France's Finest

Journey along the breathtaking Côte d’Azur, en route to your hotel. After check-in, you have free time to explore Nice. Stroll along the Promenade des Anglais, which extends along the beaches, discover the city’s romantic Old Town and watch the street performers on the Rue de France. Your evening is free to enjoy the city’s scenery, nightlife and distinctive cuisine. A Viking Host is available to help you plan your time on the French Riviera so you can make the most of your visit.

This morning, tour the charming Mediterranean city of Nice, beginning with a drive along the Promenade des Anglais followed by a visit to the Russian area and English Quarter. Take in the spectacular views from Mont Boron and cap your tour with a stroll through Old Nice. The rest of the day is free for you to explore on your own. This evening, you may join an optional tour to Monaco with dinner in the heart of the city. (B)

Today, walk along the famous beaches of Nice, relax at a boulevard café or perhaps do a bit of shopping. Your day is free to explore on your own. (B)

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and proceed to the airport for your return flight. (B)

Transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to spend at your leisure. A Viking Host is available to help you plan your time in Paris so you can make the most of your visit.

After breakfast, enjoy a guided walking tour of Paris and take in the sights of this dazzling city. Spend the afternoon and evening at your leisure; consider visiting museums such as the Musée d’Orsay or experiencing the world-famous Louvre, home of da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace and I. M. Pei’s iconic glass pyramid. (B)

You have a full day to further explore the city. Stroll through Montmartre, shop along the Champs-Élysées, ride up to the top of the Eiffel Tower and sample some of the famous French cuisine. You might like to take a Seine cruise on board a bâteau-mouche this evening to see some of the city’s landmarks and lovely bridges. (B)

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to your ship to begin your river cruise. (B)

Transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to spend at your leisure. A Viking Host is available to help you plan your time in Paris so you can make the most of your visit.

After breakfast, enjoy a guided walking tour of Paris and take in the sights of this dazzling city. Spend the afternoon and evening at your leisure; consider visiting museums such as the Musée D’Orsay or experiencing the world-famous Louvre, home of da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace and I. M. Pei’s iconic glass pyramid. (B)

You have a full day to further explore the city. Perhaps you will choose to stroll through Montmartre, shop along the Champs-Élysées, ride up to the top of the Eiffel Tower or sample some of the famous French cuisine. You might also like to view the collection of Impressionist and Postimpressionist masterpieces at the Musée d’Orsay or admire the works of famous sculptor Auguste Rodin at his namesake museum. Alternatively, relax outdoors in the bucolic parklands of Luxembourg Gardens. (B)

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to your ship to begin your river cruise. (B)

This morning, disembark your ship and set out on a drive through the picturesque Provençal countryside, a stunning mix of red cliffs, rugged mountains, dense woodlands, and rolling hills covered in vineyards and olive groves. After check-in at your hotel in Aix-en-Provence, the rest of the day is at your leisure. This evening, you might choose to explore the city’s gastronomic scene, perhaps sampling a calisson, a French candy and a delicious regional specialty.

Today, take a guided tour along the tree-lined Cours Mirabeau, passing elegant mansions, shady squares and lively cafés. Explore the Old Town, learn about its colorful history that reaches back to the Romans and admire sights like the striking Aix Cathedral. Afterward, the day is yours to further discover the city on your own. Depending on the time of your visit, you may choose to peruse the bustling markets selling delectable regional products, such as cheese, olives, wine and lavender. (B)

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport in Marseille for your flight home. (B)