Day 1
Avignon
Arrive in Avignon and settle into Provence with the Palais des Papes, the old city and a first evening inside the ramparts.
Suggested route
Day by day
This is a starting point, not a fixed group tour. Hotel choices, visits, restaurant times and daily departures are adjusted around your priorities.
Day 2
Avignon → Marseille
Drive south to Marseille for the Old Port, Notre-Dame de la Garde and coastal viewpoints. Boat trips or Calanques access depend on season and local conditions.
Day 3
Marseille → Aix-en-Provence
A relaxed day in Aix-en-Provence around its markets, fountains, shaded streets and Cézanne heritage, with time for a countryside stop around Sainte-Victoire.
Day 4
Valensole → Lac de Sainte-Croix
Cross the Valensole plateau when lavender is in season, then continue toward Moustiers-Sainte-Marie and the turquoise waters of Lac de Sainte-Croix at the gateway to the Verdon.
Day 5
Grasse → Cannes
Descend toward the Riviera through Grasse, with a perfumery visit on request, then continue to Cannes for the Croisette, the old quarter and a seaside evening.
Day 6
Nice → Èze
Explore Nice’s old town and waterfront before taking the panoramic coastal road to the hilltop village of Èze. Add Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat when timing allows.
Day 7
Monaco & departure
Finish in Monaco with the old town, harbour and selected viewpoints, then transfer to Nice airport, your Riviera hotel or the next stage of your journey.
Shorter version: A 6-day version combines Marseille and Aix. A 5-day version focuses on Avignon, Valensole–Verdon, Cannes, Nice–Èze and Monaco.