Paris
Paris 05/10/2025
Tour begins: 6:30 PM, InterContinental Paris - Le Grand Hotel. A transfer from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Gare de Lyon Station, Charles de Gaulle Station, and Gare du Nord to the InterContinental Paris - Le Grand Hotel, in the heart of the city, is included. After your arrival just relax or head out to do some exploring on your own before meeting your Tauck directors and fellow voyagers at a welcome cocktail reception and dinner this evening at the exclusively chic Fouquet's on the Champs-Élysées.,
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05/10/2025 |
05/10/2025 |
Paris
Paris 05/11/2025
Your day begins with an orientation tour to help you get your bearings and consider all the ways that you can enjoy the "City of Light" at your leisure and as you please for the rest of the day. The remainder of the day is free. We've included admission to your choice of one of two of the city's finest museums (subject to availability). You may elect to view the priceless art inside the famous Musée du Louvre, home to Da Vinci's Mona Lisa, the Hellenistic Winged Victory, the beautiful Venus de Milo, and others. Or perhaps you're interested in viewing the impressive works exhibited at the Musée Jacquemart-André, a stunning museum in city's 8th arrondissement created from the former private mansion of 19th-century husband-and-wife art collectors Édouard André and Nélie Jacquemart — he, a member of a wealthy banking family and she, a renowned society painter — to display the art masterpieces they acquired during their lives together. The collection includes works by Canaletto, Rembrandt, Hals, Gainsborough, Bernini, Botticelli, and many others. Note: on select departures, join a Tauck Exclusive this evening — an after-hours guided visit to Musée du Louvre. A showcase of Impressionist paintings, the museum is housed in a former royal palace, and astounds with an incomparable collection of some of the world's greatest art masterpieces — old masters, sculptures, antiquities — and the Mona Lisa; ask at booking.,
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05/11/2025 |
05/11/2025 |
Paris
Paris 05/12/2025
A free morning in Paris gives you an opportunity to do those last few things that will make your time in Paris memorable. Say au revoir to one of the world's great cities as you board the high-speed TGV train to Lyon, home to a bounty of wines produced by local vineyards, locally produced cheeses, spicy sausages, warm-from-the-oven baguettes... You'll return to Lyon in a few days – but today, embark ms Emerald late afternoon for the start of your France river cruise along the Rhône. Join us tonight for the ship's welcome reception and dinner.,
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05/12/2025 |
05/12/2025 |
Cruise Starts (Embarkation)
Cruise Starts (Embarkation) 05/12/2025
A free morning in Paris gives you an opportunity to do those last few things that will make your time in Paris memorable. Say au revoir to one of the world's great cities as you board the high-speed TGV train to Lyon, home to a bounty of wines produced by local vineyards, locally produced cheeses, spicy sausages, warm-from-the-oven baguettes... You'll return to Lyon in a few days – but today, embark ms Emerald late afternoon for the start of your France river cruise along the Rhône. Join us tonight for the ship's welcome reception and dinner.,
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05/12/2025 |
05/12/2025 |
Lyon
Lyon 05/12/2025
A free morning in Paris gives you an opportunity to do those last few things that will make your time in Paris memorable. Say au revoir to one of the world's great cities as you board the high-speed TGV train to Lyon, home to a bounty of wines produced by local vineyards, locally produced cheeses, spicy sausages, warm-from-the-oven baguettes... You'll return to Lyon in a few days – but today, embark ms Emerald late afternoon for the start of your France river cruise along the Rhône. Join us tonight for the ship's welcome reception and dinner.,
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05/12/2025 |
05/12/2025 |
Chalon-Sur-Saone
Chalon-Sur-Saone 05/13/2025
Chalon-sur-Saône on the River Saône lies in the heart of southern Burgundy. Although its history dates back to the time of Charlemagne, it has another significant claim to fame — this is considered the birthplace of photography. So you have local inventor Nicéphore Niépce, who started it all with several photographic firsts right here in the 1820s, to thank for the great photos of the town's Romanesque churches and other monuments. Visit the walled city of Beaune — the "wine capital" of the famous Burgundy wine-producing region, and one of France's most important wine centers. A walking tour includes a visit to Hospices de Beaune or Hôtel-Dieu de Beaune, considered one of the best-preserved examples of 15th-century French architecture; you may also see the old market (Les Halles), the Beffroi (clock tower), parts of the medieval walls and ramparts, and more. This afternoon, you have a choice of wine tasting in Burgundy or a walking tour (and tasting tour) of Chalon-sur-Saône, including a stop at the bakery, the chocolate shop, and a mustard shop.,
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05/13/2025 |
05/13/2025 |
Beaune
Beaune 05/13/2025
Chalon-sur-Saône on the River Saône lies in the heart of southern Burgundy. Although its history dates back to the time of Charlemagne, it has another significant claim to fame — this is considered the birthplace of photography. So you have local inventor Nicéphore Niépce, who started it all with several photographic firsts right here in the 1820s, to thank for the great photos of the town's Romanesque churches and other monuments. Visit the walled city of Beaune — the "wine capital" of the famous Burgundy wine-producing region, and one of France's most important wine centers. A walking tour includes a visit to Hospices de Beaune or Hôtel-Dieu de Beaune, considered one of the best-preserved examples of 15th-century French architecture; you may also see the old market (Les Halles), the Beffroi (clock tower), parts of the medieval walls and ramparts, and more. This afternoon, you have a choice of wine tasting in Burgundy or a walking tour (and tasting tour) of Chalon-sur-Saône, including a stop at the bakery, the chocolate shop, and a mustard shop.,
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05/13/2025 |
05/13/2025 |
Tournus
Tournus 05/14/2025
With your riverboat docked in Tournus this morning, head out to explore the beautiful wine producing region of southern Burgundy, where history lies around every corner (this was a major crossroads during Roman times), and vineyards are everywhere. Picture in your mind what a typical French vineyard looks like... and then picture the most amazing landscape that surrounds you for miles and miles. Vineyards, gently rolling hills, orchards, red-tiled farmhouses, medieval cathedrals... and historic country estates like the 17th-century Château de Cormatin, which you'll explore on a visit today. With its moat, drawbridge, turrets, gilded rooms, and park-like grounds — including the mazes and fountains of its completely restored "pleasure garden" that's now among the finest in France — this classic Burgundy château takes you back through the centuries. Return to the riverboat for lunch, and continue your cruise to Mâcon. There is an opportunity to follow the ship to Mâcon by bicycle for a 20-mile ride along the Saône River.,
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05/14/2025 |
05/14/2025 |
Chateau de Cormatin
Chateau de Cormatin 05/14/2025
With your riverboat docked in Tournus this morning, head out to explore the beautiful wine producing region of southern Burgundy, where history lies around every corner (this was a major crossroads during Roman times), and vineyards are everywhere. Picture in your mind what a typical French vineyard looks like... and then picture the most amazing landscape that surrounds you for miles and miles. Vineyards, gently rolling hills, orchards, red-tiled farmhouses, medieval cathedrals... and historic country estates like the 17th-century Château de Cormatin, which you'll explore on a visit today. With its moat, drawbridge, turrets, gilded rooms, and park-like grounds — including the mazes and fountains of its completely restored "pleasure garden" that's now among the finest in France — this classic Burgundy château takes you back through the centuries. Return to the riverboat for lunch, and continue your cruise to Mâcon. There is an opportunity to follow the ship to Mâcon by bicycle for a 20-mile ride along the Saône River.,
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05/14/2025 |
05/14/2025 |
Macon
Macon 05/14/2025
With your riverboat docked in Tournus this morning, head out to explore the beautiful wine producing region of southern Burgundy, where history lies around every corner (this was a major crossroads during Roman times), and vineyards are everywhere. Picture in your mind what a typical French vineyard looks like... and then picture the most amazing landscape that surrounds you for miles and miles. Vineyards, gently rolling hills, orchards, red-tiled farmhouses, medieval cathedrals... and historic country estates like the 17th-century Château de Cormatin, which you'll explore on a visit today. With its moat, drawbridge, turrets, gilded rooms, and park-like grounds — including the mazes and fountains of its completely restored "pleasure garden" that's now among the finest in France — this classic Burgundy château takes you back through the centuries. Return to the riverboat for lunch, and continue your cruise to Mâcon. There is an opportunity to follow the ship to Mâcon by bicycle for a 20-mile ride along the Saône River.,
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05/14/2025 |
05/14/2025 |
Macon
Macon 05/15/2025
Your riverboat arrives in Mâcon on the Saône River this morning, for exploration in Cluny. During the reign of Charlemagne (742–814), monastic influences inspired a great revival in art, education, and culture; today you'll visit one of the great monasteries of the period when you tour the great Benedictine abbey of Cluny. Founded in 910, it was at the center of this major monastic reform movement and was also the largest Christian building in the world until the construction of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. You'll also visit Haras National de Cluny (France's national equestrian center), which dates back to the 19th century, to learn about its high-quality thoroughbred stallions. Have lunch off the riverboat today; later, reboard ms Emerald and enjoy onboard entertainment after dinner as you cruise to Lyon.,
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05/15/2025 |
05/15/2025 |
Cluny
Cluny 05/15/2025
Your riverboat arrives in Mâcon on the Saône River this morning, for exploration in Cluny. During the reign of Charlemagne (742–814), monastic influences inspired a great revival in art, education, and culture; today you'll visit one of the great monasteries of the period when you tour the great Benedictine abbey of Cluny. Founded in 910, it was at the center of this major monastic reform movement and was also the largest Christian building in the world until the construction of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. You'll also visit Haras National de Cluny (France's national equestrian center), which dates back to the 19th century, to learn about its high-quality thoroughbred stallions. Have lunch off the riverboat today; later, reboard ms Emerald and enjoy onboard entertainment after dinner as you cruise to Lyon.,
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05/15/2025 |
05/15/2025 |
Lyon
Lyon 05/16/2025
Ahh, Lyon. If you're a serious foodie, Lyon is the place for you! Regarded as the culinary capital of France, there are more restaurants here per capita than anywhere else in the country. But of course, there is more to this 2,000-year-old city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, than food. Begin your exploration with a panoramic view of Lyon from the district of Fourvière, set high on a hill. Check out the town's winding passageways and the Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste, with its 19th-century astronomical clock. Your day also includes the stunning Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière — built in the 1870s, it features exquisite marble work, stained-glass windows, colorful mosaics, and gilt galore; and a tour of La Maison des Canuts, a silk factory where you'll discover the secrets behind the creation of these exceptional silks. Enjoy dinner onboard while continuing your France river cruise to Vienne this evening.,
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05/16/2025 |
05/16/2025 |
Vienne
Vienne 05/17/2025
It seems that the Romans were everywhere along the Rhône, and Vienne (which they called "Vienna" in their day) was no exception. During your time on a walking tour here this morning, look for the theatre and temple they left behind, as well as other sights straight out of history. Alternatively, you may instead choose to join a guided bicycle tour following part of the ViaRhôna cycling path system along the River Rhône. Return to the riverboat this afternoon to continue your cruise.,
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05/17/2025 |
05/17/2025 |
Avignon
Avignon 05/18/2025
The fortified city of Avignon was probably a much more peaceful place before Rome became "inconvenient" for the popes who moved the papacy here about 700 years ago. Although they stayed for less than a century, they kept busy during those years... as you'll see on your visit to the impressive Palais des Papes that they built for themselves during this morning's sightseeing in this key medieval city. After a free afternoon aboard ship, travel to the Duchy of Uzès — a medieval city dating back to the 11th century, often called the "First Duchy of France", that forms the heart of the town of Uzès — for a guided visit followed by a cocktail reception and a Tauck Exclusive gala dinner at the recently restored chateau.,
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05/18/2025 |
05/18/2025 |
Uzes
Uzes 05/18/2025
The fortified city of Avignon was probably a much more peaceful place before Rome became "inconvenient" for the popes who moved the papacy here about 700 years ago. Although they stayed for less than a century, they kept busy during those years... as you'll see on your visit to the impressive Palais des Papes that they built for themselves during this morning's sightseeing in this key medieval city. After a free afternoon aboard ship, travel to the Duchy of Uzès — a medieval city dating back to the 11th century, often called the "First Duchy of France", that forms the heart of the town of Uzès — for a guided visit followed by a cocktail reception and a Tauck Exclusive gala dinner at the recently restored chateau.,
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05/18/2025 |
05/18/2025 |
Avignon
Avignon 05/19/2025
With your riverboat docked in Avignon for the morning, you can spend more time exploring the medieval city or take a morning excursion to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence — home to the ruins of the Roman city of Glanum, as well as the Saint-Paul Asylum where Vincent van Gogh was a patient. After returning to the ship for lunch onboard, head out again for an afternoon wine tasting at one of the select vineyards permitted to produce Châteauneuf-du-Pape — literally "the New Castle of the Pope" — the most famous of the Côtes du Rhône wines; your host reveals secrets of the terroir as you sample estate-crafted red and white wines from a region that's been producing wine for more than 2,500 years! Catch up with the riverboat in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and spend the evening onboard, bound for Arles.,
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05/19/2025 |
05/19/2025 |
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence 05/19/2025
With your riverboat docked in Avignon for the morning, you can spend more time exploring the medieval city or take a morning excursion to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence — home to the ruins of the Roman city of Glanum, as well as the Saint-Paul Asylum where Vincent van Gogh was a patient. After returning to the ship for lunch onboard, head out again for an afternoon wine tasting at one of the select vineyards permitted to produce Châteauneuf-du-Pape — literally "the New Castle of the Pope" — the most famous of the Côtes du Rhône wines; your host reveals secrets of the terroir as you sample estate-crafted red and white wines from a region that's been producing wine for more than 2,500 years! Catch up with the riverboat in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and spend the evening onboard, bound for Arles.,
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05/19/2025 |
05/19/2025 |
Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Chateauneuf-du-Pape 05/19/2025
With your riverboat docked in Avignon for the morning, you can spend more time exploring the medieval city or take a morning excursion to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence — home to the ruins of the Roman city of Glanum, as well as the Saint-Paul Asylum where Vincent van Gogh was a patient. After returning to the ship for lunch onboard, head out again for an afternoon wine tasting at one of the select vineyards permitted to produce Châteauneuf-du-Pape — literally "the New Castle of the Pope" — the most famous of the Côtes du Rhône wines; your host reveals secrets of the terroir as you sample estate-crafted red and white wines from a region that's been producing wine for more than 2,500 years! Catch up with the riverboat in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and spend the evening onboard, bound for Arles.,
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05/19/2025 |
05/19/2025 |
Arles
Arles 05/20/2025
It may seem strange to encounter Roman ruins in Provence but Arles was, after all, once a Roman city; while the gladiators are gone, the arena they left behind — just one of the town's many Roman remnants — still hosts performances and bullfights today. You have a choice today of exploring the medieval streets and city walls on a walking tour or embarking on a challenging, 2-hour bicycling excursion across the countryside surrounding Arles (which Van Gogh found so enchanting). After lunch, it's off to La Camargue, France's "wild west". Visit a working farm to see an exciting demonstration by gardians (local cowboys) and the black bulls they raise here — not something usually experienced on a France river cruise; you'll also enjoy lunch and traditional Provençal entertainment. This evening, join the ship's farewell reception followed by dinner.,
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05/20/2025 |
05/20/2025 |
La Camargue
La Camargue 05/20/2025
It may seem strange to encounter Roman ruins in Provence but Arles was, after all, once a Roman city; while the gladiators are gone, the arena they left behind — just one of the town's many Roman remnants — still hosts performances and bullfights today. You have a choice today of exploring the medieval streets and city walls on a walking tour or embarking on a challenging, 2-hour bicycling excursion across the countryside surrounding Arles (which Van Gogh found so enchanting). After lunch, it's off to La Camargue, France's "wild west". Visit a working farm to see an exciting demonstration by gardians (local cowboys) and the black bulls they raise here — not something usually experienced on a France river cruise; you'll also enjoy lunch and traditional Provençal entertainment. This evening, join the ship's farewell reception followed by dinner.,
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05/20/2025 |
05/20/2025 |
Arles
Arles 05/21/2025
The France river cruise portion of your journey ends as you disembark ms Emerald in Arles, and bid farewell to the captain and crew. Travel to lovely Aix-en-Provence; it's not hard to imagine great artists like Vincent van Gogh or Paul Cézanne at work amidst the spectrum of colors found in Provence as you view Mont Ste-Victoire and join your local guide for a walking tour among the fountains, squares, and medieval center. After free time for lunch in Aix, continue on to Cannes for a two-night stay.,
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05/21/2025 |
05/21/2025 |
Cruise Ends (Debarkation)
Cruise Ends (Debarkation) 05/21/2025
The France river cruise portion of your journey ends as you disembark ms Emerald in Arles, and bid farewell to the captain and crew. Travel to lovely Aix-en-Provence; it's not hard to imagine great artists like Vincent van Gogh or Paul Cézanne at work amidst the spectrum of colors found in Provence as you view Mont Ste-Victoire and join your local guide for a walking tour among the fountains, squares, and medieval center. After free time for lunch in Aix, continue on to Cannes for a two-night stay.,
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05/21/2025 |
05/21/2025 |
Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence 05/21/2025
The France river cruise portion of your journey ends as you disembark ms Emerald in Arles, and bid farewell to the captain and crew. Travel to lovely Aix-en-Provence; it's not hard to imagine great artists like Vincent van Gogh or Paul Cézanne at work amidst the spectrum of colors found in Provence as you view Mont Ste-Victoire and join your local guide for a walking tour among the fountains, squares, and medieval center. After free time for lunch in Aix, continue on to Cannes for a two-night stay.,
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05/21/2025 |
05/21/2025 |
Cannes
Cannes 05/21/2025
The France river cruise portion of your journey ends as you disembark ms Emerald in Arles, and bid farewell to the captain and crew. Travel to lovely Aix-en-Provence; it's not hard to imagine great artists like Vincent van Gogh or Paul Cézanne at work amidst the spectrum of colors found in Provence as you view Mont Ste-Victoire and join your local guide for a walking tour among the fountains, squares, and medieval center. After free time for lunch in Aix, continue on to Cannes for a two-night stay.,
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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France: French Riviera Excursion - 4 hours
Highlights
Your driver/guide will pick you up at the port and take you for an overview exploration of the towns of Nice and Cannes.
Cannes: Embellished by palm trees and fine sandy beaches the town is famous for its cafés and terraces, elegant shops, and deluxe hotels. Here, you will discover the film festival and conference center among many things. Cannes is without a doubt one of the most famous and glamorous resorts of the French Riviera.
Nice: Located close to the Alps, on the French Riviera, the city of Nice in France is opulent and ignores winter. It offers beautiful sights with its blue sea, promenade des Anglais walk, its historical city center with its many colorful façades, and extravagant villas and palaces. The city has its own 'Art de Vivre' that is personified by the bustling markets, its Mediterranean cuisine, inspired artists that have left their print, art galleries and luxury hotels and café
What’s included?
- 4-hours with an expert local guide/driver
- Transportation
What isn’t included?
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France: French Riviera Excursion - 4 hours
Highlights
Your driver/guide will pick you up at the port and take you for an overview exploration of the towns of Nice and Cannes.
Cannes: Embellished by palm trees and fine sandy beaches the town is famous for its cafés and terraces, elegant shops, and deluxe hotels. Here, you will discover the film festival and conference center among many things. Cannes is without a doubt one of the most famous and glamorous resorts of the French Riviera.
Nice: Located close to the Alps, on the French Riviera, the city of Nice in France is opulent and ignores winter. It offers beautiful sights with its blue sea, promenade des Anglais walk, its historical city center with its many colorful façades, and extravagant villas and palaces. The city has its own 'Art de Vivre' that is personified by the bustling markets, its Mediterranean cuisine, inspired artists that have left their print, art galleries and luxury hotels and café
What’s included?
- 4-hours with an expert local guide/driver
- Transportation
What isn’t included?
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Cannes - Half Day Tour - 4 hours
Cannes Shore Excursion. You will visit the glamourous Cannes, famous for the Cannes Film Festival.
9.00 am or 2:00 pm: Be met at your boat and drive to Cannes.
Once a small fishing village, Cannes is now a glamorous and expensive seaside town considered to be one of the social hubs of Europe. During the festival, fans can see actors, celebrities, and directors up close and in person on the famous steps of the Palais des Festivals at the end of La Croisette. You can check out the beauty and architecture of Le Suquet, with its cobbled streets and breathtaking views, or sit at street side tables and enjoy the favoured hobby of people watching up and down the lovely marina.
Your guide will escort you to visit the city main points of interest:
Old town— The usual narrow winding streets filled with restaurants and souvenir shops. The view from the castle ruins at the top is excellent.
Covered Market (Marché Forville)— For a spectacular eating and viewing food experience, no other market in Cannes beats this for scale and variety. The market itself is at the west end of rue Meynardiers, one of the Cote's best gourmand streets.
Palais des Festivals— Down La Croisette is the famous Palais des Festivals, where stars of the screen gather and watch films screened during the festival. Irresistible not to pose for a photograph on the 22 steps leading up to the entrance.
Port— Admire the yachts of the rich and possibly famous - though true mega-yachts will be found at the International Yacht Club down the coast in Antibes.
La Croisette— Cannes catwalk beside the sea, it is the center of the city's tourist activity and known for its luxury hotels and boutique shops.
1:00 pm or 6:00 pm: return to Nice.
Tour Duration: 4 hours.
Tour can operate: Any Day
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes.
Physical Activity Level: Moderate.
Included:
Deluxe minivan that can carry up to 6 passengers
Professional English-speaking guide-driver who will chauffeur you on your sightseeing-tour and is licensed to guide and accompany you on walking tours as well as into museums and monuments.
24-hour assistance available during your stay
All taxes
Not Included:
Tips
Lunch or dinner
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05/21/2025 |
05/21/2025 |
Cannes
Cannes 05/22/2025
Explore the south of France on a choice of sightseeing excursions today. Your first choice is an excursion that includes walking tours of Nice and Monte-Carlo plus a famed drive... mega-yachts from around the world bobbing in the bay... the rich, the famous, the jet setters... a casino world-renowned for its glamour... a real-life royal fairy-tale romance... it's all part of Nice and Monte-Carlo's magic spell... Alternatively, journey to the hills above Cannes for a visit to Grasse, one of the world's premiere centers for the perfume industry, and a visit to the picturesque walled town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, a Provençal hilltop town that was built in the 13th century, for a walking tour — you'll be taken with its medieval look and easily understand why it became an artists' enclave. Return to Cannes for a farewell reception and dinner at the hotel.,
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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France: French Riviera Excursion - 4 hours
Highlights
Your driver/guide will pick you up at the port and take you for an overview exploration of the towns of Nice and Cannes.
Cannes: Embellished by palm trees and fine sandy beaches the town is famous for its cafés and terraces, elegant shops, and deluxe hotels. Here, you will discover the film festival and conference center among many things. Cannes is without a doubt one of the most famous and glamorous resorts of the French Riviera.
Nice: Located close to the Alps, on the French Riviera, the city of Nice in France is opulent and ignores winter. It offers beautiful sights with its blue sea, promenade des Anglais walk, its historical city center with its many colorful façades, and extravagant villas and palaces. The city has its own 'Art de Vivre' that is personified by the bustling markets, its Mediterranean cuisine, inspired artists that have left their print, art galleries and luxury hotels and café
What’s included?
- 4-hours with an expert local guide/driver
- Transportation
What isn’t included?
-
France: French Riviera Excursion - 4 hours
Highlights
Your driver/guide will pick you up at the port and take you for an overview exploration of the towns of Nice and Cannes.
Cannes: Embellished by palm trees and fine sandy beaches the town is famous for its cafés and terraces, elegant shops, and deluxe hotels. Here, you will discover the film festival and conference center among many things. Cannes is without a doubt one of the most famous and glamorous resorts of the French Riviera.
Nice: Located close to the Alps, on the French Riviera, the city of Nice in France is opulent and ignores winter. It offers beautiful sights with its blue sea, promenade des Anglais walk, its historical city center with its many colorful façades, and extravagant villas and palaces. The city has its own 'Art de Vivre' that is personified by the bustling markets, its Mediterranean cuisine, inspired artists that have left their print, art galleries and luxury hotels and café
What’s included?
- 4-hours with an expert local guide/driver
- Transportation
What isn’t included?
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Cannes - Half Day Tour - 4 hours
Cannes Shore Excursion. You will visit the glamourous Cannes, famous for the Cannes Film Festival.
9.00 am or 2:00 pm: Be met at your boat and drive to Cannes.
Once a small fishing village, Cannes is now a glamorous and expensive seaside town considered to be one of the social hubs of Europe. During the festival, fans can see actors, celebrities, and directors up close and in person on the famous steps of the Palais des Festivals at the end of La Croisette. You can check out the beauty and architecture of Le Suquet, with its cobbled streets and breathtaking views, or sit at street side tables and enjoy the favoured hobby of people watching up and down the lovely marina.
Your guide will escort you to visit the city main points of interest:
Old town— The usual narrow winding streets filled with restaurants and souvenir shops. The view from the castle ruins at the top is excellent.
Covered Market (Marché Forville)— For a spectacular eating and viewing food experience, no other market in Cannes beats this for scale and variety. The market itself is at the west end of rue Meynardiers, one of the Cote's best gourmand streets.
Palais des Festivals— Down La Croisette is the famous Palais des Festivals, where stars of the screen gather and watch films screened during the festival. Irresistible not to pose for a photograph on the 22 steps leading up to the entrance.
Port— Admire the yachts of the rich and possibly famous - though true mega-yachts will be found at the International Yacht Club down the coast in Antibes.
La Croisette— Cannes catwalk beside the sea, it is the center of the city's tourist activity and known for its luxury hotels and boutique shops.
1:00 pm or 6:00 pm: return to Nice.
Tour Duration: 4 hours.
Tour can operate: Any Day
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes.
Physical Activity Level: Moderate.
Included:
Deluxe minivan that can carry up to 6 passengers
Professional English-speaking guide-driver who will chauffeur you on your sightseeing-tour and is licensed to guide and accompany you on walking tours as well as into museums and monuments.
24-hour assistance available during your stay
All taxes
Not Included:
Tips
Lunch or dinner
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05/22/2025 |
05/22/2025 |
Grasse
Grasse 05/22/2025
Explore the south of France on a choice of sightseeing excursions today. Your first choice is an excursion that includes walking tours of Nice and Monte-Carlo plus a famed drive... mega-yachts from around the world bobbing in the bay... the rich, the famous, the jet setters... a casino world-renowned for its glamour... a real-life royal fairy-tale romance... it's all part of Nice and Monte-Carlo's magic spell... Alternatively, journey to the hills above Cannes for a visit to Grasse, one of the world's premiere centers for the perfume industry, and a visit to the picturesque walled town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, a Provençal hilltop town that was built in the 13th century, for a walking tour — you'll be taken with its medieval look and easily understand why it became an artists' enclave. Return to Cannes for a farewell reception and dinner at the hotel.,
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05/22/2025 |
05/22/2025 |
Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Saint-Paul-de-Vence 05/22/2025
Explore the south of France on a choice of sightseeing excursions today. Your first choice is an excursion that includes walking tours of Nice and Monte-Carlo plus a famed drive... mega-yachts from around the world bobbing in the bay... the rich, the famous, the jet setters... a casino world-renowned for its glamour... a real-life royal fairy-tale romance... it's all part of Nice and Monte-Carlo's magic spell... Alternatively, journey to the hills above Cannes for a visit to Grasse, one of the world's premiere centers for the perfume industry, and a visit to the picturesque walled town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, a Provençal hilltop town that was built in the 13th century, for a walking tour — you'll be taken with its medieval look and easily understand why it became an artists' enclave. Return to Cannes for a farewell reception and dinner at the hotel.,
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05/22/2025 |
05/22/2025 |
Cannes
Cannes 05/23/2025
Tour ends: Cannes. A transfer from the Hotel Martinez to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, Nice-Ville Train Station, and Nice-Riquier Train Station is included. Fly home anytime, but be sure to allow 3 hours for flight check-in at the airport.,
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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France: French Riviera Excursion - 4 hours
Highlights
Your driver/guide will pick you up at the port and take you for an overview exploration of the towns of Nice and Cannes.
Cannes: Embellished by palm trees and fine sandy beaches the town is famous for its cafés and terraces, elegant shops, and deluxe hotels. Here, you will discover the film festival and conference center among many things. Cannes is without a doubt one of the most famous and glamorous resorts of the French Riviera.
Nice: Located close to the Alps, on the French Riviera, the city of Nice in France is opulent and ignores winter. It offers beautiful sights with its blue sea, promenade des Anglais walk, its historical city center with its many colorful façades, and extravagant villas and palaces. The city has its own 'Art de Vivre' that is personified by the bustling markets, its Mediterranean cuisine, inspired artists that have left their print, art galleries and luxury hotels and café
What’s included?
- 4-hours with an expert local guide/driver
- Transportation
What isn’t included?
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France: French Riviera Excursion - 4 hours
Highlights
Your driver/guide will pick you up at the port and take you for an overview exploration of the towns of Nice and Cannes.
Cannes: Embellished by palm trees and fine sandy beaches the town is famous for its cafés and terraces, elegant shops, and deluxe hotels. Here, you will discover the film festival and conference center among many things. Cannes is without a doubt one of the most famous and glamorous resorts of the French Riviera.
Nice: Located close to the Alps, on the French Riviera, the city of Nice in France is opulent and ignores winter. It offers beautiful sights with its blue sea, promenade des Anglais walk, its historical city center with its many colorful façades, and extravagant villas and palaces. The city has its own 'Art de Vivre' that is personified by the bustling markets, its Mediterranean cuisine, inspired artists that have left their print, art galleries and luxury hotels and café
What’s included?
- 4-hours with an expert local guide/driver
- Transportation
What isn’t included?
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Cannes - Half Day Tour - 4 hours
Cannes Shore Excursion. You will visit the glamourous Cannes, famous for the Cannes Film Festival.
9.00 am or 2:00 pm: Be met at your boat and drive to Cannes.
Once a small fishing village, Cannes is now a glamorous and expensive seaside town considered to be one of the social hubs of Europe. During the festival, fans can see actors, celebrities, and directors up close and in person on the famous steps of the Palais des Festivals at the end of La Croisette. You can check out the beauty and architecture of Le Suquet, with its cobbled streets and breathtaking views, or sit at street side tables and enjoy the favoured hobby of people watching up and down the lovely marina.
Your guide will escort you to visit the city main points of interest:
Old town— The usual narrow winding streets filled with restaurants and souvenir shops. The view from the castle ruins at the top is excellent.
Covered Market (Marché Forville)— For a spectacular eating and viewing food experience, no other market in Cannes beats this for scale and variety. The market itself is at the west end of rue Meynardiers, one of the Cote's best gourmand streets.
Palais des Festivals— Down La Croisette is the famous Palais des Festivals, where stars of the screen gather and watch films screened during the festival. Irresistible not to pose for a photograph on the 22 steps leading up to the entrance.
Port— Admire the yachts of the rich and possibly famous - though true mega-yachts will be found at the International Yacht Club down the coast in Antibes.
La Croisette— Cannes catwalk beside the sea, it is the center of the city's tourist activity and known for its luxury hotels and boutique shops.
1:00 pm or 6:00 pm: return to Nice.
Tour Duration: 4 hours.
Tour can operate: Any Day
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes.
Physical Activity Level: Moderate.
Included:
Deluxe minivan that can carry up to 6 passengers
Professional English-speaking guide-driver who will chauffeur you on your sightseeing-tour and is licensed to guide and accompany you on walking tours as well as into museums and monuments.
24-hour assistance available during your stay
All taxes
Not Included:
Tips
Lunch or dinner
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