All Seasons Presents: Paris to Provence
$2287.00 per person 20-24 passengers traveling
$2139.00 per person 25-29 passengers traveling
Triple savings: $36.00
Single supplment: $593.00
Travel Protection: $189.00
Pre-Paid Gratuities: $80.00
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
Board your overnight flight
Day 1 – April 19 (Tuesday) – Arrival in Paris
Upon arrival in Paris meet your Tour Director for a group transfer to the hotel. This evening, your Tour Director accompanies
you to a local Parisian bistro where a succulent French dinner awaits. (D)
Note One: group transfer from the airport to the hotel is included in the pricing. For passengers arriving independently, an
individual airport transfer can be purchased for an additional cost.
Day 2 – April 20 (Wednesday) Paris
Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Madeleine, Louvre, Champs Elysées. Visit magnificent
NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL and admire its Rose Window, and for a panoramic view, take the elevator to the second floor of
the EIFFEL TOWER. Discover more of beautiful Paris with a CRUISE on the Seine River and a visit to the artistic and
picturesque district of MONTMARTRE, famous for the white domed Basilica of the Sacre Coeur. The remainder of the day is
at leisure. The city is well known for its colorful nightlife that includes some of the world’s most famous cabaret shows. (B)
Day 3 – April 21 (Thursday) Paris Beaune Dijon
A pleasant morning drive takes you to Beaune, a picturesque town located in the Burgundy hills. Your orientation tour
features an inside visit of HÔTEL-DIEUCHARITY HOSPITAL, considered one of France’s architectural highlights in which
Flemish painter van der Weyden’s painting of the Last Judgment is housed. Enjoy a TASTING of Burgundy wines before
heading to Dijon, which was the capital of Burgundy from the 11th to the 15th centuries. During your orientation, hear about
the various dukes who ruled over the area, then have the remainder of the afternoon to browse the shops and enjoy this
charming city. This evening join your Tour Director to depart for to a local restaurant specializing in the famous boeuf
bourguignon. (B, D)
Day 4 –April 22 (Friday) Dijon Chalon sur Saone Lyon
This morning depart for the lively farmer’s market in Chalonsur Saône
where you can admire the wide array of local fruits and vegetables offered up by animated vendors. Take in the majestic
countryside of the Beaujolais region, as you journey south to Lyon. Savor your surroundings over a WINE TASTING and then
enjoy lunch. Continue to Lyon, France’s second largest city and its gastronomic capital. Founded by the Romans in 43 BC,
the city’s prosperity dates back to the 16th century and is due to commercial, industrial and banking activities. Roman
remains, many excellent museums, and much renaissance architecture delight the visitor. (B, L)
Day 5 – April 23 (Saturday) Lyon
This morning tour the OLD TOWN, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its maze of medieval alleyways; Place des Terreaux,
and beautiful Place Bellecour. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Your Tour Director will have plenty of suggestions
for where to find the tastiest fare or the best shopping. (B)
Day-By-Day Itinerary
Day 6 – April 24 (Sunday) Lyon – Aixen Provence
This morning enjoy a guided tour of LESHALLES DE PAUL BOCUSE. This famous French chef has lent his name to the food
stores of Lyon in its unique 19th Century market hall. Our local expert will walk you through this place where chefs come
early in the morning to make their purchases for the day’s dinner. Sample a few of the specialties found at the market before
departing for Aixen Provence, one of France’s most elegant cities. Explore its center during your walking tour, stroll along
shaded Cours Mirabeau, admire its famous cafes and fountains, and discover colorful squares. (B)
Day 7 – April (Monday) Aix en Provence. Excursion to Avignon, ChateauneufduPape, and Pont du Guard
The fortified city of Avignon is the capital of the Vaucluse region, the most picturesque part of Provence. Also referred to as
the “City of Popes,” it was the center of the Catholic Church in the 14th century and the city landscape is dominated by the
grandiose PALACE OF THE POPES. When the Popes fled into exile, it was no coincidence that they chose Avignon as their
retreat. We can only assume that their decision was influenced by the fact that some of France's best vineyards are in the
close proximity to the city. The wines from Chateauneuf du Pape have become icons among French Wines. The warm sun of
the Provence region creates a heavy bodied wine with a ruby red color, rich in taste, with a bouquet of cherries and spices.
Learn about the origin of the wines of this area as you travel through extensive vineyards and stop for a WINE TASTING in
one of the oldest domains of Chateauneuf du Pape. Enjoy an included lunch in Gigondas. Take pictures of the gently rolling
hills covered by vineyards and dotted by castle like mansions on your way to Pont du Gard. Admire the Roman Aqueduct, a
monumental feat of engineering more than 2,000 years old, before returning to Aix. (B, L)
Day 8 – April 26 (Tuesday) Aix en Provence – Cannes – Eze Nice
A late morning departure for Cannes, opulent resort of film festivals, millionaire yachtsmen, and bikinied beauties. Then
continue to Èze along the Moyenne Corniche with spectacular views. Continue to Nice. Tonight enjoy a walk through the old
town and its colorful flower market. The remainder of the evening is yours torest, shop for special keepsakes, or join the
locals in a café. For a real treat, try a Socca (chickpea crêpe) a local specialty prepared by treet vendors. (B)
Day 9 – April 27 (Wednesday) – Nice
All day to explore the city, walk through the Old Town, or maybe enjoy a lazy dip in the blue Mediterranean. For those who
wish to explore further, an optional outing is available to the famous artist town of St. Paul de Vence. Tonight join your Tour
Director and traveling companions for MONTE CARLO BY NIGHT WITH DINNER. Take a scenic drive along the Riviera
followed by a delicious French dinner and wine. See the Cathedral and the Palace of Prince Albert in the principality of
Monaco. Afterwards time to gamble or relax on a terrace, enjoying the elegant atmosphere. (B, D)
Day 10 – April 28 (Thursday) – Nice at leisure
Enjoy a day at leisure. (B)
Day 11 – April 29 (Friday) – Departure from Nice
After breakfast a group transfer is provided to the Nice airport. Yourhomebound flight arrives the same day. (B)
All Seasons Travel
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