IMPRESSIONISTS AND LAVENDER PROVENCE
We offer you to dip into the atmosphere of relax and inner harmony by contemplating the beauties of the southern coast of France. We collected 5 fascinating adventures, combining various events and festivals, the charm of small medieval villages, as well as exquisite restaurants, luxury hotels and picturesque azure beaches.
We will show you the Cote d'Azur as attracting and enchanting as we saw it.
FRANCE
JUNE 16
9 DAYS
FIRST DAY
Arrival to Nice at 12.30. Transfer to hotel, rest in Nice.
This is the city-aristocrat with a romantic fleur. Its center still preserves the medieval spirit: ancient churches, narrow labyrinths of curving streets with houses huddled together. Cozy cafes and shops of merchants beckon the tourists who want to dip into the past of the city at least for a minute.
A completely different mood reigns in the seaside part: here you will be surrounded with magnificent eclectic buildings of the 19th -20th centuries with elegant facades and a famous pedigree.
Accommodation and rest at the hotel. Dinner.
SECOND DAY
Trip to Saint Paul de Vence.
This town owes its worldwide fame to the Parisian artists, who chose the restaurant "Golden Dove". It was a favorite place of Modigliani, Picasso, Cocteau and Prever, and many others. Matisse, Leger, Calder, Georges Braque and Marc Chagall were among the regular customers, and their works decorate the interior of the restaurant. Poor artists simply could not pay for food and shelter, so they left their works to the owner. Thus, the owners of the restaurant gathered an outstanding collection, which may be envied by the most eminent museum. Yves Montand and Simone Signoret also met, and later celebrated the wedding in the "Golden Dove".
Later, St. Paul was discovered by the cinematic bohemia. Brigitte Bardot, Greta Garbo, Sophia Loren, Bert Lancaster, Catherine Deneuve - these are just some of the names from the long list of celebrities who have chosen the quiet town.
In the afternoon - rest. Night at the hotel in Nice.
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THIRD DAY
Olive-Lavender Provence
While dancing through the floral fields, where pungent scents abound-- My soul is filled with loveliness, like nothing else around. The gentle breeze caresses, each row of colored flowers-- A place where one could lie alone, and meditate for hours. I've wandered daily to the hills, where green and gold tones meet-- And the light fresh touch of lavender, remains the ultimate treat. Faintly blue and purple hues, enliven nature's scene-- Each soft wisp of lavender dust, recalls a Provence dream.
We are going to visit the capital of lavender - the town of Valensole. You can admire the pictures of "blue gold" in the instagram, but unfortunately, they do not convey that magical haze of lavender color. Perhaps, therefore, the impressionist paintings seem unnatural to us. Well, as they say it is better to see 1 time than to hear 100 times. We give you the opportunity to contemplate this beauty with your own eyes.
Then we will visit the Verdon Canyon, the longest and deepest gorge in France.
Moving to Cassis. Night at the hotel.
FOURTH DAY
Have you dreamed to see the fjords? Now there is no need to fly to Norway. We will go on a small cruise on 5 calanques - the most beautiful small coves. Admire the coastline and turquoise water, relax on the beach.
View the amazing houses of pastel colors, framing the picturesque harbor; spend time in the charming shop or cafe of this town and enjoy the delightful views of the Cote d'Azur, opening up from numerous viewing platforms.
Free time. Night in Cassis.
FIFTH AND SIXTH DAYS
It's time to rest careless on the beach.
Cape Antibes, Thuret Garden, Garoupe Lighthouse, miniature chapel of Notre-Dame de Garoupe, all these little delights are located in a 15-minute drive from Antibes. Here among the villas of the stars, we offer you a unique atmosphere of relaxation and bliss.
As if the hands of the clock froze for several days and there are only the sea, a huge spreading park and a pine grove around.
Rest. Dinner. Night at the hotel in Cap d'Antibes.
SEVENTH DAY
Departure to Cannes.
We will go on a cruise on a large catamaran to the Lerins Islands. They inspire serenity and allow you to enjoy its wild, untouched nature. The Sainte Marguerite Island, with beautiful alleys and pine-eucalyptus groves. Then there is Saint-Honorat, which belongs to the monastic community of the Cistercians. Here you can see the fortified monastery and abbey.
In the afternoon - free time. Night at the hotel in Cannes.
EIGHTH DAY
Rest at the hotel. Trip to the medieval village.
The village of Eze is located between the blue sea and the azure sky, caressed by the jasmine field and drowning in the thickets of bougainvillea. Here, on top of the cliff, there is a wonderful garden of exotic plants, from where a breathtaking view of the peninsula of Cap Ferrat opens. A leisurely walk and a high gastronomic cuisine. You will taste authentic Michelin delights in the restaurant of the Hotel La Chèvre d'Or. This place was appreciated by such celebrities as Walt Disney, Marlene Dietrich, Elizabeth Taylor, Roger Moore, Tony Curtis, Clint Eastwood and Robert De Niro.
Return to Cannes in the afternoon. Night at the hotel.
NINTH DAY
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport.
INCLUDED IN COST
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Mini-cruise on the capitals in the coves of Cassis
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A trip to the Lavender Fields and the Verdon Gorge
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Walk on a catamaran to the Lerins Islands
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Transfers on the route Nice-Nice-Saint-Paul-De-Vence-Valensol-Verdon-Cassis-Cap de Antibes-Cannes-Eze-a / n Nice
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Insurance
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Accompanying on a trip
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Flight of the airline UIA Kiev-Nice-Kiev (minimum tariff is laid)
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Accommodation
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2 nights in hotel Negresco
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2 nights in hotel Hotel C2
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2 nights in hotel Cap d
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2 nights in hotel Five Seas Hotel
TOUR COST
2330 EUR
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2 nights in hotel Best Western Plus Nice Cosy Hôtel
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2 nights in hotel Aparthotel Adagio Marseille Vieux Port
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2 nights in hotel Pullman Mandelieu
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2 nights in hotel Cannes Palace
TOUR COST
2080 EUR
ADDITIONAL PAID:
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Entrance tickets to the park of exotic plants
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Lunches, dinners in restaurants