8-Nights Highlights of Provence & the French Riviera from $3,034

Goway Travel

OFFER ID 1722790

Epic Scenery, Iconic Landmarks Discover the charm of Provence and the glamour of the French Riviera on this vacation. From Avignon's history to Nice's beaches, experience it all in deluxe style.

Trip Overview:

This 9-day French vacation takes you through Provence and along the French Riviera to visit Avignon, Aix en Provence, Nice, and Monaco. It features first-class accommodations, small group tours, and pairs nicely with a trip to Paris.

Your journey begins in Avignon, the Provencal city known for being the home of the Papacy in the 14th century. A three-hour walking tour will delve into this medieval history, starting on top of the fortified city walls before skipping the line at the Pope’s Palace to see this gorgeous Gothic palace that used to be the centre of the Roman Catholic Church. Continue to the Place de l’Horloge before ending with a glass of Cotes du Rhone wine in the Old Town. While based in Avignon, you’ll head on a small group tour of nearly towns. See the Roman amphitheatre in Arles and admire the landscapes made famous by Van Gogh’s paintings. After enjoying the audiovisual show at Carrieres de Lumiere, reach Orange, where you’ll see the Roman Arch of Triumph and ancient theatre before you drive through the vineyards on route to Chateauneuf-du-Pape, where you’ll enjoy a wine tasting.

Ride the train to Aix en Provence, where you’ll stay two nights while exploring more beautiful villages. A small group tour will take you to the best of Luberon, starting in Bonnieux, where you’ll see the 12th-century church surrounded by cedars. Continue to Lourmarin to see the Renaissance castle before passing the Roman Bridge of Pont Julien and see the ochre cliffs and colourful clifftop homes of Roussillon. End your tour in Gordes, built on the hilltop and known for its fortified castle and church.

Continue into the French Riviera and stay in Nice, that famous town on the Mediterranean. A city tour takes you from Castel Park overlooking the bay to Place Garibaldi, where you’ll see some of the old buildings before swinging by newer ones on the Promenade des Art. You’ll also spot Cimiez, the winter home of Queen Victoria, the Roman arenas at Cemenelum, and the Russian Cathedral before ending at a flower market in the Old Town. While in Nice, you’ll take a day trip into Monaco. Stop by the hilltop village of Eze and tour a perfumery on route. Then reach the tiny country to see the Prince’s Palace, the Formula 1 track, and the famous casinos, yachts, and shops of ritzy Monte Carlo.

At the end of your stay in Nice, you’ll head to the airport to connect to your next destination.

Highlights:

Step into Avignon’s past with a private tour of the Palais des Papes and its medieval streets.
Explore Saint-Rémy, Les Baux, and the Roman masterpiece of Pont du Gard amid Provence’s golden light.
Discover the charm of Luberon’s hilltop villages, from colourful Roussillon to the cliffside beauty of Gordes.
Stroll through Nice’s Old Town and flower market, tasting olive oils and savouring Mediterranean life.
Journey along the Côte d’Azur to Eze, Monaco, and Monte Carlo, where history meets Riviera glamour.

Included Services:

Private arrival & departure airport transfers
Private transfers between train stations and your hotels
3 nights premium accommodation in Avignon
2 nights premium accommodation in Aix-en-Provence
3 nights premium accommodation in Nice
Private transfer services between train stations and hotels
Private Palais des Papes and Avignon walking tour
Saint-Rémy, Les Baux-de-Provence & Pont du Gard tour
Small Group Hilltop Villages in Luberon (max 8 guests)
Walking Tour of Old Nice
Small Group Tour to Monaco, Monte Carlo and Eze
Breakfast daily (excluding Day 1)

Excluded Services:

Travel insurance
International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
Gratuities
Optional excursions
Items of a personal nature
Passport & Visa fees, if applicable

8 nights from $3,034 per person

Itinerary

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Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arrive in Avignon

Transfer: Avignon TGV Train Station to Avignon - City Centre

Hotel: Hotel De L'Atelier (3 Star Rating)

Hotel De L'Atelier beckons with 21 air-conditioned rooms, each a sanctuary of comfort equipped with flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi for seamless entertainment. Luxuriate in well-appointed bathrooms stocked with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Savor your favorite drink at the inviting bar/lounge or indulge in a delicious buffet breakfast. Whether for leisure or business, find convenience in amenities like the business center, attentive multilingual staff, and luggage storage services. Embrace a tranquil and relaxing stay in the heart of Avignon, where Hotel De L'Atelier awaits to cater to your every need with warmth and hospitality.

Day 2: Private Half Day Private Palais des Papes and Avignon Walking Tour

Let the past come alive under the guidance of our expert guide as you step into the history of Avignon, where the colossal Palais des Papes (Papal Palace) beckons with its Gothic splendor. This monumental testament to Europe's Gothic architecture once served as the epicenter of papal power and hosted six papal conclaves within these hallowed walls. Explore Avignon's enchanting cobbled streets, passing by the charming Place de l'Horloge. Discover the iconic Pont Saint-Benezet, often recognized from the beloved children's song, 'sur le pont d'Avignon, l'on y danse, l'on y danse.' This remarkable bridge, built in the late 12th century, once spanned the majestic Rhone River, connecting Avignon with the nearby town of Villeneuve-les-Avignon. Though partially destroyed today, it stands as a poignant reminder of Avignon's rich history and architectural heritage.

Day 3: Full Day Small Group Saint Remy, Les Baux de Provence & Pont du Gard Tour

Enjoy an afternoon in Provence to explore its beautiful landscapes and historical sites. Discover the best preserved and UNESCO wolrd heritage aqueduct of the Roman period: Pont du Gard. Visit the charming Saint-Remy-de-Provence. Enjoy some free time to take a walk through the city center of Les Baux-de-Provence, medieval fortress located on a 245 meter-high rocky spur in the Alpilles region.

Day 4: Avignon to Aix-en-Provence

Transfer: Avignon - City Centre to Avignon TGV Train Station

Transfer: Aix-en-Provence TGV Train Station to Aix-en-Provence - City Centre

Hotel: Best Western Le Galice (4 Star Rating)

Ideally located in the heart of Aix-en-Provence, the Hotel Le Galice vibrates to the rhythm of the city to make your stay intense. Listening to urban and artistic trends, the Hotel Le Galice offers a modern stopover conducive to well-deserved rest in their bright, spacious and very comfortable rooms. Renovated in 2017-2018, Hotel Le Galice offers you a unique experience for all types of travelers: busy businessmen, visitors curious about discoveries and cultures and city travelers. With its graphic and iconic decors of contemporary photography, Hotel Le Galice immerses you in surprising worlds. Modular seminar rooms, rooms and suites with gigantic 2-meter by 2-meter beds, swimming pool, terrace and patio will satisfy your quest for the absolute for a night of incomparable comfort and a striking experience.

Day 5: Full Day Small Group Hilltop Villages in Luberon Tour

Enjoy some free time on the cute village of Lourmarin, famous for its Renaissance-style castle. Take a moment for a photo stop in Bonnieux. Visit the colorful and picturesque village of Roussillon, which houses are painted with ochre. Stroll in the medieval village of Gordes, offering an extraordinary vision of a village erected on a cliff.

Day 6: Aix-en-Provence to Nice

Transfer: Aix-en-Provence - City Centre to Aix-en-Provence TGV Train Station

Transfer: Nice-Ville Train Station to Nice - City Centre

Hotel: La Perouse (4 Star Rating)

Experience the charm of Nice at La Perouse, where 56 individually decorated guestrooms offer a unique retreat. Relax with minibars and LCD TVs, accompanied by complimentary Wi-Fi and satellite programming. Pamper yourself in private bathrooms featuring luxurious toiletries and hair dryers. Enjoy the convenience of phones, laptop-compatible safes, and ergonomic desks. Indulge in culinary delights at Le Patio, boasting a bar/lounge and picturesque garden views, or opt for intimate room service. With amenities like a business center, express check-in/out, and versatile event space, La Perouse ensures a memorable stay.

Day 7: Half Day Small Group Walking Tour of Old Nice

Step back in time, discover the cultural and historical richness of the old town of Nice with your guide, an expert on his region!

Stroll around the stalls of a typical open-air Flower market and discover the Mediterranean colors and the joyful and sunny Cote d'Azur way of life. Get anecdotes and insider tips on where to eat and drink from your guide. Sample olive oil and other regional specialties. Embark on our minibus to discover the best viewpoints of the French Riviera Bay and Nice.

Day 8: Half Day Morning Tour Monaco, Monte Carlo and Eze

Take in the breathtaking panoramic vistas overlooking the French Riviera. Explore the enchanting medieval village of Eze, with its charming narrow pathways, and visit the illustrious Fragonard Perfumery. Tour the Rocher, the delightful old town of Monaco, and its Cathedral. Witness the changing of the guards at the Prince's Palace at 11:55 am. Experience a scenic drive along the Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit. Marvel at the renowned Place du Casino in Monte Carlo, featuring luxury boutiques, the Hotel de Paris and the Café de Paris.

Day 9: Depart from Nice

Transfer: Nice - City Centre to Nice-Ville Train Station

Featured Destinations

Nice

Nice is undoubtedly the place for the opening up of art and culture. The Côte d'Azur has inspired, from time immemorial, the greatest painters, writers and musicians. It has compelled recognition of its avant-garde across the Atlantic, its museums are holding prestigious collections in edifices of renowned architecture. Nice is full of an extraordinary artistic and cultural heritage. The gentle way of life sustains the imaginary world of artists and stimulates their creativeness. A cultural and aesthetic atmosphere prevails here; the cultural life is intense. It is punctuated by temporary exhibitions in the museums and the municipal galleries, by the programming of the theatres of which the most important is the Theatre of Nice - National Dramatic Centre - directed by Jacques Weber. The Opera House of Nice's Theatre proposes events of great quality.

Excursions

Nice - Shore Excursion - Discovery of Saint-Paul de Vence, Haut de Cagnes & Gourdon - 8 hours

Nice Shore Excursion - Discovery of Nice, Eze & Monaco - 8 hours

Nice Shore Excursion - Discovery of Grasse, Cannes & Antibes - 8 hours

Nice - Full Day Tour - 8 hours

Nice Shore Excursion. This excursion will give you a wonderful glance at the beautiful city of Nice on the Riviera. You will be impressed by the colors of its market and during the afternoon you could visit Matisse Museum showing an important collection of the painter.

9:00 am: Be met at the foot of your cruise ship.

Everything is emphasized in Nice; the bright sunlight makes the colors flash. The green pines happily rub shoulders with the blue of the Mediterranean Sea and that of the sky. It is easy to see why the Côte d’Azur fascinates so many people. Many of the artists, painters, writers, sculptors and musicians who contributed to the city’s fame, have museums here, dedicated to their works.

In the morning, the Cours Saleya has daily flower and food markets. Low buildings border the length of Cours Saleya, separating it from the sea.

You will view the luxurious Belle Époque-style residences, including the fabulous Négresco palace, built on the sea front. The Négresco, whose dome can be admired from the Promenade des Anglais, is the finest example of Belle Époque architecture. Visit the Russian Church (open from Tuesdays to Sundays from 9:00 am to 12:00 and from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Closed during religious ceremonies).

Enjoy a walking tour of the old town. The old town’s soul and history are reflected in the narrow streets and alleys that curve, in an irregular fashion, among old buildings and red-tiled roofs. Give your taste buds a new experience and enjoy some socca with a glass of wine. Socca is a local specialty made from chickpea flour, and a trip to Nice would not be complete without having tasted it! Enjoy lunch at leisure in a typical restaurant in Nice. During the afternoon you could visit Matisse Museum. Situated on the hill of Cimiez, it displays an important monographic collection of works.

5.00 pm: return to your Hotel.

Tour Duration: 8 hours.

Tour can operate: Any Day

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes.

Physical Activity Level: Moderate.

Included:
Deluxe minivan that can carry up to 6 passengers
Professional English-speaking guide-driver who will chauffeur you on your sightseeing-tour and is licensed to guide and accompany you on walking tours as well as into museums and monuments.
24-hour assistance available during your stay
All taxes
Free entrance to Matisse Museum
(Matisse Museum is open every day except on Tuesdays from 10:00 to 6:00 pm)

Not Included:
Tips
Lunch or dinner

Nice & Cannes - Full Day Tour - 8 hours

Nice and Cannes Shore Excursion. This excursion is perfect for those who wish to discover the chic French Riviera: in Nice, you will be impressed by the colors of its market and during the afternoon pursue this excursion with the beautiful city of Cannes, famous for hosting every year the Film Festival.

9:00 am: Be met at the foot of your cruise ship.

Drive to Nice. Everything is emphasized in Nice; the bright sunlight makes the colors flash. The green pines happily rub shoulders with the blue of the Mediterranean Sea and that of the sky. It is easy to see why the Côte d’Azur fascinates so many people. Many of the artists, painters, writers, sculptors and musicians who contributed to the city’s fame, have museums here, dedicated to their works. You will view the luxurious Belle Époque-style residences, including the fabulous Négresco palace, built on the sea front. The Négresco, whose dome can be admired from the Promenade des Anglais, is the finest example of Belle Époque architecture. Visit the Russian Church (not available on Sunday mornings). Enjoy a walking tour of the old town. Enjoy lunch at leisure in a typical restaurant.

During the afternoon, drive to Cannes. Your guide will escort you to visit the city main points of interest:

Old town— The usual narrow winding streets filled with restaurants and souvenir shops. Covered Market (Marché Forville)— For a spectacular eating and viewing food experience, no other market in Cannes beats this for scale and variety.

Palais des Festivals— Down La Croisette is the famous Palais des Festivals, where stars of the screen gather and watch films screened during the festival. Irresistible not to pose for a photograph on the 22 steps leading up to the entrance.

Port— Admire the yachts of the rich and possibly famous - though true mega-yachts will be found at the International Yacht Club down the coast in Antibes.

La Croisette— Cannes catwalk beside the sea, it is the center of the city's tourist activity and known for its luxury hotels and boutique shops.

5.00 pm: return to your Hotel.
Tour Duration: 8 hours.

Tour can operate: Any Day

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes.

Physical Activity Level: Moderate.

Included:
Deluxe minivan that can carry up to 6 passengers
Professional English-speaking guide-driver who will chauffeur you on your sightseeing-tour and is licensed to guide and accompany you on walking tours as well as into museums and monuments.
24-hour assistance available during your stay
All taxes

Not Included:
Tips
Lunch or dinner

Nice, Villefranche & St Jean Cap Ferrat - Half Day Tour - 4 hours

Nice, Villefranche and St Jean Cap Ferrat Shore Excursion. You will be impressed by Nice’s lights and colors. In Villefranche you will have the opportunity to see the Chapelle Saint-Pierre which was restored by Jean Cocteau. Then, visit St. Jean Cap Ferrat, an exceptional site on the Mediterranean coast.

9:00 am or 2:00 pm: Be met at the foot of your cruise ship or your hotel.

Everything is emphasized in Nice. In this natural, rocky setting, the sun highlights the yellow shades of flowers and the ochre-colored houses. It is easy to see why the Côte d’Azur fascinates so many people. Many of the artists, painters, writers, sculptors and musicians who contributed to the city’s fame, have museums here dedicated to their works. You will view the luxurious Belle Époque-style residences, including the fabulous Négresco palace that is built on the sea front. The Négresco, whose dome can be admired from the Promenade des Anglais, is the finest example of Belle Époque architecture. In the morning, the Cours Saleya has daily flower and food markets. There are scores of stands, and you will find everything from professional merchants with their well-displayed wares to farmers that offer their fresh produce and live fowl on folding tables. Low buildings border the length of Cours Saleya, separating it from the sea.

Continue on to Villefranche and visit the Chapel Saint Pierre. This old "Norman" style chapel, devoted to St-Pierre, the patron saint of fishermen, was completely restored and decorated by Jean Cocteau. The artist wanted to decorate the chapel and make it into a place of worship, dedicated to the fishermen from Villefranche, Beaulieu and St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Jean Cocteau wanted his artwork to evoke certain episodes in the Saint's life in a way that would be comprehensible to all.

Time permitting, continue your trip and drive towards St. Jean Cap Ferrat, an exceptional site on the Mediterranean coast. Its tranquility and warm climate make it a well-known vacation spot.

1:00 pm or 6:00 pm: Return to your ship or to your hotel.
Tour Duration: 4 hours.

Tour can operate: Any Day

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes.

Physical Activity Level: Moderate.

Included:
Deluxe minivan that can carry up to 6 passengers
Professional English-speaking guide-driver who will chauffeur you on your sightseeing-tour and is licensed to guide and accompany you on walking tours as well as into museums and monuments.
24-hour assistance available during your stay
All taxes

Not Included:
Tips
Lunch or dinner

Nice: Picturesque Towns of the Cote d’Azur – 8 hours

Aix-en-Provence

Avignon

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges

10/29/2026 - 12/31/2028

from $3,034 per person

* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

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