France | Tour Code: 16650
Let yourself be transported on a refined French escape, journeying through the charm of Provence to Nice on the French Riviera, before setting sail aboard the Royal Clipper to discover the unspoiled isles of Corsica and Sardinia.
Overview
Travel across France by train, beginning in Paris and continuing south through some of the country’s most captivating regions. Rail travel allows you to sit back and enjoy ever‑changing landscapes as you move between destinations, from historic cities to sun‑filled Provençal towns.
Continue to Nice, the vibrant gateway to the French Riviera, where the journey seamlessly transitions from rail to sail. Here, embark on the magnificent Royal Clipper, one of the world’s largest fully rigged sailing ships.
Over the following days, cruise across the sparkling Mediterranean, visiting the picturesque coast of Liguria, the rugged beauty of Sardinia, and the timeless charm of Corsica. Blending immersive land experiences with the freedom of small‑ship sailing, this rail and sail journey offers a relaxed and enriching way to experience Europe at its most captivating.
Additional Information
FROM price reflects the lowest available price within the advertised travel period (e.g. April to October). Pricing varies depending on travel dates, availability and demand, and may not be available on all departures. Higher pricing applies during peak and shoulder periods. Final pricing is confirmed at the time of enquiry or booking. Please refer to Pricing & Price Conditions for full details, including inclusions, exclusions and other conditions.
Please note that the routing on Royal Clipper will differ on the following 2027 sailings: 1 and 15 May, as per below:
| Ligurian Sea | ||||
| Day | 2027 | 7 Nights - Nice to Nice | Arrive | Depart |
| Sat | 1-May-27 | Nice, France | 10:00 PM | |
| Sun | 2-May-27 | Porto Venere, Italy | 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Mon | 3-May-27 | Portoferraio - Elba, Italy | 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Tue | 4-May-27 | Bonifacio - Corsica, France | 10:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 5-May-27 | Alghero - Sardinia, Italy | 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Thu | 6-May-27 | Ajaccio - Corsica, France | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Fri | 7-May-27 | Menton, France | 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 8-May-27 | Nice, France | 7:00 AM | |
| 2027 Sailings: 01 May 27 | ||||
| Ligurian Sea & Monaco E-Prix | ||||
| Day | 2027 | 7 Nights - Nice to Nice | Arrive | Depart |
| Sat | 15-May-27 | Nice, France | 10:00 PM | |
| Sun | 16-May-27 | Fontvieille, Monaco (E-Prix not F1 race) | 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| Mon | 17-May-27 | Porto Venere, Italy | 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 18-May-27 | Portoferraio - Elba, Italy | 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Wed | 19-May-27 | Sant'Amanza - Corsica, France | 8:30 AM | 12:30 PM |
| Wed | 19-May-27 | Bonifacio - Corsica, France | 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 20-May-27 | Porticcio Beach - Corsica, France | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 20-May-27 | Ajaccio - Corsica, France | 2:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| Fri | 21-May-27 | Calvi - Corsica, France | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Sat | 22-May-27 | Nice, France | 7:00 AM | |
| 2027 Sailings: 15 May 27 | ||||