Start your trip to Nice and relax on the French Riviera’s stunning beaches. In both Paris and Lyon, you'll be able to enjoy incredible architecture, sample incredible pastries and sip a glass of wine in local bistros.

11 days | 9 nights 

Format

• Self-guided tour

Trip Highlights

• Destinations that include planned activities and/or overnight stays.
• France
• Nice 
• Lyon 
• Paris

Inclusions

• Flight to Nice; return from Paris (if flight and Hotel package option is chosen)
• 9 nights of accommodation
• Private airport and train station transfers in Nice, Lyon and Paris
• 9 breakfasts
• High-speed TGV train ticket (First Class) from Nice to Lyon, then from Lyon to Paris
• More Moments activities include:
• Full day excursion – Best of the French Riviera in Nice
• Workshop with perfume maker and create your own perfume
• Cruise on the Saône River 
• Dinner at a typical bouchon restaurant in Lyon
• Paris city audio tour by coach
• Dinner at a typical Parisian restaurant 
• Cruise on the Seine River
• Earn Aeroplan® points 

Itinerary

Day 1 | Depart Canada

• Fly to Nice.

Day 2 | Welcome to Nice

• Upon arrival in Nice, take a private transfer to your hotel and check in.

Day 3 | Nice: Visit

• After breakfast, enjoy a full day excursion of the French Riviera.
• More Moments Activities Included
• Full day excursion – Best of the French Riviera in Nice
• Enjoy the glamorous French Riviera with an expert guide. Visit a perfume factory in the enchanting hillside village of Èze. Head to Monaco, where you will visit the old town, a cathedral, and the famous Formula One Monaco Grand Prix circuit. Stop at the luxurious Monte Carlo before heading off to Cannes, then drive along the coastal road, passing by the charming marinas of Juan-les-Pins and Golf-Juan on your way to Antibes. 
• Admire the view from the fortification wall in Antibes and end your tour in medieval Saint-Paul-de-Vence, made famous by the actors and artists who made it their home.
• Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 4 | Nice – Visit

• Join a perfume-making workshop where you create your own custom fragrance with a professional perfumer. 
• More Moments Activities Included
• Perfume Workshop
• Create your own signature scent in a perfume workshop in Nice. Learn the art of French perfumery, blending bases, fragrances and oils, and then take home your custom-made fragrance in a vial. 
• Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 5 | Nice – Lyon

• Take a private transfer to the railway station and board the TGV high-speed train to Lyon. Upon arrival, take a private transfer to your hotel and check in.
• (Approximately 472 km)
• Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 6 | Lyon – At Leisure & Dinner

• Discover Lyon at your own pace. Visit the Museum of Fine Arts or have a picnic at the Parc de la Tête d'Or. At night, enjoy dinner in the bouchon restaurant experience included in your package.
• More Moments Activities Included
• Dinner at a Typical Bouchon Restaurant in Lyon
• Treat your taste buds to traditional Lyonnaise cuisine! These quaint family-run bistros can only be found only in Lyon and serve specialties that fearless foodies will appreciate.
• Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner

Day 7 | Lyon – Sightseeing

• Enjoy a scenic 1-hour cruise on the Rhône River.
• More Moments Activities Included
• Saône River Cruise
• Take an in-depth sightseeing tour of Lyon and discover the city's symbolic monuments from another angle. Admire the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, see the bold architecture of the Lyon’s Confluence district and behold Île Barbe, a green oasis near the city gateway. Accompanied by a guide, relive the exceptional moments that have shaped Lyon's destiny through the centuries.
• Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 8 | Lyon: Paris

• Start off your day with a private transfer to the railway station and board the TGV high-speed train to Paris. Upon arrival, take a private transfer to your hotel and check in.
• (Approximately 467 km)
• Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 9 | Paris: Sightseeing

• See the city's main attractions with your included activity in Paris. In the afternoon, take a 1-hour cruise to view Paris from one of its best vantage points: the Seine.
• More Moments Activities Included
• Paris City Audio Tour by Coach
• Discover Paris by bus and see its most famous landmarks with audio commentary in 10 languages and personal earphones.
• Seine River Cruise
• Cruise by the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Notre-Dame cathedral, the Conciergerie and the Musée d’Orsay. See the historic heart of the capital from a new perspective.
• Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 10 | Paris: At Leisure & Dinner Experience

• Continue exploring the City of Light. Fix yourself a picnic and relax at Champ-de-Mars, hit boutiques in the Marais district or sip an espresso at a sidewalk café.
• More Moments Activities Included
• Dinner at a Typical Parisian Restaurant
• Enjoy a three-course meal and a drink at a typical Parisian restaurant while taking in the beautiful ambiance. 
• Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner

Day 11 | Paris: Return to Canada

• After breakfast, take a private transfer to the airport and board your flight.
• Meal(s): Breakfast

Accommodations

• The hotels listed below are presented as examples for your reference only. Hotel accommodation details will be communicated to you or your travel agent prior to departure.

3-Star Accommodation

•  Nice: Hotel Monsigny (or similar)
•  Lyon: Chromatics Lyon (or similar)
•  Paris: André Latin (or similar)

4-Star Accommodation

•  Nice: Hotel Nice Azur Riviera (or similar)
•  Lyon: Maison Nô (or similar)
•  Paris: B55 Paris Hotel (or similar)

Departure Dates

• Daily service:
• April 1 to October 31

Not included

• Meals and drinks, unless specified
• Transfers between hotel and meeting points
• Additional activities and excursions
• Personal expenses and insurance
• Local taxes

Activities

• The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day. The number of consecutive nights per city could vary.
• 1-hour cruise on the Seine: Cruise departs from Pont Neuf facing the Musée d’Orsay. Transfer not included.
• Paris city audio tour by coach: There are several departures per day from the Place Sydney meeting point, near the Eiffel Tower. You can choose the time to suit your schedule.
• Full day excursion – Best of the French Riviera: Daily departures with a bilingual guide.
• Details regarding excursion meeting points will be indicated on your documents prior to departure.

City Tax

• City taxes are applicable for hotel stays and are payable in local currency upon check-out.

Important Note

• The order visited may change due to operational restrictions. The itinerary above is for reference only.

Check In, Check Out

• Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
• Check-out: 12:00 p.m.