South of France July 2014

[rivercruisedreamer]

Hi we are taking the 15 day South of France cruise with Scenic in July this year. We've been on a sea going cruise before out of Brisbane with P&O out to Vanuatu etc and couldn't get off quick enough. It was so rough all the way there and back ! So, we are looking forward to 'gliding' through this beautiful piece of the world. Has anyone cruised this before. Any tips or tricks would be most appreciated. I've read a couple of reviews about it but very differing opinions. Also, any must do stuff in Nice as we are spending 4 days there after the cruise. cheers !:)

[alexandra cruiser]

and sure you ll LOVE the area.We did it with another company,but think you ll prefer the luxury of Scenic.From the brochure it looks GREAT.Will take our first with them in June.Also have a north France on hold with them for 2015.

 

All the ports are lovely, we googled the tourism site in ea.town.Then determined what to do.Took the inc.town exc.then often went out on own to see what we wanted,window shop,have lunch,etc.Can do what YOU want,just be back on boat in time.

 

We spent 3 post cruise nites in Nice, and loved it.Took the HOHO bus for 2 days to see all the sites.Can buy tickets right on it,can also google Nice HOHO to get more info.Go to both great musuems,town market,old town,beach walk,etc.Also got a guidebook for France,for more details.

 

Sure you ll have fun, can always get a drink and go on topdeck and watch the scenery.:)

[rivercruisedreamer]

thanks so much Alexandra cruiser ! Great idea to google the info for each stop. And yes, we have been on a couple of coach tours through North and central France and Spain before and definitely like some time to ourselves rather than the full time structured stuff. I'll definitely look into the bus for Nice. cheers !

[alexandra cruiser]

most of time.So can just walk off.They also provide maps,audio guides,town info,etc.at front desk.

Also, let guide know when you re taking off on own,have seen them wait around or look for people who just left.Can go to museum,etc,and wander off at own pace that way.

Sure you ll like river cruising,like a floating hotel.Unpack once.Great perks.;)

[rivercruisedreamer]

Hi, that's great info. I've been reading the itinery over and over again and googling all the different sites and tours. looks amazing :):cool: