Day 1

Nice

Arrive in Nice and make your way to your centrally located hotel for check-in. Your Tour Leader is available by phone for any support you may require and will be in the hotel in the afternoon to meet and greet guests. If time permits, begin discovering the charm of the French Riviera with a leisurely stroll along the elegant Promenade des Anglais, before exploring the narrow streets, colourful markets and vibrant cafés of Vieux Nice (the Old Town). Overnight in Nice.

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Day 2

St Paul de Vence – Eze - Nice

This morning, travel to the enchanting hilltop village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, one of the French Riviera’s most celebrated artistic communities, renowned for inspiring masters such as Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Fernand Léger, Marc Chagall and Georges Braque. Enjoy a guided walk through the village’s beautifully preserved medieval ramparts, with sweeping views across the countryside to the Mediterranean. Along the way, glimpse the courtyard of the legendary La Colombe d'Or, where Picasso and other celebrated artists famously settled their bills with original works of art. Enjoy free time for lunch before continuing to the picturesque hilltop village of Èze, where winding cobbled lanes, stone houses and artisan boutiques create one of the Côte d’Azur’s most memorable settings (comfortable walking shoes are recommended). Visit the spectacular Jardin Exotique d'Èze, home to an impressive collection of cacti and exotic plants, while taking in breathtaking panoramic views over Monaco, Menton and Cap Ferrat. Overnight in Nice.

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Day 3

Grasse – Gorges du Verdon – Moustiers Ste Marie – Valensole - Manosque

This morning, visit the elegant town of Grasse, regarded as the perfume capital of the world. Enjoy a guided walking tour through its historic centre, including Place aux Aires and panoramic viewpoints overlooking the surrounding countryside. There will also be time to browse the town’s renowned perfumeries and boutiques or relax with a coffee in one of its charming cafés. Continue on a spectacular drive through the dramatic Verdon Gorge, with photo stops at breathtaking viewpoints such as Point Sublime, offering unforgettable vistas over Europe's largest river canyon. Arrive in the picturesque village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, officially recognised as one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (The Most Beautiful Villages of France), where you'll enjoy free time for lunch and the opportunity to explore its charming streets. Later, travel through the beautiful Valensole Plateau, famous for its sweeping lavender fields. During the flowering season, visit a local lavender producer to discover the region’s fragrant products. Outside the lavender season, the route may instead include the vibrant sunflower fields that colour the Provençal landscape. Overnight Luberon/Verdon area including dinner.

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Day 4

Luberon (Lourmarin, Roussillon, Gordes & Isle de la Sorgue) - Avignon

Spend the day discovering the timeless beauty of the Luberon, one of Provence’s most picturesque and celebrated regions. Begin in the charming village of Lourmarin, renowned for its elegant streets, cafés and Provençal atmosphere. Enjoy time for a coffee and a stroll through the village, which is also the final resting place of Nobel Prize-winning writer Albert Camus. Continue to Roussillon, famous for its striking ochre-coloured buildings and often regarded as one of the most colourful villages in Provence. Enjoy free time for lunch and the opportunity to explore its vibrant streets and artisan shops. Travel onwards to Gordes, one of France’s most iconic hilltop villages. Following a scenic photo stop overlooking the village, enjoy a brief visit to its historic centre before continuing to the nearby Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque, a beautifully preserved Cistercian abbey set amidst the Provençal countryside. Conclude the day in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, often referred to as the “Venice of Provence”, where a leisurely walking tour follows the canals, waterways and picturesque riverside streets that make this town one of the region’s most enchanting destinations. Overnight in Avignon area including dinner.

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Day 5

Avignon – Mont Ventoux – Chateauneuf du Pape - Avignon

Begin the day in the historic city of Avignon with a guided visit to the magnificent Palais des Papes and its peaceful gardens, where a local guide brings to life the fascinating story of the medieval papacy and one of Europe’s largest Gothic palaces. Continue with a walking tour of Avignon, taking in the lively Place de l'Horloge, and the city's charming streets, followed by free time to enjoy lunch at your leisure. This afternoon, journey to the renowned wine village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where you'll visit a local winery to discover the traditions of one of France’s most prestigious wine regions and enjoy a tasting. Conclude the day with a visit to the evocative ruins of the Château de Châteauneuf-du-Pape, offering sweeping panoramic views across the surrounding vineyards and the beautiful Rhône Valley. Overnight in Avignon area including dinner.

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Day 6

Arles – Les Baux de Provence – Aix en Provence

Depart Avignon and travel to the historic Roman city of Arles, famously associated with Vincent van Gogh. Enjoy a guided walking tour through its atmospheric streets, including entry to the impressive Arles Amphitheatre, a remarkably well-preserved Roman arena still in use today. Continue with free time for lunch in the city centre, where you can soak up Arles’ Provençal charm at your own pace. This afternoon, travel to the dramatic hilltop village of Les Baux-de-Provence, where you’ll enjoy free time to explore its narrow streets, artisan boutiques and spectacular panoramic viewpoints. Continue onwards into the Aix-en-Provence area, where you’ll take part in a themed walking tour inspired by the life and works of painter Paul Cézanne. Overnight in Aix en Provence area including dinner.

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Day 7

Marseille – Chateau d’If - Saint Tropez – Nice

Depart for Marseille in the morning and board the ferry to the historic island fortress of Château d'If, with time to explore its atmospheric interior and learn about its storied past.** Return to Marseille and enjoy free time for lunch in the lively Vieux-Port de Marseille, with the option to savour the city’s famed bouillabaisse in a traditional waterfront restaurant. This afternoon, continue your journey along the Mediterranean coast to Nice, passing through the glamorous resort of Saint-Tropez, where you’ll have time to enjoy the harbour atmosphere and perhaps indulge in a classic ice cream by the waterfront. Arrive in Nice for your overnight stay, with the evening at leisure or the option to enjoy a traditional Niçoise dinner featuring regional specialities.

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Day 8

Departure

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Tour Details

Language

English

Countries

France

Code

SOUTH FRANCE ENG 2027

Number of Days

8

Guaranteed Departures

    Guaranteed Departures

    • April 11
    • May 9
    • June 13
    • June 27
    • September 5
    • October 3

Day 1

Nice
Aerial view of Nice's red-ochre Place Masséna, with its checkered pavement, central fountain statue, and arcaded buildings, backed by green hills under a clear blue sky.
Aerial view of Nice's red-ochre Place Masséna, with its checkered pavement, central fountain statue, and arcaded buildings, backed by green hills under a clear blue sky.

Arrive in Nice and make your way to your centrally located hotel for check-in. Your Tour Leader...

Aerial view of Nice's red-ochre Place Masséna, with its checkered pavement, central fountain statue, and arcaded buildings, backed by green hills under a clear blue sky.

Day 2

St Paul de Vence – Eze - Nice
The fortified hilltop village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence rises above lush greenery and cypress trees, with its historic bell tower and ancient stone ramparts crowning the ridge under a clear blue sky
The fortified hilltop village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence rises above lush greenery and cypress trees, with its historic bell tower and ancient stone ramparts crowning the ridge under a clear blue sky

This morning, travel to the enchanting hilltop village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, one of the French...

The fortified hilltop village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence rises above lush greenery and cypress trees, with its historic bell tower and ancient stone ramparts crowning the ridge under a clear blue sky

Day 3

Grasse – Gorges du Verdon – Moustiers Ste Marie – Valensole - Manosque
Sunset over the hilltop village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, with a stone bell tower and terracotta rooftops nestled among green hills, sunbeams bursting over the ridge in the distance.
Sunset over the hilltop village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, with a stone bell tower and terracotta rooftops nestled among green hills, sunbeams bursting over the ridge in the distance.

This morning, visit the elegant town of Grasse, regarded as the perfume capital of the world....

Sunset over the hilltop village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, with a stone bell tower and terracotta rooftops nestled among green hills, sunbeams bursting over the ridge in the distance.

Day 4

Luberon (Lourmarin, Roussillon, Gordes & Isle de la Sorgue) - Avignon
The ochre-colored village of Roussillon sits atop red cliffs, its terracotta rooftops and pastel orange buildings rising above lush greenery, with rolling hills stretching into the hazy distance.
The ochre-colored village of Roussillon sits atop red cliffs, its terracotta rooftops and pastel orange buildings rising above lush greenery, with rolling hills stretching into the hazy distance.

Spend the day discovering the timeless beauty of the Luberon, one of Provence’s most...

The ochre-colored village of Roussillon sits atop red cliffs, its terracotta rooftops and pastel orange buildings rising above lush greenery, with rolling hills stretching into the hazy distance.

Day 5

Avignon – Mont Ventoux – Chateauneuf du Pape - Avignon
A gravel path shaded by a stone pine and leafy trees leads toward rows of vineyards stretching into the distance near a stone farmhouse in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
A gravel path shaded by a stone pine and leafy trees leads toward rows of vineyards stretching into the distance near a stone farmhouse in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Begin the day in the historic city of Avignon with a guided visit to the magnificent Palais des...

A gravel path shaded by a stone pine and leafy trees leads toward rows of vineyards stretching into the distance near a stone farmhouse in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Day 6

Arles – Les Baux de Provence – Aix en Provence
Aerial view of Arles' Roman amphitheatre and ancient theater ruins amid the town's orange-tiled rooftops, with the Rhône river curving through green farmland in the background at dusk.
Aerial view of Arles' Roman amphitheatre and ancient theater ruins amid the town's orange-tiled rooftops, with the Rhône river curving through green farmland in the background at dusk.

Depart Avignon and travel to the historic Roman city of Arles, famously associated with Vincent...

Aerial view of Arles' Roman amphitheatre and ancient theater ruins amid the town's orange-tiled rooftops, with the Rhône river curving through green farmland in the background at dusk.

Day 7

Marseille – Chateau d’If - Saint Tropez – Nice
Château d'If's round white stone towers and red-capped lighthouse sit atop a rocky island fortress, surrounded by fortified walls and deep blue sea under a clear sky.
Château d'If's round white stone towers and red-capped lighthouse sit atop a rocky island fortress, surrounded by fortified walls and deep blue sea under a clear sky.

Depart for Marseille in the morning and board the ferry to the historic island fortress of...

Château d'If's round white stone towers and red-capped lighthouse sit atop a rocky island fortress, surrounded by fortified walls and deep blue sea under a clear sky.

Day 8

Departure
Marseille's Vieux-Port marina packed with sailboats and yachts, with Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica crowning a distant hill above the colorful harborfront buildings under a clear blue sky.
Marseille's Vieux-Port marina packed with sailboats and yachts, with Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica crowning a distant hill above the colorful harborfront buildings under a clear blue sky.

Your guide will remain available throughout the day to assist as required.

Marseille's Vieux-Port marina packed with sailboats and yachts, with Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica crowning a distant hill above the colorful harborfront buildings under a clear blue sky.

Day 1

Nice

Arrive in Nice and make your way to your centrally located hotel for check-in. Your Tour Leader is available by phone for any support you may require and will be in the hotel in the afternoon to meet and greet guests. If time permits, begin discovering the charm of the French Riviera with a leisurely stroll along the elegant Promenade des Anglais, before exploring the narrow streets, colourful markets and vibrant cafés of Vieux Nice (the Old Town). Overnight in Nice.

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Day 2

St Paul de Vence – Eze - Nice

This morning, travel to the enchanting hilltop village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, one of the French Riviera’s most celebrated artistic communities, renowned for inspiring masters such as Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Fernand Léger, Marc Chagall and Georges Braque. Enjoy a guided walk through the village’s beautifully preserved medieval ramparts, with sweeping views across the countryside to the Mediterranean. Along the way, glimpse the courtyard of the legendary La Colombe d'Or, where Picasso and other celebrated artists famously settled their bills with original works of art. Enjoy free time for lunch before continuing to the picturesque hilltop village of Èze, where winding cobbled lanes, stone houses and artisan boutiques create one of the Côte d’Azur’s most memorable settings (comfortable walking shoes are recommended). Visit the spectacular Jardin Exotique d'Èze, home to an impressive collection of cacti and exotic plants, while taking in breathtaking panoramic views over Monaco, Menton and Cap Ferrat. Overnight in Nice.

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Day 3

Grasse – Gorges du Verdon – Moustiers Ste Marie – Valensole - Manosque

This morning, visit the elegant town of Grasse, regarded as the perfume capital of the world. Enjoy a guided walking tour through its historic centre, including Place aux Aires and panoramic viewpoints overlooking the surrounding countryside. There will also be time to browse the town’s renowned perfumeries and boutiques or relax with a coffee in one of its charming cafés. Continue on a spectacular drive through the dramatic Verdon Gorge, with photo stops at breathtaking viewpoints such as Point Sublime, offering unforgettable vistas over Europe's largest river canyon. Arrive in the picturesque village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, officially recognised as one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (The Most Beautiful Villages of France), where you'll enjoy free time for lunch and the opportunity to explore its charming streets. Later, travel through the beautiful Valensole Plateau, famous for its sweeping lavender fields. During the flowering season, visit a local lavender producer to discover the region’s fragrant products. Outside the lavender season, the route may instead include the vibrant sunflower fields that colour the Provençal landscape. Overnight Luberon/Verdon area including dinner.

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Day 4

Luberon (Lourmarin, Roussillon, Gordes & Isle de la Sorgue) - Avignon

Spend the day discovering the timeless beauty of the Luberon, one of Provence’s most picturesque and celebrated regions. Begin in the charming village of Lourmarin, renowned for its elegant streets, cafés and Provençal atmosphere. Enjoy time for a coffee and a stroll through the village, which is also the final resting place of Nobel Prize-winning writer Albert Camus. Continue to Roussillon, famous for its striking ochre-coloured buildings and often regarded as one of the most colourful villages in Provence. Enjoy free time for lunch and the opportunity to explore its vibrant streets and artisan shops. Travel onwards to Gordes, one of France’s most iconic hilltop villages. Following a scenic photo stop overlooking the village, enjoy a brief visit to its historic centre before continuing to the nearby Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque, a beautifully preserved Cistercian abbey set amidst the Provençal countryside. Conclude the day in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, often referred to as the “Venice of Provence”, where a leisurely walking tour follows the canals, waterways and picturesque riverside streets that make this town one of the region’s most enchanting destinations. Overnight in Avignon area including dinner.

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Day 5

Avignon – Mont Ventoux – Chateauneuf du Pape - Avignon

Begin the day in the historic city of Avignon with a guided visit to the magnificent Palais des Papes and its peaceful gardens, where a local guide brings to life the fascinating story of the medieval papacy and one of Europe’s largest Gothic palaces. Continue with a walking tour of Avignon, taking in the lively Place de l'Horloge, and the city's charming streets, followed by free time to enjoy lunch at your leisure. This afternoon, journey to the renowned wine village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where you'll visit a local winery to discover the traditions of one of France’s most prestigious wine regions and enjoy a tasting. Conclude the day with a visit to the evocative ruins of the Château de Châteauneuf-du-Pape, offering sweeping panoramic views across the surrounding vineyards and the beautiful Rhône Valley. Overnight in Avignon area including dinner.

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Day 6

Arles – Les Baux de Provence – Aix en Provence

Depart Avignon and travel to the historic Roman city of Arles, famously associated with Vincent van Gogh. Enjoy a guided walking tour through its atmospheric streets, including entry to the impressive Arles Amphitheatre, a remarkably well-preserved Roman arena still in use today. Continue with free time for lunch in the city centre, where you can soak up Arles’ Provençal charm at your own pace. This afternoon, travel to the dramatic hilltop village of Les Baux-de-Provence, where you’ll enjoy free time to explore its narrow streets, artisan boutiques and spectacular panoramic viewpoints. Continue onwards into the Aix-en-Provence area, where you’ll take part in a themed walking tour inspired by the life and works of painter Paul Cézanne. Overnight in Aix en Provence area including dinner.

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Day 7

Marseille – Chateau d’If - Saint Tropez – Nice

Depart for Marseille in the morning and board the ferry to the historic island fortress of Château d'If, with time to explore its atmospheric interior and learn about its storied past.** Return to Marseille and enjoy free time for lunch in the lively Vieux-Port de Marseille, with the option to savour the city’s famed bouillabaisse in a traditional waterfront restaurant. This afternoon, continue your journey along the Mediterranean coast to Nice, passing through the glamorous resort of Saint-Tropez, where you’ll have time to enjoy the harbour atmosphere and perhaps indulge in a classic ice cream by the waterfront. Arrive in Nice for your overnight stay, with the evening at leisure or the option to enjoy a traditional Niçoise dinner featuring regional specialities.

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Day 8

Departure

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Services included in the package price

Overnights

  • 2x BB in Nice Area (Nice Riviera Hotel, Splendid Hotel & Spa, or similar)
  • 1x DBB in Luberon / Verdon Area (e.g. Manosque/Castellane) (Best Western Hotel Le Sud Manosque, Villa Borghese, or similar)
  • 2x DBB in Avignon / Orange Area (Grand Hotel d’Orange, Golden Tulip Avignon Le Paradou or similar)
  • 1x BB in Aix-en-Provence Area (Mercure Aix-en-Provence Beaumanoir Les 3-Sautets, <ercure Aix-en-Provence La Duranne, or similar)
  • 1x BB in Nice Area (as above

Culture : 

City Visits (Nice, Marseille, Aix-en-Provence)  Classic Provençal villages (St.Paul de Vence, Eze, Gordes, Lourmarin, Roussillon, Isle sur la Sogue, Les Baux de Provence, Moustiers Ste Marie) – Abbaye de Senanque - Grasse – Saint Tropez

Nature : 

Eze Exotic Gardens - Lavender Fields in Provence* - Gorges du Verdon – Côte d’Azur – Mont Ventoux Summit
Experience Mediterranean ferry & Entrance to Chateau d’If**


Food & Drink  : 

Wine tasting in Chateauneuf du Pape area


Support  :

Assistance on Day 1 at Nice Airport, and Day 8 from hotel. VOX audioguides included.

*Lavender season is typically 6-8 weeks, in the event that it is out of season, efforts will be made to visit the Sunflower fields instead

**The ferry to Chateau d’If can be cancelled in difficult weather. In these cases, it will be replaced with a walking tour of the Le Panier district of Marseille, an area of rich heritage, street art and independent shops.

Not Included

Optional Entrances

  • Private transfer Nice Airport ↔ Hotel (one way):
     
    - 1-2 pax: €110
    -Up to 7 pax: €130
  • Bouillabaisse lunch in Vieux Port, Marseille - €65pp
  • Classic menu dinner Nissardaise in Nice - €45pp