Exploring the Alps to the Riviera

9 days

Geneva, Provence & the French Riviera | FAA

While in Switzerland visit a cheese factory and explore the "Gateway to the Alps": Geneva. In the Provence region, travel back to roman times while visiting the Nimes Amphitheatre and Pont du Gard. Finish your cultural exploration in the glitz and glamour of the French Riviera.

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Day 1: Fly overnight to Geneva

Day 2: Geneva

Meet your Tour Director at your destinationGuided Sightseeing of Geneva

Day 3: Geneva • Gruyère

Take a day trip to the medieval town of Gruyère

Walking tour of Gruyères

Take an in-depth tour of the Gruyères Castle

Visit a Gruyère cheese factory (where of course, you’ll enjoy plenty of delicious samples)

Participate in a chocolate-making workshop

Day 4: Geneva • Annecy • Provence

Travel to Provence via Annecy

Walking tour of Annecy

Supervised exploration time in Annecy

Day 5: Provence

Visit the Papal Palace

Walking tour of Avignon

Visit the Pont du Gard

Guided visit of Nîmes Roman Amphitheatre

Interactive Workshop at the Nimes Amphitheatre

Day 6: Provence • Cassis • French Riviera

Transfer to the French Riviera via Cassis

Enjoy a Calanques Cruise

Take a walking tour of Nice

With your tour director you will see:

Vieille Ville
Promenade des Anglais

Day 7: French Riviera

Visit the Florian Candy factory

Interact with local vendors during a Nice market challenge

Prepare traditional French food during a cooking class

Day 8: French Riviera

Learn to play Pétanque, a traditional French lawn-bowling game

Visit the National Sport Museum and tour Allianz Stadium

Art Activity in Nice

Dinner with locals

Day 9: Depart for home

See what an EF tour is really like

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Transportation

Hotels

Meals

Full-time Tour Director

Guided Tours and Activities

Innovative educational programming

Continuous Support

24-hour Emergency Service

Worldwide Presence

Peace of Mind Program

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