9-Day Self Drive Wine, Cities and Nature

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On this day of your trip to France, you'll embark on a private wine tour and visit to Saint-Emilion village. You'll spend the day exploring this beautiful wine region tasting some exquisite local products that the area has to offer. You’ll enjoy some demonstrations of the winemaking process, from the vine to the bottle, along with tastings. After a pleasant lunch in one of the local restaurants, you'll continue your tour to Pomerol, a small village famous for its wine chateau, Petrus.

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In the morning, you'll meet your English speaking guide for a three-hour walking tour. The highlight of the day will be the famous market, Marche of Capucins, locally known as the 'les Capus. This is the oldest’s farmer market dating back to the 18th century. You'll head off to enjoy a two-hour bike tour around the old city. As well as many other sites, you'll visit the Grand Théâtre Esplanade des Quinconces, the Esplanade des Quinconces and the classical buildings of Place de la Bourse.

After one last cappuccino at your hotel, you'll say goodbye to the land of wine and take a private transfer to the airport to catch an internal flight to Marseille. Upon arrival, your personal concierge will help you to pick up your rental car and you'll drive one hour to reach your hotel. Once settled, you'll have the rest of the afternoon and evening to relax and explore Aix-en-Provence.

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Today, you'll have the chance to visit the Calanques National Park which is a real mecca for outdoor lovers. You'll head out on a small group tour of Calanques. After breakfast, you'll drive west and reach the port of Marseille where a catamaran will be waiting for you. The national park is known worldwide for its stunning landscapes, its biodiversity of plants and its rich cultural heritage.

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Today after a delicious breakfast, you'll venture out with your rental car for a full day of self-exploration. You can explore more of the Luberon's beautiful surroundings, particularly in the Luberon Regional Nature Park, which boasts an untamed natural environment and proudly-preserved traditions. You may wish to continue to Gordes, one of the most beautiful hilltops villages of the area or perhaps stop by Avignon to explore the town before returning to your hotel.

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Today, you'll say goodbye to Aix-en-Provence and hit the road for 2.5 hours to the beautiful coastal city of Nice. Before reaching Nice, you may wish to stop in Cannes to explore. upon arrival, you'll have the rest of the day in Nice to explore the city. Starting at the Old Port in the heart of the city, you can admire the luxury yachts and stop in a streetside cafe for a glass of wine whilst watching the world go by.

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Today, you'll make your way to Monte Carlo. Here, you'll enjoy a full-day guided tour with your English-speaking guide. You'll visit Monte Carlo’s old district famous for its casinos then continue to the town’s oldest neighbourhood, the medieval Old Town, where you'll hear about the stories of the dynasty that has reigned for decades. You'll then continue then to the medieval village of Eze to explore the ruins of the ancient castle, which allude to the city's strategic location on the coast.