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Spotlight on the French Riviera featuring Nice's Carnival and Menton Lemon Festival

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  • Length

    9 Days

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  • Starts in

    Nice (France)

  • Ends in

    Nice (France)

  • Available Tour Start Dates

    FEB 19, 2026 to FEB 18, 2027 These are the tour start dates for instances of this tour that were available the last time Collette sent us such information. There may be other departures for this tour that are not available (i.e. sold out or cancelled).

  • Activity Level

    Moderate This activity level includes tours that involve walking, as well as possibilities such as light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking. Select a tour and view its itinerary for specifics.

  • Style

    Fully-Guided

  • Language

    English

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$2,799.00

Overview

Uncover the chic resorts, sun-soaked beaches and elegant allure that attracts the rich and famous to the exquisite French Riviera. Unpack for a leisurely multi-night stay, embracing the luxury and breathtaking beauty of the French Riviera, or Côte d’Azur. Spend time in the fairy-tale principality of Monaco. Attend one of the world’s oldest and most famous carnivals in Nice. Discover the opulence of Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild and Gardens. Watch artisans create fragrant perfumes. Get a glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous in Cannes. Enjoy leisure time to explore on your own. It’s time you lived a little bit of the good life.

Visited During Tour

Nice (France)

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The following are Spotlight on the French Riviera featuring Nice's Carnival and Menton Lemon Festival tour dates available from Collette. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.

Pricing Type: Double Occupancy
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Thursday Feb 19, 2026 Friday Feb 27, 2026 Collette Sale
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 $2,799.00
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(Departure #248-2-16174-2228)
Thursday Feb 18, 2027 Friday Feb 26, 2027 Collette Sale
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No Booking Fees!

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You're sure to enjoy an affordable Collette tour package when booking with us!

Contact us for pricing and availability.
Available for new bookings made starting 10/13/20. Subject to expire without advanced notice.

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Available for new bookings made starting 12/15/23. Subject to expire without advanced notice.

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 $2,999.00
Yes
(Departure #248-2-17004-2255)
Tour Itinerary
Collette Tour Code 248-2
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Spotlight on the French Riviera featuring Nice's Carnival and Menton Lemon Festival

Collette Tour Code 248-2

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  • Day
    1

    Overnight Flight

    It’s time to live the good life and embark on a getaway to the fabulous French Riviera, or Côte d'Azur. With its elegant coastal resorts, superb eateries, chic boutiques, and captivating museums, it’s the ultimate sunny retreat for the elite. Unpack your bags just once and stay at a single hotel for your entire adventure, which begins with an overnight flight to France.

  • Day
    2

    Nice (French Riviera), France - Tour Begins

    Your tour commences in the stunning city of Nice, a coastal pearl of the Mediterranean known for its legendary opulence and balmy beaches. With an average of 300 sunny days per year, Nice is a seaside paradise. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner in Vieux Nice featuring Mediterranean-inspired French cuisine.

    • Meals Included:
    • Dinner
      • Accommodations:  Hotel Radisson Blu
  • Day
    3

    Nice

    Step into the shoes of a local and navigate the tram this morning. Get familiar with the routes and use it to your advantage during some free time. With a local expert, discover Nice by meandering through the city’s famed and colorful flower market. Then, delve into the Old Town, sampling local delicacies while on a tasting tour. The rest of the day is yours. Perhaps you’ll return to your hotel and stroll along the lively seafront Promenade des Anglais. You may even stay downtown and visit one of Nice’s world-class art galleries, such as the Chagall or the Matisse museums. Maybe you’ll find your favorite café for the week and soak in the local life.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
      • Accommodations:  Hotel Radisson Blu
  • Day
    4

    Nice - Menton - Nice

    Journey to Menton, the warmest and most Italianate town on the French Riviera. Famous for the colorful Menton Lemon Festival, you’ll marvel at the impressive citrus sculptures and colorful parades.* Take in the festivities before returning to Nice later this afternoon.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
      • Accommodations:  Hotel Radisson Blu
  • Day
    5

    Nice - Monaco - Nice

    Travel along the spectacular Corniche coastal road to the principality of Monaco. On a walking tour, view the changing of the guards and visit the Cathedral of Monaco, the permanent resting place of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace. Then it’s your choice! Explore the tiny principality on a panoramic Little Train** tour taking you across to Monte Carlo for views of its famous casino -OR- visit the Oceanographic Museum, perusing its aquarium and the collection of fossils and skeletons amassed by the great researcher Jacques Cousteau. This evening, savor a wine-paired tasting menu highlighting cuisine across the south of France.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
      • Accommodations:  Hotel Radisson Blu
  • Day
    6

    Nice - Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat - Nice

    Head to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, referred to as the crown jewel of the French Riviera, where you’ll visit the impressive Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild. Uncover the lush gardens replete with jaw-dropping views of the Mediterranean Sea. Your visit to the villa is complete with lunch served in the charming tearoom overlooking the Bay of Villefranche. Later in the afternoon, learn the secrets of perfume making during a hands-on workshop and tour of the Fragonard perfumery, where fragrant formulations have been prepared since 1782. Spend time soaking up the atmosphere of this charming Provençal hill town before returning to Nice in the late afternoon. This evening attend one of the world's oldest and most famous carnivals.* Dating back to the Middle Ages, the Nice Carnival is a party not to be missed. Mingle with locals and travelers alike as you take in the many sights and sounds of the Parade of Lights.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
      • Accommodations:  Hotel Radisson Blu
  • Day
    7

    Nice: The Flower Parade

    Today, experience French Carnival traditions by attending the Flower Parade.* While the carnival’s theme changes every year, this event regularly features over 100,000 flowers, 80% of which are locally grown. Back in Nice, enjoy free time to relax and take in the laid-back atmosphere along the Riviera.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
      • Accommodations:  Hotel Radisson Blu
  • Day
    8

    Nice - St. Paul de Vence - Nice

    This morning, venture to historic St. Paul de Vence, situated atop a hill overlooking the beautiful countryside of Provence. Explore this walled medieval village, soaking in its distinctive light said to have inspired Matisse, Braque, Chagall, and other artists. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of an unforgettable trip.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
      • Accommodations:  Hotel Radisson Blu
  • Day
    9

    Nice - Tour Ends

    Depart for home with many wonderful memories of your journey through the Cote d'Azur.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast

    • Tour Extensions:

    Pre-tour Hotel

  • Radisson Blu Hotel Nice

    Price: $140.00 per person

    • Post-tour Extension

  • 3 Night Paris Extension (Land Only)

    Price: $1,499.00 per person


    Extend your stay with 3 nights in Paris – also known as the “City of Light.” Be filled with joie de vivre as you soak in the romance and unparalleled charm of Paris. Feellike a local while you navigate the city's underground system and explore the bohemian neighborhood of Montmartre. Be swept off your feet as the Paris of your dreams becomes a reality on your way down the Champs-Élysées – a hotspot for Parisian fashion. Enjoy your final day at leisure to explore parts of Paris how you like. From boutiques and cafés to the Notre Dame Cathedral, you’ll check off many of Paris’s must-sees or would you like to extend your vacation with an additional night in Nice?

    • Post-tour Hotel

  • Radisson Blu Hotel Nice

    Price: $140.00 per person

Tour extensions are 1-night in length, unless noted otherwise.

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Highlights

  • Nice
  • Food Tour & Tasting
  • Nice Flower Market
  • Menton Lemon Festival
  • Monaco
  • Monte Carlo
  • Choice on Tour: Monte Carlo Panoramic Tour or Monaco’s Oceanographic Museum
  • Fragonard Perfumerie Workshop
  • Nice Carnival Parades
  • Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
  • Saint Paul de Vence

Must Sees

  • Tour Nice, the sunny playground of the rich and famous.
  • Explore Monaco and see its iconic sites, such as the Cathedral and the Prince's Palace.
  • Travel to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, the "Crown Jewel of the French Riviera."
  • Discover the hilltop town of St. Paul de Vence with beautiful vistas.
Meals Included: 12 (7 Breakfasts; 2 Lunches; 3 Dinners)

Cultural Experiences

  • Visit the stunning seaside palazzo Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild and its gardens.
  • Learn the secrets of perfume making during a hands-on workshop.
  • Explore one of the world's oldest and most famous carnivals.

Culinary Experiences

  • Savor the Riviera’s Mediterranean cuisine during dinner in Vieux Nice.
  • Discover Nice with a local foodie on an interactive city tour.
  • Enjoy a typical French lunch in the tearoom of Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild.

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