Holiday Tour | December 7th - 13th, 2025
8 DAYS | 7 NIGHTS
JOURNEY PRICE: $5000 USD/pp
December in Provence is a season of wonder and tradition, where the festive spirit comes alive in every village and town. Experience the magic of the holidays, Provençal style, with twinkling lights, heartwarming customs, and the irresistible aroma of seasonal treats.
This is the season of holiday markets that is beyond comparison! Our tour itinerary is ever evolving as we discover new places to explore and provide you with the best Provençal experience!
Initial Deposit of $2,500 due at the time of booking.
Remaining deposit of $2,500is due four months before scheduled departure date.
*rates are based on single occupancy
Itinerary
Day 1 - Sunday
Your tour starts with being greeted by your tour guide, Dee Poquette at our first hotel, the Hôtel Apollinaire Nice. Today will be a local walking tour followed by a welcome dinner.
(Photo Credit, Dee Poquette: The Place Masséna.)
Day 2 - Monday
In the morning, we will be whisked off by our private driver to Saint-Paul-de-Vence for our tour of the famous Maison Godet, a perfumery that has been making beautiful scents since the 1900’s. You will be greeted by Sonia, the great-granddaughter of Maison Godet’s founder. After enjoying a welcome cognac with biscuits, you’ll enjoy a guided tour of the perfumery, and sample the many scents and pick out your personal signature scent.
Travel to Aix.
Day 3 - Tuesday
Today we visit wonderful Aix-en-Provence, a gorgeous mini-Paris filled with all the charm you’d expect in a quaint city that has been around for centuries. After checking into Hôtel Cezanne, you’ll take a wander through the historical old town Aix, with a highlight of a private tour at Hôtel de Caumont or the atelier de Cezanne depending on exhibit availability.
Day 4 - Wednesday
New to our itinerary, a day trip to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence with a visit to the Vincent van Gogh museum, and the architectural site of Les Antiques, followed by a visit to the preserved ruins of the Roman city of Glanum followed by a quick lunch. After lunch we visit Les Baux-de-Provence to visit a medieval fortress and the Carrières de Lumiéres, a former quarry with art-based multimedia shows. Then, we return back to Aix after a full day of adventure.
Dinner tonight—restaurant to be announced.
Day 5 - Thursday
Travel back to Nice
Day 6 - Friday
The day begins with an introduction to Rosa Jackson, a cookbook author and fabulous chef. She will be your guide in the market and build our meal around the season’s best produce, fruits, fish, poultry, or meats and of course cheese and wine. The cooking course is suitable for beginners and everyone takes part in preparing a perfect authentic Nicois lunch.
The afternoon and evening are yours—take your last look around its historic old district, museums and galleries, Promenade des Anglais, Cours Saleya, Castle Hill, Place Massena, and the rocky beach.
Day 7 - Saturday
Free day to explore.
Wrap-up Cocktail evening.
Day 8 - Sunday
After breakfast and a photo session, it's sadly time to head home, or wherever the road might take you. But not without a luggage full of treasures and memories to last a lifetime!