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FRENCH WINTER SAMPLER W/PARIS EXT

Overview

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Enjoy two nights in Paris, where guided sightseeing includes a ride up to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower; an overnight in Lyon, France's second-largest city; and 2-night stays in Nîmes and Nice. Stops are made in Beaune, capital of Burgundy; in Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a wine tasting; in Avignon to see the Palace of the Popes; at Pont du Gard to see the Roman aqueduct; and in Arles, the city where Van Gogh painted more than 300 canvases. Before arriving in Nice, stop in famous Aix-en-Provence and drive through Cannes of film festival fame. Optional excursions to Monte Carlo and the artist town of St. Paul de Vence are available. An unforgettable vacation!

Special Departure:
December 25 - New Year's Eve in Nice

City Highlights
Paris:
Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, ascend the Eiffel Tower

Beaune:
Visit the capital of Burgundy

Lyon:
Orientation including a panoramic view from Fourvière Hill

Châteauneuf du Pape:
Wine tasting

Avignon:
Walk to the Palace of the Popes

Pont du Gard:
Take pictures of the Roman aqueduct

Arles:
Walk to the Roman amphitheater

Aix-en-Provence:
Orientation

Cannes:
Orientation drive including the Festival Hall

Nice:
Walking tour of the Old Town

Note:

• In the rare event that the TGV train is unavailable, alternative services will be provided.