France A La Carte

Starts in
Paris
Duration
11 Days
Route
Paris, Lyon, Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, Nice

France: 40,000 chateaux, 400 varieties of cheese, home to influential artists, thinkers and writers; the list never ends. “Liberty, equality and fraternity,” the national motto since the revolution, France has more than enough to offer everyone. France has a moving and inspiring soul and seems to remain the world’s number one travel destination. Make the most of your stay with a visit to the cosmopolitan capital, the medieval capital and Provencal capital of this enticing country.

MULTI-CITY VACATION - 11-day/10 night package visiting Paris, Lyon, Avignon, Aix-en-Provence and Cote’Azur. This program includes accommodation at a hotel of your choice, train tickets, private arrival& departure transfers and suggested sightseeing tours of your choice.

Includes

  • Train tickets as per the itinerary
  • Keytours 24-hour emergency assistance telephone line
  • Accommodations of your choice
  • Sightseeing tours and/or activites of your choice

Excludes

  • Items of a personal nature
  • All other items not mentioned as included
  • Transfers not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Select local taxes where applicable

Itinerary

Day

1

Paris - Arrival

Upon arrival, meet your driver for a private transfer to your selected hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Day

2

Montmartre Walking Tour: Paris' Best Art, Culture and Food

In the afternoon, discover the charms of one of Paris' most popular neighbourhoods on an optional walking tour of Montmartre, a district known for its artists and historically bohemian vibe. Start at the Moulin Rouge and see where artists like Van Gogh, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and Pissarro lived and worked. See sights like the Basilica du Sacré-Coeur, and get insights from your guide about the art, music, food, and history of Montmartre.

Day

3

Paris - Free Day at leisure

Today, discover Paris at your pace. Alternatively, consider few optional tours to make most of the city.

Day

4

Paris – Lyon –Afternoon Old Town Walking Guided Food Tour

This morning you will meet your driver for a private transfer to Paris Gare Lyon Station for your train to Lyon. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. In the afternoon, consider joining afternoon food tour that offers access to people and places only locals know. Savor more than 10 local specialties over four separate stops as you stroll among the murals and alleyways of Old Town, Lyon’s UNESCO district. On the menu: wine, beer, cheese, cold cuts, brioche, chocolate and ice cream. Discover Lyon’s cuisine on a culinary walking tour of the Old Town district. Taste over 10 local signature products at four different venues Savor cheese, chocolate, cold cuts, wine, beer, and more Meet and mingle with local producers with the help of your foodie guide.

Day

5

Lyon Food Market – Avignon

In the morning, consider taking a tour to Lyon Food Market. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to Avignon in private car. Upon arrival, check in your hotel and he remainder of the day is at leisure. In the evening, stroll along the Avignon. Situated on the bank of the River Rhône, it looks and feels like the backdrop of a medieval fairy tale. It is famously known for the 14th-century seat of the Papacy and its 12th-century-old bridge. Recognized for its ecclesiastical architecture, and historic importance, the centre of Avignon was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city has a lot to offer beyond history. You will be greeted by the picturesque views of the river Rhone, plenty of bars, cafés, and restaurants. As you stroll through the streets of Avignon, you will be fascinated by the old alleys, the courtyards, and the restored facades.

Day

6

Avignon- Rhone Valley Wine Tour

While in Avignon, treat yourself to a private tour of Rhône Valley wine country! With a personal guide, wind through the lush Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region en route to two esteemed wine estates, where you’ll see traditional winemaking techniques and taste sumptuous wines from crisp rosés in Tavel to an array of world-class reds in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Finish with a historic tour of Avignon including famous sites like the Saint-Bénézet Bridge.

Day

7

Avignon - Luberon Villages- Aix-en-Provence

In the morning, check out from your hotel and consider joining a full day Luberon Villages tour from Avignon. With its hilltop villages, fields of purple lavender, and lively markets, the Luberon region is quintessential Provence. On this full-day tour from Avignon, visit the picturesque villages of Fontaine de Vaucluse and Menerbes, the market towns of Roussillon and Gordes, the 12th-century Senanque Abbey, and the Lavender Museum. After tour, meet your driver for private transfer to Aix en Provence hotel.

Day

8

Provence Lavender Fields Tour -Aix-en-Provence

Today, saturate yourself in the aromatic fields of lavender in Provence on a guided tour from Aix-en-Provence ( available from last week of June until to the beginning of August) Choose between a morning, afternoon or full-day tour and then set out with your guide to wander around the violet-colored fields. Learn about the history of lavender production in the area, wander around a lavender farm and take some time to pose for pics in the middle of a lavender field.

Day

9

Aix-en-Provence - Nice

In the morning, you will be transferred to the Aix-en-Provence Station for Nice train. Upon arrival Nice, you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Day

10

Nice - Free day at leisure

Today, discover Nice at your pace. Alternatively, consider few optional tours to make most of the charming Riviera.

Day

11

Nice – Return

In the morning, meet your driver for private transfer to the airport or train station to continue on to your next destination.

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