Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo- Meals
- Dinner (Waterside dinner at Fontvieille marina)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing of Monaco including the Grand Prix circuit, old town, Royal Palace, yacht-filled harbor, and cathedral
- Dinner at Fontvieille marina
Landmarks Monaco Grand Prix Circuit Grimaldi Palace Monaco Cathedral - Day 2
Nice
Nice- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild and its gardens
- Guided walk through Old Nice including Opera, antique market, and St. Reparate Cathedral
Landmarks Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild Old Town Nice St. Reparate Cathedral - Day 3
Saint-Tropez
Saint-Tropez- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Michelin Star restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Saint-Tropez including Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption and bell tower
- Tarte Tropézienne tasting at the original bakery
- Dinner at Michelin Star restaurant
Landmarks Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - Day 4
Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Old Town and Cours Mirabeau in Aix-en-Provence following Paul Cézanne's footsteps
- Classical French dessert-making class with professional chef
- Château La Coste: Visit wine cellar and sample organic wines, OR guided walk among art installations
Landmarks Cours Mirabeau Château La Coste - Day 5
Cassis
Cassis- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (3-course lunch at Chez Gilbert), Dinner (Seafood dinner in the charming fishing village of Cassis)
Included Activities
- Private cruise through Calanques National Park
- 3-course lunch at Chez Gilbert
- Seafood dinner in Cassis
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Château gardens
- Cycling in Château gardens
- Pétanque on hotel grounds
- Pool relaxation
Landmarks Calanques National Park - Day 6
Lourmarin to Avignon
Lourmarin to Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Gourmet picnic lunch with Provençal favorites and local wine at Domaine de la Citadelle), Dinner (Dinner at Michelin-starred La Vieille Fontaine serving modern Provençal cuisine)
Included Activities
- Lourmarin market visit
- Chauffeured vintage Citroën 2CV drive through Provençal countryside
- Domaine de la Citadelle winery grounds exploration
- Gourmet picnic lunch with wine pairing at Domaine de la Citadelle
- Private concert at the Oratory Chapel in Avignon
- Dinner at Michelin-starred La Vieille Fontaine in Avignon
Landmarks Lourmarin Domaine de la Citadelle Oratory Chapel - Day 7
Arles
Arles- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Light and sound show at Carrières de Lumières
- Visit to Arles Roman Amphitheater
- Private concert at Oratory Chapel
Landmarks Carrières de Lumières Arles Roman Amphitheater - Day 8
Pont du Gard to Carcassonne
Pont du Gard to Carcassonne- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct
- Arrival in Carcassonne
Landmarks Pont du Gard Carcassonne Fortified City - Day 9
Canal du Midi to Carcassonne
Canal du Midi to Carcassonne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Gentle 1.5-hour cruise on Canal du Midi
- Guided exploration of Carcassonne fortified city with Local Expert
Landmarks Canal du Midi - Day 10
Bordeaux
Bordeaux- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Choose one: Guided tour of Vieux Bordeaux 18th-century architecture (Gothic cathedral, Water Mirror, neoclassic theater, Cité du Vin) OR Bike tour around Garonne River, Chartrons district, and Jardin Public
Landmarks Vieux Bordeaux Garonne River Jardin Public Palais Gallien - Day 11
Saint-Émilion
Saint-Émilion- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration dinner at historic Château du Ferrand with toast to travels)
Included Activities
- Stroll through Bordeaux
- Exploration of Saint-Émilion wine region
- Celebration dinner at historic Château du Ferrand
Landmarks Saint-Émilion - Day 12
Departure from Bordeaux
Departure from Bordeaux- Meals
- Breakfast
