Golden Escape French Riviera Tour

Nice, a way of life full a rich history. After breakfast, we will start exploring the city of Nice with a walking tour of the old town, starting from Place Masséna and ending at Cours Saleya, one of the liveliest squares in Old Nice, home to the fruit and vegetable market.

Socca tasting break in Old Nice. Departure on foot along the Promenade des Anglais. Then, board the Little Train of Nice, which will take you directly to the top of Castle Hill (subject to route changes by the City of Nice): the panoramic view is unique, overlooking the coastline, the old town, the hinterland, and Port Lympia.

Free time for Lunch on the Promenade des Anglais. Departure to explore Marc Chagall’s intriguing collection at the museum that bears his name, born from the artist’s desire to bring together in a single location his most important work on the Bible: the 17 paintings that make up The Biblical Message.

Dinner at hotel or near hotel (included in price).

Breakfast in hotel. Today we explore Cannes to Saint-Paul-de-Vence

Route to Cannes, the city of glamour, luxury, and beauty. We proceed with a guided tour on a tourist train. The route depicts a postcard of Cannes in one hour: From the Palais des Festivals to Palm Beach: the palaces, beaches, and yachts sparkle! The highlight of the show is the panoramic view at the foot of the medieval church of Notre Dame de l’Espérance.

Afterwards, a visit to the famous Le Suquet district, the birthplace of Cannes, is a cinematic setting. Accompanied by your guide, you will take a discovery tour of old Cannes and its Provençal market in Forville, a lively place at the heart of Cannes.

Free time for Lunch in the city, then drive to Saint-Paul-de-Vence, a village that has long attracted artists and writers. Discover the Rue Grande, the ramparts, the keep, and the fountain. You will also have free time in the medieval city and its narrow streets with numerous artisan and artist stalls.

Dinner at hotel. (included in price)

After breakfast, we depart for Monaco, the Princely City, the scene of the high-profile wedding of His Royal Highness Albert II and Princess Charlene. First we visit the Oceanographic Museum, with a self-guided tour up to the rooftop with its 360° panoramic view of the Rock. Then, a guided tour of the old town with a surprising discovery of Monaco Cathedral, located on the site of the former Saint-Nicolas Church and dedicated to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. It houses the Saint-Nicolas altarpiece by the Nice painter Louis Bréa, two organs, as well as the tombs of the sovereign Princes and their wives, including those of Rainier III and Princess Grace of Monaco.

Afterwards, you will admire the Prince’s Palace and then, at 11:55 a.m. sharp, you will witness the Changing of the Guard. Free time for Lunch in Monte Carlo to admire the beautiful cars on the magnificent Casino Square and its luxury boutiques.

Next stop is in the charming village of Eze, lavishly decorated with flowers and offering superb panoramic views of the coast. Visit the legendary Eze factory and laboratory. Opened in 1968, it enjoys a privileged location at the foot of the rock, overlooking the sea, on the legendary Riviera coastline between Nice and Monaco. This immense perfume factory, whose modernism is particularly highlighted within the charming medieval village of Eze.

The visit to the perfume factory is accompanied by a visit to the cosmetics laboratory where the brand’s creams and other body care products are developed. Free time to explore more and stroll around the perfume factory and the village of Eze.

Dinner at the hotel or nearby restaurant (included in price).

Today its your day to explore Nice on your own.

Evening Dinner at the hotel or nearby restaurant (included in price).

Departure after breakfast for the Verdon Gorges.  You stop in Comps-sur-Artuby before taking the Rive Gauche ridge road. Free time for Lunch suspended in the gorges.

Afterwards, route to Moustiers-Sainte-Marie and a quick stop at the Galentas Bridge. Located between Aiguines and Moutiers-Sainte-Marie and connecting the departments of Var and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, the bridge spans the Verdon at the exit of the gorges, offering a postcard perfect setting with the gorges on one side and a view of Lake Sainte Croix on the other. This is one of the most sublime spots in the gorges for taking photos of this surprising contrast.

Free time to visit of this village, famous for its earthenware with small blue flowers.

We drive back to the hotel for dinner (included in price),

After an early breakfast, we set off to the airport for our flight back to Malta on Ryan Air flight FR 7796 which departs at 12.10hrs.