Day 1: Thursday, April 23, 2026, Overnight Flight
 

It’s time to live the good life and embark on a getaway to the fabulous French Riviera, or Côte d'Azur. With its elegant coastal resorts, superb eateries, chic boutiques, and captivating museums, it’s the ultimate sunny retreat for the elite. 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: Friday, April 24, 2026, Nice (French Riviera), France - Tour Begins

Your tour commences in the stunning city of Nice, a coastal pearl of the Mediterranean known for its legendary opulence and balmy beaches. With an average of 300 sunny days per year, Nice is a seaside paradise. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner in Vieux Nice featuring Mediterranean-inspired French cuisine. (D)

Day 3: Saturday, April 25, 2026, Nice

Step into the shoes of a local and navigate the tram this morning. Get familiar with the routes and use it to your advantage during some free time. With a local expert, discover Nice by meandering through the city’s famed and colourful flower market. Then, delve into the Old Town, sampling local delicacies while on a tasting tour. The rest of the day is yours. Perhaps you’ll return to your hotel and stroll along the lively seafront Promenade des Anglais. You may even stay downtown and visit one of Nice’s world-class art galleries, such as the Chagall or the Matisse museums. Maybe you’ll find your favourite café for the week and soak in the local life. (B, L)

Day 4: Sunday, April 26, 2026, Nice - Monaco - Monte Carlo - Nice

Travel along the spectacular Corniche coastal road to the Principality of Monaco. On a walking tour, view the changing of the guards and visit the Cathedral of Monaco – the permanent resting place of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace. Then it’s your choice! Explore the tiny country on a panoramic Little Train tour* taking you across to Monte Carlo for views of its famous casino -OR- visit the Oceanographic Museum, perusing its aquarium and the collection of fossils and skeletons amassed by the great researcher Jacques Cousteau. (B)

Day 5: Monday, April 27, 2026, Nice - Grasse - Nice

Today, learn the secrets of perfume making during a hands-on workshop and tour of the Fragonard perfumery, where fragrant formulations have been prepared since 1782. Spend time soaking up the atmosphere of this charming Provençal hill town before returning to Nice for an evening at leisure. (B)

Day 6: Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Nice - Cannes - Nice

Journey to Cannes and sail** across the Bay of Cannes to the tiny island of Saint-Honorat, belonging to the monks of Lérins Abbey. Pause to taste the locally produced wine before returning to Cannes to perhaps rub elbows with Europe’s elite. Walk in the footsteps of celebrities when you see the Film Festival Palace and the iconic red carpet featured during the Cannes Film Festival. During free time, explore the cobbled lanes of the Le Suquet neighbourhood or the lively Forville farmers’ market. Back in Nice this evening, savour a tasting menu highlighting the delights of the South of France. (B, D)

Day 7: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Nice - Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat - Nice

Head to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, referred to as the crown jewel of the French Riviera, where you’ll visit the impressive Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild. Uncover the lush gardens replete with jaw-dropping views of the Mediterranean Sea. Your visit to the villa is complete with lunch served in the charming tearoom overlooking the Bay of Villefranche. Back in Nice, enjoy free time to relax and take in the laid-back atmosphere along the Riviera. Perhaps you’ll join an optional excursion that takes you to the Italian French village of Menton, and after working up an appetite, to savour a peaceful dinner in the medieval village of Èze. (B, L)

Day 8: Thursday, April 30, 2026, Nice - St. Paul de Vence - Nice

This morning, venture to historic St. Paul de Vence, situated atop a hill overlooking the beautiful countryside of Provence. Explore this walled medieval village, soaking in its distinctive light, said to have inspired Matisse, Braque, Chagall, and other artists. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of an unforgettable trip. (B, D)

Day 9: Friday, May 1, 2026, Nice (French Riviera) - Paris

Head to the airport for your flight to the French capital. In under two hours, you’ll be in Paris, the "City of Light." Depending on your flight arrival time, you may get a chance to explore your hotel’s neighbourhood with your Tour Manager. Later, join your local expert to take Le Métro (the city’s famed underground transport system) and explore the Notre Dame Cathedral neighbourhood. Enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure. (B)

Day 10: Saturday, May 2, 2026, Paris

This morning, join your local expert and head back to Le Métro to get to the hip neighbourhood of Montmartre. Blending artistic roots and quirky modernity, the 18th arrondissement is home to classical painters and cultural provocateurs. After trying a local café, take advantage of free time this afternoon to explore on your own. Perhaps you'll browse the shops of the Opéra district, where you'll have time to peruse luxury Parisian retailers, or take a stroll down the Champs-Élysées. As your day comes to a close, make the most of an evening at leisure. If you’d prefer to do something with the group, you can join an optional dinner at the Paradis Latin* for a can-can kicking, music-driven night at the cabaret. (B)

Day 11: Sunday, May 3, 2026, Paris

It’s your last day in Paris – how will you spend it? Perhaps you’ll explore Le Marais, a trendy district with winding streets, gorgeous old mansions, and independent boutiques, or meander through Place des Vosges, the oldest planned town square in all of Paris. You can also choose to join an optional visit to the Suresnes American Cemetery in Paris, a memorial and resting place of more than 1,500 American servicemen and women from both world wars. This evening, take in an exclusive view of Paris from the Montparnasse Tower. (B)

Day 12: Monday, May 4, 2026, Paris - Extension Ends

Wish Paris au revoir as your tour comes to an end. (B)

Optional Excursions:

Eze Escape: Village and Gardens with Dinner - Day 7 - $85 per person

Discover Menton, considered to be one of the most beautiful corners of the county. History stands still and can be seen in the French Riviera’s shuttered villas, terracotta roofs, dreamy beaches, and vast lemon gardens. Due to its proximity to Italy, Menton is unique in the way that it can sometimes feel more Italian than French. A fascinating site for those searching for blended culture. Venture into the hilltop of the medieval village of Eze to enjoy the view before savoring a local dinner.

Inclusions:

International flights including one checked bag

Domestic flight from Nice to Paris

Plaza Premium Lounge at Toronto Pearson

Accommodations in double occupancy

Meals as per itinerary

Entrance fees to all included attractions

Air taxes and fees/surcharges of $170 per person (subject to increase until paid in full)

Hotel transfers

Not Included:

Travel insurance (cancellation waiver and insurance of $599 per person)

Meals and beverages not mentioned in the itinerary

Items of a personal nature

Pricing:

Deposit of $698 per person is due upon reservation. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis.

**Travel Protection Plan must be paid for at time of deposit if desired. Cost of insurance is an additional $599 per person**

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY - $8,144 per person

SINGLE OCCUPANCY - $10,394 per person

TRIPLE OCCUPANCY - $8,069 per person

Trip cancellation and interruption insurance is recommended. Please request a quote.