Europe – Paris, Burgundy & Southern France – 7N/8D

Itinerary:

Day 1-3 : Nice & Montecarlo – sightseeing and attractions

Get romantic in Nice, with its year-round sunshine and universal appeal. Take a two-hour Vieux Nice Baroque Tour or a themed tour such as art deco, neoclassical and belle-epoque Nice, and learn much more about the history and culture of this popular destination. Visit the Musee Matisse, about 2km north of the centre, and enjoy the fascinating assortment of works by Matisse. Hop on board the Train des Pignes that chugs between the mountains and the sea and is one of Provence’s most picturesque rides. It rises to 100 km, with breathtaking views out to see. Head down to the Plage Publique des Ponchettes, Nice’s most popular beach, and swim in the warm clear blue Mediterranean sea. Try out one of Nice’s fabulous restaurant – La Table Alziari is run by the grandson of the famous Alziari olive oil family, and the day’s menu is always chalked on a blackboard. Squeezed into just 200 hectares, Monaco might be the world’s second-smallest country (the Vatican is smaller). Monaco Ville, also called Le Rocher, points skywards on a tall rock and overlooks the sea. Built as a fortress in the 13th century, the palace is now the private residence of the Grimaldis – see the changing of the guard there, it takes place daily at 11 am. For a glimpse into royal life, tour the state apartments at the Palais due Prince. Enjoy the aristocratic Atmosphere, the lavish furnishings, and the expensive 18th and 19th century art. And visit the ‘jewel in the Riviera crown’ – the rocky little village of Eze. It’s the medieval village itself that is the main attractions, with small higgledy-piggledy stone houses and winding lanes (and plenty of galleries and shops), and the mesmerising views of the coast.

Day 4-7 : Burgundy – wine & cheese tour

During your wine and cheese tour of Burgundy, travel through the wonderful lush Burgundian countryside , past vineyards and tiny communes, up into the Burgundy hills and past historic châteaux, in search of as many as cheeses as possible! Taste cheese from cows, sheep and goats milk, and meet artisan cheese makers in some remote location Visit several family owned vineyards and the occasional château estate, driving along the Route des Grands Crus through famous wine villages such as Gevrey Chambertin, Vosne Romanee, Chambolle Musigny, Morey St Denis, Meursault, Aloxe Corton….the list goes on! Lunches will be in regional restaurants and very typically Burgundian. astronomic dinners are held in carefully chosen locations. Enjoy a wine and cheese pairing at lunch in Nuits St Georges and a wonderful tasting walk through Beaune to enjoy more regional specialities.

Day 8 : Depart

Itinerary:

Day 1-3 : Nice & Montecarlo – sightseeing and attractions

Get romantic in Nice, with its year-round sunshine and universal appeal. Take a two-hour Vieux Nice Baroque Tour or a themed tour such as art deco, neoclassical and belle-epoque Nice, and learn much more about the history and culture of this popular destination. Visit the Musee Matisse, about 2km north of the centre, and enjoy the fascinating assortment of works by Matisse. Hop on board the Train des Pignes that chugs between the mountains and the sea and is one of Provence’s most picturesque rides. It rises to 100 km, with breathtaking views out to see. Head down to the Plage Publique des Ponchettes, Nice’s most popular beach, and swim in the warm clear blue Mediterranean sea. Try out one of Nice’s fabulous restaurant – La Table Alziari is run by the grandson of the famous Alziari olive oil family, and the day’s menu is always chalked on a blackboard. Squeezed into just 200 hectares, Monaco might be the world’s second-smallest country (the Vatican is smaller). Monaco Ville, also called Le Rocher, points skywards on a tall rock and overlooks the sea. Built as a fortress in the 13th century, the palace is now the private residence of the Grimaldis – see the changing of the guard there, it takes place daily at 11 am. For a glimpse into royal life, tour the state apartments at the Palais due Prince. Enjoy the aristocratic Atmosphere, the lavish furnishings, and the expensive 18th and 19th century art. And visit the ‘jewel in the Riviera crown’ – the rocky little village of Eze. It’s the medieval village itself that is the main attractions, with small higgledy-piggledy stone houses and winding lanes (and plenty of galleries and shops), and the mesmerising views of the coast.

Day 4-7 : Burgundy – wine & cheese tour

During your wine and cheese tour of Burgundy, travel through the wonderful lush Burgundian countryside , past vineyards and tiny communes, up into the Burgundy hills and past historic châteaux, in search of as many as cheeses as possible! Taste cheese from cows, sheep and goats milk, and meet artisan cheese makers in some remote location Visit several family owned vineyards and the occasional château estate, driving along the Route des Grands Crus through famous wine villages such as Gevrey Chambertin, Vosne Romanee, Chambolle Musigny, Morey St Denis, Meursault, Aloxe Corton….the list goes on! Lunches will be in regional restaurants and very typically Burgundian. astronomic dinners are held in carefully chosen locations. Enjoy a wine and cheese pairing at lunch in Nuits St Georges and a wonderful tasting walk through Beaune to enjoy more regional specialities.

Day 8 : Depart