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This is a leisurely paced itinerary with three nights in glittering Paris, historic Nimes and elegant Nice on the French Riviera. You can use your free time to relax, explore or take advantage of our Select Options.
ITINERARY (11 DAYS/10 NIGHTS)
DAY ONE: DEPART
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
DAY TWO: PARIS
On arrival at Charles de Gaulle Airport, Insight's Airport Shuttle Service departs for your tour hotel at 08:30, 11:00 & 13:30. The afternoon is yours to relax and settle in. Tonight, join your Tour Director for a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: Pullman Bercy
DAYS THREE + FOUR: PARIS
In the mid 19th century, Baron Haussmann transformed much of medieval Paris into something more modern; admire his work along the elegant, tree lined boulevards on your included orientation tour. You see Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, Place de la Concorde, Champs Élysees, the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower. Introductions over, it's time to make the French capital your own. You've got two full days to visit the great galleries, take side trips, stroll by the Seine, window-shop in the Faubourg St-Honore or enjoy a pleasant hour or two watching the passers-by from a Parisian cafe. (BB)
DAY FIVE: PARIS - LYON - NIMES
Transfer to the Paris station to board a comfortable TGV train for a journey through fertile vineyards and agricultural lands to Lyon, built at the meeting of two of France's great rivers, the Rhone and the Saone. After an orientation tour of the city drive south, stopping at the greatest of the Roman remains, the incredible three-tiered Pont du Gard, before arriving in the old Roman city of Nîmes.
Hotel: Imperator Concorde. (BB)
DAYS SIX + SEVEN: NIMES
Gazing at the Roman Arena you'll see it's more complete and better preserved than even Rome's Colosseum. Your included orientation tour concludes in the shadow of the 2,000 year old Maison Carree, one of Europe's finest Roman temples. From here you can soak up the atmosphere at an outdoor cafe and plan your day. Across the square stands the modern Carre d'Art, built to complement its ancient neighbour. You could start with the art museum there, return to the Arena for an audio guided tour or cool off amid the canals and shady walks of the Jardin de la Fontaine. It's up to you.(BB)
DAY EIGHT: NIMES – AIX-EN-PROVENCE – NICE
Leave now with Select Options or continue to Nice. Join the highway to "the most beautiful town in France after Paris", Aix-En-Provence. After some time to appreciate the elegant mansions and bustling cafes of the Cours Mirabeau, continue to the fantastic Cote d'Azur and its capital city, Nice. On arrival, enjoy an orientation tour before checking into your hotel.
Hotel: Radisson SAS (BB)
DAYS NINE + TEN: NICE
Two days to relax and rub shoulders with the jet-set on the glamorous Cote d'Azur! To help you get your bearings, join an included walk with your Tour Director through Old Nice, with its colourful farmers market displaying fresh produce and perfumed flowers. From here, you are free to become better acquainted with the Old Town and the hinterland. Stroll along the Promenade des Anglais or enjoy a game of Petanque, a great favourite with the locals. History buffs can visit the excavations in the hilltop suburb of Cimiez, while sun lovers can laze on the beach. Maybe devote some time to the excellent museums, sample the cuisine at a seaside restaurant, or go wild in the elegant boutiques.(BB)
DAY ELEVEN: RETURN HOME
Bid au revoir to the sunny French Riviera this morning. Insight's Airport Shuttle Service arrives at Nice Airport at 06:15 & 09:00. (BB)
DAY ONE: DEPART
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
DAY TWO: PARIS
On arrival at Charles de Gaulle Airport, Insight's Airport Shuttle Service departs for your tour hotel at 08:30, 11:00 & 13:30. The afternoon is yours to relax and settle in. Tonight, join your Tour Director for a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: Pullman Bercy
DAYS THREE + FOUR: PARIS
In the mid 19th century, Baron Haussmann transformed much of medieval Paris into something more modern; admire his work along the elegant, tree lined boulevards on your included orientation tour. You see Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, Place de la Concorde, Champs Élysees, the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower. Introductions over, it's time to make the French capital your own. You've got two full days to visit the great galleries, take side trips, stroll by the Seine, window-shop in the Faubourg St-Honore or enjoy a pleasant hour or two watching the passers-by from a Parisian cafe. (BB)
DAY FIVE: PARIS - LYON - NIMES
Transfer to the Paris station to board a comfortable TGV train for a journey through fertile vineyards and agricultural lands to Lyon, built at the meeting of two of France's great rivers, the Rhone and the Saone. After an orientation tour of the city drive south, stopping at the greatest of the Roman remains, the incredible three-tiered Pont du Gard, before arriving in the old Roman city of Nîmes.
Hotel: Imperator Concorde. (BB)
DAYS SIX + SEVEN: NIMES
Gazing at the Roman Arena you'll see it's more complete and better preserved than even Rome's Colosseum. Your included orientation tour concludes in the shadow of the 2,000 year old Maison Carree, one of Europe's finest Roman temples. From here you can soak up the atmosphere at an outdoor cafe and plan your day. Across the square stands the modern Carre d'Art, built to complement its ancient neighbour. You could start with the art museum there, return to the Arena for an audio guided tour or cool off amid the canals and shady walks of the Jardin de la Fontaine. It's up to you.(BB)
DAY EIGHT: NIMES – AIX-EN-PROVENCE – NICE
Leave now with Select Options or continue to Nice. Join the highway to "the most beautiful town in France after Paris", Aix-En-Provence. After some time to appreciate the elegant mansions and bustling cafes of the Cours Mirabeau, continue to the fantastic Cote d'Azur and its capital city, Nice. On arrival, enjoy an orientation tour before checking into your hotel.
Hotel: Radisson SAS (BB)
DAYS NINE + TEN: NICE
Two days to relax and rub shoulders with the jet-set on the glamorous Cote d'Azur! To help you get your bearings, join an included walk with your Tour Director through Old Nice, with its colourful farmers market displaying fresh produce and perfumed flowers. From here, you are free to become better acquainted with the Old Town and the hinterland. Stroll along the Promenade des Anglais or enjoy a game of Petanque, a great favourite with the locals. History buffs can visit the excavations in the hilltop suburb of Cimiez, while sun lovers can laze on the beach. Maybe devote some time to the excellent museums, sample the cuisine at a seaside restaurant, or go wild in the elegant boutiques.(BB)
DAY ELEVEN: RETURN HOME
Bid au revoir to the sunny French Riviera this morning. Insight's Airport Shuttle Service arrives at Nice Airport at 06:15 & 09:00. (BB)
HIGHLIGHTS
Enjoy these great tour features
'Personal Concierge' service from a professional Tour Director throughout
Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet and extra legroom
Journey by high speed TGV train from Paris to Lyon.
First Class Hotels in central locations, see map key, including service charges, taxes & porterage
Insight Traveller document wallet, map book journal and information pack
Transfers to and from the airport with Insight's Airport Shuttle Service .
Buffet breakfast each day as indicated
Welcome Drink meeting on day 2
Included Excursions & Sights
Orientation tour of Paris
See the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe and Eifel Tower.
Orientation tour of Nimes.
See the Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard.
Orientation tour of Lyon.
See the Roman Arena and well preserved Maison Carree in Nimes.
Visit charming Aix-en-Provence with its elegant mansions and bustling cafes.
Orientation walking tour of Old Nice.
You decide your itinerary duration with our 8 or 11 Day option.
You decide your departure city with our FREE Nimes/Nice coach transfer on Day 8.
Itinerary Flexibility
Extend your stay with extra accommodation in Paris or Nice.
Select Options
These optional "experience packages" may be purchased on tour:
Paris Experience 1 - an in-depth tour of Paris to see the great impressionists' paintings in the Musee d'Orsay, plus a guided visit of the Palace of Versailles and its gardens.
Paris Experience 2 - appreciate the works of Rodin including The Thinker and The Kiss, drive through the Latin Quarter plus free time in the bohemian quarter of Montmartre with lunch in a typical Parisian bistro.
Experience de la Provence' - Visit medieval Les Baux-de-Provence and an olive oil mill before a guided tour of Arles and scenic drive through the Camargue.
Avignon & Rhone Experience - Take a little train ride in Avignon, before wine tasting in the village of Chateauneuf-du-Pape.
Riviera Experience - Visit villa of the Baroness Rothschild, then travel along the Corniche roads to Monaco for lunch and visit San Remo on the Italian Riviera of Flowers.
Cote d'Azur Experience - Visit chic Cannes before continuing to St Tropez for lunch, followed by a visit to the hill-top village of St Paul de Vence.
Operated By: Insight
Enjoy these great tour features
'Personal Concierge' service from a professional Tour Director throughout
Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet and extra legroom
Journey by high speed TGV train from Paris to Lyon.
First Class Hotels in central locations, see map key, including service charges, taxes & porterage
Insight Traveller document wallet, map book journal and information pack
Transfers to and from the airport with Insight's Airport Shuttle Service .
Buffet breakfast each day as indicated
Welcome Drink meeting on day 2
Included Excursions & Sights
Orientation tour of Paris
See the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe and Eifel Tower.
Orientation tour of Nimes.
See the Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard.
Orientation tour of Lyon.
See the Roman Arena and well preserved Maison Carree in Nimes.
Visit charming Aix-en-Provence with its elegant mansions and bustling cafes.
Orientation walking tour of Old Nice.
You decide your itinerary duration with our 8 or 11 Day option.
You decide your departure city with our FREE Nimes/Nice coach transfer on Day 8.
Itinerary Flexibility
Extend your stay with extra accommodation in Paris or Nice.
Select Options
These optional "experience packages" may be purchased on tour:
Paris Experience 1 - an in-depth tour of Paris to see the great impressionists' paintings in the Musee d'Orsay, plus a guided visit of the Palace of Versailles and its gardens.
Paris Experience 2 - appreciate the works of Rodin including The Thinker and The Kiss, drive through the Latin Quarter plus free time in the bohemian quarter of Montmartre with lunch in a typical Parisian bistro.
Experience de la Provence' - Visit medieval Les Baux-de-Provence and an olive oil mill before a guided tour of Arles and scenic drive through the Camargue.
Avignon & Rhone Experience - Take a little train ride in Avignon, before wine tasting in the village of Chateauneuf-du-Pape.
Riviera Experience - Visit villa of the Baroness Rothschild, then travel along the Corniche roads to Monaco for lunch and visit San Remo on the Italian Riviera of Flowers.
Cote d'Azur Experience - Visit chic Cannes before continuing to St Tropez for lunch, followed by a visit to the hill-top village of St Paul de Vence.
Operated By: Insight
Can airfare be arranged?
Yes. We can arrange airfare from your home city to Paris and from Nice to your home city.
Yes. We can arrange airfare from your home city to Paris and from Nice to your home city.
DATES + TOUR PRICES
| DEPARTURE DATE | BROCHURE PRICE | OUR PREFERRED PRICE |
| May 7, 2010 | $2,450.00 per person | $2,350.00 per person |
| May 14, 2010 | $2,450.00 per person | $2,350.00 per person |
| May 21, 2010 | $2,450.00 per person | $2,350.00 per person |
| May 28, 2010 | $2,450.00 per person | $2,350.00 per person |
| June 4, 2010 | $2,450.00 per person | $2,350.00 per person |
| June 18, 2010 | $2,450.00 per person | $2,350.00 per person |
| June 25, 2010 | $2,450.00 per person | $2,350.00 per person |
| July 2, 2010 | $2,425.00 per person | $2,325.00 per person |
| July 16, 2010 | $2,425.00 per person | $2,325.00 per person |
| July 23, 2010 | $2,425.00 per person | $2,325.00 per person |
| July 30, 2010 | $2,425.00 per person | $2,325.00 per person |
| August 6, 2010 | $2,425.00 per person | $2,325.00 per person |
| August 20, 2010 | $2,425.00 per person | $2,325.00 per person |
| August 27, 2010 | $2,425.00 per person | $2,325.00 per person |
| September 3, 2010 | $2,450.00 per person | $2,350.00 per person |
| September 10, 2010 | $2,450.00 per person | $2,350.00 per person |
| September 17, 2010 | $2,450.00 per person | $2,350.00 per person |
| September 24, 2010 | $2,450.00 per person | $2,350.00 per person |
NOTE: Prices are per person, based on double occupancy.
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