French Riviera 2027

ITINERARY

SATURDAY
Early morning departure to join our crossing to France, followed by an overnight stay.

SUNDAY
Buffet Breakfast and then we continue our journey to Cote d'Azur and the charming Hotel La Plage, ideally located near the beach and the vibrant town of Saint-Raphaël.

During your 5 night stay at Hotel La Plage we include: Full buffet Breakfasts, 2 course buffet Lunch followed by an afternoon snack each day and a 3 course buffet Dinner. Unlimited drinks are available from 10am to 10pm including selected Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks, Tea and Coffee, with additional selected alcoholic drinks and spirits offered between 12noon until 1:30pm and 6:30pm until 10pm.

MONDAY
A full day at leisure to explore the charming surroundings of the hotel and the nearby beach. The seafront promenade invites gentle strolls past cafés, palm lined terraces and elegant villas. You can wander down to the marina, browse the local boutiques and markets, or simply relax on the golden beaches that frame the coastline. Alternatively, the hotel's own terraces and gardens offer the perfect spot to unwind, soak up the sunshine and savour the atmosphere.

TUESDAY
We depart this morning to Cannes via the scenic Corniche coastal road with fantastic views across the Mediterranean Sea. Here you have time to explore at leisure, enjoy Lunch in one of the many cafes before we continue our short journey to Grasse. Known for France's fragrant perfumes and soaps, we visit the Musee Fragonard with a guided tour - a beautiful 19th century factory and one of the country's oldest, situated in the heart of the old town. We then return to our hotel for Dinner and complimentary bar.

WEDNESDAY
This morning, we travel to Nice, with chance to visit the vibrant Old Town with its narrow winding streets, colourful architecture, local shops and lively markets. Stroll along the famous Promenade des Anglais for beautiful views and known as the heart of the city. We then continue our journey to include entrance to the Villa Ephrussi, situated on the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat Peninsula - a magnificent palace surrounded by an impressive nine themed gardens.

THURSDAY
After Breakfast, we travel to St Maxime to board our boat journey to St Tropez. Time to explore the iconic Old Port with super-yachts, moored up alongside quaint fishermen's houses. With numerous cafes, take your pick for lunch with beautiful views of the harbour. We then reboard our coach for the return journey to the hotel.

FRIDAY
Breakfast as we begin our return journey home, with a comfortable overnight stay to include Dinner.

SATURDAY
Buffet Breakfast and then we make our way to Calais where we join our crossing to England and back to the West Midlands.