TOUR PRICE: $

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Women-Only Trip

• Double occupancy. Beautiful, centrally located accommodations

• Included meals (5 Breakfast, 2 lunches, 4 Dinners)

• Sudden Journeys Tour Director

• Host: Monica Parker

• Small, friendly group of 12 women

• Ground transportation (pick up/drop off Nice/Aix)

• All sightseeing, events, and visits as noted in the itinerary

• All entrance fees, service charges, and standard taxes

• Restaurant gratuities

• Special dinner and welcome drinks

• Custom-designed gifts for your travels and inspiration.

• Fine print: You are responsible for the cost of your drinks and free-time sightseeing. See our Tour Conditions for important details regarding everything listed above.

Arrival Airport: Nice (NCE) tour starts in Nice hotel

Departure Airport: Marseille (MRS) tour end at Aix hotel

Note: The itinerary is descriptive, not definitive and is subject to change. There also may be modifications due to weather, restoration works taking place are historic sites and availability of local activities and guides.

ACCOMMODATIONS

TWO NIGHTS IN NICE

THREE NIGHTS IN AIX ON PROVNCE

Situated in the heart of Aix

Kyle, a seasoned travel guide with over two decades of industry experience, has dedicated her life to creating enriching and inspiring travel experiences for diverse groups. With a repertoire of leading more than 200 groups (over 1500 travelers), she possesses an intimate understanding of the transformative power of travel. Her journeys span across the picturesque locales of Europe and the US, underlining her vast travel experience and knowledge. Yet, with every tour, Kyle's heart for her guests remains the same: to ensure every individual returns home with a revitalized spirit, a broadened worldview, and heartwarming memories of newfound friendships.

DAY ONE Nice – Awakening the Senses Our journey begins on the glittering Côte d’Azur, where the Mediterranean light plays on stone streets and citrus trees bloom in courtyard gardens. We’ll gather in the early afternoon for a unique sensory welcome designed to awaken wonder through scent, sound, texture, and taste followed by a private perfume workshop where you'll craft your own fragrance to carry through the week. As the sun sets, we’ll toast to new beginnings over aperitifs and share our first meal together in the warm embrace of Nice’s Old Town.

• Nice, welcome sensory experience

• Private perfume workshop

• Welcome feast together

Easy walking: 1-3 miles throughout the day on mostly level terrain. Sleep in nice.

DAY TWO Nice – The Joy of Everyday Beauty This day is devoted to color, flavor, and joyful discovery. We’ll wander the bustling Cours Saleya market with baskets in hand, selecting seasonal ingredients before heading to a charming cooking class where we’ll prepare and share a Provençal lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll visit the Matisse Museum, a tribute to light, line, and the artist’s love for this region. The day ends with café conversations, aperitifs under the open sky, and dinner in a tucked-away spot where the locals linger.

• Explore Cours Saleya Street Market

• Cooking Class

• Visit Matisse Museum

MODERATE walking: 3 - 5 miles throughout the day. Sleep in nice

DAY THREE Vence to Aix – Beneath the Surface We begin with a breathtaking experience: snorkeling in an underwater sculpture garden off the coast of Cannes, a place where art and ocean meet in serene reverence. Afterward, we’ll journey inland to visit the serene Chapel of the Rosary, designed by Matisse in his later years. We'll pause for lunch in the timeless hilltop village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence before continuing to Aix-en-Provence. There, we’ll settle into our new surroundings and enjoy a gentle walking tour to orient and inspire, followed by an evening at your own pace.

• Experience underwater sculpture garden

• Visit Chapel of the Rosary

• Lunch in Saint-Paul-de-Vence

• Afternoon free in Aix

MODERATE walking: 3 - 5 miles throughout the day. bus 2 hours. Sleep in AIX.

DAY FOUR Aix & Lacoste – The Imprint of Creativity Today invites you into the creative pulse of Provence. The morning is yours to explore Cézanne’s studio or the Musée Granet, where artistic legacy lingers in brushstrokes and marble. After lunch in Aix, we’ll venture to the village of Lacoste to visit the SCAD art campus. There, amid sculpture gardens and ancient stone, you’ll have the opportunity to sketch, journal, or simply observe. We’ll gather for aperitifs in the golden light and share a cozy countryside dinner filled with stories, flavors, and laughter.

• Explore Cézanne’s studio or the Musée Grane

• Visit the village of Lacoste, SCAD’s campus

• opportunity to sketch and journal

Moderate walking: 3-5 miles throughout the day with hills. Bus: 90 mins. Sleep in aix.

DAY FIVE Roussillon & Farewell in Aix Landscapes of Wonder We begin the day in the ochre-colored village of Roussillon, where the earth itself glows with shades of rust, gold, and rose. After time to wander or sketch, we’ll savor a farm-to-table lunch at a nearby winery, an experience of both grounding and delight. The afternoon offers quiet time back in Aix for reflection or last discoveries. As evening falls, we’ll gather for a farewell feast under the stars, with music, memory-making, and one final celebration of the wonder we've shared.

• Visit village of Roussillon

• A farm-to-table lunch at a nearby winery

• Farewell feast in Aix

Moderate walking: 2-4 miles throughout the day with hills. Bus: 1 hour. Sleep in aix.

DAY SIX Departure – The Journey Continues

After breakfast, we say gentle goodbyes, carrying home more than souvenirs.. leaving with full hearts, new friendships, and a renewed sense of awe. Wonder, once awakened, never truly leaves us.