Private Tour (FR004) South of France & Provence 6 Days 5 Nights

Pick you up at Nice Côte d'Azur International Airport, France, after clearing immigration and customs.

Take you to visit Monte Carlo, the capital of Monaco, a tiny yet extremely wealthy country. Monte Carlo Old Town is the residence of the ruling prince, perched atop a 60-meter-high cliff in the strategic style of medieval knights.

Walk into the palace square, soak in the luxurious atmosphere, and take photos of the Prince's Palace of Monaco, the official residence of the current Sovereign Prince of Monaco.

Visit inside Monaco Cathedral, built in Neo-Romanesque style, which serves as the burial site of Princess Grace of Monaco and Prince Rainier, her husband. Head into the old town, capture the glamour of the Casino and Hotel de Paris, Monte Carlo's premier luxury hotel. Stroll along the town walkways lined with beautifully architected buildings, homes, and shops. Enjoy free time for shopping at your leisure. When it is time, travel to Grasse and stay overnight in Grasse.

From there, depart for the village of Saint Paul de Vence, a medieval European village remarkably well-preserved in its original state. Nestled in a valley and surrounded by stone walls, the village pathways wind through charming narrow alleys lined with houses and artist galleries, which have been transformed into shops and exhibition spaces for arts and handicrafts.

When it is time, travel to Cannes, a celebrated resort town in southern France that hosts the world-famous Cannes Film Festival (Cannes Films Festival), held since 1946 and considered one of the oldest film festivals in the world. The event venue is a compact 2-3 story building, lavishly decorated during the festival. In the forecourt, there are handprints and signatures of many famous Hollywood stars. Movie fans should not miss comparing handprints with their favorite stars in front of the Palais des Festivals, where renowned stars have left their imprints as souvenirs. Pass by to admire the glamorous luxury yachts of billionaires. Then travel to Marseille (distance: 34 km), France's major port city and a beautiful Riviera seaside destination known as France's gateway to the Mediterranean. Overnight in Marseille. 3 Arles - Nimes - Avignon

In the morning, visit Arles, a city renowned for its significant historical sites dating back to the Romanesque period. Thanks to its rich and long history, UNESCO listed Arles as a World Heritage Site in 1981. Take photos of the Church of St. Trophime (St.Trophime), the Roman theatre and Cryptoporticus, and the ancient Roman Arena or Roman Amphitheatre (Roman Ampthitheatre), a massive circular structure built around the 1st century, one of the Roman historical monuments designated as a World Heritage site in Arles. Take photos of Le Café La Nuit, famous for appearing in Vincent van Gogh's painting. Then travel to Nimes. Enter the city of Nimes, which is highly popular with tourists, especially for its preserved Roman monuments and classic old town.

Take photos of the 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheater, which is still used today for concerts and traditional bullfighting events. In the afternoon, depart for Avignon, stopping to visit and photograph the Pont du Gard, a magnificent and stunning aqueduct bridge standing 49 meters tall, considered the highest bridge ever built in antiquity, with an age of 2,000 years.

Explore Avignon, located on the banks of the Rhône River. Today, it is the largest city and the prefecture of the Vaucluse department. Nicknamed the "City of Popes" because it once served as the papal residence, Avignon is also one of the few cities in France with its old city walls still well-preserved, along with its historic center and the Palais des Papes (Papal Palace). Walk across the Pont d'Avignon, also known as the Pont Saint-Bénézet, built between 1177 and 1728; the original bridge was destroyed during the Crusades and rebuilt in 1234 with stone arches. Afterward, the bridge was not restored as the arches collapsed repeatedly during floods; today only four arches remain in good condition. All of these were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. Enjoy leisure time to photograph the old town and the Papal Palace at your own pace. Overnight in Avignon.

4 Gordes - Valensole - Nice

In the morning, depart for Gordes (distance: 50 km).

Visit the village of Gordes, voted one of the most beautiful villages in France and the most beautiful in Provence. This lovely town features ancient cobblestone streets winding past well-preserved houses, as well as an old church and castle. The castle sits at the highest point of the village, offering clear, breathtaking views of the mountains and the surrounding countryside. Gordes Castle was built in 1031 and restored in 1525, and today stands as a major symbol of the town. Enjoy free time to take photos and browse for souvenirs at your leisure.

We then depart for the flower-growing region of Valensole (distance: 100 km). Stop to capture photos around Sénanque Abbey, a charming little abbey in Provence (lavender blooms June–July). The monks residing here still harvest lavender and welcome visitors just as they did in the past. The abbey is located near the village of Gordes. Admire the architectural beauty and observe the monastic way of life that continues to this day.

Admire and take photos of the stunning lavender fields along the way from Valensole to Puimoisson (18 km), as the Provence region is the largest and finest source for flower cultivation and perfume essence extraction in France.

Watch a video showcasing the perfume essence production process at the Lavendes Angelvin factory, with free time to purchase high-quality local products at special prices! Afterwards, depart for Nice and stay overnight in Nice. 5 Nice

Today, tour Nice, a world-famous resort city. Visit the St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral, the largest Russian church in France, built in the mid-18th century. Admire the historic Genoese-style architecture that rises majestically to enchant visitors. Nice serves as the administrative center of the Alpes-Maritimes department and is also the fifth-largest city in France. Enjoy free time for shopping at your leisure in Old Nice, which is packed with numerous brand-name boutiques and the Galeries Lafayette department store, offering everything you could look for. Overnight in Nice for a 2nd night. 6 Airport transfer. Today, we transfer you to the airport, allowing plenty of time to process your TAX REFUND before checking in at the scheduled time.