Country
France
Duration
7 Days/6 Nights
Travel Type
Rail & Hotels
After giving your taste buds a treat in the unique bouchons of Lyon, work your way towards the Côte d’Azur. Pass through lavender and olive oil scented Aix-en-Provence before taking a stroll through the famous Promenade des Anglais in Nice.
Inclusions
6-night accommodation
Daily breakfast
Arrival and departure transfer from and to the airport with English-speaking driver assistance
High-speed train tickets (TGV): Lyon – Aix-en-Provence / Aix-en-Provence – Nice, in economy class
Exclusions
Flights – Gratuities – Porterage – Hotel city tax to be paid locally at destination – Night supplement for transfers (before 8am-After 8pm) – Any other item not mentioned in the Inclusions
Additional Information
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS (+$):
TGV train from Toulouse to Lyon, in economy class (Day 1)
2h00 private walking tour of the Old Lyon (not valid on May 1st – September 18,19)
3h00 Private tour of the Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse Tasting of 2 glasses of wine and Lyon gourmet specialties (not available on Sunday PM – Monday – May 1st)
2h00 walking tour of Aix en Provence (Sunday supplement 50% surcharge, Bank holidays supplement 100% surcharge)
2h00 Walking Tour of Nice (Sundays / Bank holidays supplement 15% surcharge, May 1st 100% surcharge)
1
DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN LYON
Arrival at Lyon airport or train station. Meet with your English-speaking driver-assistant after the customs and transfer to your hotel.
Lyon has been growing and evolving for 2,000 years! From the ancient theatres and abundant ruins that date back to Gallo-Roman times, winding through the Middle Ages and Renaissance influences in Vieux-Lyon, from the classical buildings on the Presqu’île, to the canuts and silk manufacturing workshops in the Croix-Rousse… Over time, the city stretched itself along the banks of the river Saône, later encompassing the Rhône and beyond, and today has reached the Confluence area, all while managing to preserve its precious heritage.
Lyon is also renowned for its art of living and gastronomy : Visit a ’bouchon’, an authentic local eatery, where you can sample Lyon’s delicious specialties.
Overnight in Lyon.
Lyon has been growing and evolving for 2,000 years! From the ancient theatres and abundant ruins that date back to Gallo-Roman times, winding through the Middle Ages and Renaissance influences in Vieux-Lyon, from the classical buildings on the Presqu’île, to the canuts and silk manufacturing workshops in the Croix-Rousse… Over time, the city stretched itself along the banks of the river Saône, later encompassing the Rhône and beyond, and today has reached the Confluence area, all while managing to preserve its precious heritage.
Lyon is also renowned for its art of living and gastronomy : Visit a ’bouchon’, an authentic local eatery, where you can sample Lyon’s delicious specialties.
Overnight in Lyon.
Accommodation : Lyon for 2 nights
2
DAY 2 LYON
After breakfast, you have the entire day to discover the city at your own pace. Stroll and wander in the 3 neighbourhoods of Lyon, dating back from the Renaissance: in the south, Saint George with the craftsmen; central location, Saint John, area of the upper clergy and aristocracy; in the north, Saint Paul district of the “bourgeoisie”, where large families of Italian bankers and merchants have established themselves, by building sumptuous residences. Go up the hill of Fourvière and visit the famous Basilica: this mysterious building is devoted to the Virgin Mary and the interior is richly decorated. Enjoy a cruise on the River Saone, and sail along the banks of districts inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list, from Renaissance Vieux-Lyon to the Presqu’île. The cruise continues on down the river Saône all the way to the Confluence district, to show the more contemporary aspects of Lyon.
Meals : Breakfast
3
DAY 3 LYON TO AIX-EN-PROVINCE BY TRAIN
After breakfast, transfer on your own to Lyon railway station and board your TGV train to Aix-en-Provence.
Bathed in the light of its special climate, Aix-en-Provence is a city of refined elegance on show in its constantly bustling streets and squares. Aix-en-Provence on its own draws together an exceptional array of heritage.
Transfer on your own from Aix TGV station to your hotel. Overnight in Aix-en-Provence.
Bathed in the light of its special climate, Aix-en-Provence is a city of refined elegance on show in its constantly bustling streets and squares. Aix-en-Provence on its own draws together an exceptional array of heritage.
Transfer on your own from Aix TGV station to your hotel. Overnight in Aix-en-Provence.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Aix-en-Provence for 2 nights
4
DAY 4 AIX-EN-PROVENCE
After breakfast, head out and discover the city. Leafy boulevards, elegant public squares lined in 17th & 18th century mansions – Aix is a tourist paradise. You can’t fail to fall in love. Walk to the Place Général de Gaulle, moving through the historic centre, Fontaine des Tanneurs, Chapelle des Bourras, Cathédrale St Sauveur, Hôtel de Ville, rue Espariat, Passage Agard and Cours Mirabeau, la place des Quatre Dauphin and rue Cardinale. Along the way you’ll take in the ambiance of this beautiful town and compose some truly great photo images of Aix.
Meals : Breakfast
5
DAY 5 AIX-EN-PROVENCE TO NICE BY TRAIN
Enjoy a tasteful breakfast at your hotel. Transfer on your own to Aix-en-Provence TGV railway station and board your train to Nice.
Located on the Mediterranean coast, only a few kilometers from Italy, Nice has all the charm of a southern city. Capital of the French Riviera, Nice is the perfect embodiment of the art of living.
Located on the Mediterranean coast, only a few kilometers from Italy, Nice has all the charm of a southern city. Capital of the French Riviera, Nice is the perfect embodiment of the art of living.
Transfer on your own from the train station to the hotel. Overnight in Nice.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Nice for 2 nights
6
DAY 6 NICE
Enjoy a tasty breakfast at your hotel. The blue of the Mediterranean, the marvelous light that can only be found here, breakfast on a sunny terrace, a quiet stroll through the narrow streets of the old town, lunch on a hotel terrace, an afternoon of shopping in the city’s prestigious boutiques, a dip in the sea, a classical music concert at the Opera, a gala evening at the Casino, a candlelit dinner in a Michelin-starred restaurant… Nice is all of these things and more! Old Nice is, in itself, a festival of sensations! Narrow streets, yellow and ochre facades, craftsmen’s shops and small boutiques, restaurants and lively squares make up the soul of this old quarter, which is alive day and night, not forgetting, of course, the Cours Saleya market, classified as one of the exceptional markets in France! You could also take the opportunity to visit the neighbouring Principality of Monaco as well as the picturesque village of Eze.
Meals : Breakfast
7
DAY 7 DEPARTURE FROM NICE
Enjoy a tasteful breakfast at your hotel. Meet your private car driver in the hotel lobby and transfer to the airport or extend your stay in France.
Meals : Breakfast
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
Lyon – Hotel Ibis La Part-Dieu les Halles 3*
Aix-en-Provence – Hotel La Rotonde Nice 3*
Nice – Hotel du Pin Nice Port 3*
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Rates in $ CA, per person – Land Rate |
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| Daily departures 2024 | Double Occupancy | Single Occupancy |
| April | 1450 | 2285 |
| June September October |
1605 | 2630 |
| July August |
1695 | 2805 |
| Supplement | ||
| High-speed train ticket (TGV) from Toulouse to Lyon, in economy class on Day 1 | 155 per person | |
| Optional Excursions | ||
| 2hr private walking tour of the Old Lyon | +235 per person (basis of 2 participants) |
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| 3hr private tour of the Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse – Tasting of 1 glass of wine and Lyon gourmet specialties | starting at +525 per person (basis of 2 participants) |
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| 2hr walking tour of Aix-en-Provence | starting at +245 per person (basis of 2 participants) |
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| 2hr walking tour of Nice | starting at +270 per person (basis of 2 participants) |
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| Tour Code: L | ||
BLACK-OUT DATES (subject to change without prior notice):
Lyon: April 01-12; June 01-05; September 23-30; September 28-October 02; October 04-07
Nice: April 01-02, 07-13, 28-30; May 01-02, 05-08, 12-14, 18-20, 25-28; September 08-10; October 02-03
**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment The prices indicated exclude the contribution to the Customer Compensation Fund of $3.50 per $1,000 of tourism product or service purchased from a travel agent in Quebec.
French City Trio: Lyon, Aix-en-Provence-Nice – detailed itinerary
French City Trio: Lyon, Aix-en-Provence-Nice – detailed itinerary
