Ultimate France

What's Included

• Transport

  Enjoy seamless transfers and transportation throughout your journey, including an evening drive along the Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit and a relaxing cruise on the Canal du Midi.

• Dining

  Enjoy 4 dinners, 6 breakfasts, and 1 lunch during your tour.

• Guided Tours

  Join Local Experts for guided sightseeing in various locations including Nice, Arles, and Carcassonne.

• Cooking Class

  Meet Jean-Marc Boyer, the Michelin-starred Chef of Le Puits du Tresor, where you enjoy a traditional French cooking class.

• Wine Tasting

  Indulge in a private tour of Château de Ferrand and its wine cellars, with wine tasting guided by the resident Sommelier.

• Cruise

  Relax on an evening cruise of the Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Personal Assistance

  Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey with a Travel Concierge.

• Hotel Services

  Hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and complimentary hotel Wi-Fi are included.

What's Not Included

The tour does not explicitly mention exclusions, but typically, personal expenses, travel insurance, and optional activities not listed in the itinerary are not included.

Mode of Transport

Enjoy seamless transfers and transportation throughout your journey, including an evening drive along the Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit and a relaxing cruise on the Canal du Midi.

Accommodation

Experience luxury at the Fairmont Monte Carlo, Maison Albar L'Imperator in Nimes, Hôtel de la Cité Carcassonne - MGallery, and Hôtel Burdigala in Bordeaux, offering comfort and elegance throughout your journey.

Dining Summary

• 4 Dinner (D)
• 6 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Lunch (L)

Additional Included Highlights

• Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
• In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.  ?
• Included at all hotels.
• Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
• Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
• On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.?
• Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi. And, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available.
• Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.

Curated Experiences

• : Awaken your senses at the Bassins des Lumières Museum.

Passport Moments

• Monaco City: Join your Travel Concierge for guided sightseeing of glamourous Monaco. See the Grand Prix circuit – famous for hosting the annual Formula One Monaco Grand Prix – explore the old town, and admire the Royal Palace where the Grimaldi family lives. Wander along the yacht-filled harbor and see the cathedral, which houses the tombs of the late Prince Rainier and Princess Grace.
• Nice: Join a Local Expert to take a walk through the charming streets of Old Nice and see the Opera, the antique market, and the St. Reparate Cathedral.
• French Riviera: Join a Local Expert to visit the opulent Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild and its gardens. Built by the passionate art collector Madame Ephrussi, she gathered the best from each era including delicate pieces of furniture once belonging to Marie Antoinette.
• Avignon: Stop in Avignon and admire the Palace of the Popes, the famous broken bridge and beautiful squares shaded by imposing, leafy platanes.
• Les Baux-de-Provence: Journey through the Alpilles National Park to one of the most beautiful villages in France, Les Baux-de-Provence, perched on a plateau.
• Arles: Follow in the footsteps of Van Gogh as your Local Expert walks you through the city that inspired many of the artist's paintings.
• Carcassonne: Carcassonne represents one of the biggest and best-preserved fortified cities in Europe, with 53 watchtowers and 1.5 miles of ramparts open to the public. Explore this real-life Magic Kingdom with a Local Expert and uncover its rich history, dating back to the pre-Roman period.
• Cite de Carcassone: Admire flora and fauna, rural vistas and lush vineyards on this gentle 1.5-hour cruise. Built in the late 17th century as a shipping short cut between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean,?the Canal du Midi is one of Europe’s oldest canals still in operation.

Personalise your day

• Bordeaux: Take a relaxing bike tour around the City of Bordeaux. Enjoy a beautiful loop of the Garonne river, pass through the Chartrons district and stop in the picturesque park Jardin Public. See the Palais Gallien and the grand shopping centrer, Glace des Grands Hommes.
• Bordeaux: Join a Local Expert to discover the best sights in Bordeaux. See the beautiful Gothic cathedral, the famous Water Mirror, the stunning neoclassic theater and the modern architecture of the Cité du Vin.