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Spotlight on the French Riviera

featuring Nice's Carnival and Menton Lemon Festival

with Optional 3-Night Paris Post Tour Extension

February 19 - 28, 2025


Book by August 21, 2024 & Save $50 Per Person




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10 Days ● 13 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners


Double - $4,099;   Double - $4,049*

Single - $4,679;    Single - $4,629;

Triple - $4,059;    Triple - $4,009;

Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Evansville Regional Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers


If air schedules or seats are not available through EVV, an alternate gateway may be required. If so, there may be up to an additional $100 per person transfer fee. Every effort is made to secure EVV as the main gateway, but we also need to provide the best transportation arrangements available for a better tour experience Alternate gateways are available upon request.

Book by Aug. 21, 2024 and save $50 per person!


For bookings made after Aug. 21, 2024 call for rates.


Day 1: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Overnight Flight It’s time to live the good life and embark on a getaway to the fabulous French Riviera, or Côte d'Azur. With its elegant coastal resorts, superb eateries, chic boutiques and captivating museums, it’s the ultimate sunny retreat for the elite. Unpack your bags just once and stay at a single hotel for your entire adventure, which begins with an overnight flight to France.


Day 2: Thursday, February 20, 2025 Arrive Nice, France - Tour Begins Your tour commences today in the stunning city of Nice, a coastal pearl of the Mediterranean known for its legendary opulence and balmy beaches. With an average of 300 sunny days per year, Nice is a seaside paradise. Enjoy time to get to know the place where your journey begins.


Day 3: Friday, February 21, 2025 Nice (French Riviera) This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner in Vieux Nice featuring Mediterranean-inspired French cuisine. (B, D)


Day 4: Saturday, February 22, 2025 Nice: The Flower Market, the Local Foodie & the Flower Parade Step into the shoes of a local and navigate the Tram this morning. Get familiar with the routes and use it to your advantage during some free time. With a local expert, discover Nice by meandering through the city’s famed and colorful flower market. Then, delve into the Old Town, sampling local delicacies while on a tasting tour. This afternoon experience French Carnival traditions by attending the Flower Parade.* While the carnival’s theme changes every year, this event regularly features over 100-thousand flowers, 80% of which are locally grown. (B, L)


Day 5: Sunday, February 23, 2025 Menton Lemon Festival Journey to Menton, the most Italianate and warmest town on the French Riviera. Famous for the colorful Menton Lemon Festival, you’ll marvel at the impressive citrus sculptures and colorful parades.* Take in the festivities, before returning to Nice later this afternoon. (B)


Day 6: Monday, February 24, 2025 Monaco: Alluring & Royal Travel along the spectacular Corniche coastal road to the Principality of Monaco. On a walking tour, view the changing of the guards and visit the Cathedral of Monaco – the permanent resting place of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace. Then it’s your choice! Explore the tiny Principality on a panoramic Little Train** tour taking you across to Monte Carlo for views of its famous Casino -OR- visit the Oceanographic Museum, perusing its aquarium and the collection of fossils and skeletons amassed by the great researcher Jacques Cousteau. This evening, savor a wine-paired tasting menu highlighting cuisine across the South of France. (B, D)


Day 7: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Hilltop Grasse & Perfume Workshop - Nice: the Parade of Lights Today, learn the secrets of perfume making during a hands-on workshop and tour of the Fragonard Perfumery, where fragrant formulations have been prepared since 1782. Spend time soaking up the atmosphere of this charming Provençal hill town before returning to Nice in the late afternoon. This evening attend one of the world's oldest and most famous carnivals.* Dating back to the middle ages, the Nice Carnival is a party not to be missed. Mingle with locals and travelers alike as you take in the many sights and sounds of the Parade of Lights. (B)


Day 8: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Once Upon a Villa Head to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, referred to as the crown jewel of the French Riviera, where you’ll visit the impressive Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild. Uncover the lush gardens replete with jaw-dropping views of the Mediterranean Sea. Your visit to the villa is complete with lunch served in the charming tearoom overlooking the Bay of Villefranche. Back in Nice, enjoy free time to relax and take in the laid-back atmosphere along the Riviera. (B, L)


Day 9: Thursday, February 27, 2025 St. Paul de Vence: An Artist’s Haven This morning, venture to historic St. Paul de Vence, situated atop a hill overlooking the beautiful countryside of Provence. Explore this walled medieval village, soaking in its distinctive light said to have inspired Matisse, Braque, Chagall and other artists. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of an unforgettable trip. (B, D)


Day 10: Friday, February 28, 2025 Nice - Tour Ends Depart for home with many wonderful memories of your journey through the Cote d'Azur. (B)


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