The French Riviera is an essential stop in the south of France. Viking pre or post cruise extension package, will have you acting like a local and maximising your time overseas to explore your river cruise embarkation or disembarkation cities. More days mean more to discover, and wherever your Viking journey takes you, exciting offers to see even more of the region await.
Viking’s Southern France extension packages include three nights in Nice with tours to Cannes and Monaco. Your base is the picture of French elegance with its broad avenues, wide sweeping bay and famous beaches. This is a bustling seaside city with a cosmopolitan Riviera vibe filled with fashionable boutiques and restaurants. Your first day will have you strolling through the romantic old town area and soaking up some of the rich history of this Mediterranean city. Visit the local marketplaces, shop for antiques, enjoy perusing the many galleries or simply relax and sun yourself on Nice’s popular beaches. Walk up to Castle Hill for a beautiful view of the city the bright blue water that gave the Cote d’Azur its name.
Stop in Cannes, which was once a small fishing village, but is now a glamorous and expensive seaside town considered to be one of the social hubs of Europe and famous for its International Film Festival which attracts the rich and famous alike. Admire the beauty and architecture of Le Suquet, with its cobbled streets and breathtaking views, or sit at street side tables and enjoy the favoured hobby of people watching up and down the lovely marina.
The French Riviera pre or post cruise package is priced from $959 per person and includes three nights at the Le Méridien Nice (or similar) in Nice, daily breakfasts, hotel/ship transfer and the services of a Viking host.
For further information see: http://www.vikingrivercruises.com.au
SOURCE Viking Cruises