FRENCH RIVIERA - 8 days/7 nights - 2003/2004
French Riviera or Côte d'Azur in the South of FRANCE - Even the sound of the name makes one dream ! With its sun-drenched shores, its blue sparkling Mediterranean Sea and its hinterland full of little typical perched villages, the French Riviera is one of the most attractive regions in the world. Thanks to the variety of landscapes and local crafts & thanks to a calendar charged with lots of local feasts and famous events. With more than 300 days of sun per year, what more do we need ?
 




HOLIDAY ITINERARY
DAY 1 : Airport / Nice
Arrival at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport where you will be welcomed and transfered to your hotel in Nice.
DAY 2 to 7 : Nice & Area
Enjoy a relaxing week at leisure in the city of Nice. Thanks to our inclusive and optional excursions, you will discover different aspects of the French Riviera .
DAY 8 : Nice / Airport
Transfer to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport where you will take your return flight back home.

TOURS INCLUDED
DAY 2 : Biot & Saint Paul
Full-day excursion with guide : Biot village and visit of a local art workshop showing the traditional making of mouth-blown glass-ware. Lunch in a traditionnal restaurant. Guided visit in Saint Paul, the famous medieval perched village with a walk in its narrow streets. Visit of “Maeght Foundation”, major centre of contemporary art in the region.
DAY 6 : Monaco-Monte Carlo
Half-day excursion with guide. Monaco : City tour - Visit of Grimaldi Palace "Prince Palace" on “The Rock” of Monaco and Changing of the guard at 12H00
or
In May :City tour, Monte Carlo' Place du Casino and Exotic Garden's visit.


SUGGESTIONS
In Nice you will be able to have good times on your own :
* City tour in a double-decker bus or by small tourist train.
* Visit the numerous museums and historical buildings.
* Relax on a terrace or go to the beach.
* Discover glazed fruits in a Candy Factory "Florian Factory" (free entrance voucher with each booking)
* Have a walk along the famous “Promenade des Anglais”
* Discover «Vieux-Nice», the old part of the city; its narrow streets and its Flower Market.

For the suggestions and optional tours, some vouchers will be available in the hotel during your stay.

OPTIONAL TOURS
* Creation of your own personal perfume in Grasse.
* Full day excursion in Cannes and the Island de Lérins.
* Boat Trip to St Tropez .
* Antibes and Marineland : killer whales, sharks, dolphins… - spectacular shows in an amusement park.
* Eze Village, an eagle nest perched on its rocky peak
* Cabaret Evening in the Nice's 'Casino Ruhl (music-entertainment and Champagne !)
HOTEL
3 stars hotel located in Nice city centre -
Near the shops, the Place Massena, the famous Promenade des Anglais and the beaches. Modern, pleasant and comfortable hotel entirely renovated. Air-conditioned, soundproofed. Buffet-breakfast.
All rooms have private facilities, phone, TV, mini-bar, hairdryer.
Many restaurants close to the hotels to taste local specialities.

WHAT'S INCLUDED
* Bed & Breakfast in a 3 stars hotel
* 1 full day & 1 half-day excursions
* Lunch during full day excursion (appetizer-main meal-dessert)
* Fondation Maeght Entrance
* Monaco Prince Palace entrance or in may Exotic Garden entrance
* Welcome and greet in the airport at your arrival
* Transfers (airport / hotel / airport)
* French & English speaking guide during excursions
* City taxes

EXTRAS
* Travel to Nice
* Lunches (except full-day lunch )
* Beverages
* Dinners
* Optional tours
* Holiday Insurance

PERIODS 
* From July 19th to July 26th 2003
* From August 23th to August 30th 2003
* From September 13th to September 20th 2003
* From October 25th to November 01st 2003

* From April 03th to April 10th 2004
* From May 08th to May 15th 2004


PRICES
From 435 euros/person
FREE for babies (less 3 years old)
50% discount for children (3-12 years old)

RESERVATION
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Special rates for travel agencies or tourism webportals, please consult us ********************************************************************************************************************************
Low cost flight booking (by yourself) :
Easy Jet (Paris- Amsterdam-London-Liverpool -Geneva): www.easyjet.com
Aeris (Paris): www.aeris.fr
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Virgin Express (Brussels) : www.virgin-express.com
BMI Baby (Nottingham) : www.flybmi.com
Sterling (Bilund - Copenhagen-Oslo-Stockholm) : www.sterlingticket.com
Jetmagic (Cork) : www.jetmagic.com
Snowflake (Stockholm) : www.flysnowflake.com


Royal Riviera Travel - Espace Azur - 179 bld René Cassin - France - 06 000 NICE - tel : + 33 (0)4 93 72 40 40 -
fax : + 33 (0)4 93 72 40 41- sales@royal-riviera-travel.com