Who hasn't heard about the unique blue sea and the glamour of Cannes, St-Tropez, and Antibes? And who has not dreamed about the  beauty of the villages of Provence? The Côte d'Azur unites all in one -- the sea with magnificent beaches and breathtakingly beautiful landscapes. The atmosphere of charming nobility and elegance in combination with the flair of Southern France and untouched nature is not just a very popular background for movies. 300 days of sunshine a year and the mild, Mediterranean climate guarantee springtime temperatures already in February and a unique bike experience.

M/Y INDEPENDIA: Former yacht in civil service. Length: 49,5m; With: 7,2m; All together 10 noble and cozy cabins in traditional boat building art made of luxury wood ( for 2-4 persons) and a family suite (for 6-8 persons) with bull´s-eyes, air condition/ shower/ toilet. 300m² sundeck. Big salon in noble style with well equipped bar.

ITINERARY

Day 1 - Independent arrival in Toulon. Embark and settle into your comfortable cabin.

Day 2 - Toulon to Hyères/La Tour Fondue (approx. 28-43km):  Along the coast through little seaside resorts, passing colonies of flamingos close to the “Salt Street” until you reach the little harbor of La Tour Fondue, at the cape of the peninsula of Giens, which is protected by a massive Fort. Hyères with its historic part of the city is worth a visit.

Day 3 - Île Porquerolles (approx. 0-30km): This Island is a paradise for bikers: You will discover untouched nature, breathtaking beaches, historic buildings and a small, active harbor town. From Fort St. Agatha (location for the Hollywood movie “The Man in the Iron Mask”) you will enjoy a great view of the mainland.

Day 4 - Hyères to Le Lavandou (approx. 40km): Endless, calm sand beaches, feudal palaces, palm tree lined avenues through vineyards.....

Day 5 - Le Lavandou via Cavalaire-sur-Mer to St-Tropez (approx. 20km): A day which could not be more different: An impressive landscape on the coast, lonely trails through untouched nature and the harbor of St.Tropez make a unforgettable experience out of this day.

Day 6 - Fréjus/St-Raphael to Roquebrune and return  (approx. 30km): Cruise to Fréjus. Within the old fortress of the Middle Aged town Roquebrune you feel set back into long passed times.

Day 7 - Antibes to Cannes & Return (approx. 15-40km): After the cruise to Antibes you do a tour to the cape, whose top is only reachable on foot. Cannes, one of the most exclusive places along the Côte d´Azur, is famous for its sand beaches and the 2km long “Boulevard de la Croisette”.

Day 8: Cannes to Antibes: Individual departure from the ship.

This tour also operates in reverse on select dates: Day 1: Antibes. Day 2: Cannes. Day 3: Frejus/St Raphael. Day 4: St-Tropez to Le Lavandou. Day 5: Le Lavandou to Hyeres. Day 6: Ile Porquerolles. Day 7: La Tour Fondu to Toulon. Day 8: Depart from Toulon.

Level: Flats and hills alternate on the tour; after spectacular views
and speedy downhill rides you will forget the hill climbs very soon. Well
equipped bike routes alternate with gravel roads and paved sidestreets.
At city entries and exits expect more intensive traffic.

Prices & Departures for 2005:

Landing & Harbor fees of 45 Euros per person must be paid direct upon embarkation.

The Independia has 2 cabin categories:
Cat A: double room with 1 upper berth and 1 extra wide lower berth
Cat  B: double room with 1 upper and 1 lower berth
There is also one family suite which sleeps up to 6 people. There are no single cabins but exclusive occupancy of a double cabin by a single person is available on request.

Available Low Season	8D/7N Toulon to Antibes: Mar 26, Apr 9, Oct 22, Nov 5 Antibes to Toulon: Apr 2 & 16; Oct 15 & 29
Per Person in Double Cabin Cat A	$1027
Per Person in Double Cabin Cat B	$899
Per Person in Triple Cabin Cat B	$845
Per Person in Quadruple Cabin, Cat B	$775
Bike Rental	$95
Available High Season	8D/7N Toulon to Antibes: May 21; Jun 4 & 18; Jul 16 & 30; Aug 13 & 27; Sep 10 & 24; Oct 8 Antibes to Toulon: May 28; Jun 11 & 25; Jul 23; Aug 6 & 20; Sep 3 & 17; Oct 1
Per Person in Double Cabin Cat A	$1103
Per Person in Double Cabin  Cat B	$975
Per Person in Triple Cabin Cat B	$910
Per Person in Quadruple Cabin Cat B	$825
Bike Rental	$95

Extra Night hotel in Antibes	Includes breakfast, VAT
Season A	Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov
Per Person in Double	$80
Per Person in Single	$99
Season B	May, Jun, Sep
Per Person in Double	$95
Per Person in Single	$125
Season C	Jul, Aug
Per Person in Double	$105
Per Person in Single	$160

 

(Subject to change)