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4-Day French Riviera Sea and Mountain Escape

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Overview

The best of the Southern Alps and the French Riviera is waiting for you in this four-day trip, where you'll discover prehistoric carvings, stunning architecture and a wonderful atmosphere that runs through the southern parts of France. All of these unique discoveries are waiting to be found with your local ambassadors!

During this French Riviera tour, you will discover the vibrant Nice, the gorgeous Merveille valley of the Mercantour National Park, and other beautiful places in the Southern Alps and along the Mediterranean coast.
Hiking & Trekking
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts

Itinerary

Day 1

Day One of Hiking in the Valley of Wonders

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Day One of Hiking in the Valley of Wonders

Today, you'll take the "Train des Merveilles" and let yourself be transported to the heart of the Paillon, Bévéra and Roya Valleys to discover the jewels of Piedmontese Baroque art. This is one of the most beautiful and fascinating train journeys in the world. From Tende, you'll go for a private hike in the Mercantour National Park with your professional mountain guide and discover the Vallée des Merveilles (Valley of Wonders), one of the most important sites of prehistoric engravings in Europe!

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    Accommodation

    Refuge des Merveilles2 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hiking in the Valley of Wonders - Day One

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    Transportations

    Train from Nice to Tende

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Tende

Day 2

Day Two of Hiking in the Valley of Wonders

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Day Two of Hiking in the Valley of Wonders

On this morning of your French Riviera tour, you'll head out for another day of hiking and discovering in the majestic Valley of Wonders. With your mountain guide, you'll hunt for some of the 35,000 rock engravings in the heart of the Merveille Valley left by man during the prehistoric ages. You'll also discover the surprising fauna and flora of the Roya High Valley! In the afternoon, you'll descend the mountain and take the train from Tende back to Nice.

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    Accommodation

    Splendid Hotel & Spa Nice4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hiking in the Valley of Wonders - Day Two

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    Restaurants

    Restaurant Barracuda

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    Transportations

    Train from Tende to Nice

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Tende

    Nice

Day 3

Off the Beaten Path in Nice

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Off the Beaten Path in Nice

Enjoy an unusual discovery of Nice through its historical sites! Away from the bustling city centre and far from the central hub, Nice has a number of fantastic sites that often go overlooked. You'll get to know the heroes from Nice and the characters that shaped the history and culture of the city. You'll visit the Promenade des Anglais, the Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Old Town and the Negresco Hotel.

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    Accommodation

    Splendid Hotel & Spa Nice4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Nice City Tour

    Promenade des Anglais

    St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral

    Old Nice

    Le Negresco Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Nice

Day 4

Goodbye Nice

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Goodbye Nice

After a leisurely breakfast in your hotel, you'll say goodbye to the wonderful and vibrant city that is Nice as your driver transfers you to the airport and bids you a safe onward journey.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Splendid Hotel & Spa Nice to Nice - Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Nice

Included in Price

  • 3 nights accommodation
  • 7 activities
  • 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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