Day 1: Explore Avignon Ahead of Your Pre-Dinner Tasting
Sit back and relax with Standard Premier (first class) travel to Avignon. On the first day of your Provençal tour, take the chance to explore Avignon’s picturesque squares, shops and galleries and see artists, actors, mimes and musicians plying their trade around the spectacular Palais des Papes. Then it’s on to a pre-dinner tasting where you’ll enjoy a range of the region’s most prestigious wines alongside a selection of local delicacies.
Day 2: Wine Tasting Journey Through Châteauneuf-du-Pape
After breakfast there’s no time to waste as you meet your English-speaking guide and head off for your first Provençal wine tasting. Here’s you’ll learn secrets old and new as you compare the winemaking techniques of yesterday and today as you discover Châteauneuf-du-Pape and other famed appellations in the region.
During the day, relax with a typical local lunch, a delightful culinary complement to your wine-tasting journey through Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Day 3: First Class From Avignon to Cannes
On your final day in Avignon you’re free to explore the imposing Palais des Papes, then take in the surroundings from the gardens of Rocher des Doms, or maybe venture out into the surrounding lush lavender fields, before you travel first class on the TGV to Cannes. Arriving in Cannes you’ll settle into your elegant four-star boutique hotel in the heart of town before a three-course Provençal dinner overlooking the town’s old port – the ideal way to kick off your stay.
Day 4: Lunch on an Island off the Coast of Cannes
In the morning you’ll set off by boat to an idyllic island off the Cannes coast. The island is home to the Cistercian Congregation monks who live peacefully in the sun-kissed paradise and have been making beautiful wines since the Middle Ages. On the island you’ll enjoy a private tour before a delicious three-course lunch accompanied by wine.
Day 5: Explore Cannes on Your Final Day in Provence
The final day of your trip is yours to discover Cannes itself. Perhaps you’ll wander the Promenade de la Croisette and take in the stunning architecture, renowned restaurants and exclusive designer boutiques. Or if you’d prefer a quieter more cultural experience, explore the Le Suquet old town overlooking the west end of the port. Later that afternoon, relax with private local transfers to Nice ready to travel home.
Where You Could Stay in Provence
Hotel De Cambis
Tucked within the legendary ramparts of Avignon, Hotel De Cambis sits within a majestic old building in the heart of the Old Town.
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Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic
Housed in an Art Deco palace on the fabled Boulevard de la Croisette, the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic is an icon of Cannes.
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