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SHORE EXCURSIONS - FRENCH RIVIERA PANORAMIC TOUR: NICE, MONTE CARLO & EZE: 8 Hours                                                    
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tour photoIncludes: Private transportation and English speaking tour guide, taxes, tolls and parking.

Not Included: Entrance Tickets to sites you decide to visit.

Departure points: Nice - Villefranche-sur-Mer, Monaco, Cannes, Antibes

Languages:  Private tours available in English, Chinese - Mandarin, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch.

 

Note: You may add additional time to allow for the Changing of the Guard at the Palace in Monaco. ALL OUR SHORE EXCURSIONS, PRIVATE TOURS CAN BE CUSTOMIZED TO MEET YOUR UNIQUE GOALS. Perfect for families with kids, seniors and those with mobility issues.

This private guided shore excursion of Monaco, Monte-Carlo, Nice & Eze begins with a scenic drive through Monte Carlo.  Here you have the option to stay longer to visit one of the sites like the Old Town of Monaco, Prince’s Palace, Cathedral, and Cousteau’s Oceanographic Museum.  NOTE: A stop at any of the sites just mentioned will take away time from the scheduled itinerary.

Your guided tour the French Riviera will continue on to Monte Carlo, where you will drive along the exhilarating Formula One Grand Prix circuit. You will have some free time at Casino Square, where you can enjoy some luxurious shopping, and stroll amongst the stunning gardens, mega-yachts, and chic casinos… or simply watch the “rich and beautiful” enjoying the good life at their favorite haunts.

Your escorted tour of the French Riviera continues with a drive along the spectacular aqua waters of the coastline between Nice and Monaco, lined with typical Mediterranean villages and modern marinas. You can admire the view of the Bay and Citadel of Villefranche on the drive. On the Middle Corniche, you will stop at Eze, a medieval village perched on the hillside, featuring another breathtaking panorama. Here you will enjoy a guided tour of Fragonard, a classic perfumery, and have some time to visit crafts shops.

Finally, you will arrive in Nice for a guided tour of this elegant and historic city. You will begin with a visit to Castel Park, overlooking the Bay of Angels, and Old Town, site of the trading center founded by the Greeks 2,700 years ago. From here, you will drive along the harbor and admire the historic Genoese architecture. You can contemplate the old in the 18th century Place Garibaldi and the new along Promenade des Arts, home to the Modern Art Museum, among other sights.

Next you will arrive in Cimiez, the winter home of Queen Victoria, making a stop at the Roman Arenas of Cemenelum. Time permitting, you may visit the extraordinary Russian Cathedral; built in 1912, it is the largest and most beautiful outside Russia. You will return by Promenade des Anglais, passing its famous landmarks and “Belle Epoque” buildings. Your visit to Nice concludes with a visit to the colorful and fragrant flower market in the Old Town. Here you can try socca, a chickpea crepe that is a Niçoise specialty.

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