A Perfect Week on the French Riviera -

A Perfect Week on the French Riviera

7 Days | History & Culture, Honeymoons & Romance

Spend a fantastic week discovering the best of the Côte d'Azur

Luxury | From $6,899 pp

Spend a fantastic week discovering the best of the Côte d'Azur. You'll see Antibes and discover the perched Loup Valley Balcony Villages. In Nice, you'll take a private macaron cooking class and take an art class to create your own travel book. You'll also explore the path of famous American artists who made themselves at home on the Riviera. Finish this week with a visit to Monaco, where your guide will tell you the story of the Principality through the ages, with stops in Menton and Roquebrune.

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Day 1: Nice

Meet & Greet VIP Arrival at the Nice Airport

The greeter will welcome you upon your arrival at the airport and assist you with the check-in and immigration formalities. He will then provide assistance to meet your driver and help you with your luggage.

Private Transfer in Nice

A chauffeur will meet you for a private transfer between the airport in Nice to your hotel, in a Mercedes E or V class.

Private guided visit of Nice – The Pearl of the French Riviera

Your guide will join you at your hotel and you will discover the city from there.

The elegant city of Nice is set against an impressive backdrop of soaring hills and the famous blue waters of the French Riviera. The “Place Rossetti” is at the city’s heart, surrounded by brightly colored buildings, the cathedral, and a large fountain lending the square a unique flavor.

The Cours Saleya is the main street in the old town and hosts a daily flower and vegetable market (except Mondays). You can find top-notch seasonal produce here, and there is a good selection of other local souvenirs if you’re eyeing some Marseille soap or lavender to take home with you.

Spend some time by the beautiful harbor, where the sun shines from the west in the evening. It’s a popular restaurant area if you’re looking for a special dinner by the water.

From the harbor, you can climb to the Colline du Château for great views of the city. Despite the name, there is no longer a castle on the hill, as it was destroyed in 1706. Now there is a beautiful park with views of the beach stretching along the Baie des Anges (“Angel Bay”).

The beach might be Nice’s most famous attraction. The famous “Promenade des Anglais” boardwalk follows the Mediterranean seafront for 3 miles (5 kilometers). It was built in the early 19th century when the English upper class began coming to the French Riviera to spend their winters in a mild climate. This gave the boardwalk its name, which translates to the “Walkway of the English.”

Overnight Stay with Breakfast in an Iconic 5-star Hotel on the Promenade des Anglais

Nice, France panoramic view

Day 2: Nice

Half day Create your own French Riviera travel Book

During the span of a day, become an artist by creating some watercolors while discovering the most beautiful views and sceneries of the coast. A painter/artist, who is an expert in that technique will help you step by step!

Keep those memories forever for yourself, your families, or your friends as a unique gift.

Overnight Stay with Breakfast in an Iconic 5-star Hotel on the Promenade des Anglais

Day 3: Nice - Antibes

Americans on the French Riviera full-day private guided tour with a licensed guide

In this tour, you will go back in time and discover the famous American citizens who traveled, lived, and died on the French Riviera.

From Thomas Jefferson to Grace Kelly including Francis Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Consuelo Vanderbilt, and James Baldwin just to name a few …

This tour through outstanding anecdotes will immerse you in the “French art de Vivre“ that captivated these Americans.

Overnight Stay with Breakfast in an Iconic 5-star Hotel on the Promenade des Anglais

Day 4: Nice

Private Mastering French Macarons Cooking Class

This class is perfect for those who love macarons but think they are mysterious and difficult to make.

You will learn the techniques for making perfect French macarons and troubleshoot any issues that might come up. You will also learn the history of this little French sweet, which has a special connection to Nice!

You’ll learn how to make Italian meringue and two different fillings, and master techniques including macaronage, piping, and filling under expert guidance. You will be provided with a PDF recipe booklet, along with a box of your creations to take with you.

Overnight Stay with Breakfast in an Iconic 5-star Hotel on the Promenade des Anglais

Day 5: Gourdon - Tourrettes Sur Loup - Saint Paul de Vence - Cagnes sur Mer

Balcony Villages of the Loup Valley with Licensed Driver-Guide

Your licensed driver-guide will pick you up from your accommodation in a Mercedes for a full-day tour of some of the beautiful perched villages of the south of France.

Villages are attached like balconies to the sides of the mountain, combining all the elements you would expect to find on a visit to the south of France: timeless beauty, local authenticity, French flavor, breathtaking panoramas, and the opportunity to forget about the modern world.

According to your wishes, interests, and desires, you can visit one, or two villages, or more. It’s up to you and your guide is there to make the most of your day.

Possible highlights include: Gourdon & Loup Canyon, Tourrettes-Sur-Loup Village, Saint-Paul-de-Vence Stronghold, the Old town of Cagnes

Overnight Stay with Breakfast in an Iconic 5-star Hotel on the Promenade des Anglais

Day 6: Monaco

Full-day Private Tour of Monaco with Licensed Driver Guide: The Principality Through the Ages, with Menton and Roquebrune

Your licensed driver-guide will pick you up from your accommodation for a full-day tour.

The Principality of Monaco is much more than what people believe.

Beyond the exclusive resort for an international jet set, there’s a fascinating story. Let your guide tell you the history of the only nation in the world founded by a single family, the Grimaldis, and spend a day in the last example of a European city-state.

To appreciate the “authentic” Monaco you must understand how an isolated perched village became a prosperous country that attracts the largest fortunes in the world. For that, we’ll take you to Menton, the gorgeous “pearl of France” and to Roquebrune, a typical-medieval village with the oldest castle in France. Both were part of Monaco until 1848, and both are equally splendid.

You will then discover the second smallest country in the world from a different perspective.

Visit Monte-Carlo and its famous casino, the historic town perched on “the rock,” the antique port Hercules, the Larvotto seaside and its Japanese garden, the reclaimed land of Fontvieille, and of course the legendary circuit of the F1 Grand Prix.

Highlights include the Upper Corniche, Menton, Roquebrune Village, Cap Martin, Rock of Monaco, F1 Grand Prix, Japanese Garden, Monte-Carlo, and Fontvieille.

Overnight Stay with Breakfast in an Iconic 5-star Hotel on the Promenade des Anglais

Monte Carlo, city in Monaco

Day 7: Nice

Private Transfer in Nice

A chauffeur will meet you for a private transfer between the Nice city and your activity in Berline or Class V.

Place Massena in Nice, France

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About This Trip:

    • Enjoy 24/7 English-spoken telephone assistance while traveling
    • This itinerary includes transport, activities, guides, accommodations with breakfasts, and other listed services
    • Price is in USD per person, assuming double occupancy. Note that prices and availability are subject to change.

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