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Discover the French Riviera
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Discover the chic resorts and beautiful scenery that attracts the rich and famous to this exquisite coastline. Unpack for a leisurely six night stay in the French Riviera and explore Italy, France and the fairy-tale monarchy of Monaco. Visit San Remo, the luxurious capital of the Italian Riviera. Discover the opulence of the Rothschild Villa and Gardens. Visit the Chagall Museum. See artisans create perfume. Visit fashionable St. Tropez and St. Paul de Vence. Cruise the Cote d'Azur via traditional water taxi. Highlights Whisper Headsets, Nice, Ventimiglia, San Remo, Grasse, Perfumerie, St. Paul De Vence, Flower Market, St. Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Rothschild Villa and Gardens, Monaco, Oceanographic Museum Collette Experience Explore the impressive Rothschild Villa and Gardens, a seaside palazzo overlooking the Mediterranean.Visit the charming towns of Ventimiglia and San Remo located on the Italian Riviera.Walk through a local flower market in Nice and take in all the wonderful fragrances of the French Riviera.Explore the fairytale principality of Monaco and enjoy a visit to the fascinating Oceanographic Museum.Enjoy regional wine with every dinner.Experience the benefits of Whisper Headsets, designed for better communication between you and your guides throughout your tour. |
| Call (866) 660-6639 for more information or to book today! Mention code 10576607 | | Collette Vacations | | Offer valid through 3/31/2012 | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Air 1 | Overnight Flight | Overnight Flight : The fabulous French Riviera awaits your arrival, complete with elegant coastal resorts, superb dining, fabulous shopping and fascinating museums. Unpack your bags just once and stay at a single hotel for your entire adventure which begins with an overnight flight to France. | | Day 2 | Nice (French Riviera) | Arrive Nice (French Riviera), France - Transfer to Hotel : Your tour commences in the stunning Mediterranean city of Nice, long revered the playground of the rich and famous. With an average of nearly 300 sunny days per year, Nice is a seaside paradise. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner featuring inspired French cuisine artfully presented. Today dinner will be included. | | Day 3 | San Remo | Ventimiglia, Italy - San Remo : Cross the border into Italy and arrive in the charming town of Ventimiglia with its alluring, twisted medieval alleys. Leisure time is available to explore the lively market place, offering all types of local crafts and fresh produce. You then proceed to San Remo, the luxurious capital of the Italian Riviera, where flowers bloom throughout the year. Alfred Nobel conceived of his prizes while residing in this city's inspirational surroundings, which has long attracted aristocrats and the wealthy. A wonderful dinner awaits you this evening at a popular local restaurant. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. | | Day 4 | St. Paul De Vence | Grasse - St. Paul De Vence : Learn the secrets of perfume making with a tour of the Fragonard Perfumerie in Grasse, where fragrant formulations have been prepared since 1782. Follow the magnificent scenery along the lovely Loup River to St. Paul de Vence, situated on top of a hill overlooking the beautiful countryside. This medieval, walled town is filled with historic buildings, hidden alleyways, fabulous restaurants and many specialty shops. As you explore, soak in its distinctive light, said to have inspired Matisse, Braque, Chagall and many other artists. Today breakfast will be included. | | Day 5 | St. Jean-cap-Ferrat | Nice - St. Jean-Cap-Ferrat : Begin your day with a tour of Nice. A visit to the local flower market, where much more than brightly colored blooms are sold, is followed by a trip to the lively seafront Promenade des Anglais and Place Massena, the town's center of activity. Travel the spectacular coastline, passing the charming town of Villefranche-sur-Mer east of Nice. In St. Jean-Cap-Ferrat, called the crown jewel of the French Riviera, you visit the impressive Rothschild Villa and Gardens. This seaside palazzo overlooks the Mediterranean and boastings seven themed gardens, paintings, and other antiquities. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. | | Day 6 | Nice | Nice - Day at Leisure : Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore romantic Nice on your own. Stroll by the shore, linger in an elegant cafe, or peruse the local shops...the choice is yours! Or, you may choose to purchase an optional excursion to St. Tropez and the popular resort town of Cannes, complete with a delightful cruise around the yacht-filled bay. Today breakfast will be included. | | Day 7 | Monaco | Monaco : A panoramic tour of Monaco features the famous Casino of Monte Carlo, the Place des Armes, Prince's Palace, Avenue des Beaux Artes, and the Cathedral of Monaco, where Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace are buried. A highlight of your visit to Monaco is the fascinating Oceanographic Museum which was founded in 1910 by Prince Albert 1 who personally collected many of the marine artifacts on display. The museum building itself is a colossal masterpiece of architecture, not to be missed. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of an unforgettable trip. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. | | Day 8 | Depart for Home | Nice - Depart for Home : Depart for home with many wonderful memories of your vacation to Cote D'Azur. Today breakfast will be included. |
| | | Hotel Ellington, Nice | Holiday Inn Hotel, Nice |
| | NOTE: Specials are marked with a * NOTE: NOTE: Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double occupancy. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking. |
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