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5-Day Discover the French Riviera

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Trip Overview

This five-day adventure invites you to explore the best of the French Riviera, including the numerous must-sees but also unique discoveries with your local guides native to the area.

On this French Riviera itinerary, you will visit the vibrant cities of Cannes, Nice and Monaco, as well as the hill-top villages of the Var, Eze and Grasse which is the world capital of the perfume, and many other beautiful places along the Mediterranean coast.

At each point, you will be introduced to a local who will be able to show you the best there is to each of each location along the French Riviera. The discovery of this beautiful part of France will leave you forever wanting more.

All these ingredients will be combined to give you a taste of the authentic life in the South of France!
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Food & Drink

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Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to the French Riviera

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Welcome to the French Riviera

Today, you'll be picked up from Nice airport by your private guide and driver who will greet you and escort you to your hotel in the heart of Nice. Depending on your arrival time, you will have some free time to explore Nice and take in the magical old town with its cobblestone streets, pastel-coloured houses and many shops and eateries. After taking an evening stroll along the shore, a gastronomic introduction waits for you with a welcome dinner at a restaurant in the old town of Nice.

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    Accommodation

    Splendid Hotel & Spa Nice4 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in Nice

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    Restaurants

    Restaurant Barracuda

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport to Splendid Hotel & Spa Nice

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Nice

Day 2

Gourmet Discovery in Nice and Menton Tour

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Gourmet Discovery in Nice and Menton Tour

Today, a culinary adventure awaits you. After breakfast, you'll head to the Cours Saleya, an area in Nice which is home to a huge market and true Mediterranean charm. Here, you will sample the many delicious treats, both savoury and sweet, on offer and interact with the local vendors to discover the culinary delights of Nice. In the afternoon, you'll head to the seaside city of Menton where you'll hop across the Italian border to visit Ventimille, where you'll find a large outdoor market.

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    Accommodation

    Splendid Hotel & Spa Nice4 star

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    Activities

    Gourmet Discovery in Cours Saleya

    Menton and Ventimiglia

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    Restaurants

    Restaurant BarracudaOptional Activity: AU$ 95 per person

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    Transportations

    Train from Nice to Menton

    Train from Menton to Nice

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Nice

    Menton

Day 3

Discover Monaco and Eze

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Discover Monaco and Eze

Today on your French Riviera itinerary, you'll plunge into the heart of Monaco, one of the most densely populated urban areas in the world and one of the richest principalities in the world. Whilst here, you'll take in the atmospheric feel of this once medieval village and marvel at the luxury destination it has become. Afterwards, you'll make your way over to the charming medieval village of Eze, which is perched on a rock peak 400 metres above the sea.

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    Accommodation

    Hôtel Renoir 4 star

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    Activities

    Monaco City

    Monte Carlo

    Monte-Carlo Casino

    Èze

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    Restaurants

    Le Tube Restaurant

  • transportations icon
    Transportations

    Private Driver from Splendid Hotel & Spa Nice to Hôtel Renoir

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Nice

    Monaco-Ville

    Monaco

    Èze

    Cannes

Day 4

Perfume-Making in Grasse

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Perfume-Making in Grasse

Today, you'll head out to Grasse has managed to make its industry a real art, combining luxury, refinement, and quality of products. In Grasse, you'll stroll through the streets of the historic centre with your guide and complete your visit to this beautiful town on the French Riviera by creating your own unique perfume during the workshop. In the evening, you'll head back to Cannes where you have the option of dining at the New York-inspired eaterie, Le Tube.

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    Accommodation

    Hôtel Renoir 4 star

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    Activities

    Scents of Provence

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    Restaurants

    Le Tube RestaurantOptional Activity: AU$ 95 per person

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Cannes

    Grasse

Day 5

Time to Say Goobye to the French Riviera

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Time to Say Goobye to the French Riviera

This morning, you'll enjoy your last breakfast on this French Riviera itinerary before being driven to the International Airport of Nice. Your guide and driver will wish you a safe and pleasant journey before saying 'A bientôt'!

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hôtel Renoir to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Cannes

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What’s included?

  • 4 nights accommodation
  • 7 activities
  • 5 breakfasts and 2 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • Ground transportation
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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