9Days 7Nights Southern France (Riviera, Provence & The Alps)

Day 1 Kuala Lumpur ✈️ Nice   EK343 (0240/0530) +  EK077 (0845/1340)  (DINNER)

Nice City Tour Admire the red facades , black and white pavings and the Fountain of the Sun at Place Massena. Stroll through Vieux Nice (old town) and the eloquent flower market at Cours Saleya. Relax at the sidewalks of Promenade Des Anglais overlooking the Mediterranean.

Hotel: Nice. Mercure Nice Grimaldi or similar.

Day 2 Nice (21km) ~ Monte Carlo (21km) ~ Nice 

Villa Ephrussi de Rothschi Discover the opulence and the unique furnishing inside this magnificent French seaside villa and walk around its impeccable theme gardens.

Monte Carlo City Tour Tour of this high rollers' city covers the Royal Palace, Monte Carlo Casino Square and Monte Carlo Cathedral. Step on the starting grids of the F1 Grand Prix Circuit before trying your luck at the world famous casino.

Hotel: Breakfast        // Lunch: Local Cuisine       // Dinner by own expenses

Hotel: Nice. Mercure Nice Grimaldi or similar

Day 3 Nice (20km) ~ St Paul de Vence (22km) ~ Grasse (206km) ~ Marseille

St Paul de Vence Tour Stroll through the narrow cobbled street if this medieval fortified village and admire the many attractive medieval dwellings. A the end of the village, take in fabulous views of the Provence landscape.

Grasse Perfume Factory Tour Discover the world of perfume in this historical factory and learn about the perfume making process and view the perfumery objects.

Hotel: Breakfast        // Lunch: by own expenses      // Dinner: Local Cuisine

Hotel: Marseille. Mercure Vieux Port or similar.

Day 4 Mareille (32km) ~ Aix-en-Provence (91km) ~ Avignon 

Marseille City Tour Start the tour at the birthplace of Marseilles, the lovely Vieux Port (Old Harbour). Stroll Le Panier (Old Town) and view the focal point Cathedrale de la Major. Admire the fountains and gardens of the Palais Longchamp.  Enjoy sweeping views of the city from the hilltop Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde.

Designer Outlet Provence Shop till you heart's content at this famous outlet with over a hundred designer brands offering massive discounts.

Hotel: Breakfast        // Lunch: by own expenses      // Dinner: Local Cuisine

Hotel: Avignon - Mercure Pont d’Avignon or similar.

Day 5 Avignon 

Provence Highlights Stop at Remoulins to view Pont du Gard aqueduct , an architecture wonder of French Roman era built across Gardon Entrance included for a walk on this marvelous structure. Enjoy wine tasting at a cellar within a beautiful medieval complex in the famous wine region of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France very first appellation. Walking tour of the colorful Rousillon village, perched amid old ochre quarries and overlooking the Luberon Valley. Explore the winding lanes before chilling out at the central square Place de la Mairie.

Hotel: Breakfast        // Lunch: Local Cuisine      // Dinner: Local Cuisine

Hotel: Avignon. Mercure Pont d'Avignon or similar

Day 6 Avignon (230km) ~ Lyon

Avignon Tour Visit the impressive Palace of the Popes and tour the inside to see the Great Audience Hall, Grand Tinel and the Clementine Chapel. Photostop at the famous half-ruined Pont St. Bénezet bridge. Enjoy free time in this charming medieval Provence gateway.

Hotel: Breakfast        // Lunch: by own expenses      // Dinner: Local Cuisine

Hotel: Lyon. Mercure Chateau Perrache or similar.

Day 7 Lyon (224km) ~ Chamonix Mont' Blanc

Lyon City Tour Tour of France 3rd largest city and gastronomy capital starts with a funicular ride up to Notre-Dame de Fourviere for great panoramic views of the entire region and see the Roman Theater remains. Stroll through the Vieux Lyon district and discover the hidden passageways named “traboules”. Cross the river and stop at Place Bellecour and Place de Terreaux with the Bartholdi Fountain and Hotel De Ville (town hall).

Chamonix Mont Blanc orientation Enjoy a relaxing stroll through this charming Alpine town with a lovely river running through it and catch the view of Mont Blanc, highest mountain in Western Europe.

Hotel: Breakfast        // Lunch: Local Cuisine      // Dinner: Local Cuisine

Hotel: Chamonix. Mercure Chamonix or similar

Day 8 Chamonix Mont Blanc (100km) ~ Annecy (44km) ~ Geneva ✈️ Kuala Lumpur EK084 (2140/0610+1) 

Aiguille du Midi summit - Take 2 cable cars up to the summit with close up view of the Mont Blanc massif and the jagged Aiguilles de Chamonix. - From the cable car station, walk across the bridge to the Central Pillar and take a lift to the top viewing platform at 3,842m. - The brave hearts may want "Step In the Void" (own cost); a full glass compartment with a drop of 1,000m below.

Annecy "Venice of the Alps" tour - Stroll around the picturesque canals flanked by colourful dwellings and lookout for the iconic Palais de l'lle in the middle of Canal du Thiou. - Browse the shops at Rue Sainte-Claire, pose with your loved ones at the Lover's Bridge and stroll along the lakeside Avenue d'Albigny before heading to the airport.

Meals Provided: Breakfast // Lunch

Day 9   Dubai ~ Kuala Lumpur EK342 (1025/2150)