9-Day Independent Tour Package by Rail through France & French Riviera
9-Day Independent Tour Package by Rail through France & French Riviera
Enjoy a France vacation as it comes alive during this nine day rail program of sophisticated Paris, pastoral Provence, and the luxurious French Riviera. With three nights in Paris, two nights in Avignon, and three nights in Nice – plus plenty of exciting sites to see, included hotels and first class rail between cities – all of the key arrangements are made for you, but you set the pace to delve into each city on your own. Begin in Paris, "The City of Light", where the Arc de Triomphe, the Opera House, Champs-Elysees, and Notre Dame Cathedral reveal Paris exquisite artistry.Â
Your trip to France features three days in Paris where you can take your time to fully absorb French culture; if you want opt to venture beyond the city limits with an optional day excursion to the Palace of Versailles. A scenic journey by rail to Avignon brings you to the heart of Provence. Avignon is home to the largest gothic palace in the world where in the winter months, visitors sample wine from famous Rhone Valley vineyards. In warmer months, a one-hour cruise along the Rhone River guides travelers past scenic farmhouses and lush lavender fields. A train trip to the southern coast introduces visitors to France's mild climate-here lies Nice in the Cote d'Azur, a land of romantic hillside towns, grand chateaux, and white beaches. This France travel package will leave you mesmerized!
​HIGHLIGHTS​
Discover the fascinating diversity of Rome and the Sorrentine Peninsula from the Eternal City’s ancient ruins, piazzas and tratorrias, to the postcard perfect Amalfi Coast
Discover Rome and Vatican City and immerse yourself in the overwhelming power of art displayed in the Sistine Chapel
Explore the remarkably preserved ruins of Pompeii, a city covered by volcanic lava 2,000 years ago
Journey south to the celebrated Amalfi coastline
Take a jetfoil across the blue Bay of Naples for adventuring in the fabled Isle of Capri Â
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
​Hotel accommodation for 8 nights
Daily buffet breakfastHalf day city tour of ParisOne-hour Seine River cruise
Full day Provence excursion
Full day Monaco, Monte Carlo and Eze excursion
Transportation Paris to Avignon by First class rail
Transportation Avignon to Nice by First class rail
10% discount coupon at Galeries Lafayette
E-voucher for special gift with in-store purchase at Galeries Lafayette
Hotel taxes and service chargesÂ
DOES NOT INCLUDE​​
Airfare, Airport taxes & Fuel SurchargesÂ
Visa upon arrival (and upon re-entry) if requiredÂ
Tips and Personal itemsÂ
Travel InsuranceÂ
Optional Tours​
HOTELS​
Villa Pantheon | Paris
Mercure Avignon Centre Palais Des Papes | Avignon
Ellington | Nice​​