French Riviera

Departing from the Cannes cruise pier in groups of no more than eight guests, your driver / guide, will drive you to the hilltop Medieval town of Eze, approximately 40 minutes away. During the drive, your driver / guide will point out the sights along the way. A stop will be made to take photos of this charming village clinging to the cliffside and its magnificent views overlooking the French Riviera.

A stop will be made to visit the nearby perfume factory Fragonard, which has been producing scents for more than three generations.

A scenic drive will be taken through the hillside village of La Turbie, with its "Trophy of the Alps" and scenic landscape.

You will then drive to Monte Carlo, approximately 20 minutes away, where you will drive directly to the old town and enjoy an exterior visit to the Royal Prince Palace before walking to the Cathedral, where you will have an interior visit. You will then drive to the Casino Square, where you will have approximately 20 minutes free time to get a brief look at the interior lobby of the casino or view the gardens. This will be followed with a drive along a portion of the Monte Carlo Grand Prix circuit.

Then it's off to the typical Medieval village of Saint Paul de Vence, approximately 40 minutes away, where you will have approximately 1 hour to explore the winding streets made famous by actors and artists living there, or purchase lunch on your own.

You will then drive for approximately 30 hour to the old town of Antibes, and see the incredible harbor and its ramparts. A stop will be made for photos.

Then it's on to Cannes, where a drive along the Croisette Boulevard will bring you to the Film Festival Palace. A stop will be made for an exterior visit and a chance for you to feel like a star walking up the world-famous steps.

From here, you will be driven back to the pier area.

Please Note: As of January 1, 2026, the village of Saint-Paul de Vence will no longer be included as a stop on the itinerary. Due to traffic and crowds, order of sites visited may be changed.

An unforgettable and fun train ride up the hillside of northern Italy will take you to visit the captivating villages of Cinque Terre. Meet your professional tour guide and catch the beautiful sites of your port, La Spezia, while making your way to your train that takes you into this enthralling location. Enjoy exploring the picturesque villages of Monterosso, Riomaggiore, and Vernazza while enjoying a limoncino tasting along the way.

Start your journey by taking in La Spezia's colorful pathways as you make your way to your train with your expert tour guide. Your train stops at one of Cinque Terre's five villages, Vernazza, Cinque Terra's only natural port. Here, you'll get free time to catch a glimpse of the panoramic views the city offers of exquisite homes along the way. Enjoy exploring the famous attractions of this carless village, including the Church of Santa Margherita d' Antiochia and Doria Castle, a 15th-century-built castle that once served as a lookout tower.

Continue your journey through Cinque Terre's Monterosso, where you'll visit a traditional Monterosso shop and enjoy a limoncino, the local lemony liquor that is popular in the region. Use your leisure time to explore the village and take pictures of the panoramic views of the skyline, architecture, and statutes, including the statue of St. Francis.

Explore the village of Riomaggiore on your last stop and walk its narrow streets during your free time. Capture breathtaking views of the Gulf of Cinque Terre, Riomaggiore's beautiful landscape and skyline for an unforgettable, relaxing tour. While your journey concludes when you return to La Spezia train station near your port, your memories will linger on. Embark on an unforgettable full-day excursion with an expert tour guide and make memories that last for a lifetime by booking your tour today.

Please Note: This excursion covers various terrains, and participants are advised to be in reasonably good physical condition. Minimum age to consume alcohol is 18 years.

Exclusive Aix En Provence and Marseille

Departing the pier in Marseille with your group of no more than 30 guests, oftentimes smaller, you will drive from the coast to the charming city of Aix en Provence, (Aix) approximately 50 minutes drive away. Along the way, your driver/guide will give you information about the area and the town you will be visiting. Aix, the former medieval capital of Provence, was founded in 123 BC by the Romans and boasts elegant 16 - 18th century architecture, wide tree-lined boulevards, charming cafes, and shopping opportunities. You will soon see why it was a place of inspiration for artists such as Cezanne and writers including Hemingway.

Upon arrival, you will be dropped off next to the Rotonde Square where the Rotunda Fountain, erected in 1860 and the largest in the city, is located. From here, it is a short walk to the Cours Mirabeau, the city's "Main" street. You will have approximately 3 hours 30 minutes of free time during which you will be able to stroll through the Old Town and see such sites as the stunning 12th-century cathedral Saint-Sauveur, with architecture styles from the 5th to 17th century. The Hotel de Ville, a classical style building from the middle of the 17th century, overlooks the place de l'Hotel de Ville square, a wonderful place for watching the locals. At its side rises a clock-tower first built in 1510. Other buildings of note include the ornately decorated former Corn Exchange (17th century), the 1705 spa built near the remains of the ancient Roman baths of Sextius.

South of the Cours Mirabeau is the Quartier Mazarin. This residential district was constructed for the gentry of Aix in the last half of the 17th century and contains several notable grand townhouses. Here you can also find the Church of Saint-Jean-de-Malte (13th century) and the Musee Granet, devoted to European painting and sculpture.

Aix is often referred to as the city of a thousand fountains, as you will begin to see as you walk down the Cours Mirabeau. During your stroll, you may see the 17th century Fontaine des Quatre Dauphins (Fountain of the Four Dolphins) in the Quartier Mazarin, as well as other fountains of note in the Place d'Albertas and the Place des Trois-Ormeaux. Some date back to the Romans.

Nestled in between all this charming architecture are the markets, galleries, antique emporiums, and cafes. During your free time, you may want to enjoy lunch (not included) at a cafe or restaurant of your choice. If you find one of the numerous markets taking place every day in the center of the city, you may wish to just snack your way through it.

Departing Aix, you will drive to the seaside city of Marseille. Here your driver will take you on a panoramic drive through the city. A 20 minute stop will be made at Notre-Dame de la Garde Hill to either take a quick look at the basilica or to take pictures of the panoramic view over the city, harbor, Frioul islands and Castle. Your drive will continue on the Corniche Road along the seashore, where the merchants and bourgeois from the 19th century showed off their wealth with magnificent houses featuring ostentatious decorations and features. A photo stop will also be made at Saint-Victor Abbey before going back to the cruise pier.