Southern Europe: France – Monaco (private yacht cruise along the Monaco coast, helicopter flight over the Riviera)

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY ✈ NICE

Main activities: Departing for the Cote d’Azur coast

• The Vietravel tour leader meets guests at Tan Son Nhat Airport and assists with check-in for the flight to Nice (transit depending on the airline).
• Overnight on the plane.

DAY 2: NICE – MONTE-CARLO (Dinner)

Main activities: Arriving on the French Riviera and starting an upscale stay in Monte-Carlo

• Arrive at Nice Cote d’Azur airport.
• Travel along the beautiful coastal road to the Principality of Monaco – a destination famous for its upscale lifestyle on the Mediterranean coast.
• Check in at the Hotel Hermitage Monte-Carlo – a 5-star hotel with an elegant Belle Epoque character, notable for its refined space, central location and the luxurious atmosphere typical of Monte-Carlo.
• Enjoy dinner at Le Louis XV – Alain Ducasse at the Hotel de Paris, a renowned 3-Michelin-star restaurant where Mediterranean cuisine is elevated through premium ingredients, refined technique and a high-end fine dining setting.
• Overnight in Monte-Carlo.

DAY 3: MONTE-CARLO (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Main activities: Exploring upscale Monaco and a sunset cruise on the Mediterranean

• Walk around central Monte-Carlo: admire the Prince’s Palace of Monaco – the palace of the Prince of Monaco, where you can feel the historical depth of a small principality with a special influence on Europe's upscale map; see the Saint Nicholas Cathedral – an important religious building in Monaco, tied to the story of Princess Grace Kelly.
• Visit the Collection de Voitures de S.A.S. le Prince de Monaco – the Prince of Monaco's collection of vintage cars and supercars, where each car is not only a vehicle but also a part of the history of Monaco's aristocracy and speed culture.
• Enjoy lunch at the Casino de Monte-Carlo – a famous meeting place of the international elite, notable for its splendid facade, luxurious Belle Epoque space and cinematic atmosphere.
• Return to the hotel to rest, with free time to enjoy the facilities at the Hotel Hermitage Monte-Carlo or stroll gently around Monte-Carlo to feel the principality's upscale pace of life.
• As the sun sets, the group enjoys a yacht cruise along the Monaco coast, admiring the Monte-Carlo skyline, luxurious marinas and the blue of the Mediterranean from a private vantage point at sea. Guests enjoy champagne, listen to a violinist perform and have dinner in a private, luxurious French Riviera setting.
• Overnight in Monte-Carlo.

DAY 4: MONTE-CARLO – GRASSE – CANNES – NICE (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Main activities: From the perfume capital Grasse to glamorous Cannes

• Say goodbye to Monte-Carlo and begin exploring Grasse – the world's perfume capital, which preserves a long tradition of fragrance making and is the cradle of many famous French perfumers. Guests join a perfume-making experience at the century-old Fragonard perfume workshop – learning about fragrance layers, ingredients and blending techniques, and creating a scent of their own.
• Continue to Cannes – an elegant seaside city, world-famous for the Cannes Film Festival, red carpets, historic hotels and a glamorous lifestyle along the La Croisette boulevard.
• Guests experience the Helicopter Riviera Discovery, a scenic flight over the French Riviera along the Monaco – Nice – Cannes – Saint-Tropez route.
• The group travels back to Nice and checks in at the Hotel Le Negresco – the iconic hotel of Nice, notable for its classical architecture, distinctive pink dome and a collection of art in the French spirit.
• The group dines at La Chevre d’Or – a renowned 2-Michelin-star restaurant set in the poetic surroundings of the Riviera, where fine cuisine meets spectacular Mediterranean scenery.
• Overnight in Nice.

DAY 5: NICE – SAINT-JEANNET – NICE (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Main activities: Experiencing the Provencal art of living

• Depart for Saint-Jeannet – a peaceful ancient village with rustic yet refined beauty at the foot of the distinctive cliffs of Provence, where visitors can feel a pace of life entirely different from the glamour of Monaco or Cannes.
• Visit a local market and meet the local people, where guests can feel Provencal life through the aromas of herbs, olive oil, cheese, seasonal vegetables and distinctive handicrafts, and learn how people here preserve a lifestyle close to nature, family, wine and relaxation in every moment of everyday life.
• Enjoy a cooking class and taste Provencal specialities with local people.
• Visit Domaine des Hautes Collines – an organic wine estate in Saint-Jeannet, notable for ageing wine in large glass vessels under the sun, which gives local wine a unique character. Enjoy a themed wine session – discover the distinctive flavours of Provencal wine, learn the art of blending grape varieties and create a taste of your own with your own wine label, keeping a unique memory of Provence.
• Enjoy an outdoor BBQ dinner amid Provencal vineyards. The open-air setting, sunset light, aromas of herbs, wine and local cuisine make for a cosy, relaxing and very “Provencal” evening.
• Overnight in Nice.

DAY 6: NICE – LOCAL CULTURAL EXPERIENCE (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Main activities: Exploring the French Riviera art of living and the Rothschild heritage

• Explore Nice – an elegant seaside city regarded as one of the hearts of the French Riviera, where art, architecture, blue sea and a resort lifestyle blend in an inspiring space.
• Stroll through the old town with Place Massena – Nice's prominent central square, striking with its Italian-French architectural colours and distinctive chequered paving; Promenade des Anglais – the iconic seafront boulevard of Nice, stretching along the Baie des Anges.
• Experience the local lifestyle at the local flower market – where the colours of fresh flowers, fruit, spices, pastries and local products create a vivid picture of life in Nice.
• Enjoy a Gourmet Coffee Experience to feel the slow, refined pace of the city through local coffee culture; savour Artisan Ice Cream with creative handcrafted flavours and the fresh character of the Mediterranean coast.
• Dine at Flaveur – a 2-Michelin-star restaurant in Nice, notable for its creative, refined cuisine and the “garden to table” approach of brother chefs Gael and Mickael Tourteaux.
• Free time to shop at the Galeries Lafayette Nice shopping centre.
• Overnight in Nice.

DAY 7: NICE ✈ HO CHI MINH CITY (Breakfast)

Main activities: Saying goodbye to the French Riviera

• Guests transfer to Nice Airport and are assisted with VIP service to complete procedures and board the flight back to Vietnam.
• Overnight on the plane.

DAY 8: HO CHI MINH CITY

Main activities: Returning to the beloved S-shaped land

• Arrive at Tan Son Nhat Airport, ending a memorable journey.

Pricing for Children

- Children under 2 years old: 30% of the adult tour price.
- Children from 2 to under 12 years old: 85% of the adult tour price (no private bed).
- Children from 2 to under 12 years old: 100% of the adult tour price (with a private bed).
- Children 12 years old and above: 100% of the adult tour price.

Tour Change and Cancellation Policy

- After payment, if you wish to transfer/cancel the tour, please bring your Travel Ticket to the tour registration office to complete the transfer/cancellation procedure and pay the tour cancellation fee in accordance with Vietravel's regulations. Requests to transfer/cancel a tour by phone are not handled.
- For tours still within the cancellation period but for which a visa has been processed, please pay the visa fee.
- After the tour deposit is paid and before Vietravel submits the visa fee: VND 5,000,000 (airline ticket deposit fee).
- If a visa application is refused, the non-refundable fee is VND 8,500,000. - Cancelling or transferring to other tours 30 days before the departure date: no charge.
- Cancelling or transferring to other tours 25-29 days before the departure date: the transfer/cancellation fee is 50% of the tour deposit
- Cancelling or transferring to other tours 20-24 days before the departure date: the transfer/cancellation fee is 100% of the tour deposit.
- If the trip is cancelled right after the Embassy/Consulate has issued the visa (for countries requiring a visa): the tour cancellation fee is 100% of the tour deposit.
- Cancelling the trip 14-19 days before the departure date: the tour cancellation fee is 50% of the tour price.
- Cancelling the trip 10-13 days before the departure date: the tour cancellation fee is 70% of the tour price.
- Cancelling the trip 02-09 days before the departure date: the tour cancellation fee is 90% of the tour price.
- Cancelling the trip within 01 day before the departure date: the tour cancellation fee is 100% of the tour price

Cancellation Policy for Public Holidays and Tet

- Cancelling or transferring to other tours 45 days before the departure date: no charge.
- Cancelling or transferring to other tours 34-44 days before the departure date: the transfer/cancellation fee is 50% of the tour deposit.
- Cancelling or transferring to other tours 25-33 days before the departure date: the transfer/cancellation fee is 100% of the tour deposit.
- If the trip is cancelled right after the Embassy/Consulate has issued the visa (for countries requiring a visa): the tour cancellation fee is 100% of the tour deposit.
- Cancelling the trip 20-24 days before the departure date: the tour cancellation fee is 50% of the tour price.
- Cancelling the trip 11-19 days before the departure date: the tour cancellation fee is 70% of the tour price.
- Cancelling the trip 02-10 days before the departure date: the tour cancellation fee is 90% of the tour price.
- Cancelling the trip within 01 day before the departure date: the tour cancellation fee is 100% of the tour price.