Nice, Lyon and Paris
Overview
Start your trip to Nice and relax on the French Riviera’s stunning beaches. In both Paris and Lyon, you'll be able to enjoy incredible architecture, sample incredible pastries and sip a glass of wine in local bistros.
With a country as vast and bountiful as France, travelling by train is a great way to cover as much ground as possible while also taking in breathtaking sights. Let the smooth ride, great service, and amazing vistas transport you from one city to another.
The train tickets and hotel stays are included in the package, along with some meals and many other travel essentials that will help make this trip easy and unforgettable.
This itinerary features More Moments activities included with your package.
Format
Locations
- Nice
- Lyon
- Paris
Inclusions
- Flight to Nice; return from Paris (if flight and tour package option is chosen)
- 9 nights of accommodation
- Private airport and train station transfers in Nice, Lyon and Paris
- 9 breakfasts
- High-speed TGV train ticket (First Class) from Nice to Lyon, then from Lyon to Paris
- More Moments activities include:
- Full-day excursion – Best of the French Riviera in Nice
- Dinner at a Niçoise restaurant
- Cruise on the Saône River
- Dinner at a typical bouchon restaurant in Lyon
- Paris city audio tour by coach
- Dinner at a typical Parisian restaurant
- Cruise on the Seine River
- Earn Aeroplan® points
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Fly to Nice.
Day 2
Welcome to Nice
Upon arrival in Nice, take a private transfer to your hotel and check in.
Day 3
Nice: Visit
After breakfast, enjoy a full day excursion of the French Riviera.
More Moments Activities Included
-
Full Day Excursion – Best of the French Riviera in Nice
Enjoy the glamorous French Riviera with an expert guide. Visit a perfume factory in the enchanting hillside village of Èze. Head to Monaco, where you will visit the old town, a cathedral, and the famous Formula One Monaco Grand Prix circuit. Stop at the luxurious Monte Carlo before heading off to Cannes, then drive along the coastal road, passing by the charming marinas of Juan-les-Pins and Golf-Juan on your way to Antibes.
Admire the view from the fortification wall in Antibes and end your tour in medieval Saint-Paul-de-Vence, made famous by the actors and artists who made it their home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4
Nice: At Leisure & Dinner Experience
Take the day to discover the sights of Nice at your own pace. Marvel at the clear blue waters of the Baie des Anges, wander the narrow cobblestone streets of the Vielle Ville, or immerse yourself in the works of one of France's greatest painters at the Musée Matisse.
More Moments Activities Included
-
Dinner at a Niçoise Restaurant
Enjoy a three-course meal at a typical Niçoise restaurant while taking in the beautiful ambiance.
Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner
Day 5
Nice: Lyon
Take a private transfer to the railway station and board the TGV high-speed train to Lyon. Upon arrival, take a private transfer to your hotel and check in.
(Approximately 472 km)
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6
Lyon: At Leisure & Dinner Experience
Discover Lyon at your own pace. Visit the Museum of Fine Arts or have a picnic at the Parc de la Tête d'Or. At night, enjoy dinner in the bouchon restaurant experience included in your package.
More Moments Activities Included
-
Dinner at a Typical Bouchon Restaurant in Lyon
Treat your taste buds to traditional Lyonnaise cuisine! These quaint family-run bistros can only be found only in Lyon and serve specialties that fearless foodies will appreciate.
Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner
Day 7
Lyon: Sightseeing
Enjoy a scenic 1-hour cruise on the Saône River.
More Moments Activities Included
-
Saône River Cruise
Take an in-depth sightseeing tour of Lyon and discover the city's symbolic monuments from another angle. Admire the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, see the bold architecture of the Lyon’s Confluence district and behold Île Barbe, a green oasis near the city gateway. Accompanied by a guide, relive the exceptional moments that have shaped Lyon's destiny through the centuries.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 8
Lyon: Paris
Start off your day with a private transfer to the railway station and board the TGV high-speed train to Paris. Upon arrival, take a private transfer to your hotel and check in.
(Approximately 467 km)
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 9
Paris: Sightseeing
See the city's main attractions with your included activity in Paris. In the afternoon, take a 1-hour cruise to view Paris from one of its best vantage points: the Seine.
More Moments Activities Included
-
Paris City Audio Tour by Coach
Discover Paris by bus and see its most famous landmarks with audio commentary in 10 languages and personal earphones.
-
Seine River Cruise
Cruise by the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Notre-Dame cathedral, the Conciergerie and the Musée d’Orsay. See the historic heart of the capital from a new perspective.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 10
Paris: At Leisure & Dinner Experience
Continue exploring the City of Light. Fix yourself a picnic and relax at Champ-de-Mars, hit boutiques in the Marais district or sip an espresso at a sidewalk café.
More Moments Activities Included
-
Dinner at a Typical Parisian Restaurant
Enjoy a three-course meal and a drink at a typical Parisian restaurant while taking in the beautiful ambiance.
Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner
Day 11
Paris: Return to Canada
After breakfast, take a private transfer to the airport and board your flight.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accomodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Bed size(s): Usually 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 2 people (2 adults, or 1 adults and 1 child)
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Room details
Bed size(s): Usually 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 2 people (2 adults, or 1 adults and 1 child)
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Important Information
-
Daily service:
- April 1 to October 31, 2024
-
Not included:
- Meals and drinks, unless specified
- Transfers between hotel and meeting points
- Additional activities and excursions
- Personal expenses and insurance
- Local taxes
-
The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day. The number of consecutive nights per city could vary.
- Full day excursion – Best of the French Riviera: Daily departures with a bilingual guide.
- 1-hour cruise on the Rhône in Lyon: Boarding at 2 Quai des Célestins.
- 1-hour cruise on the Seine: Cruise departs from Pont Neuf facing the Musée d’Orsay. Transfer not included.
- Paris city audio tour by coach: See the most famous Parisian landmarks, such as the Opéra Garnier, the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Élysées. Throughout the tour, audio commentaries while allow you to immerse yourself in the history of Paris' most famous monuments and neighborhoods. Among the places you'll see before you are the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, the lively Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral and Seine-side bookshops reflecting the real Paris.
There are several departures per day from the Place Sydney meeting point, near the Eiffel Tower. You can choose the time to suits your schedule.- The route and itinerary may be modified for reasons of traffic or other exceptional events.
- Non-stop city tour.
- Languages available for tour commentary: French, English, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Korean.
- Headphones for recorded commentary (digital sound).
-
City taxes are applicable for hotel stays and are payable in local currency upon check-out.
-
Itinerary Modification as of July 12, 2024: Please take note that the Rhone River cruise will be replaced with the Saône River cruise.
The order visited may change due to operational restrictions. The itinerary above is for reference only.
-
Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out: 12:00 p.m.