Provence is the France of artists and artisans, where lavender fields meet ancient villages and time-honoured cuisine. Experience the highlights on this compact adventure, which takes you from Forcalquier’s cobbled lanes to the elegant boulevards of Aix-en-Provence, via the beautiful villages of the Luberon mountains. En route, you’ll indulge your inner Francophile, combing local markets, sampling local produce, and meeting the local people – an experience made all the more immersive thanks to the expert insight of your local tour leader.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
PARTIALLY GUIDED TOUR: Experience North France on this 6-day tour beginning in Paris with a panoramic bus tour, Seine River cruise, and skip-the-line visit to the Eiffel Tower. Travel to Rouen for a guided tour of its medieval centre, visit charming Honfleur, and explore the D-Day beaches and museums of Normandy before overnighting in Caen. Continue to Saint-Malo for a coastal tour and on to the dramatic Mont Saint Michel, then transfer to Angers. Discover the elegance of the Loire Valley with guided visits to Château de Chenonceau and Château de Chambord before returning to Paris.
Explorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Paris, Caen, Angers
Paris, Caen, Angers
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A very good and pleasant tour
Covered a lot of ground
Disappointed about not able to see Bayeux Tapestry.
But perhaps add more time for Normandy to be spent . Instead of the Cathedral .A bit of a rush in Normandy, a lot to take in and emotional time to visit the memorial.
On the whole I enjoyed my trip with a very good knowledgable tour guide Albert and coach driver who kept us safe.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Great and diverse tour of South West France. From the busy cities to coast, Alps and countryside all were fantastic. Great tour guide and driver who were friendly, helpful and informative. Loved the convenience of being dropped close to locations and picked up in the right spot at the end.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Bordeaux, Sarlat-la-Canéda, Biar
Bordeaux, Sarlat-la-Canéda, Biarritz, Midi-Pyrénées, Carcassonne, Albi
This was a very well planned and thought out tour. Our guide (Connie) was engaging and helpful throughout the trip. She prepared in-depth information and graphics to describe each stop in detail. Free time at some stops allowed for individual exploration, before teaming up for group activities.
The food and accommodation provided was above expectation.
Also, the bus was comfortable and the driver very professional.
Overall, it was a fantastic small group tour and I would highly recommend it.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Our guide Manu and our driver Ken ably assisted by Allen, guide in training made our trip smooth, enjoyable, informative and pleasurable. We learnt lots about champagne, how to drink it with appreciation. We went to a family owned vineyard which made the experience intimate and pleasurable. We had a wonderful trip up above Chamonix on the cog railway and then cable car over the glacier. Some of us visited the ice tunnels into the glacier which is shrinking. We visited a family run cheese factory, fascinating and informative especially as there was a large dump of snow outside which stopped our trip across the alps. Ken then took us to another route with striking scenery and winding roads. We visited small villages, one with a weekly market. Manu bought food for a picnic. All our hotels were great - spacious, except for Paris! Hotels were modern, breakfasts were excellent. Our shared evening meals were very good. This trip was made by a good group of fellow travellers who were all travellers, on time, sociable and sharing. The WhatsApp group set up for the trip is still receiving posts from fellow travellers.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Excellent itinerary and leader. Couldn't have been better.
From medieval castles, to delicious food, to exploring an underground cave with a river in it...just magical!
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Discover the highlights of the south of France and the city-state of Monaco on this 8-day tour. Explore the charming old town of Antibes and enjoy panoramic views from Cimiez in Nice. Spend a leisurely day in Cannes, with options for sightseeing, shopping, or a boat trip. Visit the medieval town of Grasse, the artist village of St Paul de Vence, and enjoy another free day to visit coastal gems like Saint-Raphael or Saint-Tropez. Experience the glamour of Monaco and Monte Carlo on an included day trip, visiting the famous Casino de Monte Carlo, taking in the Formula One track and Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild.
Explorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Villa
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cannes, Cote D'Azur
Cannes, Cote D'Azur
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Frolic in France and Monaco on this 14-day guided tour. In spectacular Saint-Tropez, a Local Expert will guide you along the coastal town’s ancient walls for stunning views of the sea below. See three architecture styles beautifully combine at the Aix-en-Provence Cathedral. Slide into the passenger’s seat of a vintage car for a drive through the countryside, then sip on wine at a countryside winery. Savour the 18th-century elegance of Château de Fonscolombe in the heart of Provence in a 3-night luxurious stay. In Paris, admire the glittering Eiffel Towel and the majestic Arc de Triomphe.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Villa
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Paris, Nice, French Riviera, Bor
Paris, Nice, French Riviera, Bordeaux, Saint Tropez, Aix En Provence, Nimes, Carcassonne
Loved the whole experience- visited all the best countries in Europe, tasted wines, spirits and other European alcohol In cheapest prices. It’s not suitable for asians with dark skin and if you’re over 34 yrs old unless you have a thick skin to not give any reaction to the comments some people make as a joke- only because they are white and still young. Not sure what they are so proud about in those moments. Other than that I enjoyed my time with rest of them. The price was on discount- I had to add on some extra adventures which worth it. Honestly 24 days is finished so quickly. Recommend to all the people who like explore Europe more in less time in cheaper price. Great work contiki, I am on my second one now- in Thailand, this group of approx 30 people is much better than European escapades (just my personal experience).