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Nice Carnival
Nice Carnival
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$1256
Nice Carnival
7 Days Starting and ending in Northern France
Visiting: France, Diano Marina, Nice, Menton, Monaco
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ncfr
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
From:
$1256 (USD)Tour Overview
Nice Carnival is among the most famous, and possibly even the first, of the world's carnivals. This cacophony of culture runs for two whole weeks and has a brand new theme each year; making it a unique experience each time you visit. Join us, as we discover this one-of-a-kind event and enjoy the best that French Riviera has to offer at this special time of year.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Travel To Northern France
Location:
France
Accommodation Name:
City-style hotels
Meals Included:
No Meals
Regional departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to northern France for an overnight stay.
Day 2 : Arrive In Italy
Location:
Diano Marina
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Hotel Raffy or Hotel Corallo
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
Continue south into Italy and to our hotel in Diano Marina for a four-night stay.
Day 3 : Nice Flower Parade
Location:
Nice
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Hotel Raffy or Hotel Corallo
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
Today we include an excursion to the fashionable resort of Nice. See the old town, with its pastel façades and ornate balconies, and the flourishing Promenade des Anglais, with its grand hotels and exclusive boutiques.
This afternoon, we include tickets to the iconic Flower Parade - the highlight of Nice Carnival. This event is one-of-a-kind, involving a convoy of colourful floats, costumed models and up to 100,000 flowers thrown to an enthusiastic crowd.
Day 4 Menton Lemon Festival & Night Parade
Location:
Menton
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Hotel Raffy or Hotel Corallo
Meals Included:
Breakfast
After a leisurely morning of relaxation, we head across the border into France and on to the beautiful resort of Menton. This charming coastal town boasts an idyllic harbour and enjoys a spectacular mountain backdrop.
The Lemon Festival (Fête du Citron) is the resort’s biggest annual event. Tonight, we enjoy the Night Parade; a fantastic mix of sights and sounds. Brass bands, orchestras and dancers all add to the excitement and splendour of this incredible street festival. Enjoy a fantastic display of floats, dances, music and entertainment.
Day 5 : Monaco
Location:
Monaco
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Hotel Raffy or Hotel Corallo
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, you have the opportunity to join us on an optional excursion to Monaco. The Principality of Monaco’s eight square miles form the second smallest, but almost certainly wealthiest, sovereign city-state in the world; with 30% of the population being millionaires.
Nicknamed 'The Rock', this tiny capital is built against the mountains and sprawls down to the glittering shores of the French Riviera. Spend time in Monte Carlo, rub shoulders with the rich and famous and, if you're feeling lucky, take your chances in the famous Grand Casino where the lavish interiors are still decorated in the Belle Époque style.
Day 6 : Travel Back To France
Location:
France
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
City-style hotels
Meals Included:
Breakfast
We leave Italy and return to northern France for an overnight stay.
Day 7 : Return Home
Location:
France
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
What's Not Included
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Insurance
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights in a minimum 3-star hotel in the Diano Marina area, such as the Hotel Raffy or Hotel Corallo.
Overnight stays in northern France will be in city-style hotels.
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.
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What type of coach will be used?
You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
Dates & Availability
Monday - Sunday
Feb 26, 2024 - Mar 03, 2024Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Leger Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 42 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.
Up to 43 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 3 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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