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Discover Provence & the French Riviera
8 DAYS FROM £629
The tour representatives were excellent, most friendly and helpful. These cover two tours one previously taken for my 50th birthday, where I travelled with Archers on the Eastern USA & Canada tours and visited the most memorable sights. Niagara Falls was awe inspiring, a truly tremendous sight trip. An evening meal out with the group to the CN tower (Toronto) was the icing on the cake. This will stay with me forever, thank you.
New York was my first time, every sightseeing trip was memorable from the minute I boarded the plane in Manchester. I sat next to a lady who was on her way to another of your tours, New England. We enjoyed New York free time together, Central Park, shopping, horse drawn ride through Central Park, meal and of course shopping before we parted ways on our separate tour again.
I celebrated my 50th in Ottawa Canada where a free three-course meal of the highest standard was provided for birthdays, a custom of the city.
I cannot tell you how over the past two years I have sung your praises to family, friends and strangers alike. Memories of Amish Pennsylvania lingers on, Washington, the St Lawrence River boat trip and all the cities sightseeing.
I had the chance to book another holiday to Provence and the French Riviera (had gone in May with Leger, very disappointed), this August. You have what other tour companies have abandoned, local reps. Reps on both the "Eastern USA & Canada" and "Discover Provence & the French Riviera" were fun, natural and easy to get on with. These two holidays will stay with me, the best holidays I have ever had. Long may you continue. I could go on much more about hotels, food, transfers and much more; must stop.
Thank you, thank you very much Archers. I remain your customer now and in the future.
PS - Already planning my next holiday. On this trip, the group discussed our previous trips, so we are all trying each one we have not done, because word of mouth is the best way to sell these wonderful holidays.
Discover traditional towns, scented citrus groves and stunning sea-scapes as you explore beautiful Provence and the glamorous French Riviera.
Included Highlights worth £80
Eze & Menton Visit
French Riviera Scenic drive
Aix-en-Provence City sightseeing
Avignon City sightseeing
Provence Hilltop villages & wine-tasting
Arles City sightseeing & Camargue paddle-boat trip
St Tropez Visit
Your Price Includes
Flights: UK - Nice - UK
Accommodation on tour in a twin room with private facilities
Meals on tour 7 breakfasts (B)
Professional tour director on tour and local representative in resort
Porterage at hotels during tour (for one suitcase per person)
Transfers between overseas airport and hotels
All local and airport taxes/service charges
Holiday Itinerary
DAY 1: UK - Nice - French Riviera.
Fly to Nice where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.
DAY 2: French Riviera - Eze - Menton - Aix-en-Provence.
You'll enjoy wonderful views of the Côte d'Azur as we drive through the Alpes-Maritime region via the traditional town of Eze to the lovely resort of Menton, famous for its lemon festival. We then head south-west into the heart of Provence to its medieval capital, Aix, surrounded by the beautiful countryside captured on canvas by Cezanne, where you will stay for the next five nights. (B)
DAY 3: Aix-en-Provence. Included sightseeing.
Our included sightseeing walking tour with local guide will help you get acquainted with the lovely city of Aix. With a delightful architectural miscellany of elegant mansions, charming squares, wide avenues and bubbling fountains, the city is one of UNESCO's World Heritage sites. (B)
DAY 4: Avignon. Included sightseeing.
We travel north-west to pretty Avignon on the banks of the River Rhône, famous for its pink sandstone buildings, bell towers, ramparts and stunning Romanesque cathedral. You'll enjoy a walking sightseeing tour with local guide, including a visit to the Papal Palace, a formidable 8-towered hilltop fortress. (B)
DAY 5: Aix-en-Provence. Hilltop villages of Provence excursion.
The morning is yours to relax or explore Aix and the surrounding area. In the afternoon our included excursion offers you a chance to experience the breathtaking beauty of the hillside villages and wonderful countryside of Provence. We start with a visit to the village and Abbey of Silvacane on the south bank of the River Durance, dating back to the 11th-century. Then it's on to the small town of Cadenet, famous mainly because of its drummer boy Andre Estienne, whose statue is located in the town's main square, and then we travel through the Luberon mountains to Lacoste, famed for its ruined chateau, former home of the family of the Marquis de Sade. We visit Oppede-le-Vieux, a beautifully restored ancient village with magnificent views of the Vaucluse plateau, before returning to Aix via Pertuis, where you'll enjoy an included visit to the Domaine de Jansons for some local wine-tasting. (B)
DAY 6: Arles (included sightseeing) - Carmague paddle-boat trip.
We head for Arles, not only the largest 'commune' in France, but world renowned because of its connections with the paintings of Van Gogh and its Roman and Middle Age historic highlights. On your included sightseeing tour with a local guide you will see many fascinating sights, including the amazing Roman amphitheatre. In the afternoon our included paddle-boat trip on the Petit-Rhône offers lovely views of the Carmague. (B)
DAY 7: Aix-en-Provence - St Tropez - French Riviera.
We bid a heartfelt 'au revoir' to Provence as we journey south to one of France's most famous seaside resorts, St Tropez. There's time to wander around the town and marvel at the million dollar yachts in the marina, before we travel eastwards along the coast for an overnight stay on the French Riviera. (B)
DAY 8: French Riviera - Nice - UK.
Transfer to Nice airport for your flight to the UK. (B)
Accommodation on Tour
French Riviera: Holiday Inn Express at Le Cannet (3*) or Apogia at Nice (3*).
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View Holiday PhotosEscale Oceania
The Escale Oceania, formerly called the Mascotte, is a traditional, quiet and welcoming hotel set in a leafy location close to the town centre.
Location: 3 kilometres from the historical centre of Aix-en-Provence.
Facilities: Swimming pool; restaurant; bar/lounge; internet access; dry cleaning service; lift; safety deposit box at reception and room service.
Price includes: Bed and breakfast in a twin room with bath or shower and wc; air-conditioning; cable TV; telephone and hairdryer.
Options: Single room.
Official category: 3 star.
Holiday Extensions
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View Holiday PhotosAdd a week in the French Riviera - 7 Extra nights from £204
After your tour, why not extend your holiday with a relaxing week on the French Riviera.
You can extend your holiday with a week at the Amarante or the Hotel Kyriad Cannes Centre in Cannes.
On day 8 (Tue) of your tour you will be transferred to the hotel of your choice on the French Riviera for a week's stay before returning to Nice airport for your flight home.
Accommodation on Extensions
Add a week in the French Riviera - 7 Extra nights from £204
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View Holiday PhotosAmarante
This elegant modern hotel offers real sophistication and an excellent position in Cannes. Its combination of tasteful accommodation and good facilities promises a wonderful stay.
Location: On the main boulevard, 15 minutes' walk from the main shopping centre, gardens and sandy beaches. A courtesy bus operates to the beach and shopping areas (on request).
Facilities: Swimming pool with free parasols; restaurant (closed Sat & Sun); lounge bar; laundry service; discounted entry to best beach on 'La Croisette', lifts; minibar in bedrooms.
Price includes: Bed and breakfast in a twin room with bath or shower and wc; air-conditioning; satellite TV; safety deposit box.
Options: Single room.
Official category: 4 star. -
View Holiday PhotosKyriad Cannes Centre
True to its name, the hotel Kyriad Cannes Centre is a modern, well appointed, small hotel conveniently located in centre of Cannes town.
Location: In the town centre, a short walk from the famous Croisette, the Palais des Festivals, the beach and the boutiques of Rue d'Antibes.
Facilities: Small terrace; lounge; bar; breakfast room; lift.
Price includes: Bed and breakfast in a twin room with bath or shower, wc, air-conditioning, TV, telephone.
Options: Single room.
Official category: 3 star.
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