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Visit France's opulent Côte d’Azur

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7 days From £899 per person
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2022 Tour code: 22NRS

About the tour

Explore the sights of Nice and discover some of the French Riviera's most picturesque resorts, including Antibes and Cannes, before getting to know hidden Villefranche-sur-Mer and heading to iconic Monaco.

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Day 1 - London & Nice

Begin your holiday at London St Pancras, departing on the Eurostar to Paris before changing for Nice, arriving in the early evening. Check into your hotel in the heart of the city, excellently located close to the beach and just behind Nice's largest provincial market, where you'll find an abundance of colourful produce.

Day 2 - Guided tour of Nice

Begin your day with a guided walking tour of Nice, the perfect introduction to the city. There are many attractions to admire along the way, including the cathedral and main shopping area, as well as the Massena, St Francis, and Garabaldi Squares. You'll also a stop at Cours Saleya, just behind the Promenade des Anglais, where you have time to look around the traditional antique market. Your tour ends at the rustic Renne Socca where you enjoy a delicious taste of Nice as you try socca, a local crispy pancake made from chickpea flour. Following the tour, your afternoon is free to continue exploring at your own pace.

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  • Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 - Antibes and Cannes

Discover the charming harbour town of Antibes by train. Here, you have time to visit the bustling marketplace, where you can sample a wide array of local produce, or the Musée Picasso, formerly Château Grimaldi. Built on the foundations of an ancient Greek settlement, it's now the only museum in the world dedicated to the works of Picasso, and enjoys a scenic perch overlooking the coastline. You might also like to visit the well-preserved Fort Carré, a citadel commanding panoramic sea views. In the afternoon, continue by rail to Cannes, famous for its annual film festival. After time to relax on one of the palm-tree lined beaches, you could make a visit to one of the town's excellent cafés or beach bars Later, return to Nice by rail for dinner in a local restaurant.

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  • Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 - Nice

Enjoy a relaxed day in Nice. The Old Town is a delight to explore, with its network of intriguing passageways and small courtyards, filled with quaint shops and inviting cafés. You could also take a stroll along the Promenade des Anglais, taking in marvellous views of the glittering Mediterranean Sea, spend an hour or two at the Musee National Marc Chagall or Matisse Museum, or head to the beach with your favourite book.

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  • Breakfast
Day 5 - Villefranche-sur-Mer

Travel by rail to pretty Villefranche-sur-Mer on Day 5. Hugging a hillside that sweeps down to a wide, deep bay between Monaco and Nice, this pretty town has long been a popular holiday resort thanks to its warm climate, sandy beaches, excellent restaurants and picturesque setting. With free time, you might like to admire its natural harbour, the deepest in the Mediterranean, or soak up the laid-back atmosphere in one of the pavement bistros before exploring the Old Town.

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  • Breakfast
Day 6 - Monaco

Take a coach trip along the spectacular coastline to the iconic principality of Monaco. Head to glamorous Monte Carlo, home to the world-renowned Casino Royale, before a guided walking tour that includes the changing of the guard ceremony at the Prince's Palace. Monaco has a fascinating history; settled by the ancient Greeks in the 6th century, it was later owned by the Italian Grimaldi dynasty before France regained control during the French Revolution. The opening of Monaco's first casino followed in 1863, and since then the city's reputation as the resort of choice for the rich and famous has grown. Modern-day Monaco is exciting and atmospheric, with narrow alleyways lined with historic buildings, pretty public gardens and a beautiful sun-kissed pebble beach.

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  • Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 - Nice & London

After breakfast, transfer to the station and take the high-speed train to Paris. Here, connect with the Eurostar to London St Pancras.

Includes
  • Breakfast

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Departure times

Provisional departure and return times, where available, can be found together with dates and prices by clicking on the 'Prices & Availability' button. We will write to you around 10 weeks before your departure date with the precise meeting times for your tour group.

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Due to the nature of our tours they are generally unsuitable for those with restricted mobility. If you’d like to discuss any particular holiday with us in this respect, then please don’t hesitate to call us.

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4.2 stars4.2 / 5 · 17 reviews

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Mr R Owen

4 stars

Submitted 06 Nov 2018

Train travel to Nice smooth. Enjoyed the itinerary and the tour manager was good.

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Mr G Roe

3 stars

Submitted 22 Oct 2018

Well organised, excellent Tour Manager but not impressed with the restaurants where we had group meals and the very early morning starts.

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Mrs L Holmes

5 stars

Submitted 17 Sep 2018

we had a great time, in the south of france and visited a lot of places

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Mrs H Dudley

3 stars

Submitted 20 Aug 2018

Wanted to travel by rail on holiday - this trip on paper fitted the bill. Our Tour Manager and Guide Morgane were superb but although the accommodation was comfortable and breakfast great, the dining experiences were poor. Okay if you are having a drink but the foods presentation poor - the only edible and appetising meal I had was an omelette eaten in a different bistro. My favourite place to visit was Antibes, especially the Cathedral and Outdoor market. Nice was good too but the mugging of the on the station enroute to Marseille was scary. I loved Eurostar, but train travel for hours affected my circulation so won't be repeating it again.

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Mr K Tilley

5 stars

Submitted 16 Jul 2018

The Cote d Azur is truly amazing and the organisation of the holiday was extremely good

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Mrs D Evans

5 stars

Submitted 19 Jun 2018

Very enjoyable in every way.

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