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Paris, Provence & the French Riviera

Paris, Provence & the French Riviera, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

Experience the elegant heart of France on an overland discovery from Paris to the French Riviera, savoring famous wines and visiting renowned cities.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Paris

    Arriving in Paris, France's timeless capital

    Arrive in Paris and transfer to the hotel near Place du Trocadéro, meeting the Tour Manager and group for a welcome drink this evening.

  2. Day 2overnight: Paris

    Iconic landmarks on a guided tour of Paris

    A sightseeing tour taking in the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and Montmartre, with a free afternoon.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Paris

    A taste of Reims, the Champagne capital of the world

    First Class rail to Reims to tour the cathedral and a world-renowned Champagne house with tasting, returning to Paris for dinner.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Lyon

    First Class rail to gastronomic Lyon

    High-speed TGV journey to Lyon, lunch at a traditional bouchon, and a city tour taking in the Fourvière Basilica and Presqu'île, with a 24-hour Lyon City Card.

  5. Day 5overnight: Lyon

    Wine-tasting in the Beaujolais winelands

    A free morning in Lyon using the Lyon City Card, then an afternoon coach tour of the Beaujolais vineyards north of Lyon.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Avignon

    Exploring the papal city of Avignon

    TGV First Class to Avignon, then a walking tour taking in the Pont St. Bénezet, with optional entry to the Palais des Papes.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Nice

    Art and Roman history in Aix-en-Provence

    First Class rail to Aix-en-Provence for a guided tour, then transfer by motorcoach to Nice on the French Riviera.

  8. Day 8overnight: Nice

    Exploring Nice on the glistening French Riviera

    A guided coach tour of Nice's Old Town and cathedral with local tastings, and a free afternoon along the Promenade des Anglais.

  9. Day 9overnight: Nice

    Along the Lower Corniche Road to glamorous Monaco

    A motorcoach journey along the Lower Corniche Road to Monaco to see the Monte-Carlo Casino and the Changing of the Guards at the Palais du Prince, with a stop in Èze.

  10. Day 10

    Traveling home

    The vacation comes to an end after breakfast and you begin your journey home.

Included

  • Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
  • 9 nights' 4 & 5-Star hotel accommodation
  • First Class rail travel
  • All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
  • Breakfast each day, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
  • 24-hour Lyon City Card
  • All guided tours and excursions

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance
  • Flights and Airport transfers not included

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