French Fantasy: Paris & Côte d’Azur

Ready to discover the spectacular cities and landscapes of France? Arrive at your departure airport to catch a flight to Paris.* Night on board. * If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

Touch down in the 'City of Light' and self-transfer* to your hotel**. Paris is the capital of France and is well-known for its stylish streets, romantic architecture and captivating cultural sights. Spend the remainder of the day exploring the atmospheric avenues and bucket-list sights of Paris at your leisure. Overnight stay in Paris. *Airport transfer in Paris is not included. You will have the possibility to add a private transfer to your package for an additional cost in the next step of the booking process. **You will have the option to add early check-in on arrival in the next step of the booking process. To guarantee optional services, we recommend that you add them to your current booking, as they are subject to availability.

Breakfast at the hotel. Discover Paris' most treasured sights today with a panoramic bus tour and sightseeing cruise of the Seine! Head to the meeting point to begin an unforgettable city tour on board an open double-decker tour bus with audio guides included to catch a glimpse and learn more about the most emblematic sights of the city. Hop-on and off at will at any of our 10 stops including the Louvre, the enchanting Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Élysée and the iconic Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral among other top sites. Following this, you will take part in a sightseeing cruise of the immortal waters of the Seine, the perfect way to experience the most beautiful monuments and historic sites of Paris from a new perspective! Enjoy the remainder of the day exploring at your leisure. Perhaps go shopping for French couture or enjoy an evening of fine dining. We also recommend ending your day with a dinner in Montmartre and a show at the Moulin Rouge* or enjoying a performance at Crazy Horse**. Overnight stay in Paris. *Dinner in Montmartre and show at the Moulin Rouge: Enjoy a dinner at a traditional restaurant in the beautiful Montmartre neighborhood, followed by a show at the iconic Moulin Rouge featuring a cast of 100 international artists, stunning costumes made of feathers and rhinestones, and dazzling musical numbers.**Show at Crazy Horse: Visit this legendary nightclub and experience a renewed performance that has been captivating audiences for 65 years: "Totally Crazy," a fun erotic show with impressive light displays and the most captivating dancers.Important: Only one of the two optional activities can be chosen.

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure in the eternal city of Paris. We recommend taking part in one of our optional activities to explore the impressive Palace of Versailles* or the beautiful Mont Saint Michel**. Overnight stay in Paris.*Visit to the Palace of Versailles: Discover the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles, once the royal residence of Louis XIV. Marvel at the opulent rooms, the famous Hall of Mirrors, and the stunning gardens designed by Le Nôtre.**Full-day excursion to Mont Saint-Michel: Tour the medieval abbey, wander through picturesque streets, and take in breathtaking views of the bay. Uncover the rich history of this UNESCO World Heritage site on a memorable journey.Important: Only one of the two optional activities can be chosen.

Breakfast* at the hotel. Make your own way to Paris Gare de Lyon station. Embark on a High Speed Train to Nice, that sits beautifully on the pebbly shores of the French Riviera. Self-transfer to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure to begin exploring this stunning city on the Cote d’Azur. Overnight stay in Nice. *Depending on the train schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast.

After breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide in the lobby and depart on your half-day Èze to Monaco excursion. Enjoy a panoramic view of Nice and the bays of Villefranche-sur-Mer and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Enjoy the unique opportunity to visit the stunning medieval village of Èze, which sits atop the hill like an eagle's nest, and take-in the epic views of the French Riviera. Your driver-guide will then take you to Monaco, where you will walk to the emblematic Old Town perched on the rock. Discover the Prince's Palace and Romanesque-Byzantine Cathedral. Admire the famous Casino Square, the Grand Casino, luxury boutiques and Café de Paris. For a bit of adrenaline, ride on the Monaco Grand Prix circuit that sits between Monaco and Monte Carlo. Upon your return, the rest of the day is free to explore Nice at your leisure, visiting museums or enjoying the beach. Overnight stay in Nice.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, enjoy the day discovering Nice at your own pace. We recommend making the most of your day by taking part in one of the following optional excursions (due to timings you are only able to do one of the two). If you prefer touring the countryside of Côte d'Azur* you’ll love our optional half-day tour, if you prefer a coastal discovery you will enjoy our full-day trip to Saint-Tropez and Port Grimaud**. Overnight stay in Nice. *Optional half-day tour to the countryside of Côte d'Azur: Head to the Old Town of Grasse, the historic center of French perfumery since the late eighteenth century, where you’ll have the opportunity to visit Fragonard Perfumery. Next, head to Gourdon, one of the most beautiful villages in France where you’ll admire the panoramic view of the Côte d'Azur, from the Alps to the coast. Visit the 9th century castle and its opulent, Lenôtre designed gardens. Continue to Gorges du Loup, to admire the 130 ft waterfall. Next, visit the medieval village of Tourette-sur-Loup, also known as the ‘City of Violets’ as it became a meeting place for musicians, painters, writers and poets in the mid-1920s.The tour will end in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, a real Provencal jewel that has become the favorite garden of many painters over time. **Optional full-day excursion to Saint-Tropez and Port Grimaud: Kick-off your adventure on a boat ride from Port Grimaud, a picturesque lakeside town also known as "Little Venice", to the distinguished town of St. Tropez. Discover this legendary coastal town on the French Riviera that has attracted many international stars from the world of fashion, cinema and literature since the 1920s. Enjoy some free time in the picturesque old town for some shopping at the provincial market where you can have lunch on a sunny terrace. Enjoy the return journey to your hotel along the wonderful coastal road with some of the most beautiful views in all of France stopping along the way to soak up these fantastic views.

Breakfast* at the hotel. Self-transfer to the airport for your return flight back to Canada.** Arrive in Canada and end of your trip.*** * Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day. ** You can book the optional transfer in the next step of the booking process. *** Depending on the return flight schedule, you may arrive in Canada the next day.