DAY 1: UK - Nice - French Riviera.
Fly to Nice where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for one night.

DAY 2: French Riviera - Eze - Menton - Aix-en-Provence.
Enjoy wonderful views of the Côte d'Azur on a drive through the Alpes-Maritime region and continue, via the traditional town of Eze, to the lovely resort of Menton, famed for its lemon festival. Later, head into the heart of Provence and its medieval capital, Aix, surrounded by the beautiful countryside captured on canvas by Cezanne, where you will stay for five nights. (B)

DAY 3: Aix-en-Provence.
Today's included walking sightseeing tour with a local guide will help you get acquainted with the lovely city of Aix. As a UNESCO World Heritage site, the city has a delightful architectural miscellany of elegant mansions, charming squares, wide avenues and sparkling fountains. (B)

DAY 4: Avignon.
Journey to pretty Avignon on the banks of the River Rhône, famous for its pink sandstone buildings, bell towers, ramparts and stunning Romanesque cathedral. Enjoy a walking sightseeing tour with a local guide, including a visit to the formidable 8-towered hilltop fortress of the Papal Palace. (B)

DAY 5: Aix-en-Provence. Hilltop villages of Provence excursion.
The morning is yours to relax or explore Aix and the surrounding area. This afternoon, an included excursion offers you a chance to experience the breathtaking beauty of the hillside villages and wonderful countryside of Provence. Start with a visit to the 11th-century abbey and village of Silvacane on the south bank of the River Durance, before visiting the small town of Cadenet, made famous by the little drummer boy Andre Estienne, whose statue is located in the town's main square. Later, travel through the Luberon mountains to Lacoste, famed for its ruined chateau which formerly housed the family of the Marquis de Sade. Visit Oppede-le-Vieux, a beautifully restored ancient village with magnificent views of the Vaucluse plateau, before returning to Aix via Pertuis, for an included visit to the Domaine de Jansons for some local wine tasting. (B)

DAY 6: Arles - Camargue paddle-boat trip.
Journey to Arles, not only the largest 'commune' in France, but world renowned for its connections with the paintings of Van Gogh and historic highlights from the Roman and Middle Ages. On your included sightseeing tour with a local guide you'll see many fascinating sights, including the Roman amphitheatre. In the afternoon an included paddle-boat trip on the Petit-Rhône offers lovely views of the Camargue. (B)

DAY 7: Aix-en-Provence - St Tropez - French Riviera.
Bid a heartfelt 'au revoir' to Provence today and journey to one of France's most famous seaside resorts, St Tropez. Enjoy free time to stroll around the town and marvel at the million-dollar yachts in the marina, before heading along the coast to the French Riviera for one night. (B)

DAY 8: French Riviera - Nice - UK.
Transfer to Nice airport for your flight to the UK. If you are travelling by Eurostar you will be transferred to the railway station for your journey back to the UK. (B)