11-Day Deluxe South of France, Wine Country & Châteaux Tour

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Overview

Visit: Nice · Monte Carlo (Monaco) · Cannes · Marseille · Avignon · Provence · Nîmes · Carcassonne · Toulouse · Bordeaux · Tours · Amboise · Paris

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Tour Plan
  • Day 1
    Hometown ✈ Nice, France
  • Day 2
    Nice – Promenade des Anglais – Place Massena – Old Town

     B: On Board / L: On Own / D: Seafood Pasta

     [Nice] Radisson Hotel Nice Airport or similar
    [Promenade des Anglais] Nice’s iconic seafront boulevard stretches nearly 7 km along the Bay of Angels, lined with palm trees and sweeping Mediterranean views that capture the elegance of the French Riviera.

    [Place Masséna] Nice’s grand central square, known for its striking red façades, black-and-white paving and contemporary art installations, linking the Old Town with the city’s main shopping district.

    [Nice Old Town] Stroll through a colourful Baroque quarter of narrow cobbled lanes, traditional markets and charming boutiques, and soak up the lively spirit of Southern France.
  • Day 3
    Nice – Èze Village – Jardin Exotique d’Eze (admission incl.) – Menton (optional) – Monte Carlo, Monaco – Casino Square – Free Time – Nice

     B: Hotel / L: On Own / D: Local Western

     [Nice] Radisson Hotel Nice Airport or similar
    [Èze Village] A medieval hilltop village perched high above the Mediterranean, where stone lanes and panoramic sea views capture the romance of the French Riviera.

    [Jardin Exotique d’Èze] A spectacular garden set above the village, featuring exotic cacti and succulents with sweeping views over the Mediterranean coast.

    [Menton] A charming Riviera town known for its colourful waterfront, mild climate and citrus heritage, offering a relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere.

    [Casino Square] Monaco’s glamorous heart, Monte Carlo’s iconic centerpiece, surrounded by the legendary casino, luxury hotels and designer boutiques.
  • Day 4
    Nice – Cannes – Palais des Festivals et des Congres – Red Carpet – Marseille – Vieux-Port – Notre Dame de la Garde – Palais Longchamp – Avignon

     B: Hotel / L: Marseille Seafood / Bouillabaisse-style Lunch / D: On Own

     [Avignon] Avignon Grand Hotel or similar
    [Palais des Festivals et des Congres] The world-famous venue of the Cannes Film Festival, where international stars gather each year for one of cinema’s most celebrated events.

    [Vieux-Port] The historic heart of Marseille, where fishing boats, yachts, waterfront cafés and old-world charm meet along the Mediterranean.

    [Notre-Dame de la Garde] Marseille’s landmark basilica crowns the city’s highest point, offering magnificent panoramic views over the harbour and Mediterranean coastline.


    [Palais Longchamp] An impressive 19th-century monument celebrated for its grand colonnades, monumental fountains and elegant architecture.
  • Day 5
    Avignon – Arles – Roman Amphitheatre – Old Town – Place du Forum – Van Gogh Landmarks – Les Baux de Provence – Medieval Village – Chateau des Baux (optional) – Pont du Gard (admission incl.) – Avignon - Old Town

     B: Hotel / L: On Own / D: Provencal Cuisine

     [Avignon] Avignon Grand Hotel or similar
    [Roman Amphitheatre] A remarkably preserved Roman arena nearly 2,000 years old, showcasing the grandeur of ancient Roman architecture.

    [Arles Old Town] Wander through atmospheric stone lanes where Roman remains, medieval buildings and Provençal life come together.

    [Place du Forum] A historic square made famous by Van Gogh’s Café Terrace at Night, now lined with cafés and lively local charm.

    [Van Gogh Landmarks] Follow in the footsteps of Van Gogh through the streets and squares that inspired some of his most celebrated paintings.

    [Les Baux-de-Provence] A dramatic medieval hilltop village of stone houses and winding lanes, overlooking the beautiful landscapes of Provence.

    [Château des Baux] The ruins of a medieval fortress set high above Provence, offering spectacular views across valleys and olive groves.

    [Pont du Gard] A masterpiece of Roman engineering, with three tiers of monumental stone arches spanning the Gardon Valley.

    [Avignon Old Town] A beautifully preserved walled city of historic lanes, churches and squares, reflecting the grandeur of its papal past.
  • Day 6
    Avignon – Palais des Papes (admission incl.) – Pont Saint-Benezet (admission incl.) – Nîmes – Roman Arena – Carcassonne – Medieval Walled City – Toulouse

     B: Hotel / L: On Own / D: Toulouse Cassoulet

     [Toulouse] Hotel Mercure Toulouse Sud or similar
    [Palais des Papes] One of Europe’s largest Gothic palaces, this imposing former papal residence reflects the power and prestige of medieval Avignon.

    [Pont Saint-Benezet] Avignon’s famous medieval bridge over the Rhône, celebrated in the traditional French song Sur le Pont d’Avignon.

    [Roman Arena] One of France’s best-preserved Roman amphitheatres, with monumental stone arches dating back nearly 2,000 years.

    [Medieval Walled City] Step inside Carcassonne’s remarkable walled city of stone gates, narrow lanes and fortress towers, evoking the world of medieval knights.
  • Day 7
    Toulouse – Place du Capitole – Old Town – Petit Train Touristique (ride incl.) – Bordeaux – Place de la Bourse – Place des Quinconces – Grand Theatre – Old Town

     B: Hotel / L: On Own / D: Steak with Bordeaux Red Wine

     [Bordeaux] Holiday Inn Bourdeaux Sud Pessac or similar
    [lace du Capitole] Toulouse’s grand central square, framed by elegant pink-brick architecture and the impressive Capitole building.

    [Toulouse Old Town] Explore atmospheric streets lined with distinctive pink-brick buildings, historic churches and lively cafés in the “Pink City.”

    [Place de la Bourse] Bordeaux’s most iconic 18th-century square, beautifully reflected in the famous Miroir d’Eau.

    [Place des Quinconces] One of Bordeaux’s grandest open spaces, known for its monumental columns and impressive cityscape.

    [Grand Théâtre] A magnificent neoclassical landmark, admired for its stately columns and elegant sculptural details.

    [Bordeaux Old Town] Stroll through elegant stone streets, historic squares and stylish cafés in the heart of France’s celebrated wine capital.
  • Day 8
    Bordeaux – Saint-Emilion – Medieval Village – Winery (Guided Visit & Wine Tasting incl.) – Tours – Old Town – Place Plumereau

     B: Hotel / L: Saint-Émilion Wine-Country Lunch / D: On Own

     [Tours] Novotel Tours Centre Gare or similar
    [Saint-Emilion Medieval Village] Saint-Emilion, the world-renowned Bordeaux wine region where a charming medieval village meets rolling vineyards and refined French wine culture. Discover winding cobbled lanes, historic churches and wine cellars surrounded by picturesque vineyards.

    [Place Plumereau] A picturesque medieval square surrounded by half-timbered buildings and lively terraces in the heart of Tours.
  • Day 9
    Tours – Loire Valley – Chateau de Villandry & Gardens (admission incl.) – Amboise – Old Town – “Leonardo da Vinci’s final residence” Chateau du Clos Luce (admission incl.) – Paris – Paris by Night Tour (optional)

     B: Hotel / L: On Own / D: French Cuisine

     [Paris] Hampton by Hilton Paris Clichy or similar
    [Loire Valley] Known as the “Garden of France,” this celebrated region is renowned for grand châteaux, vineyards and picturesque riverside landscapes.

    [Château de Villandry & Gardens] Famed for its exquisite geometric gardens, this elegant château showcases the romance and refinement of the Loire Valley.

    [Amboise Old Town] A historic royal town on the Loire River, blending charming streets, château views and Renaissance heritage.

    [Château du Clos Lucé] Leonardo da Vinci’s final residence, offering an inspiring glimpse into the life, art and inventions of the Renaissance master.
  • Day 10
    Paris – Palace of Versailles (optional) – Arc de Triomphe – Place de la Concorde – Champs-Elysees – Eiffel Tower – Galeries Lafayette – Free Time

     B: Hotel / L: On Own / D: On Own

     [Paris] Hampton by Hilton Paris Clichy or similar
    [Palace of Versailles] The ultimate symbol of French royal grandeur, famed for its dazzling Hall of Mirrors, lavish state rooms and magnificent gardens.

    [Arc de Triomphe] One of Paris’ most iconic monuments, standing proudly at the western end of the Champs-Élysées.

    [Place de la Concorde] A grand historic square featuring an ancient Egyptian obelisk, elegant fountains and sweeping views toward the Champs-Élysées.

    [[Champs-Élysées] One of the world’s most famous avenues, lined with flagship boutiques, cafés and celebrated Parisian landmarks.

    [Eiffel Tower] Paris’ unmistakable symbol, rising above the Seine as one of the world’s most celebrated architectural icons.

    [Galeries Lafayette] A legendary Paris department store combining luxury shopping with an ornate glass dome and classic Belle Époque elegance.
  • Day 11
    Paris ✈ Hometown

     B: Hotel
    After breakfast, transfer to airport for return flight to hometown.
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