Nice Carnival & The French Riviera

Depart St Pancras International on the Eurostar after meeting your group at our dedicated St Pancras Departure Office. Travel to Paris then join the TGV service to Nice for six nights at the Hotel Boréal.

Take a guided walking tour of Nice this morning to see the attractive city's key sights. Following the tour, your afternoon is free to continue exploring at your own pace. Nice is a joy to discover, characterised by pretty pastel coloured buildings and terracotta roofs.

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• Dinner

Today you are free to enjoy the city and take in the festival atmosphere. Tonight, you experience this evening's carnival extravaganza, the Parade of Lights, from your reserved grandstand seats. Admire the innovative floats and talented performers as they wend their way through the illuminated streets.

• Breakfast

Today travel by rail to Menton for its famous annual Lemon Festival. The journey to Menton provides incredible views over the towns, sweeping bays and beautiful villas, then take your reserved space in the stands for the spectacular procession.

On Day 5 you are free to explore the town and surrounding area a little further. Nice, with its web of intricately linked streets in the Old Town, colourful flower market and seafront promenade is the epitome of Côte d'Azur elegance, and a delight to stroll around.

• Day 4 - Breakfast
• Day 5 - Breakfast

Enjoy a trip by coach along the magnificent coastline to the principality of Monaco. Here, experience the glamorous Monte Carlo region, home to the famous Casino de Monte-Carlo, before a guided walking tour of Monaco.

Back in Nice tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

• Breakfast, Dinner

Say goodbye to France as you travel by rail to Paris, to join the Eurostar to London.

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