THE FRENCH RIVIERA

September 7-17, 2024

Immerse yourself in the sun-kissed landscape of the Côte d’Azur
and Roman antiquities of the french riviera.

The sun kisses everything in Provence and the French Riviera; from the scenery and cuisine to its art and people. Nice sparkles with an endlessly changing palate of azure. Provence glows soft in the evening soleil. It’s no wonder artists and conquerors alike have been drawn to the area for millennia.

This fully guided tour – capped at twelve guests – allows you to discover the history and food of two very different regions touch particularly by Italian culture and cuisine. 

We begin in the ancient streets of Vieux Nice and end in the medieval cobbles of Èze. Along the way, we dine on regional specialties and Michelin-rated food, visit Roman monuments, shop in Cannes and Monte Carlo, and meet artisan wine and olive oil producers.

Ideally located a few steps from the Promenade des Anglaise, the 4-star apartment hotel immerses its visitors in a typical decor of the Roaring Twenties.

The Jay Hotel is the comfort of a hotel and the privacy of a real home. Elegant and refined, the hotel embodies the French Riviera of the 20's, where the Jay Gatsby creator spent some time. In a sophisticated, chic and a masculine interior design, the Jay propose an interaction with all your sense: the touch with soft materials like leather and velvet, the hearing with a jazzy playlist in the background, and finally, the smell with an amber perfume.

Happy Culture is a family of hotels that takes its social commitment seriously. The hotel was audited in order to measure its environmental impact as part of the environmental display system for the hotel industry deployed by ADEME and the Ministry of Ecological Transition. The hotel obtained a B grade based on 4 criteria: CO2 emissions per guest, water consumption per guest, energy consumption per guest and the proportion of organic or eco-labelled purchases.

TRAVEL DETAILS

Extension: Wine and Cheese of Provence

F.A.Q.

How much LUGGAGE is included?

You are allowed to bring 1 carry on, and 1 check in bag with you on the flights. The check in bag is allowed to be up to 20 KG per person.

Are meals included?

Most meals are!

• Daily breakfast is included.

• Welcome dinner in Portugal

• Farewell Portugal dinner

• Welcome dinner in Casablanca

• Farewell dinner/party in the Moroccan desert

• Dinners (4 dinners in total) at the following hotels:

  • Chefchaouen

  • Fes (2 dinners)

  • Marrakesh

What will the temperature be like in the desert?

The average temperature during the day will be between 85 and 95 degrees.
During the night the temperature will drop with an average temperature between 58 to mid 65.

Heater in tent in Morocco

For an additional cost of $88 you can add a heater to your tent. This price is the total for the 2 nights stay, and is per tent.

Can I pay by Zelle?

Yes!

We started taking Zelle payments last month and we found this to be a fast and FREE way to pay!
For those who don’t know what Zelle is… it is very much like a wire transfer (but it is not a wire transfer).

Everyone’s bank is different, though, so you may want to call/go in to your local bank and ask to have the maximum amount available to transfer every day.

Example: Some banks only allow $500/day transfer. Other banks will allow $1200/day.

Always be careful when making payments through Zelle to people that you do not know. There is no protection guarantee provided and you cannot reverse the fee.

The Pros for using Zelle:

• It is FREE (no processing fees)!

• It is instantaneous (funds will go directly to Zone Travel- so this is the absolute fastest way to make a payment)

The Cons for using Zelle:

• Every bank is different when it comes to maximum amount available to be transferred every day. So, this may mean that you need to make multiple payments to Zone Travel, multiple days in a row.

• It does require an app download onto your phone, and you need to set up your account with your bank information.

Can I pay by check?

Yes!

If you would like to avoid the 4%processing fees, you may pay by check.
It is very important that you pay in advance of the deadlines and allow ample time for delivery.

Payments received after the deadline could result in cancelation of your reservation or increased fees.

REGISTRATION FORM

PLEASE TYPE CAREFULLY! INACCURATE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN TRAVEL DELAYS AND/OR CHANGE FEES.

(Please submit one registration form per household -max 2 people per registration form)

Pricing details

price Per Person total package (portugal and morocco): 

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
$3880 (33 people)
($3900 if 25-32 people join)

SINGLE OCCUPANCY
$4833 (33 people)
($5028 if 25-32 people join)

price Per Person only portugal: 

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
$2109 (33 people)
($2196 if 25-32 people join)

SINGLE OCCUPANCY
$2699 (33 people)
($2786 if 25-32 people join)

price Per Person only morocco: 

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
$2865 (33 people)
($2973 if 25-32 people join)

SINGLE OCCUPANCY
$3192 (33 people)
($5223 if 25-32 people join)

*Prices are based on minimum of 33 people (per segment, Portugal and Morocco) registered and paid, and could go up if less than 33 people register and pay (per segment).

*All pricing & availability is subject to change until completed through the booking process. If your vacation package includes airfare, baggage fees may be an additional cost. For international travel, a passport book is required. Most locations require at least 6 months before expiration on your passport, as well as 2 blank visa pages. Please make sure to have the correct and updated documents if applicable. If you have a criminal background, you are responsible for knowing the travel restrictions pertaining to the offense.

INCLUDED IN THE QUOTE

• Ground Transportation

  • Private group transportation

  • Flight Lisbon - Casablanca

  • Flight Fez - Marrakech

• Hotel accommodations

  • As described above

• Some Meals

  • Breakfast daily

  • Welcome dinner (in Porto)

  • Farewell dinner/party (in the Agafay Desert)

  • Lisbon farewell dinner

  • Casablanca Welcome dinner

  • 4 Dinners in Morocco hotels

• Tours

  • As described above

• Most taxes and fees

  • Service fees and commissions (NON REFUNDABLE)

  • Current VAT- if this fee changes, we will need to collect additional charges.

NOT INCLUDED

• Incidental charges 

• Local Tax

• 4% processing fee per payment (only if paying w/credit card)

• Local taxis

• Most meals/beverages (unless included in the itinerary)

• Add-on tours/excursions

• Heater in Morocco tent for additional cost of $88 total per tent.

• Optional Travel Insurance *DUE AT TIME OF BOOKING- PLEASE REVIEW THE DETAILS OF EACH PLAN THOROUGHLY

  • Worldwide Trip Protector Edge ‘Basic’ (average price of $113/pp)

    • Please Note: This plan does NOT include epidemic or pandemic-related illness, individually-ordered quarantine, and denied boarding.

  • Worldwide Trip Protector ‘Premium’ (average price of $154/pp)

    • Please Note: Under certain conditions, covered reasons for some benefits of this plan include epidemic or pandemic-related illness, individually-ordered quarantine, and denied boarding.

  • Other insurance options are available, if you have questions or want more coverage options, please let us know at time of booking.

 
SUGGESTED PAYMENT SCHEDULE

There are three payment options available to you. 
*Payment schedule does not include insurance costs. Insurance is due with initial payment. 

Option 1: Full Payment
(Most affordable overall)
Full payment (plus insurance)- due upon receipt.

*Please keep in mind, a 4% processing fee will be charged at time of payment if paying with credit card. (this has not been included in the costs.)

Option 2: Two Payments
One payment will be due immediately and the second payment will be due no later than 100 days prior to your trip.

(There will be a one time $50 fee per person, for this delayed payment option)
(More than 2 payments are not allowed without a $50/pp fee per payment)
NOTE: Not all insurance policy will allow you to purchase coverage after the initial deposit. It is illegal to purchase insurance with the knowledge and intent that you will be changing or canceling your trip.)

*Please keep in mind, a 4% processing fee will be charged at time of payment if paying with credit card. (this has not been included in the costs.)

TWO-PAYMENT PLAN:

(price per person)
Due now: $250 + Insurance (suggested)
100 days prior: Remainder due

 

Option 3: Monthly Payments
Payments will be split into the remaining months prior to your trip (ending at 100 days prior to departure)

(A $50/pp fee per payment is applicable for this delayed payment option.)
*Please keep in mind, a 4% processing fee may be charged at time of paymentif choosing to pay with a credit card. (this has not been included in the costs.)

Split amount due into monthly payments.

• The first payment must be a minimum of $250 + insurance (per person), due upon receipt.

• The remaining payments will be divided by the months- with final payment due 100 days prior to your trip.

REGISTRATION 

• A completed registration form (one per household -max 2 people per registration form)

  • If you have more than 2 people from the same household going on this trip, please fill out multiple forms, as the maximum per form is 2 people.

FINAL PAYMENT

• Payments not received on time will result in reservation cancellation without refund.

• Additional bookings after the final payment deadline may result in higher prices, less availability and additional administrative fees.

• Fee amounts imposed are at the discretion of Zone Travel.

CANCELLATION

Cancellation in writing must be received by Zone Travel 60 days prior to departure for appropriate refund on the land tour cost minus the following fees:

• Commissions and Travel insurance are non-refundable.

Zone Travel LLC and its cooperative destination incur unrecoverable charges preparing for your trip therefore, no refunds if cancellations occur less than 60 days before departure. Cancellations more than 60 days prior to departure are based on individual group bookings per the outlined confirmation document you receive.

We sell a variety of travel related products from different suppliers and service providers ("Suppliers"). Each Supplier has its own terms and condition that are applicable to your particular arrangements in addition to our general terms and conditions, and you should make sure you understand them.

Zone Travel is acting as intermediary or a "Booking Agent" for products and services that are not directly supplied by us (e.g., air carriage and ground transportation, hotel accommodations, meals, tours, cruises, etc.). We are not a co-vendor of such products and services. You will be entering into a separate contract with such Suppliers in connection with such products and services.

By making payments to Zone Travel for this trip you are agreeing to all Terms and Conditions listed on the Zone Travel website.

Vendor Cancel policy: Each vendor has their own policies, which we have to apply. This information may vary and is listed in full detail on the contract signed for each vendor.

WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND TRAVEL INSURANCE

Travel Insurance

TRAVEL INSURANCE - AVAILABLE FOR ALL USA CITIZENS - DUE WITH INITIAL PAYMENT

Zone Travel LLC strongly suggests purchasing Trip Cancellation insurance. Be sure to check with your healthcare provider as most U.S. medical coverage will not cover you outside of the country.

Insurance costs are based on the total package cost, including air taxes and charges listed under "Included."

Approximate amounts can be given at time of reservation in order to purchase the appropriate amount of insurance.

EDGE PLAN:
(BASIC PROTECTION)

Extensive coverage for everyone; designed with families in mind.

• Pre-existing Medical Conditions coverage if purchased within 14 days of deposit (other eligibility conditions must also be met)

• Wide range of reasons for trip cancellation or interruption

• Trip Delay and Missed Tour or Cruise Connection coverage

• Baggage Protection and Travel Accident Protection

• Medical and Evacuation coverage 

TRIP CANCELLATION

Trip Cancellation

Frequent Traveler Reward

TRIP INTERRUPTION / DELAY

Trip Interruption

• Reimburses up to 100% of your trip costs if you must start your trip late or are unable to complete your trip due to a covered reason. This reimburses the non-refundable cost of unused travel arrangements and added transportation costs.

Trip Delay

• Reimburses up to $100 per day for a reasonable hotel and meal costs (among others) when you are delayed 12 hours or more due to a covered reason, up to a maximum benefit amount of $300.

Change Fees

• Reimburses up to $250 for fees associated with a change to your air itinerary or fees assessed by your travel supplier for changing your original travel arrangements due to a covered reason. Coverage begins when you depart on the first travel arrangement of your trip.

Missed Tour or Cruise Connection

• Reimburses up to $300 in certain unplanned losses and expenses, including the additional transportation cost to join your trip, when a 12-hour or more delay due to a covered reason causes you to miss your trip departure.

MEDICAL PROTECTION

Medical Evacuation and Repatriation of Remains

• Provides up to $100,000 to transport you to the nearest medical facility capable of providing you adequate medical treatment if needed to treat an unforeseen sickness or injury determined to be acute, severe or life threatening, transport you back to your point of origin (with a medical escort if recommended by a physician), and transport your remains back t0 your origination point in case of an unexpected tragedy.

Accident and Sickness Medical Expense

• Medical expense benefits for up to $10,000 to cover treatment costs when an accident or illness strikes during your trip.

BAGGAGE PROTECTION

Baggage and Personal Effects

• Provides up to $750 when bags or personal effects are lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed during your trip.

Baggage Delay

• Reimburses up to $200 for necessary personal items (such a clothing) when your bags are delayed 12 hours or more after you arrival at a destination other than your return destination.

RENTAL CAR PROTECTION

Optional Rental Car Damage

• Provides up to $25,000 if your rental car is damaged or stolen.

OTHER

Single Supplement

• Reimburses additional costs incurred as a result of a change in the per person occupancy rates if a person booked to share accommodations with you cancels or interrupts his/her trip due to a covered reason.

WORLDWIDE TRIP PROTECTOR:
(PREMIUM PROTECTION)

Extensive coverage for everyone; designed with families in mind.

• Pre-existing Medical Conditions coverage if purchased within 21 days of deposit (other eligibility conditions must also be met)

• Wide range of reasons for trip cancellation or interruption

• Trip Delay and Missed Tour or Cruise Connection coverage

• Baggage Protection and Travel Accident Protection

• Medical and Evacuation coverage

TRIP CANCELLATION

Trip Cancellation

Frequent Traveler Reward

TRIP INTERRUPTION / DELAY

Trip Interruption

• Reimburses up to 150% of your trip costs if you must start your trip late or are unable to complete your trip due to a covered reason. This reimburses the non-refundable cost of unused travel arrangements and added transportation costs.

Trip Delay

• Reimburses up to $200 per day for a reasonable hotel and meal costs (among others) when you are delayed 3 hours or more due to a covered reason, up to a maximum benefit amount of $1,500.

Change Fees

• Reimburses up to $250 for fees associated with a change to your air itinerary or fees assessed by your travel supplier for changing your original travel arrangements due to a covered reason. Coverage begins when you depart on the first travel arrangement of your trip.

Itinerary Chance

• Reimburses up to $500 for non-refundable event/activity expenses paid by you for activities missed due to a supplier’s itinerary chance.

Missed Tour or Cruise Connection

• Reimburses up to $500 in certain unplanned losses and expenses, including the additional transportation cost to join your trip, when a 3-hour or more delay due to a covered reason causes you to miss your trip departure.

MEDICAL PROTECTION

Medical Evacuation and Repatriation of Remains

• Provides up to $1 million to transport you to the nearest medical facility capable of providing you adequate medical treatment if needed to treat an unforeseen sickness or injury determined to be acute, severe or life threatening, transport you back to your point of origin (with a medical escort if recommended by a physician), and transport your remains back t0 your origination point in case of an unexpected tragedy.

Accident and Sickness Medical Expense

• Medical expense benefits for up to $100,000 to cover treatment costs when an accident or illness strikes during your trip.

BAGGAGE PROTECTION

Baggage and Personal Effects

• Provides up to $1,000 when bags or personal effects are lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed during your trip.

Baggage Delay

• Reimburses up to $500 for necessary personal items (such a clothing) when your bags are delayed 3 hours or more after you arrival at a destination other than your return destination.

RENTAL CAR PROTECTION

Optional Rental Car Damage

• Provides up to $50,000 if your rental car is damaged or stolen.

OTHER

Single Supplement

• Reimburses additional costs incurred as a result of a change in the per person occupancy rates if a person booked to share accommodations with you cancels or interrupts his/her trip due to a covered reason.

Political/Security Evac and Natural Disaster Evac

• If you require evacuation for a political/security event or national disaster while traveling outside of your home country, this provides up to $150,000 for reasonable expenses incurred to transport you to the nearest place of safety or your point of origin.

Accidental death and Dismemberment - 24 hours

• Provides a benefit when you suffer loss of life, limb or sight resulting from an accident during your trip (other than while covered for air flight only benefits)