French Riviera Extended Stay
About the Trip
February 1–22, 2027 | 22 Days
Spend 22 days settled in Nice, living at a relaxed Riviera pace. Guided outings will introduce you to local villages, markets, museums and a historic winery, while extended leisure time lets you explore whenever the mood strikes. Stroll seaside promenades, linger over café lunches and revisit favourite spots without rushing. A reserved grandstand seat at the colourful Nice Carnival Flower Parade adds a celebratory highlight. This Extended Stay tour balances structure and freedom, comfort and culture, so you can experience the French Riviera as more than a visitor.
Member Exclusive Benefits
We reward all our CAA Members on our Extraordinary Explorations® tours.
- Plaza Premium Lounge pass†
- 25 CAA Dollars®^
- 25% savings on CAA Travel Insurance◊
Extraordinary Experience
CAA has curated an exceptional experience unique to your tour. Details of this experience are listed below:
Nice Carnival Flower Parade
Take your seat for one of the French Riviera’s most iconic celebrations during the Nice Carnival’s Bataille de Fleurs. With your English-speaking guide, you’ll enjoy reserved grandstand seating for exceptional views. Watch as elegant floats adorned with elaborate floral designs glide past, accompanied by costumed performers, music and vibrant colour. Performers shower the crowd with flowers, creating a joyful, sensory spectacle rooted in local tradition. This cherished Carnival event blends artistry, fragrance and pageantry in a uniquely Riviera celebration.
Package Includes:
- Return airfare from Toronto or Winnipeg to Nice
- 20-night stay in first-class accommodation in Nice
- 20 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners and 1 tasting
- Land transportation via first-class motorcoach
- Unlimited transportation pass for one month: buses and trams
- Sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary
- Professional English-speaking tour director throughout the first few days of itinerary, airport transfers and parade
- Destination transfers
- CAA Host for the first few days
French Riviera Extended Stay
Activity Level: Moderate. Live the Riviera life and explore it your way over 22 relaxed days, with guided outings, time to yourself and a seat at the Nice Flower Parade.
Day 1
Depart from Toronto or Winnipeg on your overnight flight to Nice.
Day 2
Nice – Arrive and meet your English-speaking guide. Weather permitting, enjoy a panoramic drive along the coastline before private transfer to your seafront aparthotel. This evening, savour a Mediterranean dinner at a beachfront brasserie, then explore the Promenade des Anglais or Vieux Nice at leisure. (D)
Day 3
Nice – After breakfast, travel by coach to Cours Saleya Market with free time to browse produce, flowers and local crafts. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then visit Castle Hill (accessible by elevator) for sweeping coastline views and historical insight. Evening at leisure. (B/L)
Day 4
Nice – Travel by coach to Villefranche-sur-Mer for a guided walking tour of its colourful lanes, harbour and waterfront. Free time follows for shopping, coffee or lunch on your own. Later, visit the 16th-century Citadel overlooking the bay. Evening at leisure in Nice. (B)
Day 5
Nice – Explore the hilltop village of Èze on a guided walking tour, wandering stone pathways and enjoying panoramic Mediterranean views. Continue to Château de Bellet for a tasting of three distinctive estate wines. (B/T)
Day 6
Nice – Visit Antibes for a guided stroll through historic streets and harbour views. Enjoy a group lunch of regional dishes, then tour the Picasso Museum in Château Grimaldi. Gather for a final group dinner in Antibes’ old town before returning to Nice. (B/L/D)
Day 7–16
Nice – Days at leisure to explore the Riviera at your own pace using your unlimited transportation pass. Discover nearby towns, revisit favourite places or simply relax and enjoy Nice. (B)
Day 17
Nice – Meet your guide and travel by tram to the famous Nice Carnival Bataille de Fleurs. Enjoy reserved grandstand seating for the parade of floats, costumes and flower displays. Evening at leisure. This day may shift to Day 20 depending on the Carnival schedule. (B)
Day 18–21
Nice – Additional leisure days to enjoy the region as you wish. (B)
Day 22
Meet your guide and transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B)
B - Breakfast | L - Lunch | D - Dinner | T - Tasting
Terms & Conditions
*All CAA Member prices are per person, based on double occupancy, in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated and are subject to change without prior notice until final payment is paid. All prices are correct at press time and apply to new bookings only, based on availability at time of booking. To receive CAA Member-exclusive benefits, there must be one valid CAA Member travelling per booking. Non-members booking Extraordinary Explorations will not receive Member-exclusive benefits.
†Plaza Premium Lounge is based on one voucher per person and applies to departures from Canadian airports where applicable. Subject to availability.
^CAA Dollars awarded per adult Member. To earn and redeem CAA Dollars, you must be a current CAA Member in good standing (CAA Membership dues paid in full by membership expiry date). CAA Dollars will be credited at time of departure. For more information on CAA Dollars, please visit www.caasco.com/caadollars.
◊ CAA Travel Insurance, an Orion Travel Insurance product, is underwritten by Echelon Insurance. Twenty-five percent (25%) Member savings is made up of a ten percent (10%) Member savings as well as a promotional fifteen percent (15%) savings when you purchase an Extraordinary Explorations tour through CAA Travel, applies to CAA South Central Ontario and CAA Manitoba Members in good standing (CAA Membership dues paid in full by membership expiry date). This promotional offer is valid until December 31, 2027. Ten percent (10%) Member savings applies to Members in good standing of all other CAA clubs. Savings apply to the total premium excluding applicable taxes. Minimum premium applies. Visitors to Canada Insurance is limited to promotional savings. Certain exclusions, limitations and restrictions apply. Subject to change without notice. A Medical Questionnaire may be required to purchase travel insurance.
Extraordinary Explorations vacations are organized and booked by CAA Travel (South Central Ontario) Inc. and CAA Manitoba (“CAA Travel”) on behalf of CAA Club Group (o/a CAA South Central Ontario and CAA Manitoba). In the event of an increase in any of the cost factors, CAA Travel reserves the right to increase the price whereby the provisions of the Travel Industry Act shall prevail. Deposit is non-refundable at the time of booking. Final payment is due 120 days before departure. CAA Extraordinary Explorations packages are 100% non-refundable at final payment. CAA Travel service fee for cancellation prior to final payment varies by program. For full payment terms and conditions, please ask your CAA Travel Consultant. CAA Travel reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements (minimum number of participants) or circumstances beyond its control. Additional fees for checked luggage or other incidentals may be incurred and vary according to itinerary and airline. Air schedules with some tours are not available at press time and may include several connections or forced overnight at passenger’s expense. CAA Travel strongly recommends the purchase of trip cancellation and emergency travel and emergency medical insurance at the time of booking.
Please note: Participants must be able to embark and disembark cruise ships and coaches without assistance as well as have a good level of mobility for walking tours in destinations where stairs and traditional cobblestone streets can be challenging. International transportation vehicles and facilities may not meet accessibility standards.
Flight
IncludedTour Itinerary
Day 1
Depart from Toronto or Winnipeg on your overnight flight to Nice.
Day 2
Nice
Arrive in Nice and meet your English-speaking guide. Weather permitting, enjoy a panoramic drive along the coastline before private transfer to your seafront aparthotel, your home base on the Riviera. This evening, savour a Mediterranean dinner at a beachfront brasserie, then explore the Promenade des Anglais or Vieux Nice at leisure. (D)
Day 3
Nice
After breakfast, travel by coach to the vibrant Cours Saleya Market, with free time to browse produce, flowers and local crafts. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant where you’ll savour regional flavours. In the afternoon, visit Castle Hill (accessible by elevator) for sweeping views of Nice and the coastline while learning about the site’s rich history. Evening at leisure. (B/L)
Day 4
Nice
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing by coach for the charming seaside town of Villefranche‑sur‑Mer, where you’ll take a guided walking tour of its colourful lanes, harbour and waterfront. Free time follows for shopping, coffee or lunch on your own. Later, visit the impressive 16th-century Citadel, a beautifully preserved fortress offering art, history and stunning views over the bay. Evening at leisure in Nice. (B)
Day 5
Nice
Explore the enchanting hilltop village of Èze on a guided walking tour, wandering stone pathways and enjoying panoramic Mediterranean views as you discover the village’s rich history and artisan charm. Continue to the elegant Château de Bellet, nestled in the hills above Nice, for a tasting of three of their distinctive estate wines. (B/T)
Day 6
Nice
After breakfast, set off for a guided visit to the charming coastal town of Antibes to stroll its historic streets. Enjoy a group lunch of traditional local dishes, then tour the renowned Picasso Museum in the stunning Château Grimaldi. In the evening, gather for a final group dinner in Antibes’ old town before returning to Nice. (B/L/D)
Day 7 - 16
Nice
Savour your days at leisure, exploring the Riviera at your own pace using your unlimited transportation pass. Discover nearby towns, revisit favourite places or simply relax and soak up the beauty and charm of Nice. (B)
Day 17
Nice
Sensory delights await you at the famous Bataille de Fleurs, one of Nice Carnival’s most iconic events. Meet your guide and travel by tram to the parade grounds, where you’ll enjoy reserved grandstand seating, offering fantastic views of the vibrant floats, costumes and flower‑filled performances. The rest of the afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy at leisure and choose a spot for dinner on your own. This day may shift to Day 20 depending on the Carnival schedule. (B)
Day 18 - 21
Nice
Additional leisure days to enjoy the region as you wish. (B)
Day 22
Meet your guide and transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B)
B - Breakfast | L - Lunch | D - Dinner | T - Tasting