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Discover France’s beauty, culture, and glamour when visiting the stunning cities of Paris and Cannes. In the “City of Lights,” find yourself amid historical riches such as the Louvre Museum, the extravagant Palace of Versailles and the legendary Eiffel Tower. Experience the rich atmosphere and Mediterranean landscapes of the French Riviera in cosmopolitan Cannes. From here, follow the scenic coast to dazzling Monte Carlo and the sun-kissed towns of Nice, St-Paul-de-Vence, and Eze.

March 21 - 29, 2009

$1,899
PLUS AIRFARE
Prices are per person, Double & Triple Occupancy. Single Occupancy subject to availability add $750. VAT is an additional $75 per person.


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LAND PROGRAM INCLUDES

  • Three nights in Paris at the first-class Novotel Paris Tour Eiffel or similar
  • Four nights in Cannes at the first-class Grand Hotel Mercure Croisette Beach or similar
  • Scenic transfer between Paris and Cannes via TGV train
  • Special Go Next welcome gathering
  • Daily continental buffet breakfast
  • Luggage handling and related tipping
  • Local taxes
  • Attentive service from an experienced Go Next program manager
  • Professional, dedicated tour guides throughout
  • Travel and destination information
SPECIAL AIRFARE PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE!

Create the trip that's perfect for you.
Daily Schedule and Optional Excursions available at an additional cost.

DAY 1: Depart the U.S.A.
DAY 2: Arrive in Nice and transfer to your hotel in Cannes
DAY 3: Cannes - Optional Magical Monte Carlo DAY 4: Cannes - Day at leisure
DAY 5: Cannes - Optional Discover Nice and St. Paul de Vence



DAY 6: Included scenic transfer via TGV train
DAY 7: Paris - Optional Paris City and Montmartre
Paris - Optional evening Moulin Rouge Dinner and Show
DAY 8: Paris - Optional Louvre Museum and Notre-Dame
DAY 9: Return to the U.S.A. from Paris

FROM PARIS

Paris City & Montmartre
This excursion is a must! A panoramic drive will take you past the legendary sights the city is famous for: the Champs-Elysees and Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides where Napoleon is buried, the Place de la Concorde and of course, the Eiffel Tower. Visit Montmartre, a vine-growing village that attracts singers, writers and painters from everywhere and is the home of the magnificent Sacre-Coeur Basilica.

Louvre Museum and Notre-Dame
Enjoy one of the largest art collections in the world at the Louvre. This former royal palace and fortress is home to many masterpieces including the famous Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace and the beautiful Venus de Milo. Continue to Notre-Dame, the largest cathedral in Paris and a masterpiece of Gothic architecture with its legendary flying buttresses.

Moulin Rouge Dinner & Show
A night to remember at one of the most famous nightclubs in the world, the Moulin Rouge Cabaret. As evening falls the spirit of La Belle Epoque embraces you and the cancan dancers Toulouse-Lautrec painted come to life.

 

FROM CANNES

Magical Monte Carlo
Built against the mountains and spreading down to the shores of the Riviera, Monte Carlo is a magical jewel on the sea. Its magnificent yacht-filled harbor is breathtaking, and everywhere you look there are long limousines gliding, or sporty Porsches zipping around the famous curves and hills of this luxurious city. Marvel at its lavish casino, the elegant Hotel de Paris and the 13th-century Prince's Palace, home of the Grimaldi Family. Enjoy sumptuous shopping, chic restaurants and an aura of glamour that has long attracted the jet set and the famous.

Discover Nice, St. Paul de Vence & Eze
'With its flower market and gorgeous coastline, its lovely art deco facades and romantic cafes, Nice is a many splendid thing. Feel the breeze off the sea on the famous palm-lined Promenade des Anglais. Experience the sophistication of the capital of the French Riviera before continuing on to the medieval hilltop village of St. Paul de Vence, an enclave for artists and one of the most beautiful villages in Provence. Explore its ancient winding streets and from the ramparts glimpse the scenic beauty of the surrounding area.

All local transportation and sightseeing is arranged by Global Destinations Management, Ltd. and operated by Holt Paris Welcome Service in Paris and Reiseburo Eurotours Ges.m.b.H. on the French Riviera. Holt Paris Welcome Service and Reiseburo Eurotours Ges.m.b.H. may use other suppliers or providers to render services.