Braque, Chagall, and other artists. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of an unforgettable trip.
Includes Breakfast & Dinner

Day 9 – March 15, 2024: Nice – Tour Ends
Depart for home with many wonderful memories of your journey through the Cote d’Azur.
Includes Breakfast