Destination:
Port/City:
Nice (Villefranche), France
Activity Type:
Sightseeing and/or City Tours
Approximate Duration:
8 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
Prices starting from:
*160.00 USD (Adult)
*125.00 USD (Child)
*0.00 USD (Infant)
Restrictions: N/A |
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Take in the scenic splendor of three of the French Riviera's most intriguing cities: Nice, Eze, and Monaco. You'll pass along the Lower Corniche Road bordering the sea before reaching Nice. From your coach you'll have breathtaking views of your ship anchored in the Villefranche harbor. You'll visit the well-known city of the jet set. Your tour begins with a breathtaking panoramic view from the residential area of Mont Boron. A scenic drive will take you past the Franciscan Monastery, gardens, and Roman Arena as well as the more sophisticated area of Park Imperial and Cimiez Hill for a view of the beautiful mansions. Before leaving the city, enjoy a stroll along the famous palm-lined Promenade des Anglais and through the old city and stop at the Cours Saleya to admire its colorful array of flowers, fruits, and vegetables. (This is an antique market on Mondays.)
After leaving Nice, the Middle Corniche road offers beautiful vistas as you climb toward the mountain top village of Eze. This charming medieval village is perched on a craggy peak 1,400 feet (420 meters) above the Mediterranean. You'll have exceptional views of Villefranche and Beaulieu. Enjoy an exhilarating walk along its narrow cobblestone streets lined with many shops and local artisans. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant.
At the Rock of Monaco, an ancient walled city overlooking the sea, your guide will escort you through the old town area. You'll view the Oceanographic Museum, the 19th century neo-Romanesque cathedral and Prince's Palace from the outside. There will be time to take photographs from the city walls or of the Prince's Palace. Your coach will travel a portion of the Grand Prix Motor Race circuit before reaching the city of Monte Carlo.
Upon arriving in Monte Carlo, your coach will stop at the parking garage below Place du Casino, the square in front of the Grand Casino, where you will have approximately 1 hour to explore this exciting area at your leisure.
Note: Entrance to Grand Casino is not included in this tour. Guests wishing to visit the Grand Casino on their own must have a photo ID, admission fee (in local currency: 10 Euros) and be properly dressed. Time permitting; you will have approximately 30 minutes of leisure time in Nice, 30 minutes in Eze and 1 hour in Monaco/Monte Carlo. At the Rock of Monaco, and Grand Casino guests must take an escalator and an elevator from the parking structure. Guests must be able to walk approximately 0.75 mile uphill over cobblestone streets and 10 - 15 steps. |
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