How much does it cost?

From £1,999 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,700 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is this an escorted or independent tour?

It is an escorted tour. Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager from London through to the end, and all major excursions are guided. However, Days 4 and Day 6 are free to explore at your own pace.

Which trains are used?

Eurostar Plus from London St Pancras to Paris on Days 1 and 7; TGV First Class from Paris to Cannes on Day 1 and Cannes to Paris on Day 7.

What is the accommodation?

Six nights at the Hotel Cavendish in Cannes, a 4-star Belle Époque hotel on the edge of Cannes Old Town. An upgrade to an executive twin room is available as an optional extra.

When does the tour run?

Great Rail Journeys offers six departures: April 2027, May 2027, June 2027, August 2026, September 2026, and September 2027.

What meals are included?

Breakfast daily, Eurostar light meals on outbound and return days, three dinners at local restaurants, and complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks each evening from 6.30pm to 8.30pm in Cannes. Lunch and some dinners are your own expense.

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

Wonders of Cannes & the Côte d'Azur

Great Rail Journeys operates this 7-day escorted tour from London to the French Riviera, departing London St Pancras on Eurostar Plus and arriving in Cannes via TGV First Class. The tour is based in Cannes at the 4-star Hotel Cavendish for six nights, providing a home base for exploring the glamorous coast and Provençal hinterland. Each day combines guided excursions and free time: you will visit Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, where tea is served in an ornate room overlooking manicured gardens; witness the Changing of the Guards ceremony in Monaco; learn pétanque in the medieval village of St-Paul-de-Vence; and tour the Fragonard perfumery in Grasse. Days 4 and 6 are at leisure, with options to take a short train to Nice, ferry to St Tropez, or explore the Lérins Islands. A UK Tour Manager travels with the group throughout, guiding all major outings while leaving scope for independent exploration. The tour suits repeat rail travellers seeking comfort and guidance, couples looking for a romantic base, and food-and-wine enthusiasts drawn to Provençal culture.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at £1,999 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

Single supplement of £700 (GBP 2699 minus half of GBP 1999) is substantial; check with Great Rail Journeys on single-room availability
Hotel Cavendish is described as elegant but only by the operator; confirm specific amenities before booking
Four of six days are partially or fully unguided; Day 4 and Day 6 are entirely free to explore independently
Maximum group size is 30 travellers; confirm current party size with the operator

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Cannes
Riviera bound: London to Cannes
We meet the Tour Manager at London St Pancras and board the Eurostar in Plus class to Paris, changing to First Class for the onward journey to Cannes, checking in to our Belle Époque hotel before the first dinner together.
Day 2overnight: Cannes
Exploring Cannes and Villa Ephrussi
A guided tour of Cannes including hilltop Le Suquet, followed by a visit to the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, with tea and a pastry in the Tea Room.
Day 3overnight: Cannes
The Lower Corniche Road to glamorous Monaco
A coach journey along the Lower Corniche Road to Monaco for a guided tour taking in the Monte-Carlo Casino and the Changing of the Guards at the Palais du Prince, with a stop in Èze on the return to Cannes.
Day 4railovernight: Cannes
A free day to explore the French Riviera
A day at leisure with options to take the train to Nice or the ferry to St Tropez.
Day 5overnight: Cannes
The Provençal towns of Grasse and St-Paul-de-Vence
A coach journey to Grasse for a tour of the Fragonard perfumery, then on to St-Paul-de-Vence for free time and a pétanque lesson with a local player.
Day 6overnight: Cannes
Cannes at leisure
A free day to explore Cannes, Antibes or the Lérins Islands independently, before a final dinner together at a local restaurant.
Day 7rail
Homeward bound
We leave Cannes and travel to Paris in First Class, then board the Eurostar in Plus class back to London.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Board Eurostar Plus from London St Pancras to Paris, then travel First Class on the TGV to arrive on the French Riviera in the evening
Day 2Explore Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, a pink Belle Époque mansion with nine manicured gardens, then take tea and pastry in the ornate Tea Room
Day 3Travel the Lower Corniche Road to Monaco with coastal cliff views, then visit the Monte-Carlo Casino and watch the Changing of the Guards at the Palais du Prince
Day 5Learn to play pétanque with a local player in the medieval town of St-Paul-de-Vence, then visit Grasse to tour the Fragonard perfumery

Included

Tour Manager: expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
Accommodation: 6 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
Transportation: Eurostar Plus/First Class rail travel; all rail and coach travel throughout your tour
Food & Drink: Eurostar light meals; breakfast each day, 3 dinners; beer, wine and soft drinks each day between 6.30pm-8.30pm in Cannes
Excursions & Entertainment: all guided tours and excursions

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £1,999 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,700 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is this an escorted or independent tour?: It is an escorted tour. Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager from London through to the end, and all major excursions are guided. However, Days 4 and Day 6 are free to explore at your own pace.
Which trains are used?: Eurostar Plus from London St Pancras to Paris on Days 1 and 7; TGV First Class from Paris to Cannes on Day 1 and Cannes to Paris on Day 7.
What is the accommodation?: Six nights at the Hotel Cavendish in Cannes, a 4-star Belle Époque hotel on the edge of Cannes Old Town. An upgrade to an executive twin room is available as an optional extra.
When does the tour run?: Great Rail Journeys offers six departures: April 2027, May 2027, June 2027, August 2026, September 2026, and September 2027.
What meals are included?: Breakfast daily, Eurostar light meals on outbound and return days, three dinners at local restaurants, and complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks each evening from 6.30pm to 8.30pm in Cannes. Lunch and some dinners are your own expense.