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The French Riviera, the Italian Riviera, and Tuscany
Moderate pace with leisurely intermittent walks up to 2 hours on a variety of terrain, including cobblestones and moderate hills. Must be able to climb at least two flights of stairs, negotiate steps without railings and tolerate periods of standing during guided tours. Some days may include 3–5 km of walking over the course of the day.
Depart for Nice via Paris
Arrive and transfer to your hotel before our Welcome Dinner(spring).
Enjoy a guided tour of Nice’s port and Promenade des Anglais. Enjoy a walking tour of the old town’s colourful flower market and lively streets lined with shops and cafés, and a tasting of local wines (SPRING ) local food specialties of the Nicoise kitchen (FALL) . Tonight is our Welcome Dinner (Fall).
Explore Saint-Tropez’s narrow streets, Provencal squares and charming port. Take a ferry to Port Grimaud and cruise through its colourful canals. Later, drive along the coast and through Estérel Mountains’ scenic red rocks.
Begin in Grasse, the legendary perfume capital, and visit a perfumery museum and factory. Continue to the medieval village of Tourrette's-sur-Loup with splendid seaside vistas. Travel through the Gorges of the Loup River enroute to Saint Paul, a 13th-century fortified village brimming with galleries, boutiques, and sidewalk cafés. Take a walking tour of Saint-Paul’s winding streets, carved fountains, statues and architectural treasures.
From the medieval town of Èze, travel along the scenic coast to Cap Ferrat’s luxurious estates and pine groves. Visit the elegant Ephrussi de Rothschild villa and gardens. Finish the day in the lovely resort town of Villefranche-sur-mer .
A day at leisure to explore a city filled with museums celebrating artistic masters, from the world’s largest Matisse collection to works by Chagall and Yves Klein, with time to shop or relax at a café.
Travel to Monaco for a guided tour of the city and Monte Carlo harbour. Proceed to a delightful seaside resort town on Italy’s Ligurian Coast for a two-night stay.
Take a local train to Portofino, a picturesque coastal village with pastel-coloured houses, high-end boutiques and delicious seafood restaurants. Travel the path from the town’s cobbled square to Castello Brown, a 16th-century fortress and museum with panoramic views of the Ligurian Sea. Later, enjoy a boat ride to Santa Margherita, known for its breezy beach promenade and aristocratic architecture.
Travel to Cinque Terre’s cliffside villages adorning a scenic rocky coastline. Stop by Monterosso and Vernazza, two impressive and historic villages. Next, travel to Manarola, a romantic village built high atop the rocks. Continue to the beautiful seaside Tuscan town of Viareggio for your final four nights.
Travel to Florence by train for a full-day visit, starting with Piazzale Michelangelo’s incredible cityscape views. Enjoy a walking tour of the historic marble cathedral, Signoria Square, Baptistery and Basilica of Santa Croce. You’ll have free time for lunch and exploration.
Indulge in a full-day tour of the wine country. Siena is famous for its annual horse race, but it’s also brimming with history. Visit the cathedral and Piazza del Campo, one of the most beautiful squares in the world. Later, unwind in Chianti Senese, for a tasting of the region’s well-known wines.
Travel to Pisa by train. See the stunning Campo dei Miracoli, Leaning Tower, Duomo and Baptistery. After some free time, return to Viareggio for an afternoon at leisure. Enjoy a festive Farewell Dinner.
Fly home via Paris.
You may cancel your tour up to 60 days prior to departure (120 days prior for tours requiring a visa, cruises or rail journeys) for any reason, and receive a full refund of your deposit / payment (less the $75 administration fee).
Cancellation & trip interruption insurance included!
Included in the cost of your tour is our Cancellation Insurance Policy, which provides coverage in case of emergency injury or illness (including Covid), right up to your date of departure (terms and conditions apply).
Our Manulife Out-of-Country Health Insurance Plan covers expenses related to Trip Interruption in case of emergency injury or illness. For tours within Canada, Senior Discovery Tours will cover such expenses (terms and conditions apply to all policies).
