Spotlight on the French Riviera

September 11, 2025 - September 19, 2025

9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS

TRAVEL HISTORY:

Day 1 Overnight flight
Day 2 Nice, FR
Day 3 Nice, FR
Day 4 Monaco, MC, Monte Carlo, MC
Day 5 Grasse, FR

Day 6 Cannes, FR
Day 7 Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, FR

Day 8 St. Paul de Vence, FR

Day 9 Tour Ends

Uncover the chic resorts, sun-soaked beaches and elegant allure that attracts the rich and famous to the exquisite French Riviera. Unpack for a leisurely multi-night stay, embracing the luxury and breathtaking beauty of the French Riviera, or Côte d’Azur. Spend time in the fairy-tale principality of Monaco. Discover the opulence of Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild and Gardens. Get a glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous in Cannes. Watch artisans create fragrant perfumes. Enjoy leisure time to explore on your own. It’s time you lived a little bit of the good life.

DESTINATIONS ON THE ROUTE

DAY 1 - Overnight Flight

It’s time to live the good life and embark on agetaway to the fabulous French Riviera, or Côted'Azur. With its elegant coastal resorts, superbeateries, chic boutiques, and captivatingmuseums, it’s the ultimate sunny retreat for theelite. Unpack your bags just once and stay at asingle hotel for your entire adventure, whichbegins with an overnight flight to France.

DAY 2 - Nice (French Riviera), France

Your tour commences in the stunning city of Nice,a coastal pearl of the Mediterranean known for itslegendary opulence and balmy beaches. With anaverage of 300 sunny days per year, Nice is aseaside paradise. This evening, join your fellowtravelers for a welcome dinner in Vieux Nicefeaturing Mediterranean-inspired French cuisine.

DAY 3 - Nice

Step into the shoes of a local and navigate the tramthis morning. Get familiar with the routes and useit to your advantage during some free time. With alocal expert, discover Nice by meandering throughthe city’s famed and colorful flower market. Then,delve into the Old Town, sampling local delicacieswhile on a tasting tour. The rest of the day is yours.Perhaps you’ll return to your hotel and stroll alongthe lively seafront Promenade des Anglais. You

may even stay downtown and visit one of Nice’sworld-class art galleries, such as the Chagall or theMatisse museums. Maybe you’ll find your favoritecafé for the week and soak in the local life.

DAY 4 - Nice - Monaco - Monte Carlo - Nice

Travel along the spectacular Corniche coastal roadto the Principality of Monaco. On a walking tour,view the changing of the guards and visit theCathedral of Monaco – the permanent restingplace of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace. Thenit’s your choice! Explore the tiny country on apanoramic Little Train tour* taking you across toMonte Carlo for views of its famous casino -OR-visit the Oceanographic Museum, perusing itsaquarium and the collection of fossils andskeletons amassed by the great researcherJacques Cousteau.

Please note:
as this is a walking tour and involves a variety of food and beverage tastings, please have only a light (or no) breakfast prior to the tour.

Travel along the spectacular Corniche coastal roadto the Principality of Monaco. On a walking tour,view the changing of the guards and visit theCathedral of Monaco – the permanent restingplace of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace. Thenit’s your choice! Explore the tiny country on apanoramic Little Train tour* taking you across toMonte Carlo for views of its famous casino -OR-visit the Oceanographic Museum, perusing itsaquarium and the collection of fossils andskeletons amassed by the great researcherJacques Cousteau.

DAY 5 - Nice - Grasse - Nice

Today, learn the secrets of perfume making duringa hands-on workshop and tour of the Fragonardperfumery, where fragrant formulations have beenprepared since 1782. Spend time soaking up theatmosphere of this charming Provençal hill townbefore returning to Nice for an evening at leisure.

DAY 6 - Nice - Cannes - Nice

Journey to Cannes and sail** across the Bay of Cannes to the tiny island of Saint-Honorat, belonging to the monks of Lérins Abbey. Pause to

taste the locally produced wine before returning to Cannes to perhaps rub elbows with Europe’s elite. Walk in the footsteps of celebrities when you seethe Film Festival Palace and the iconic red carpetfeatured during the Cannes Film Festival. During free time, explore the cobbled lanes of the Le Suquet neighborhood or the lively Forville farmers’market. Back in Nice this evening, savor a tastingmenu highlighting the delights of the South ofFrance.

DAY 7 - Nice - Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat - Nice

Head to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, referred to as thecrown jewel of the French Riviera, where you’ll visitthe impressive Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild.Uncover the lush gardens replete with jaw-dropping views of the Mediterranean Sea. Your visitto the villa is complete with lunch served in thecharming tearoom overlooking the Bay ofVillefranche. Back in Nice, enjoy free time to relaxand take in the laid-back atmosphere along theriviera. Perhaps you’ll join an optional excursionthat takes you to the medieval village of Eze. Explore the village’s timeless charm and Exotic Garden before savoring the local cuisine during dinner.

DAY 8 - Nice - St. Paul de Vence - Nice

This morning, venture to historic St. Paul de Vence,situated atop a hill overlooking the beautifulcountryside of Provence. Explore this walled medieval village, soaking in its distinctive light, said

to have inspired Matisse, Braque, Chagall, and other artists. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of anunforgettable trip.