The South of France Ladies Tour May 16-26, 2018 From the French Riviera and the lovely Provence region to Paris, this itinerary is truly captivating. Enjoy the landscape, marvel at the royal palace of Monaco along with so many other interesting sights and shop for Provencal crafts. The grand finale will be PARIS. Ooh la la! I hope you will join me for this specially designed itinerary just for YOU to enjoy. Martha
Luxury Accommodations NICE May 17-21 (Four Nights) Hotel Negresco Exclusive Room Category Inclusive of Buffet Breakfast We are starting the tour in grand style staying at this 100 year old, 5 star hotel overlooking the French Riviera s most beautiful bays. SAINT REMY de PROVENCE May 21-24 (Three Nights) Le Vallon de Valrugues Loggia Room Category Inclusive of Buffet Breakfast and Dinner This is our 5 star retreat spot to relax each evening after a day of touring and also enjoying dinner at their on site gastronomic restaurant. A small jewel in the heart of the Alpilles. PARIS May 24-26 (Two Nights) Hotel Chateau Frontenac Privilege Room Category Inclusive of Buffet Breakfast Located just a few steps from the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, the four star Hotel Château Frontenac is a prestigious and elegant Parisian hotel. The ideal launchpad for seeing the sights or fashion shopping with your free time.
Daily Itinerary Wednesday, May 16 Overnight Flight to Nice Thursday, May 17 Arrival Into Nice Afternoon at Leisure Welcome Dinner (included) Friday, May 18 Morning Walking Tour of Old City of Nice Afternoon at Leisure - relax on the beach or enjoy some shopping Saturday, May 19 Tour of Monaco: Cathedral where Princess Grace and Prince Rainier are buried Royal Palace Tour of Monte Carlo Group Dinner in Breathtaking Eze (included)
Sunday, May 20 Tour of Saint Jean-Cap-Ferrat - crown jewel of the French Riviera: Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild - splendid gardens with an included coffee and cakes on the terrace overlooking the central garden Tour of Antibes - medieval fortress village overlooking the Mediterranean Sea Tour of Saint Paul-de-Vence - hilltop town has beautiful traditional buildings with narrow streets. Warning: great shopping here! Monday, May 21 Grasse - discover the charm of this beautiful old town Fragonard Parfumerie - learn the secrets of perfume making Aix-en-Provence - known for lovely fountains, tree lined avenues filled with wonderful terrace cafes, markets and bookshops for you to enjoy for your mid day lunch stop Arrival to Hotel Le Vallon de Valrugues in Saint Remy (dinner included)
Tuesday, May 22 Morning Walking Tour of Avignon Lunch and Provencal Dessert Cooking Demonstration (included) Chateauneuf du Pape - tasting Luberon - a look at the lavender fields and visit to lavender museum Group Dinner at Hotel Le Vallon de Valrugues (included) Wednesday, May 23 Saint Remy Market Morning- Shopping! Les Baux-de-Provence - an eagle nest village, perched high on the cliffs Les Carrieres-de- Lumières -sound & light show in the ancient quarries Walking Tour of Historical Center of Arles or Optional Shopping Time Group Dinner at Hotel Le Vallon de Valrugues (included)
Thursday, May 24 Train to Paris via TGV from Avignon Early Afternoon Arrival into Paris Afternoon at Leisure Farewell Dinner in the Chocolaterie s Room at Laduree, 75 Avenue des Champs Elysees (included) Friday, May 25 FREE DAY IN PARIS or Optional Morning Walking Tour with Guide and Afternoon Museum Visits (details forthcoming as I survey the group s desires) Saturday, May 26 Individual Morning Departures for USA
Terms and Conditions Tour Price: 3295 Euro per Person The tour price is based on two sharing a double room. additional charge of 1324 Euro for single use of a double room additional 3% for credit card payment as the stated price is a cash only price These are land only prices. You will be responsible to purchase your airline ticket. Please secure a multi- destination (open jaw) flight from the USA to Nice and then departing from Paris. Please note the timetables mentioned in the itinerary. South of France 2018 Tour Includes: Nine nights accommodations as mentioned above including breakfast, service charge & taxes Hotel porters in & out Private tour manager and guide for the entire trip Transportation by private deluxe motor coach Tips to guide and driver Whisper headsets for use during the tour May 17 Three Course Welcome dinner May 19 - Entrance to Cathedral of Monaco May 19 - Entrance to Royal Palace of Monaco May 19- Three Course Group Dinner in Eze May 20- Entrance to Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild with Coffee & Cakes May 21- Entrance to Fragonard Parfumerie in Grasse May 21, 22, 23 - Three Course Group Dinner at Le Vallon de Valrugues May 22- Lunch and Dessert Cooking Demonstration
May 22- Tasting at Chateauneuf du Pape May 23- Entrance to Les Carrieres de Lumieres in Les Baux de Provence May 24- TGV First Class Train Tickets with Seat Reservations to Paris May 24-1 Hour Panoramic City Tour by Coach May 24- Farewell Dinner at Laduree May 25-4 Hour Walking Tour of Paris Not Included in Tour Price Airfare. This is a land only tour price. Tour participants are responsible to purchase airline tickets. Transfer from arriving airport to the tour hotel and from the tour hotel to your departing airport. The tour begins and ends at the tour hotels. All airport transfers are up to the individual. Meals that are not stated as included in the itinerary. Any activities such as shopping, admissions, concerts, or museum visits not included in the above list of covered expenses. Any charges incurred for special individual services or incidentals will be paid by the tour participant to the hotel. Any transportation for the activities the client might choose during leisure time and not specifically included in the tour.
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