Paris To French Riviera
30s - 40s -50s & Active 60s Singles Vacation
August 3 - August 12, 2012
  $2690*

Paris to the French Riviera Itinerary

Day 1 - Depart Your Hometown

Your vacation begins when you board your overnight flight to Paris. Plan your flight to arrive on Friday. Remember you are flying home from Nice!

Day 2 - Paris, France

Upon arrival at the Paris airport you will be shuttled to our hotel. Check-in and receive your Paris hop on hop off bus pass. Arrive early and enjoy the day in Paris.

Paris is steeped in history and packed full of world famous landmarks, A hop on hop off bus is by far the best way to see the capital. Enjoy great views from the open top deck of your bus and see the sites of Paris that you choose. The bus offers 4 different routes and it is valid for 2 consecutive days. The Paris Grand Tour will take you to all the main sights, while the other 3 routes concentrate on particular areas (Montparnasse/St Germain tour, Montmartre/Grands Bouleverds tour and Bastille/Bercy tour).

Meet and greet in the hotel lobby and walk to an optional dinner at 7:00pm.

Day 3 - Paris to Loire Valley

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at our hotel. Then continue to enjoy the sights of Paris using the hop on hop off bus till it is time to head towards the Loire Valley. Often called the "Garden of France". the Loire Valley is an enchanted land of vineyards, flowers and rolling green hills dotted with more than a thousand chateaux.

At the junction of the Loire and Cher Rivers is Tours, a university town that was a great pilgrimage site during the Middle Ages. Upon arrival explore the city 's original medieval district, called le Vieux Tours. Unique to the Old City are preserved half-timbered buildings and la Place Plumereau, a square with busy pubs and restaurants, whose open-air tables fill the center of the square.
Tonight our Welcome Dinner will be in a local restaurant

Day 4 - Loire Valley to Bordeaux

Today we have a guided tour of three of the most impressive castles in the Loire Valley.

The royal Chateau de Chambord, the largest castle in the Loire Valley was constructed as a hunting lodge by King François I in part to be near to his mistress and was never completed.

Chateau de Blois has been the residence of several French kings and also where Joan of Arc received a blessing from the Archbishop of Reims in 1429 before departing with her army to drive the English from Orléans.

Chenonceau is not only remarkable for its architecture and history but also for the fine quality of its collections: Renaissance furniture, a vast ensemble of XVI and XVII centuries tapestries and a great number of masterpieces. Beyond the Castle Chenonceau discover the two renowned and magnificent gardens that Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici have given their names to.
Early evening train to Bordeaux and transfer to our hotel.

Day 5 - Bordeaux

Morning free to sleep late, explore or shop the city of Bordeaux. The historic part of the city is on the UNESCO World Heritage List as "an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble" of the 18th century. In the heart of Bordeaux is Rue Sainte-Catherine, a pedestrian only shopping street with .75 miles of shops, restaurants and cafés; it is also the longest shopping street in Europe.

Discover the secrets of Bordeaux and see the vineyards that have made Bordeaux wines world famous on our afternoon guided tour. Taste some of the finest wines in the region.

Day 6 - Bordeaux to Marseilles to Nice

Early morning transfer to train station and our 6:25am train to Marseilles. Watch the French countryside go by as we speed towards our next destination.

Arrive in Marseilles in time for lunch and a few hours at the Old Port. The port is filled with fishing boats and yachts, and surrounded by small streets teeming with seafood restaurants and shops. The wide streets offer leisurely strolling and many terrace cafes. Make a "loop" of the Old Port, walking around three sides and then taking the little ferryboat across from one side to the other.

We board our train to Nice and upon arrival we transfer to our hotel and check-in. Relax, have dinner (not included) and a leisurely walk.

Day 7 - Nice

Discover this picture-postcard city on the French Riviera on our morning walking tour of Nice. Nice has a thousand surprises in store ... its monuments, churches, gardens, the footpaths which link the surrounding hillside to the city centre, but also its museums, its artists, its local crafts, its renowned gastronomy with its unmistakeable flavours of garlic, olive oil and basil, as well as its folklore. Our guide will show us the maze of staircases and lanes, fine Baroque churches, bustling flower market and the famed Promenade des Anglais. Visit the Old Town, site of the trading center founded by the Greeks 2,700 years ago.

After our group tour, the afternoon is free to explore the streets, beaches and markets of Nice. Walk along the famous Promenade des Anglais and enjoy the views of the Mediterranean.

Day 8 - Nice - Monte Carlo, Monaco and Eze

Today we leave France and cross the border into Monaco. Drive along the spectacular blue waters of the coastline lined with typical Mediterranean villages and modern marinas.

In Monaco visit the Old Town, see the Changing of the Palace Guards and drive along the Formula One Grand Prix circuit. There is time to visit the Prince’s Palace, Cathedral, and Cousteau’s Oceanographic Museum. Enjoy time to stroll amongst the stunning gardens, mega-yachts, and chic casinos and watch the “rich and beautiful” enjoying the good life at.

We stop at Eze, a provincial village filled with charm and colourful window boxes. The numerous arts and crafts boutiques are hard to resist... some are built into tiny caves dug out of the hill-side.

Day 9 - Nice - Cannes

This morning let's take a 20 minute city bus ride to Canners, best known for its annual Film Festival. Walk around the town that attracts the rich and famous to its expensive shops, boutiques and restaurants.

The rest of the day is at leisure for last minute exploring, shopping or to enjoy the beach.

Tonight we gather for our last evening in France and we enjoy our farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 10 - Nice - Depart Home

Say "Au Revoir" to Nice as your France singles vacation ends and you are transferred to the Nice airport for your return flight home.

Hotels

Paris to French Riviera August 3 - August 12, 2012 Price - $2,690* Includes * 8-Nights Accommodations * Breakfast Daily * 2 Dinners * Singles Travel Hostess * English Speaking Guides * Tours and Admissions as stated in itinerary * Trains and Buses in France * Airport / Hotel Transfers on Tour Dates * Taxes and Surcharges *The price per person is for a double room. Free roommate matching is available so there is never a need to pay a "single supplement".  If you wish to room alone the cost is an additional $950  Not included * Airline Flights * Tips $135  collected the first day of tour

Deposit - $400 Balance Due July 8, 2012