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Enjoy a visit to the picturesque village of St. Paul-de-Vence while enjoying the modern backdrop of one of the best-known cities on the French Riviera, Cannes. You'll drive along the coast leaving Villefranche en route to Cannes and through the jet set city of Nice.
You'll visit the charming and modern city of Cannes, home to the Festival Palace where the International Film Festival is celebrated. You'll have time to stroll along La Croisette, Cannes' seafront promenade. At the village of Grasse you'll visit a local perfume manufacturer, where you'll be guided through the factory to see first-hand how fragrances are created.
Afterwards, you can purchase perfumes, soaps, and creams in the factory shop. Lunch is served in a local restaurant.
After lunch, your tour continues to the charming village of St. Paul-de-Vence. This picture-perfect setting of ancient walls and medieval stone buildings has enchanted visitors since the 16th century. Enjoy strolling along the village's narrow alleyways, or browse the many art galleries and craft shops.
Note: Time permitting; you will have approximately 45 minutes of leisure in Cannes and 1 hour in St. Paul-de-Vence. The walk from the bus park in St. Paul-de-Vence is approximately 0.5 mile uphill over even surfaces. Walking in the village is at your discretion over cobblestone streets and pathways with some inclines and 5 - 10 steps.
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This excursion will travel along the mountainside roads of the French Riviera, allowing for spectacular views of the small villages along the coast and the Principality of Monaco. Starting from Villefranche, you will drive along the famous Grand Corniche, which was originally built by Napoleon.
Enjoy a scenic view of Roquebrune Cap Martin near the Italian border and La Turbie before reaching Monaco. Upon your arrival in Monaco, your coach will drive along a portion of the Grand Prix Motor Race circuit to the jewel of Monte Carlo, its Grand Casino.
You'll visit the Rock of Monaco, the walled city overlooking the sea, and the modern city of Monte Carlo. Your guide will escort you through the old quarter of Monaco passing the Oceanographic Museum, the 19th-century neo-Romanesque cathedral, and the Prince's Palace. At Monte Carlo's Grand Casino, you'll have time to try your luck, browse through the exclusive shops in Casino Square, or sit at a cafe for some people watching. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in Monte Carlo.
You'll drive along the Middle Corniche to the charming medieval Village of Eze. Perched on the cliff 1,400 feet above the Mediterranean, the views are spectacular as you look back over Beaulieu and Villefranche. The village is best explored on foot, with its narrow cobblestone streets, many little shops and local artisans. Returning to Villefranche, your coach will drive along the Lower Corniche Road, passing some of the quaint resort villages before returning to the harbor in Villefranche. Time permitting; you will have approximately 45 minutes of leisure time in Eze and 1 hour in Monte Carlo.
Note: At the Rock of Monaco and the Grand Casino, guests must take an escalator and an elevator from the parking structure. Guests must be able to walk approximately 0.75 mile over even surfaces with 10 - 15 steps and various inclines. A passport is not required to enter the Grand Casino if you are on tour; however, one is required to collect gaming winnings. Guests may be asked for a photo I.D. for proof of age since persons under the age of 18 are not permitted in the Grand Casino. Bathing suits, beachwear, jogging suits, jeans and/or tennis shoes are not permitted in the Grand Casino. All attire should be neat and clean. Cameras and video cameras are not permitted in the Grand Casino.
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Enjoy the beauty of the Cote d'Azur from the comfort of your coach. Following your arrival by tender at Villefranche's 16th century harbor, your coach will depart the old port's Citadel for the drive along Lower Corniche Road, one of the most scenic routes on the Riviera. Transferring to the Middle Corniche, you'll pass Roquebrune Cap Martin before switching to the Grand Corniche, passing the village of Roquebrune.
A photo stop will be made near the Vista Hotel. From this vantage point, you'll have exceptional views of the coast, from Italy to Cap Martin and Monaco. At nearly 1,600 feet (480 meters), you'll view the village of La Turbie from a rest area.
Along the Middle Corniche, you will pass by Eze, a village that clings to the top of a rock outcropping 1,400 feet (420 meters) above the Mediterranean. You will stop for approximately 30 minutes in the Lower Square of Eze to browse at your leisure. Traveling through Villefranche sur Mer, you will enjoy vistas of Beaulieu, Cap Ferrat, Cap d'Antibes and Nice. You'll stop for a scenic overlook of Nice before returning to the ship.
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Port highlights and sample shore excursions:
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- Barcelona, Spain
- Corfu, Greece
- Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Genoa, Italy
- Kusadasi, Turkey
- Lanzarote, Canary Islands
- Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
- Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy
- Mykonos, Greece
- Naples, Capri, Italy
- Piraeus (Athens), Greece
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- Provence (Marseilles), France
- Rome, Italy
- Santorini, Greece
- Split, Croatia
- Southampton, England
- Tenerife, Canary Islands
- Tunis, Tunisia
- Valletta, Malta
- Venice, Italy
- Vigo, Spain
- Villefranche (Nice), France
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