7-Day Land Tour Roundtrip From Nice
Trip Dates: May 18–24, 2026 | September 29–October 5, 2026
Bonjour, welcome to your weeklong French Riviera escape. Soak up the warm sunshine and explore the charming towns, small medieval villages and stunning sights from your home base at Le Club Mougins. Experience the old-world elegance of Nice by strolling through the flower market and along the seafront promenade. Visit medieval towns in Provence's countryside, walk down cobblestone streets and taste some of the region's famous wines, especially its rosé. Monaco, the home of the Monaco Grand Prix, offers luxury and history with visits to the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception and the Palace Square. Surrounded by the shimmering waters of the Mediterranean Sea, Monaco is a summer destination for artists, writers and celebrities. End your trip with a farewell dinner in the renowned artists’ village of Mougins.
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Our hours of operation are Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. ET.
Stay
7 Days
6 Nights
Meals
4 Lunches
2 Dinners
Travel Style
Motorcoach
Welcome to the French Riviera! Transfers to your accommodation are complimentary at select times. Your accommodation includes an on-site grocery store. Meet your HGV host, enjoy the day at your leisure and take advantage of the complimentary shuttle to pick up essentials for the week.
Enjoy a welcome dinner at a nearby local restaurant to get acquainted with your host and fellow travelers.
Travel along the French Riviera to Nice, the capital. You’ll walk past historic 17th and 18th-century churches and piazzas filled with artisan boutiques, then visit the colorful Cours Saleya flower market, followed by a stroll along the seafront Promenade des Anglais.
Discover the charming neighborhood of Old Nice, barely changed since the 1700s, and enjoy a guided tour as you wind through alleyways. Taste the local socca, traditional Nicoise bread made from chickpeas. Head up to Castle Hill and try your hand at a classic Provençal game of pétanque, followed by an aperitif and a buffet lunch of local specialties. Later, join a tapenade cooking class.
Continue your Nice exploration with a cruise along the stunning coast and enjoy free time to explore the town when you return to the Nice Harbour.
Start your day with a tour of the charming village of Saint-Paul de Vence, perched on a rocky outcrop with sweeping views of the Provençal countryside. Afterward, you’ll have time for a Pick Your Experience:
Option 1: Fragrance & Flair — A Perfume-Making Experience in Grasse
Visit the nearby town of Grasse, world-renowned as the perfume capital of France. Here, you’ll tour a traditional perfume factory and take part in a hands-on perfume-making workshop. Afterwards, enjoy free time to explore the charming streets and Provençal atmosphere of the Pays de Grasse.
Option 2: Fire & Form — Discover Glassblowing in Biot
Travel to the nearby village of Biot, famous for its glassblowing tradition. You’ll have the chance to visit a local glass studio, watch artisans at work and gain insight into this intricate craft. There will also be time to browse the shops and enjoy this creative village’s unique character.
Start at Chateau Saint-Martin, a lovely 100-hectare estate with 50 hectares of vineyards. You’ll learn about the history of the vineyard and taste their rosé accompanied by cheese and other local snacks.
In the afternoon, venture to another of the region's famous wine châteaux, Ste Rosaline. The vineyard's 110 hectares produce renowned cru classé distinction wine, with red, white and rosé options. Enjoy a tour and tasting before returning to the resort in the late afternoon.
This morning head to Monaco where your visit begins at the world-famous Monte Carlo Casino and Casino Square. You’ll have time to admire the stunning Belle Époque architecture and soak in this iconic district’s glamour. Next, head to Monaco’s Rock, the historic heart of the principality. Stroll through the quaint old town and visit the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, the final resting place of Monaco’s royal family, including the beloved actress-turned-princess, Grace Kelly.
Continue to Palace Square, home to the Palais Princier, the official residence of Prince Albert II. Explore the palace’s State Apartments including the elegant Throne Room and Court of Honour. At 11:55 a.m. sharp, you will witness the impressive changing of the guard, a traditional ceremony performed by the carabiniers in full dress uniform.
Dine at Castelroc for lunch, a charming and historic restaurant perched on Monaco’s Rock, just steps from the palace, before enjoying free time in Monaco at your own pace. In the afternoon, return to Le Club Mougins, where the evening is at your leisure.
Enjoy a Pick Your Experience opportunity with options including:
Option 1: Antibes — Picasso’s Muse and Seaside Treasures
Visit the historic town of Antibes, once a source of inspiration for Picasso and still home to a rich artistic spirit. The morning unfolds with time to explore the vibrant Provençal Market, a feast for the senses with its colorful stalls and local produce. Then visit the renowned Picasso Museum, set within the Château Grimaldi, where the artist once lived and worked. For those curious, there’s also the opportunity to sample absinthe in a traditional setting. After a morning of culture and charm, lunch is at leisure with free time to enjoy the town’s relaxed pace, quaint cafés and stunning sea views before returning to the hotel.
Option 2: Coastal Wonders — Saint-Tropez and the Venice of Provence
Get ready for a day filled with sun-soaked coastal elegance in the iconic town of Saint-Tropez. Take a guided walk through this famous town, renowned for its historic harbor, connection to artists and creativity, and enduring appeal that never goes out of style. After enjoying lunch on your own in one of the town’s many inviting eateries, continue inland to the hilltop village of Grimaud. Wander cobblestone streets and soak in the panoramic views or take a peaceful boat ride through the charming canals of Port Grimaud, often called the Venice of Provence.
In the evening, gather with your fellow travelers and HGV host for a special farewell dinner. Enjoy music, laughter and fine food — a perfect way to toast a week of discovery, friendship and unforgettable memories in the South of France.
Your French Riveria Resort Escape ends this morning with a transfer to the airport or Paris add-on.
For more details about extending your vacation, please give us a call.
For hosted resort trips, use your points to cover the resort stay. The additional trip costs must be paid by credit card.
From $5,499/£4,100 per person, based on double occupancy, + points for resort stay starting from 7,200 points.
Book the spring trip by November 14, 2025, and the fall trip by April 3, 2026, to secure your spot.
Call 800-579-6178 to Book Your Trip
Our hours of operation are Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. ET.
Terms and Conditions
HOSTED RESORT TRIPS POINTS FOR TRAVEL: For the May 18–24, 2026, tour date, reservations must be booked by November 14, 2025. Nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit of $1,000/£750 per person is due at the time of booking. Final payment due by January 16, 2026. For the September 29–October 5, 2026, tour date, reservations must be booked by April 3, 2026. Nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit of $1,000/£750 per person is due at the time of booking. Final payment due by May 29, 2026. Hosted resort trips must be paid using points for the resort stay, with any remaining trip costs covered by credit card. Point values applied under this benefit are subject to change and may vary based on tier level. All trips are subject to availability and will be conducted in English. All participants are required to sign the General Activity Release and Indemnification Agreement acknowledgement. Price is per person based on double occupancy, land tour only, for tour dates outlined above. Fares shown are in U.S. dollars and British pounds for new reservations only and are subject to availability. Prices, additional fees, itineraries and availability are subject to change without notice. Certain terms, conditions, and restrictions may apply. Please call us at 800-579-6178 or +44 1524-386423 for additional information.
Hosted resort trip package includes all Big Journey Company inclusions plus these additional inclusions: some meals; welcome basket; one ticket per paying passenger for included excursions as noted in itinerary which may require an extra waiver to participate and have other restrictions/qualifications based on height, age and weight; on-tour motor coach transportation; gratuities for Big Journey Company tour director, tour guides and drivers; taxes; and airport transfers. Nice (NCE) arrival group transfers are included on the tour start date at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. local time, and Nice (NCE) departure group transfers are included on the tour end date at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. local time, provided that guest arrival and departure flight or alternative travel details are received at least 90 days for domestic travelers and 120 days prior for international travelers before tour commencement. If you arrive outside of these scheduled transfer times and miss the shuttles, you will need to arrange your own transportation to or from the resort. Not included: airfare; airline baggage fees; airport or departure taxes; travel insurance; car rental; gratuities for hotel housekeepers; alcohol, beverages and food outside the contracted Big Journey Company menu as presented at a dining venue; optional excursions; and all other items of a personal nature.
Tour itinerary activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions. Le Club Mougins is positioned on the slope of a hill with many steep steps and various gradients and inclines around the resort. Some areas of the resort may not be accessible. Pathways are uneven and access difficult with some steps to access garden areas. Alcoholic beverages are only available to travelers who are 18 years or older.
A passport valid for six months past the end date of this trip is required for all guests. Entry requirements may vary for passport holders from other countries. The European Travel Information and Authorization System, or ETIAS, will start operations in 2026. Entry visas for other nationalities may be required. U.S. citizens, please refer to travel.state.gov for additional information, and non-U.S. citizens, please refer to your country's authority. Entry visas are not required for U.S. residents. Entry visas for other nationalities may be required. Visa requirements are subject to change at any time. International visitor entry requirements are subject to change at any time. In addition to passport and visa requirements, some countries may have additional requirements. It is the responsibility of the traveler to obtain and pay for all required entry documents prior to travel. Any requirements imposed by countries visited or traveled through are the responsibility of each traveler, and Great Vacation Destinations, Inc. cannot be held responsible for failure to comply or qualify for entry.
PICK YOUR EXPERIENCE: One excursion per person unless otherwise noted. No refunds on unused excursion(s). At least one excursion choice will be included at no additional cost, some excursion choices will be available with a surcharge beginning at $50. Excursion choices will vary based on the tour and specific excursion details will be available 60–90 days prior to the tour departure date. Tour providers may require an extra waiver to participate and have other restrictions/qualifications (“Qualifications”) based on height, age and weight. Failure to meet applicable Qualifications may result in ineligibility for this offer with no credit or refund issued. Visiting and participating in excursions in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions. Inclement weather and/or other factors beyond the control of the tour operator may result in excursion cancellation such that this benefit will be lost and not substituted or replaced and no credit or refund will be issued.
THE BIG JOURNEY COMPANY: This is The Big Journey Company, providing the tour being sold by Great Vacation Destinations, Inc. Please visit The Big Journey Company’s website for full terms and conditions.
GREAT VACATION DESTINATIONS, INC.: Great Vacation Destinations, Inc. is a full-service travel agency that is a seller of travel providing vacations to Hilton Grand Vacation Members and Guests. Great Vacation Destinations, Inc. is the seller of these vacation trips and is located at 4960 Conference Way North, Suite 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Great Vacation Destinations is a Washington Seller of Travel No. 602-283-711; Florida Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) registration No. 15-72225-4, California Seller of Travel registration No. 2068362 (Registration as a Seller of Travel does not constitute approval by the State of California). Void where prohibited or restricted by law and/or where state registration and/or licensing requirements have not been met.
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