France Explorer - DURATION: 11 Days / 10 Nights

Day 1: Paris

Welcome to the French capital! The very word Paris conjures a picture of romance and wine! Upon arrival, make your way to the hotel. Check in and relax. The rest of the day is free to explore the city. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Paris – Hop on Hop Off bus tour

After your breakfast, explore Paris at your own pace. Visit Paris and all the major places of interest in the city with your one day Hop-On-Hop-Off bus pass. Enjoy fantastic views from the open top deck! See the highlights of Paris at leisure. Also, visit the Tour Montparnasse which towers above Paris at a height of 210 metres. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Paris – Illuminations Tour with Lido show

In the morning, transfer by coach to Disneyland Resort, a magical destination. Enjoy a day of fun with your one day pass for the park. Lunch on your own. In the evening, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Paris – Bordeaux

After breakfast, make your way to the train station to board your train to Bordeaux. Upon arrival, proceed to your hotel and check in. The rest of the day is free for you to relax and explore the city on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5: Bordeaux - Optional Vineyards and Wine Tasting

After breakfast, the day is free to explore this city on your own. You could also visit some vineyards around the region and do some wine tasting. We would recommend a full day excursion to Saint Emilion, one of the world's most famous vineyard regions, which is also listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. Your tour begins with a visit to a prestigious estate in Saint-Emilion: Chateau Angelus or Chateau Bel Air, where you will enjoy a guided cellar tour and wine tasting. You will then continue on to Chateau Haut-Sarpe, where you will enjoy a guided cellar tour, followed by a 'wine grower's lunch', included at an additional cost at the grape pickers quarters. Your tour ends with a visit to the medieval town of Saint-Emilion, where you will enjoy free time to explore the village and its underground monuments, before returning to Bordeaux. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6: Bordeaux – Provence

After breakfast, take a train to Provence. Upon arrival, make your way to the hotel. Check in and relax. The rest of the day is free to explore the city. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7: Provence – Lavender Tour

After breakfast, discover the fascinating and beautiful Lavender fields of Provence. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8: Provence – Nice – Monaco & Monte Carlo by Night

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed to Nice by train. On arrival, make your way to the hotel. Check in and relax. This evening, tour exciting Monaco and Monte Carlo by Night. Feel the magic of the Casino where the rich and famous can be seen gambling. Try your luck too! Dinner on your own at one of the numerable restaurants at the Casino. Overnight in Nice.

Day 9: Nice – Hop on Hop Off bus tour

After breakfast, discover the charming city of Nice and enjoy its fantastic views from the open top deck bus at your own pace. Your ticket is valid for one day and allows you to Hop-On-Hop-Off as often as you please. Or you can take a tour of a market. Depending on the day of your tour, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, visit San Remo's market, on Thursdays visit Bordighera's market and on Fridays, Vintimille's market. You will get free time for a taste of Italian cuisine if you wish. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10: Nice

After breakfast, go on the optional full day tour to Cote D'Azur. Overnight in Nice.

Day 11: Depart Nice

Check out for your hotel. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home with fond memories of your journey.