Departure date : April 11, 2027

Itinerary

Day 1 : Nice

Welcome at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Hôtel & Spa Splendid 4* or similar.

Day 2: Nice – Saint-Paul-de-Vence – Èze – Nice (70km)

Discovery of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, one of the most beautiful hilltop villages on the French Riviera, renowned for its artistic heritage. Walk along the medieval ramparts offering magnificent views of the Mediterranean, passing by the legendary Colombe d’Or. Free time for lunch, followed by a drive to Èze, a charming village with cobblestone streets. Visit to the exotic garden, renowned for its cacti and exceptional views of the French Riviera. (B)

Day 3: Nice – Grasse – Moustiers-Sainte-Marie – Manosque (200km)

Discovery of Grasse, the world capital of perfume, with a walk through its historic centre and free time to explore its shops or famous perfumeries. Drive to the impressive Verdon Gorge, with stops at some of its most scenic viewpoints. Continue to Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, ranked among the most beautiful villages in France. Cross the Valensole Plateau, renowned for its lavender or sunflower fields, depending on the season. Dinner and overnight stay in the Luberon/Verdon region. Villa Borghese Hotel 4* or similar. (B-D)

Day 4: Manosque – Lourmarin – Roussillon – Gordes – Avignon (135km)

Discovery of the Luberon, one of the most beautiful regions of Provence, renowned for its hilltop villages and enchanting landscapes. Walk through Lourmarin, a charming Provençal village and the final home of Albert Camus. Continue to Roussillon, famous for its ochre-coloured houses, then to Gordes, considered one of the most beautiful villages in France. Stop at Sénanque Abbey, a Cistercian gem nestled in the heart of the Provençal countryside. End the day in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, known as the “Venice of Provence,” with its canals and picturesque streets. Dinner and overnight stay in the Avignon region. Grand Hôtel d'Orange 4* or similar. (B-D)

Day 5: Avignon – Châteauneuf-du-Pape – Avignon (175km)

Discovery of Avignon, the former city of the popes, with a visit to the majestic Palais des Papes, one of Europe’s most important Gothic buildings. Walk through the historic centre, from Place de l’Horloge to its lively streets, followed by free time for lunch. In the afternoon, drive to Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a visit to a winery and a tasting of renowned local wines. End the day at the castle ruins, offering superb views over the vineyards and the Rhône Valley. (B-D)

Day 6: Avignon – Arles – Les Baux-de-Provence – Aix-en-Provence (130km)

Discovery of Arles, a city of art and history closely associated with Vincent van Gogh. Guided walk through its historic centre and visit to its impressive, remarkably well-preserved Roman amphitheatre. Free time for lunch and to enjoy the Provençal atmosphere. In the afternoon, exploration of the hilltop village of Les Baux-de-Provence, renowned for its picturesque streets and exceptional views. Continue to Aix-en-Provence for a walk in the footsteps of Paul Cézanne. Dinner and overnight stay in the Aix-en-Provence region. Mercure Aix-en-Provence La Duranne 4* or similar. (B-D)

Day 7: Aix-en-Provence – Marseille – Saint-Tropez – Nice (275km)

Discovery of Marseille with a ferry ride to the famous Château d’If, an island fortress renowned for its history and legends. Return to the Old Port and free time for lunch along the lively waterfront. In the afternoon, drive along the Mediterranean coast to Saint-Tropez, an iconic seaside resort known for its prestigious yachts and Provençal charm. Continue to Nice, the capital of the French Riviera. Free evening to enjoy the Mediterranean atmosphere and overnight stay in Nice. Hôtel & Spa Splendid 4* or similar. (B)

Day 8: Nice

Transfer to the airport. (B)

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Print date : October 26th 2026 (The price shown was accurate at the time of printing. Subject to availability.)
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FranceOn the Road to France’s Most Beautiful Villages

  • 8 days
  • 7 nights
  • 11 meals

From the hilltop villages of the French Riviera and the lavender fields of Provence to the renowned vineyards of the Rhône Valley, this tour reveals the many treasures of southern France. From Nice to Saint-Tropez, with stops in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, the Verdon Gorge, the Luberon and Avignon, each destination unveils remarkable heritage, sun-drenched landscapes and an incomparable way of life. A journey combining culture, gastronomy, history and spectacular scenery in the heart of Provence.

Cities on itinerary:

Nice, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Èze, Grasse, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Manosque, Lourmarin, Roussillon, Gordes, Avignon, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Arles, Les Baux-de-Provence, Aix-en-Provence, Marseille, Saint-Tropez

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Highlights:

  • Verdon Gorge
  • Palais des Papes in Avignon
  • Wine Tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  • Island Fortress of Château d’If

Itinerary

Day 1 : Nice

Welcome at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Hôtel & Spa Splendid 4* or similar.

Day 2: Nice – Saint-Paul-de-Vence – Èze – Nice (70km)

Discovery of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, one of the most beautiful hilltop villages on the French Riviera, renowned for its artistic heritage. Walk along the medieval ramparts offering magnificent views of the Mediterranean, passing by the legendary Colombe d’Or. Free time for lunch, followed by a drive to Èze, a charming village with cobblestone streets. Visit to the exotic garden, renowned for its cacti and exceptional views of the French Riviera. (B)

Day 3: Nice – Grasse – Moustiers-Sainte-Marie – Manosque (200km)

Discovery of Grasse, the world capital of perfume, with a walk through its historic centre and free time to explore its shops or famous perfumeries. Drive to the impressive Verdon Gorge, with stops at some of its most scenic viewpoints. Continue to Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, ranked among the most beautiful villages in France. Cross the Valensole Plateau, renowned for its lavender or sunflower fields, depending on the season. Dinner and overnight stay in the Luberon/Verdon region. Villa Borghese Hotel 4* or similar. (B-D)

Day 4: Manosque – Lourmarin – Roussillon – Gordes – Avignon (135km)

Discovery of the Luberon, one of the most beautiful regions of Provence, renowned for its hilltop villages and enchanting landscapes. Walk through Lourmarin, a charming Provençal village and the final home of Albert Camus. Continue to Roussillon, famous for its ochre-coloured houses, then to Gordes, considered one of the most beautiful villages in France. Stop at Sénanque Abbey, a Cistercian gem nestled in the heart of the Provençal countryside. End the day in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, known as the “Venice of Provence,” with its canals and picturesque streets. Dinner and overnight stay in the Avignon region. Grand Hôtel d'Orange 4* or similar. (B-D)

Day 5: Avignon – Châteauneuf-du-Pape – Avignon (175km)

Discovery of Avignon, the former city of the popes, with a visit to the majestic Palais des Papes, one of Europe’s most important Gothic buildings. Walk through the historic centre, from Place de l’Horloge to its lively streets, followed by free time for lunch. In the afternoon, drive to Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a visit to a winery and a tasting of renowned local wines. End the day at the castle ruins, offering superb views over the vineyards and the Rhône Valley. (B-D)

Day 6: Avignon – Arles – Les Baux-de-Provence – Aix-en-Provence (130km)

Discovery of Arles, a city of art and history closely associated with Vincent van Gogh. Guided walk through its historic centre and visit to its impressive, remarkably well-preserved Roman amphitheatre. Free time for lunch and to enjoy the Provençal atmosphere. In the afternoon, exploration of the hilltop village of Les Baux-de-Provence, renowned for its picturesque streets and exceptional views. Continue to Aix-en-Provence for a walk in the footsteps of Paul Cézanne. Dinner and overnight stay in the Aix-en-Provence region. Mercure Aix-en-Provence La Duranne 4* or similar. (B-D)

Day 7: Aix-en-Provence – Marseille – Saint-Tropez – Nice (275km)

Discovery of Marseille with a ferry ride to the famous Château d’If, an island fortress renowned for its history and legends. Return to the Old Port and free time for lunch along the lively waterfront. In the afternoon, drive along the Mediterranean coast to Saint-Tropez, an iconic seaside resort known for its prestigious yachts and Provençal charm. Continue to Nice, the capital of the French Riviera. Free evening to enjoy the Mediterranean atmosphere and overnight stay in Nice. Hôtel & Spa Splendid 4* or similar. (B)

Day 8: Nice

Transfer to the airport. (B)

Inclusions

  • Transportation by tour bus

  • Transfers

  • 7 nights in 4* accommodations

  • Services of French-speaking tour guides

  • Tours, excursions, and activities listed in the itinerary

  • International flights

  • Travel insurance

  • Tips not listed in the “Price includes” section

  • Personal expenses

  • Visas and electronic travel authorization (if applicable)

  • Tourist taxes, departure and arrival taxes in certain cities and countries (if applicable)

  • Baggage handling

  • CFCTA if applicable

  • Anything not listed in the “Price includes” section

Inclusions

  • Transportation by tour bus

  • Transfers

  • 7 nights in 4* accommodations

  • Services of French-speaking tour guides

  • Tours, excursions, and activities listed in the itinerary

  • International flights

  • Travel insurance

  • Tips not listed in the “Price includes” section

  • Personal expenses

  • Visas and electronic travel authorization (if applicable)

  • Tourist taxes, departure and arrival taxes in certain cities and countries (if applicable)

  • Baggage handling

  • CFCTA if applicable

  • Anything not listed in the “Price includes” section

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