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7 Day French Riviera Signature
Highlights: Nice, Monte Carlo
Trip start: Nice
Trip end: Monte Carlo
Price Range from $2,653 to $4,060 *
* USD per person based on 2-4 people, double occupancy. Custom designed personal tour. Prices subject to change.

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Trip Summary
Map of Itinerary
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The French Riviera is one of the places in the world that you must see. And when you do it., why not do it in style! Enjoy this premium sojourn as you spend your time exploring this chic and beautiful corner of France. Explore the coast of the Riviera including a tour of old Nice, and enjoy this lovely sea side city. On your way to Monte Carlo in the glitzy principality of Monaco, enjoy the quaint medieval village of Eze. Once in Monaco, you'll have the chance to enjoy a walk along the promenade with its luxurious yachts and cars. Of course you must visit the Grand Casino and stroll the streets lined with exclusive boutiques. It is a rich person's paradise. Optional activities include yacht rental, world class golf courses, or simply relaxing poolside. Finish in style with a helicopter transfer to Nice for your onward flight. Includes private transfers with personal driver/guide from start to finish, helicopter transfer to Nice airport and with as much or as little "down" time for you to do independent exploring or relaxing as you wish.

Day Activities Hotel
Day 1
Nice
  • Nice: Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
  • Welcome Package
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Private - 1/2 d Walking Tour (4hrs) - Guide
  • Dinner (not included)
Splendid (4*)
(Alt: Mercure Promenade des Anglais)
(Alt: Grand Hotel le Florence) (B)
Day 2
Nice
  • Hop on - Hop off City Tour - Double Decker Bus/Driver/Headphones
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Private - 1/2 d Cannes by Night (4 hrs) - Vehicle/Driver
  • Dinner (not included)
Splendid (4*)
(Alt: Mercure Promenade des Anglais)
(Alt: Grand Hotel le Florence) (B)
Day 3
Nice
  • Optional Private Tours in and around Nice
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Splendid (4*) (B)
Day 4
Monte Carlo
  • Transfer - Private - Nice - Monaco [30 min] - Vehicle/Driver
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Private - Walking Tour (guide)
  • Dinner (not included)
Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort (4*) (B)
Day 5
Monte Carlo
  • Monte Carlo: Private - 1/2 d Eze and coastal towns (with Guide) - Minivan/Driver
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort (4*) (B)
Day 6
Monte Carlo
  • At Leisure
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Monte Carlo Casino - Self Guided
  • Dinner (not included)
Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort (4*) (B)
Day 7
Monte Carlo - Nice
  • Transfer - Nice Heliport - Helicopter/Pilot
  • Transfer - Monte Carlo - Nice [Helicopter (shared) to Nice Airport] - Vehicle/Helicopter/Pilot
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Depart (Int`l Airport) 
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive

Trip Options
All of our itineraries may be customized as you wish, add extra days, change a hotel, see different sights. Contact one of our expert consultants for your free, no-obligation vacation plan.

Itinerary

Day 1 Nice

Nice is the capital of the French Riviera and a glittering jewel of the Côte d'Azur. It is a city built on wealth and prestige, and not a little pretension. Head away from the Promenade and you'll find a different, more thoughtful Nice. History shows itself in the Roman and Grecian ruins in the Parc du Château, art manifests itself in the form of the outstanding Chagall and Matisse collections, and the old town simply oozes Mediterranean charm.

Airport transfer with private vehicle and English speaking driver. (A supplement for transfer between 8pm and 7am may be charged).

A welcome package with your vouchers, itinerary, city maps and train tickets (where relevant) will be waiting for you at your first hotel in Nice.

Take a guided walking tour in "Vieux Nice, France’s most Baroque old city. Discover the Cours Saleya (with its flower market in the morning), and a hundred stalls of plants, bouquets and cut flowers. Against the backdrop of the Castle Hill, this colourful display is a must. Discover the heart of the old town, its lively atmosphere and customs, the small St Francis Square with its fish market and fountain, other piazzas with their 17th and 18th Baroque churches, small cafes where the Niçois people like to meet, and winding alleys lined with quaint shops.

Splendid Hotel & Spa (4*) is a boutique hotel ideally located in the heart of Nice city and only 7 km from the airport. The hotel boasts 85 harmony rooms, 28 deluxe rooms and 15 suites which are an invitation to relaxation. Tastefully decorated in Mediterranean style which will remind you of the Côte of Azur, most rooms feature a balcony and some have a balneo bathtub. All of them have large openings allowing spaces to be flooded with daylight. The "Chez Hugo " Restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine and panoramic views of the city and the sea. On the eight floor is a spectacular heated swimming pool with impressive views, a sunny terrace and Jacuzzi.

Overnight at Splendid (4*).


Nice
Nice
Nice
Nice
Splendid Hotel & Spa
Splendid Hotel & Spa
Day 2 Nice

Discover the city of Nice and enjoy its fantastic and unique views from an open top deck bus. Your pass allows you to hop on and off as often as you please, at any of 9 stops along the route including the Promenade-Etats-Unis, Port-Quai Lunel, Croisières-Bleu Rivage, Place Garibaldi, Acropolis-Barla, Cimiez-Monastère, Chagall museum, Raimbaldi - Lepante and Promenade - Magnan. The buses depart ever hour to hour and a half and include recorded commentary and personal earphone sets (digital sound).

Enjoy an evening at leisure in Cannes with a private return transfer from Nice. Drive to Cannes by the coast, pass the celebrities villas of Cap d’Antibes. Admire the sea view from la Garoupe. Uppon arrival in Cannes take your time to enjoy dinner at leisure. In Cannes, city of Festivals, fireworks and film stars, stop at the Film Festival Palace and see the stars handprints, the shops, the sandy beaches and enjoy the famous Croisette Boulevard and the chic of Cannes.

Overnight at Splendid (4*).


Nice Promenade
Nice Promenade
Cannes
Cannes
Day 3 Nice

There are plenty of fun activities to choose from in and around Nice. For a private excursion, consider a half or full day tour to explore the coastline and any of the wonderful little villages scattered throughout the landscape, enjoy a tour of Monaco and Monte Carlo, crossing over the border and into Italy and checking out one of the market towns, enjoy a cooking lesson in Mediterranean cuisine and wine tasting followed by a wonderful lunch and a visit to some gourmet shops in Nice, enjoy a scenic helicopter ride filled by a morning of quad biking or formula 1 race car driving..The options are endless. If any of these catch your fancy or if you have anything particular in mind, please contact your Kensington Sales Advisor for more details.

Overnight at Splendid (4*).


Wine tasting
Wine tasting
Day 4 Monte Carlo

Steeped in 700 years of Grimaldi royal history, the Riviera city of Monte-Carlo crackles with glamour. With its stunning location between French medieval villages and the Alps, it's easy to picture actress Grace Kelly getting caught up in her fairytale romance with Prince Rainer III. To experience the luxe life, visit the Monte-Carlo Casino and its elaborate gardens, take in a world-class opera or ballet, bask in the sun on Larvotto Beach or get tickets for May's Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Meet your driver for a private transfer to Monaco today. 

Enjoy a private walking tour of Monte Carlo today. See the stunning Casino, the world famous Monaco Grand Prix start and finish line and Grimaldi Family Vault, where Princess Grace is buried.

Monte Carlo Bay Hotel and Resort (4*) is an innovation for the principality of Monaco, offering to be a new concept worth being discovered in the city. It is located at the eastern end of Monaco by the sea front. The hotel boasts 334 rooms, including 21 suites that are comfortable and well-maintained offering you an enchanted stay. Dine at the exquisite dining options to discover the selection of Epicurian menu with bitter-sweet accents. For your leisure Monte Carlo Bay Hotel and Resort offers various features like the well-equipped gymnasium, sauna and the luxurious swimming pool.

Overnight at Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort (4*).


View of Monte Carlo
View of Monte Carlo
Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort
Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort
Day 5 Monte Carlo

Enjoy a private half day excursion with your private vehicle and driver. Along the route you will pass by the beautiful bay of Villefranche and Cap Ferrat. The village is a citadel dating back to the 16th century and houses the Rothschild’s museum. From here, we continue on to Beaulieu, meaning “beautiful place”, so named by Napoleon. The town is well known for its casino and gastronomical restaurants. Next stop on route is Eze, an old medieval village. Enjoy a visit at the Fragonard perfume factory. Enjoy some free time to wander around the village before being brought back to your hotel via the Cap d'Ail where there are great views of luxury villas scattered along the coastline.

Your day will finish with a drop off your hotel in Monte Carlo. (no entrances included).

Overnight at Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort (4*).


Medieval village of Eze
Medieval village of Eze
Day 6 Monte Carlo

Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.

Spend your evening enjoying the world famous Monte Carlo Casino

Overnight at Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort (4*).


Day 7 Monte Carlo - Nice

Enjoy a shared direct flight from Monaco Heliport to Nice Heliport.

Transfer by helicopter flight to Nice airport (shared). Includes transportation from your hotel in Monte Carlo to the helipad in Monte Carlo. The helicopter will deliver you right directly to Nice airport.

Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport).



Trip Includes
Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services

Trip Excludes
Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance

Trip Terms & Conditions

  • Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $250). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
  • Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
  • Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
  • Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
  • Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
  • Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
  • Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.