Trip Summary
Immerse yourself in the best of the French Riviera and Monaco on this exclusive and unforgettable itinerary. Experience the allure of the legendary Cote d’Azur during a 3-night stay at the deluxe Maison Albar-Le Victoria hotel. Then embark the Sea Cloud Spirit, a unique, luxurious, 3-masted tall ship. Under its billowing white sails, cruise along the sparkling Mediterranean coastline to iconic Antibes, St. Tropez and Monte Carlo. Throughout, embark on memorable excursions — strolling the historic Old Town of Nice, France’s chic coastal city, and soaking up the rich glamor of Antibes. In four destinations, customize your experience with a choice of included excursions. For example, in the Riviera Hill Towns, either explore the art scene in the medieval village of St. Paul de Vence or experience perfume-making in Grasse, home to that industry since the 1500s. Throughout this idyllic program, savor delicious food, wines and breathtaking vistas. Discover true joie de vivre in France and Monaco!
Event Itinerary
Day 1: Depart Home City
Day 2: Nice, France
Day 3: Nice
Day 4: St. Paul de Vence/Grasse
Day 5: Nice | Antibes | Embark Sea Cloud Spirit
Day 6: Monte Carlo, Monaco
Day 7: Marseille, France
Day 8: St. Tropez
Day 9: Nice | Disembark | Return to Home City
Exclusive Highlights:
- Experience France's Côte d'Azur plus Monaco on a tour that features 3 nights at a luxurious hotel and a 4-night cruise aboard the Sea Cloud Spirit, an exclusively chartered, 3-masted sailing ship.
- Sail round-trip Nice, stopping at unforgettable Antibes, Menton and St. Tropez, France, and opulent Monte Carlo, Monaco.
- Two UNESCO World Heritage sites: the storied Riviera resort city of Nice and Vieux Nice,
It’s a historical old town, and Grasse, considered the birthplace of modern perfumery. - Included meals | 3 receptions, 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners.
Meet Your Faculty Expert
Barbara Will
Barbara Will is the Vice Provost for Academic and International Affairs and the A. and R. Newbury Professor of English. Her many books and articles focus on twentieth-century literature, culture, and history, with a comparative emphasis on French and Anglo-American modernism, and she has earned two teaching awards from Dartmouth. As an administrator, she has served as chair of the Presidential Steering Committee for Moving Dartmouth Forward and Associate Dean for the Faculty of the Arts and Humanities. She currently oversees strategic planning for Centers and Institutes on campus, is leading the effort behind Dartmouth’s global strategy, and serves as the liaison for arts initiatives across campus. She holds a Ph.D. from Duke University, M.A. from Bryn Mawr College, and B.A. from Yale University.