Day 1 | Mar. 1, 2018 | TORONTO — NICE
Air France flight 351 departs Toronto 6:35 p.m. arrives Paris 7:50 a.m. the
next day. Connecting with Air France flight 7702 departs Paris 9:55 a.m.
arrives Nice 11:25 a.m.

Day 2 | Mar. 2, 2018 | NICE
Upon arrival in Nice, proceed to collect your luggage and follow the
exit signs. Your local representative will meet you at the airport and
transfer you to your residence.
Remainder of the day at leisure.
Accommodations (28 nights): Hipark Residences
Address: 22 Boulevard General Louis Delfino, 06300 Nice
Phone: +33 4 92 00 92 10

Days 3-29 | Mar. 3-29, 2018 | NICE (B)
Days at leisure. Your Merit Travel tour host is available for suggestions
on optional excursions.
The following four excursions are included with the option to add
more excursions locally:

MAR. 6, 2018 | FULL-DAY EXCURSION TO EZE, MONACO
& MONTE CARLO (B): Depart from the hotel at 9 a.m. with a private
coach and a professional English-speaking guide. After enjoying
panoramic views over Nice from Mt. Boron, you'll make a stop at
the medieval village of Eze, perched up high with its craft shops and
breathtaking views.
Continue to Monaco and Monte Carlo and have lunch, at your own
expense, on the famous harbor.
After lunch, you will have some free time at Casino Square to do some
luxury shopping, or see the stunning gardens and mega yachts in
the harbor. Take a drive along the spectacular coastline of the Lower
Corniche between Nice and Monaco, past tranquil villages, modern
marinas, and the bay and Citadel of Villefranche as you return to Nice.

MAR. 13, 2018 | FULL-DAY EXCURSION TO ST. PAUL DE VENCE (B):
Depart from your hotel at 9 a.m. with a private coach and a
professional English-speaking guide for a half-day excursion.
St. Paul de Vence is just a few miles from Nice, where you will enjoy
exploring its ancient cobblestone lanes, fortified walls, and art
galleries. The picture-perfect views and plays on light here make it
clear why so many impressionist painters came here for inspiration.
Enjoy a guided visit of the medieval village built against the South
Alps, and famous all around the world for its beauty, artistic influence
and numerous shops and art galleries.
You will also visit Fragonard Perfume Factory in Grasse.
Return to your hotel in Nice.

MAR. 20, 2018 | HALF-DAY EXCURSION TO CANNES (B):
Departure in the morning to Cannes with a private coach and a
professional English-speaking guide for an half-day excursion.
In Cannes, city of festivals, fireworks and film stars, stop at the Film
Festival Palace to see the stars handprints. There will be time to look
around the shops and sandy beaches. You will see the famous Croisette
Boulevard which stretches along the beachfront and is home to
exclusive shops and hotels.
Return back to your hotel in Nice.

MAR. 27, 2018 | FULL-DAY EXCURSION TO ANTIBES (B): Depart from
your hotel at 9 a.m. with a private coach and a professional English
Speaking guide for a full-day excursion.
Antibes Juan-les-Pins is home to one of the longest coastlines in
France, spanning 25km. As well as the many sandy beaches, hidden
creeks lie in the woodland of Cap d'Antibes and the town has five
harbours including Port Vauban, the biggest yachting harbour in
Europe. Open all year round, the Picasso museum is located next to
the cathedral, a stone's throw from the Provencal market bursting with
colour and fragrance, and a short walk from the flowery paths of the
Safranier district, at the heart of Old Antibes.

Day 30 | Mar. 30, 2018 | NICE — TORONTO (B)
Transfer to the airport for your flight home. KLM flight 1254 departs
Nice 12:15 p.m. arrives Amsterdam 2:20 p.m. Connecting with KLM
flight 695 departs Amsterdam 5:55 p.m. arrives Toronto 7:50 p.m.