La Côte d’Azur à La Romandie

  • 8 Days
  • Explorer Value Trip

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Map & Route

Depart

Overnight Flight

1 1 Night

Nice

2 2 Nights

Provence

1 1 Night

French Alps

1 1 Night

Geneva Area

2 2 Nights
Return
map La Côte d’Azur à La Romandie

What's Included

Our itineraries reflect 40 years of experience in crafting exceptional educational tours. That means we know exactly how to make the best of your time abroad—incredible destinations, immersive activities, centrally located hotels, and smart, well-traveled tour managers who ensure your educational goals are met. Here are some of the exceptional features of this tour.

ACIS Guarantees

We have high standards, which is why we take care to include these features in every tour.

Round-Trip Flights

Leave the airlines to us.

3-Star Hotels

After a busy day, comfort is key.

Centrally Located Hotels

Save the commuting time, beat the morning crowds and keep right on exploring after dark when your hotel is in the heart of the city.

Daily Breakfast and Dinner (unless otherwise noted)

Delicious, authentic, multi-course dinners at local restaurants with meal times tailored to maximize your experience.

24-Hour Tour Manager

Part guide, part educator, part engineer, part mind-reader, part magician—ACIS Tour Managers are your travel partner.

Start Exploring

Never wait hours at the airport to share a transfer with other later groups.

Service Guarantee

We're so sure you're going to love your tour, we guarantee it!

Global Network

24/7 on the ground support whenever and wherever you need it.

All Local Transportation

Urban transportation is on us, allowing you to explore each destination with ease.

Personal Headsets Included Throughout Tour

Participants will have unlimited access to personal headsets so that local guides and ACIS Tour Managers can more easily communicate with the group along the way.

Exceptional Experiences

Our tours are designed to help you and your students be in the moment and experience everything the world has to offer.

Nice by Bike

Nice by Bike

Lace up your sneakers and hop aboard a bike for a panoramic tour of Nice on two wheels. Sightseeing by bicycle is a fun way to travel like the locals do as you get close to the city's most famous cultural attractions—whether you wind through the streets of the Old Town, glide past the market, people-watch along the Promenade des Anglais, marvel at the Port's luxury yachts or discover an off the beaten path church or art installation.
Bicycle helmets are available and encouraged for use by all participants.

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Lace up your sneakers and hop aboard a bike for a panoramic tour of Nice on two wheels. Sightseeing by bicycle is a fun way to travel like the locals do as you get close to the city's most famous cultural attractions—whether you wind through the streets of the Old Town, glide past the market, people-watch along the Promenade des Anglais, marvel at the Port's luxury yachts or discover an off the beaten path church or art installation.
Bicycle helmets are available and encouraged for use by all participants.

Jardin Exotique

Jardin Exotique

Fragonard Perfume Factory Tour

Fragonard Perfume Factory Tour

Nîmes Roman Arena

Nîmes Roman Arena

Pont du Gard

Pont du Gard

Mont-Salève by Cable Car

Mont-Salève by Cable Car

Lake Geneva Boat Ride

Lake Geneva Boat Ride

Red Cross Museum

Red Cross Museum

Fondue Dinner with Swiss Entertainment

Fondue Dinner with Swiss Entertainment

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Itinerary

This itinerary is the starting point for your tour, but it’s not set in stone. If there are days you would like to change, or specific places you’d like to go, we can work with you to create a personalized program that fits the needs of you and your students.

Day 1: Overnight Flight

Depart from the USA.

Day 2: Nice

Bienvenue en France! Meet your ACIS Tour Manager and start to explore the cosmopolitan capital of the Côte d'Azur. Check out the winding streets of the Old Town or stroll along the Promenade des Anglais with its dazzling Mediterranean views.

Day 3: Nice

This morning discover the city's hidden gems from a different perspective during a bicycle tour showcasing areas such as the port, Place Garibaldi, Place Massena and the Old Town. In the afternoon travel along a spectacular corniche to Eze, a fortified medieval-age village perched high atop a rocky peak. There you'll enjoy sweeping vistas from the fragrant Jardin Exotique, a magnificent botanical garden, and tour the Fragonard Perfume Factory, where you'll learn about the centuries-old French art of making parfum. Return to Nice for a relaxing evening on the French Riviera.

Day 4: Provence

The day's adventures begin with a drive to Aix-en-Provence, once home to renowned painter Paul Cézanne and writer Emile Zola. Tour the mostly pedestrian city center, perhaps browsing its famous Provençal market, and see firsthand why the city is noted for its beautiful fountains and well-preserved architecture. After time for lunch, continue to Nîmes, a city full of Roman history and known for textiles. In fact, denim, the fabric of blue jeans, derives its name from Nîmes. Get to know the city and its Roman Arena with an audio-guided tour.

Day 5: French Alps

First on today's agenda is a visit to the awe-inspiring Pont du Gard, a Roman aqueduct preserved in almost perfect condition. A true wonder of Roman engineering, the 161-foot tall bridge is still standing nearly 2,000 years after its construction and your ticket includes access to the wealth of information available on the structure's history, architecture and more in the excellent on-site museum. Then it's on to the breathtaking French Alps.

Day 6: Geneva Area

The morning kicks off with a drive to Annecy, a quaint alpine town that's nicknamed the Pearl of the French Alps. Attractions include two canals and a cobblestoned old town, featuring medieval structures such as the Château d'Annecy, Palais de I’lsle and Cathedral of Saint-Pierre. Next, you'll continue on to the Geneva area, with a stop at Mont Saleve for a cable-car ride up the mountain. Known as the “Balcony of Geneva,” it affords a spectacular view of this beautiful Swiss city.

Day 7: Geneva Area

Start the morning with a walking tour of Geneva's Old Town, known for its gracious squares, cafés, galleries and historical sites, not to mention its fine Swiss watches and chocolate! Then get your sea legs ready for a Mouette water-taxi cruise across Lake Geneva that takes you past the world-famous Jet d'Eau, a 450-foot tall fountain that's visible from 30 miles way. After lunch, you'll visit the Red Cross Museum which details the history of this humanitarian organization. Enjoy your final evening in the Alps with an unforgettable fondue dinner.

Day 8: Departure

Depart for the USA.



Optional Extensions and Extra Nights:

Enhance your European experience with a two-night extension from Geneva to the Lake Lucerne area. You'll experience the best of Swiss culture with a chocolate factory visit, Mount Pilatus, a special Alpine Hut Dinner with traditional Swiss games, and the highlights of lovely Lucerne.

Optional Extras

Ultimate-Plus Protection Plan

Most Enhanced health coverage, program interruption, baggage delay/loss and travel delay protection while on tour. Plus, enhanced medical/job loss cancellation refund policy

Rate $400

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Ultimate Protection Plan

Enhanced health coverage, program interruption, baggage delay/loss and travel delay protection while on tour. Plus, enhanced medical/job loss cancellation refund policy

Rate $280

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