France: Paris to the Riviera
$3680
per personExperience the absolute best of France on this unforgettable journey. Begin in Paris with skip-the-line access to the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. Savor Lyon’s legendary flavors on a guided walking food tour, step back in time in historic Avignon, and taste world-class vintages along the Beaujolais Wine Route and in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Finally, embrace the glamor of Nice with a French Riviera tour and a guided exploration of Old Nice and Castle Hill.
Begin at the majestic Eiffel, unwind on the glamorous Riviera
11 Days, 10 Nights: Paris, Lyon, Avignon, Nice
Your tour package includes:
- ‣ 10 nights in handpicked city-center hotels
- ‣ 10 breakfasts
- ‣ 6 excursions through France’s most iconic cities
- ‣ 2 iconic Rhône Valley wine experiences
- ‣ Your expert local guides
- ‣ Private airport transfers
- ‣ High-Speed Trains Paris-Avignon-Nice (Standard Class)
- ‣ Entrances to museums, landmarks, and more
Included Excursions
- ‣ Explore the magnificent monuments of Paris and ascend the iconic Eiffel Tower
- ‣ Admire the Mona Lisa and other world-class masterpieces on a guided Louvre Museum tour
- ‣ Lyon City Evening Walking Food Tour at this in France’s Gastronomic Capital
- ‣ Beaujolais Wine Route Guided Tour with Tastings
- ‣ Avignon Historic District Walking Food and Wine Tour
- ‣ Indulge in a world-renowned Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine Tasting tour
- ‣ Experience the charm of Old Nice and Castle Hill on a Guided Walking Tour
- ‣ French Riviera Guided Tour with Eze, Monaco and Cannes
Eiffel Tower and Seine River
Pyramid at Louvre Museum
The legendary Pont Saint-Bénézet arches over the Rhône River, ending dramatically halfway across
Lyon: France’s famous culinary capital on the scenic Saône River
Nice’s iconic Promenade des Anglais, the ultimate seaside catwalk of the French Riviera
Monaco City & Harbor
FRANCE TOUR ITINERARY
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🛏️ 3 NIGHTS IN PARIS
DAY 1: ARRIVE PARIS
Arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and transfer to your hotel.
Welcome to the City of Light with its many charming streets, inviting cafes, historic monuments, and beautiful parks.
The rest of the day is free.
Meals: None
DAY 2: PARIS CITY TOUR WITH EIFFEL TOUR
Today is your Paris City with Eiffel Tower Skip-the-line Tour (group, 4 hours).
Your guide will showcase iconic attractions on both the Left and Right Banks of the Seine River in the heart of Paris:
- ‣ Trocadero Gardens: The ultimate Eiffel Tower photo-op spot.
- ‣ Champs-Élysées: Iconic luxury shopping avenue in the heart of Paris.
- ‣ Palais Garnier: A lavish stunningly ornate opera house.
- ‣ Louvre Pyramid: Modern glass centerpiece in the courtyard of the historic museum.
- ‣ Musée d’Orsay: World-class Impressionist art in a former grand railway station.
- ‣ Conciergerie: Royal medieval palace turned infamous French Revolution prison.
- ‣ Notre Dame Cathedral: Legendary Gothic masterpiece standing proud along the Seine.
- ‣ Les Invalides: Napoleon’s magnificent golden-domed tomb lies here.
- ‣ Eiffel Tower: Ascend to the second floor for breathtaking panoramic views (skip-the-line ticket included).
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: LOUVRE MUSEUM GUIDED TOUR
Today we join the Louvre Museum Masterpieces Tour (group, 4 hours in the morning).
Discover the most iconic masterpieces in the Louvre Museum on an expert-led guided tour. Follow a curated highlights route to uncover the captivating in-depth stories behind the world famous art pieces.
Your guide will showcase legendary masterpieces, including:
- ‣ Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa
- ‣ Renaissance masterpieces by Caravaggio and Michelangelo
- ‣ Classical sculptures like the Venus de Milo and the Winged Victory of Samothrace
Meals: Breakfast
🛏️ 2 NIGHTS IN LYON
DAY 4: PARIS – LYON | LYON CITY EVENING WALKING FOOD TOUR
Take the morning high speed train from Paris to Lyon (Standard Class.).
This evening, join a guided walking food tour of Lyon (group, 3 hours). Discover the city like a local, tracing its rich history from Roman times and the Renaissance silk trade to World War II. Taste Lyon’s legendary culinary creations, meet local artisans, and explore historic secret passageways in France’s gastronomic capital.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5: BEAUJOLAIS WINE ROUTE GUIDED TOUR WITH TASTINGS
This morning, explore the Beaujolais wine region on a guided tour with tastings (4 hours).
Beaujolais wine is renowned for its light, vibrant, and fruit-forward red wines. Following the Beaujolais Wine Route, you will see renowned wine villages such as Morgon, Moulin à Vent or Fleurie.
Visit two wineries, meet the wine maker and taste the wine to understand their terroir.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
🛏️ 2 NIGHTS IN AVIGNON
DAY 6: LYON - AVIGNON | HISTORIC DISTRICT GUIDED WALKING FOOD AND WINE TOUR
Take the morning high speed train to Avignon (Standard Class).
This evening, join your guided walking tour of Avignon historic district walking food and wine tour (group tour, 4 hours in the evening). Enjoy a guided walking tour through Avignon’s Old Town, bustling streets and charming neighborhoods. Sample local food in charming eateries along the way. Try regional specialties, including delicious tapenades, fougasses, traditional cakes, and wine (tastings may vary according to season, availability)
Pass by the Papal Palace, Les Halles d’Avignon, other interesting locations and end at Pont d’Avignon
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7: CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE WINE TOUR
Explore Provence’s natural beauty and culture on this tour from Avignon to the renowned vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape (group tour, 4 hours). Begin at the ruins of the 14th-century Papal summer residence. Next, discover the famous Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines, made from up to 13 diverse grape varieties (including Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre) and grown in varied soils, creating complex red and elegant white wines with fruity and spicy notes. Enjoy two tastings at local cellars before returning to Avignon.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
🛏️ 3 NIGHTS IN NICE
DAY 8: AVIGNON – NICE | OLD NICE AND CASTLE HILL GUIDED WALKING TOUR
Take the high-speed train to Nice (Standard Class).
Explore the charming city of Nice on a guided Old Nice and Castle Hill walking tour with a local guide (group tour, 2 hours in the evening).
Explore Nice’s Old Town, a maze of narrow streets with baroque churches, shops, and restaurants.
- ‣ Palais de la Préfecture: An elegant, historic palace hosting royal and presidential guests.
- ‣ Vieux Nice: Vibrant, narrow streets packed with charming shops and cafés.
- ‣ Palais de Justice: A grand, neoclassical square perfect for lively street-market browsing.
- ‣ Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate: A gorgeous Baroque church featuring a stunning tile dome.
- ‣ Castle Hill Park: Panoramic sea views and a beautiful, rushing hilltop waterfall.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9: FRENCH RIVERIERA TOUR WITH EZE, MONACO AND CANNES
A guided tour of the glamorous French Riviera (group tour, 8 hours). Enjoy panoramic views of Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer, and Saint Jean Cap Ferrat. Visit the medieval hillside village of Èze. Explore Monaco and Antibes for their historic seaside charm, Saint-Paul-de-Vence for medieval lanes filled with ateliers, and Cannes for celebrity-style glamour.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 10: NICE AT YOUR OWN PACE
A free day to experience Nice at your own pace. Stroll through the charming streets of the Old Town, or unwind at a seaside café with a glass of wine, soaking in the Riviera sun just like the locals.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 11: DEPART NICE
Breakfast then transfer to Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) for your flight home to the USA or Canada.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
- ‣ Hotel check-out time is generally around 11 am. If your flight departs in the evening or past midnight, we suggest you consider adding a post-tour hotel night during booking, to be comfortable and well rested before your flight home.
- ‣ The duration and start time of excursions are subject to change without prior notice.
Optional Add-ons:
- ‣ Additional hotel nights are available.
- ‣ Standard double room is included with your tour. Room upgrades available in the same hotel. Classic 3-star and deluxe 5-star hotels are available, please advise the budget.
10-Night Accommodation
France Tour Itinerary
🛏️ 3 NIGHTS IN PARIS
DAY 1: ARRIVE PARIS
Arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and transfer to your hotel.
Welcome to the City of Light with its many charming streets, inviting cafes, historic monuments, and beautiful parks.
The rest of the day is free.
🍴Meals: None
DAY 2: PARIS CITY TOUR WITH EIFFEL TOUR
Today is your Paris City with Eiffel Tower Skip-the-line Tour (group, 4 hours).
Your guide will showcase iconic attractions on both the Left and Right Banks of the Seine River in the heart of Paris:
- ‣ Trocadero Gardens: The ultimate Eiffel Tower photo-op spot.
- ‣ Champs-Élysées: Iconic luxury shopping avenue in the heart of Paris.
- ‣ Palais Garnier: A lavish stunningly ornate opera house.
- ‣ Louvre Pyramid: Modern glass centerpiece in the courtyard of the historic museum.
- ‣ Musée d’Orsay: World-class Impressionist art in a former grand railway station.
- ‣ Conciergerie: Royal medieval palace turned infamous French Revolution prison.
- ‣ Notre Dame Cathedral: Legendary Gothic masterpiece standing proud along the Seine.
- ‣ Les Invalides: Napoleon’s magnificent golden-domed tomb lies here.
- ‣ Eiffel Tower: Ascend to the second floor for breathtaking panoramic views (skip-the-line ticket included).
🍴Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: LOUVRE MUSEUM GUIDED TOUR
Today we join the Louvre Museum Masterpieces Tour (group, 4 hours in the morning).
Discover the most iconic masterpieces in the Louvre Museum on an expert-led guided tour. Follow a curated highlights route to uncover the captivating in-depth stories behind the world famous art pieces.
Your guide will showcase legendary masterpieces, including:
- ‣ Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa
- ‣ Renaissance masterpieces by Caravaggio and Michelangelo
- ‣ Classical sculptures like the Venus de Milo and the Winged Victory of Samothrace
🍴Meals: Breakfast
🛏️ 2 NIGHTS IN LYON
DAY 4: PARIS – LYON | LYON CITY EVENING WALKING FOOD TOUR
Take the morning high speed train from Paris to Lyon (Standard Class.).
This evening, join a guided walking food tour of Lyon (group, 3 hours). Discover the city like a local, tracing its rich history from Roman times and the Renaissance silk trade to World War II. Taste Lyon’s legendary culinary creations, meet local artisans, and explore historic secret passageways in France’s gastronomic capital.
🍴Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5: BEAUJOLAIS WINE ROUTE GUIDED TOUR WITH TASTINGS
This morning, explore the Beaujolais wine region on a guided tour with tastings (4 hours).
Beaujolais wine is renowned for its light, vibrant, and fruit-forward red wines. Following the Beaujolais Wine Route, you will see renowned wine villages such as Morgon, Moulin à Vent or Fleurie.
Visit two wineries, meet the wine maker and taste the wine to understand their terroir.
🍴Meals: Breakfast
🛏️ 2 NIGHTS IN AVIGNON
DAY 6: LYON – AVIGNON | HISTORIC DISTRICT GUIDED WALKING FOOD AND WINE TOUR
Take the morning high speed train to Avignon (Standard Class).
This evening, join your guided walking tour of Avignon historic district walking food and wine tour (group tour, 4 hours in the evening). Enjoy a guided walking tour through Avignon’s Old Town, bustling streets and charming neighborhoods. Sample local food in charming eateries along the way. Try regional specialties, including delicious tapenades, fougasses, traditional cakes, and wine (tastings may vary according to season, availability)
Pass by the Papal Palace, Les Halles d’Avignon, other interesting locations and end at Pont d’Avignon
🍴Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7: CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE WINE TOUR
Explore Provence’s natural beauty and culture on this tour from Avignon to the renowned vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape (group tour, 4 hours). Begin at the ruins of the 14th-century Papal summer residence. Next, discover the famous Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines, made from up to 13 diverse grape varieties (including Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre) and grown in varied soils, creating complex red and elegant white wines with fruity and spicy notes. Enjoy two tastings at local cellars before returning to Avignon.
🍴Meals: Breakfast
🛏️ 3 NIGHTS IN NICE
DAY 8: AVIGNON – NICE | OLD NICE AND CASTLE HILL GUIDED WALKING TOUR
Take the high-speed train to Nice (Standard Class).
Explore the charming city of Nice on a guided Old Nice and Castle Hill walking tour with a local guide (group tour, 2 hours in the evening).
Explore Nice’s Old Town, a maze of narrow streets with baroque churches, shops, and restaurants.
- ‣ Palais de la Préfecture: An elegant, historic palace hosting royal and presidential guests.
- ‣ Vieux Nice: Vibrant, narrow streets packed with charming shops and cafés.
- ‣ Palais de Justice: A grand, neoclassical square perfect for lively street-market browsing.
- ‣ Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate: A gorgeous Baroque church featuring a stunning tile dome.
- ‣ Castle Hill Park: Panoramic sea views and a beautiful, rushing hilltop waterfall.
🍴Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9: FRENCH RIVERIERA TOUR WITH EZE, MONACO AND CANNES
A guided tour of the glamorous French Riviera (group tour, 8 hours). Enjoy panoramic views of Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer, and Saint Jean Cap Ferrat. Visit the medieval hillside village of Èze. Explore Monaco and Antibes for their historic seaside charm, Saint-Paul-de-Vence for medieval lanes filled with ateliers, and Cannes for celebrity-style glamour.
🍴Meals: Breakfast
DAY 10: NICE AT YOUR OWN PACE
A free day to experience Nice at your own pace. Stroll through the charming streets of the Old Town, or unwind at a seaside café with a glass of wine, soaking in the Riviera sun just like the locals.
🍴Meals: Breakfast
DAY 11: DEPART NICE
Breakfast then transfer to Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) for your flight home to the USA or Canada.
🍴Meals: Breakfast
- ‣ Hotel check-out time is generally around 11 am. If your flight departs in the evening or past midnight, we suggest you consider adding a post-tour hotel night during booking, to be comfortable and well rested before your flight home.
- ‣ The duration and start time of excursions are subject to change without prior notice.
Optional Add-ons:
- ‣ Additional hotel nights are available.
- ‣ Standard double room is included with your tour. Room upgrades available in the same hotel. Classic 3-star and deluxe 5-star hotels are available, please advise the budget.
Fixed Date Departures
- 4-Star Hotels | Double Room (2 Persons)
- Price per person (Land Only)
- Tuesday – Friday
| Departure Date | Price |
| 2026 | |
| $4,000 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $4,000 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | $3,825 |
| Dec 1, 2026 | $3,680 |
| 2027 | |
| Jan 5, 2027 | $3,840 |
| Feb 2, 2027 | $3,840 |
| Mar 2, 2027 | $3,840 |
| Apr 6, 2027 | $3,840 |
| May 4, 2027 | $3,905 |
- ‣ Save more: Enjoy an exclusive discount when you pay in full at the time of booking.
- ‣ Custom rooms & upgrades: Please inquire for single or triple room rates, as well as 3-star or 5-star hotel options.
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Hotels We carefully handpick our hotels to ensure they provide you with the best comfort and experience. For Private Tours, you may request a specific hotel as one of the customizable options.
| Destination |
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| Paris | Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel |
| Lyon | Globe et Cecil Hôtel |
| Avignon | Hôtel Le Bristol Avignon |
| Nice | Mercure Nice Marche aux Fleurs |
- * Hotels mentioned are subject to availability at the time of reservation.
- * Standard double room is included with your tour. Room upgrade available in the same hotel.
Accommodation Classification
- CLASSIC ⭐⭐⭐- 3-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
- PREMIUM ⭐⭐⭐⭐- 4-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
- DELUXE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- 5-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
Hotel Check-in and Check-out
Pre-Tour Hotel Add-on and Post-Tour Hotel Add-on
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Fixed Date Departures
- 4-Star Hotels | Double Room (2 Persons)
- Price per person (Land Only)
- Tuesday – Friday
| Departure Date | Price |
| 2026 | |
| $4,000 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $4,000 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | $3,825 |
| Dec 1, 2026 | $3,680 |
| 2027 | |
| Jan 5, 2027 | $3,840 |
| Feb 2, 2027 | $3,840 |
| Mar 2, 2027 | $3,840 |
| Apr 6, 2027 | $3,840 |
| May 4, 2027 | $3,905 |
- ‣ Save more: Enjoy an exclusive discount when you pay in full at the time of booking.
- ‣ Custom rooms & upgrades: Please inquire for single or triple room rates, as well as 3-star or 5-star hotel options.
Tour Price Details
- ‣ Prices are in USD and are inclusive of all applicable taxes but do not include airfare.
- ‣ Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Special rates for single travelers or larger groups are available on request - please inquire.
- ‣ If the hotels mentioned are unavailable then similar properties will be substituted. You will be advised of any changes to the price.
- ‣ This tour operates with a minimum of 2 guests. Excursion group size varies from 12 - 50 people.
Flight Add-On
- ‣ We work with all major airlines for the best routes and competitive pricing.
- ‣ The nearest arrival airport is Paris - Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- ‣ The nearest departure airport is Nice - Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- ‣ Contact us for more detail and pricing.
Inclusions
- ‣ Private Airport Transfers
- ‣ High-Speed Trains Paris-Lyon-Avignon-Nice (standard class)
- ‣ Handpicked City-Center Hotels
- ‣ Daily Breakfasts
- ‣ English-speaking Local Guide
- ‣ Entrance Fees to Monuments & Attractions per Itinerary
Exclusions
- ‣ International Air Fare
- ‣ For all group excursions unless otherwise specified: Travelers must join at a designated meetup point, which will be advised upon confirmation. An optional add-on for local transfer from the hotel to the meetup point is available during booking.
- ‣ Tourism Tax per room per night paid directly to the hotels (for example between 3-4 Euros)
- ‣ Visa (if applicable. Free visa on arrival for American and Canadian)
- ‣ Travel Insurance
- ‣ Medical Expenses
- ‣ Gratuity
- ‣ Personal Expenses
Optional Add-Ons
- ‣ Pre-tour hotel night
- ‣ Post-tour hotel night
- ‣ Guided tour of the Fragonard Perfumery
- ‣ Additional hotel nights are available at each city, please advise the budget.
- ‣ Standard double room is included with your tour. Room upgrades available in the same hotel. Classic 3-star and deluxe 5-star hotels are available, please advise the budget.
- ‣ Note: Add-Ons must be booked with your tour reservation
Deposit
- ‣ A deposit of 30% of the tour price is due within 3 days of booking confirmation. Full payment to be made 70 days prior to the departure date.
- ‣ The airfare is due upon flight booking. Airfare and flight schedule shown are indicative only. Actual prices and schedule will be available at flight booking. All airfares are subject to change until paid in full at time of ticketing.
- ‣ Credit card fee for non-US issued credit card is 1%. No charge for most other credit cards.
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Suggested Gratuity
- ‣ Local Guide: US $7 per person per day of sightseeing. US $4 per half day of sightseeing.
- ‣ Driver: US $5 per person per day of sightseeing. US $3 per half day of sightseeing.
- ‣ Gratuities may be paid in local currency or US dollars. You can tip the guides and drivers when they finish their assignment with you e.g. end of day, end of city stay, on departure, etc.
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