Vacations By Rail
Paris, Provence & the French Riviera
10 daysfrom $4,399
Leger Holidays · Escorted tour
St Tropez, Nice & Monte Carlo by Rail
Travelling to the south of France by rail, indulge in the luxury, glitz and glamour of the remarkable French Riviera.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Best Western Plus Hotel La Marina
Make your own way to London St. Pancras International where you will meet your friendly Tour Manager and board Eurostar to Paris. We then join the TGV connection to St Raphael. From here, we are transferred by coach to our hotel, where we check in for our seven-night stay.
- Day 2overnight: Best Western Plus Hotel La Marina
Free Time in St Raphael
Today is free for you to relax in our traditional Cote d'Azur resort. Situated between Cannes and St Tropez, St Raphael has many highlights, including the Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Victoire, the picturesque old port and its bustling marina, pretty Belle Epoque buildings lining the seafront and a stunning coastline with sheltered bays and fine sandy beaches. This evening, we gather for dinner in the hotel's restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 3overnight: Best Western Plus Hotel La Marina
St Paul de Vence & Nice
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart by coach for the village of St Paul de Vence. From here we continue to Nice, celebrated for its Promenade des Anglais. The old town is filled with historical monuments, including the Palais de Justice and the domed cathedral of Sainte-Reparate. We return to the hotel by coach later this afternoon, and the evening is free for you to dine at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 4overnight: Best Western Plus Hotel La Marina
Free Time in St Raphael
Take the opportunity to venture into the surrounding hills or explore one of the nearby quaint towns - Frejus is only a short walk away and is home to many Roman sites.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 5railovernight: Best Western Plus Hotel La Marina
Monte Carlo
This morning, we take the train from St Raphael Valescure station to Monte Carlo, a playground for the rich and famous and home to the renowned Grand Prix circuit and exquisite harbour. Admire the casino, stroll around the gardens, or, for a small cost, join a circular bus tour. This evening, we gather for dinner in the hotel's restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 6overnight: Best Western Plus Hotel La Marina
Free Time in St Raphael
Today is free for you to relax or explore at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 7overnight: Best Western Plus Hotel La Marina
St Tropez
Our excursion today takes us by coach to St Tropez, taking in the coastal scenery along the way. Spend some time around Vieux Port and admire the luxury yachts, then explore La Ponche, the oldest and prettiest part of town. Walk up to the 16th-century citadel for fantastic views, or watch games of petanque beneath the plane trees in Place des Lices. This evening, we gather for our final dinner in the hotel's restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 8rail
We retrace our route to meet Eurostar for the return journey to London St. Pancras International. After arriving in London, you will make your own way home.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Return Eurostar from London St. Pancras International to Paris
- Connecting rail journeys
- 7 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- 3 evening meals including water, coffee and wine
- Coach transfers for excursions
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
