Description
Improved for 2010, still visiting the much loved area of Provence, and now including the glorious Côte d’Azur and St Tropez, this 7 day holiday really should not be missed!
Itinerary
Day 1 Departure
A morning departure to Dover and our ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue southwards to our overnight hotel.
Day 2 Travel to Toulon
We continue through the French countryside. Relax and watch the rich fields and neat vineyards of Burgundy unfold as we head southwards. In the afternoon we have our first sight of Provence before arriving in Toulon and our resort hotel.
Days 3-5 At leisure
At leisure in Toulon with two included excursions. The historical Old Town of Toulon is located between the port, the Boulevard de Strasbourg and the cours Lafayette, is a pedestrian area with narrow streets, small squares and many fountains. The area is also home of the celebrated Provencal market which takes place every morning on the Cours Lafayette, which features local products.
Included Excursion
Full Day St Tropez, Port Grimaud & St Raphael A full day included excursion takes us along the Côte d’Azur with a visit to the up-market resort of St Tropez, where you can mix with millionaires before continuing to Port Grimaud and St Raphael.
Included Excursion
Full Day Aix-en-Provence with optional guided tour A full day included excursion packed with superb scenery as we follow the ‘Route des Vins’ to the historic city of Aix-en-Provence. This city is a veritable open-air museum with the renowned Saint-Sauveur Cathedral and Cloisters, the Granet Museum and Albertas Square. You have the opportunity to join our optional walking guided tour of this historic city before taking a pleasant break sitting outside one of the pleasant cafes on Cours Mirabeau.
Optional Excursion
Evening Le Castellet This evening you may like to join our optional excursion to the village of Le Castellet. Le Castellet is a lovely little village perched above the Var. Arriving on the little road from La Cadière-d’Azur you get a good view of Le Castellet, as the road that crosses the countryside and vineyards pretty much circles the village before finally climbing up to the centre.
Optional Excursion
Morning Toulon walking tour & optional cable car Enjoy a free day in Toulon or alternatively you may like to join our optional walking tour of Toulon’s Old Town followed by an optional cable car trip to the top of Mount Faron to enjoy some spectacular views.
Day 6 Travel to overnight hotel
We retrace our steps northwards through the Burgundy countryside bound for our last night stop in France.
Last Day Travel home
We depart for Calais and our ferry crossing to Dover, arriving home during the evening.
Venue Information
All Seasons Toulon Centre Congres
We stay for 4 nights at the All Seasons Hotel, Toulon which offers a central location in the heart of City. Facilities here include restaurant & bar, and all bedrooms are en suite with a hairdryer.