Drive up towards the scenic Moyenne Corniche, one of the three coastal roads connecting Nice to the Principality of Monaco. It will not take you long before realizing how panoramic the drive is, a short distance away from the city, you will then enter the heights of Villefranche-sur-Mer overlooking its magnificent bay. A very good opportunity for pictures right from the start.
Meet up again with your driver and, just around the corner, seize the chance to visit the renowned Fragonard Perfume Factory and discover the secrets of this realm of fragrances
Not even midway, and you will then take a halt to venture into one of Frances prettiest villages: Eze, filled with history and offering a stunning location over 400 meters right above sea, a truly unique place on earth.
You will proceed up the coast and reach the Grande Corniche, the highest road from where you can catch the sight of the most ancient Roman vestige on the French Riviera: the Trophy of the Alps in the village of La Turbie.
Descent towards the state-city of Monaco and its Palace on the Rock, in time for the change of the guards(morning only). You will be given some free time to wander around the old town for a souvenir maybe, or even admire the view from the St. Martin Gardens, and definitely visit Monacos Cathedral and its chapel of the late sovereign Princes and Princesses.
Definitely visit Monacos Cathedral and its chapel of the late sovereign Princes and Princesses.
Make a stop at Monte-Carlos Casino and its display of luxury cars beside and get the chance to gamble few coins inside this magnificent building (17, afternoon only) and capture with eyes and memory only its beautiful inner architecture.
After being picked-up at your hotel by our English-speaking tour guide, you will head towards the motorway (speedway) and shoot off from there to the the scintillating town of Cannes.Explore the city and discover its magnificent palaces along the Croisette boulevard : the Carlton, the Majestic or the Martinez where the stars are staying during the Film Festival.
Take the opportunity to walk on the famous red carpet covering the world famous steps of the Palais des Festivals - where it all takes place in May - you might feel like walking up the 24 steps of glory and perhaps strike your most graceful pose on the red carpet. Do have a look at the local Walk of Fame with its celebrities handprints before you go, too.
Once the high-end boutiques and splendid hotels of Cannes are left behind, you will take the coastal road to Antibes which traverses the summer resorts of Golfe-Juan and Juan-les-Pins, both steeped in history as well as ongoing events. Youve now reached Antibes, or Antipolis as the Greeks had first named it. A town which played the role of sentinel for the country during many centuries, hence its ramparts circling the Old Town. There you might consider strolling along those XVth century walls and Grimaldi Castle - nowadays the Picasso museum. Then your guide will drive you out of the Old Town. Once past Antibes large marina and its Billionaires Quay, you will proceed along the coastline until you reach the town of Villeneuve-Loubet with its extraordinary Marina of the Bay of Angels from where you will go inland towards your last site visit.
Last but not least, Saint-Paul-de-Vence will enchant you. When walking through the mesmerizing maze of cobbled streets with their numerous listed monuments, it becomes clear how this medieval village appealed to a vast number of artists with the likes of Matisse, Modigliani, Chagall or Picasso instilling a definite artistic touch that one can now ascertain when gazing at the windows of the countless art galleries. Taking you back to another time - notably due to its aura of light at certain hours - it is no wonder why famous actors too have chosen the quaint village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence as their ideal retreat when coming to stay on the Riviera.
The Best Of French Riviera Full-Day From Nice Small-Group Tour
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Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 9 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
08:30 AM Hotel pickups commence prior to this timeTimes are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port
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Return Details :
Your guide will come to pick you up at the time mentionned on your voucher in front of your Hotel/address. For cruisers, your guide will be waiting at the exit of the tenders or the cruise terminal .. read more
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Following the coast road, drive to the old Antibes, the incredible harbor and its ramparts. Reach Cannes driving by the Croisette boulevard to the film festival Palace and feel as a star walking up the world known steps. Join the typical medieval village of Saint Paul de Vence, made famous by actors and artists living there. Its cobblestone streets, many galleries and nice view overlooking the sea make it a unique place. Upon your arrival in Monaco, stop in Eze to discover this medieval village overlooking the French Riviera. There are few steps to climb if you want to reach the top of the village.Take the opportunity to visit the famous perfume factory Fragonard. Driving through the village La Turbie, reach the luxurious principality of Monaco with the Prince Palace, the Cathedral, the Monte Carlo Casino, and the famous formula One Grand Prix circuit.For Cruisers, in case of last minute cancellation of port of call, an exceptional refund of 50% will be granted upon request.
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Itinerary:
Drive up towards the scenic Moyenne Corniche, one of the three coastal roads connecting Nice to the Principality of Monaco. It will not take you long before realizing how panoramic the drive is, a short distance away from the city, you will then enter the heights of Villefranche-sur-Mer overlooking its magnificent bay. A very good opportunity for pictures right from the start.
Meet up again with your driver and, just around the corner, seize the chance to visit the renowned Fragonard Perfume Factory and discover the secrets of this realm of fragrances…
Not even midway, and you will then take a halt to venture into one of France’s prettiest villages: Eze, filled with history and offering a stunning location over 400 meters right above sea, a truly unique place on earth.
You will proceed up the coast and reach the Grande Corniche, the highest road from where you can catch the sight of the most ancient Roman vestige on the French Riviera: the ’Trophy of the Alps’ in the village of La Turbie.
Descent towards the state-city of Monaco and its Palace on the ’Rock’, in time for the change of the guards(morning only). You will be given some free time to wander around the old town for a souvenir maybe, or even admire the view from the St. Martin Gardens, and definitely visit Monaco’s Cathedral and its chapel of the late sovereign Princes and Princesses.
Definitely visit Monaco’s Cathedral and its chapel of the late sovereign Princes and Princesses.
Make a stop at Monte-Carlo’s Casino and its display of luxury cars beside and get the chance to gamble few coins inside this magnificent building (17€, afternoon only) and capture with eyes and memory only its beautiful inner architecture.
After being picked-up at your hotel by our English-speaking tour guide, you will head towards the motorway (speedway) and shoot off from there to the the scintillating town of Cannes. Explore the city and discover its magnificent palaces along the Croisette boulevard : the Carlton, the Majestic or the Martinez where the stars are staying during the Film Festival.
Take the opportunity to walk on the famous red carpet covering the world famous steps of the Palais des Festivals - where it all takes place in May - you might feel like walking up ‘the 24 steps of glory’ and perhaps strike your most graceful pose on the red carpet. Do have a look at the local Walk of Fame with its celebrities’ handprints before you go, too.
Once the high-end boutiques and splendid hotels of Cannes are left behind, you will take the coastal road to Antibes which traverses the summer resorts of Golfe-Juan and Juan-les-Pins, both steeped in history as well as ongoing events. You’ve now reached Antibes, or Antipolis as the Greeks had first named it. A town which played the role of sentinel for the country during many centuries, hence its ramparts circling the Old Town. There you might consider strolling along those XVth century walls and Grimaldi Castle - nowadays the Picasso museum. Then your guide will drive you out of the Old Town. Once past Antibes’ large marina and its ‘Billionaires’ Quay‘, you will proceed along the coastline until you reach the town of Villeneuve-Loubet with its extraordinary ‘Marina of the Bay of Angels’ from where you will go inland towards your last site visit.
Last but not least, Saint-Paul-de-Vence will enchant you. When walking through the mesmerizing maze of cobbled streets with their numerous listed monuments, it becomes clear how this medieval village appealed to a vast number of artists with the likes of Matisse, Modigliani, Chagall or Picasso instilling a definite artistic touch that one can now ascertain when gazing at the windows of the countless art galleries. Taking you back to another time - notably due to its aura of light at certain hours - it is no wonder why famous actors too have chosen the quaint village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence as their ideal retreat when coming to stay on the Riviera.
Inclusions
- Hotel/port drop-off
- Hotel/port pickup
- Professional guide
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Folding wheelchair accessible
A minimum of 2 persons is required for departure
Gratuity is not included but is expected
Passport is required to enter the Casino
Traveler Reviews
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Der Ausflug war sehr gut. Tolle Gegend, gute Atmosphäre. Hat viel Spaß gemacht. Besonders das Flitzen und Hüpfen über die Wellen mit passender Musik dazu. Der Reiseführer/Skipper hat sich auch richtig angestrengt die wichtigsten Teile der Erzählung auch auf English zu führen, was sehr lobenswert war :-)
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Carolina was a wonderful host providing great commentary throughout the tour. A small group of eight is a better way of touring around as it is more intimate and able to communicate better with the rest of the group. We had a fantastic group which made the trip even better. I recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see the best parts of the French Riviera
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Not enough free time to spend in Monaco. The tour guide Bello was great. Not enough time for lunch at our stop, as almost all good restaurants are fully booked and the wait time is quite long.
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Nice and quick way to see multiple places in Riviera in a few hours. The guide/driver was knowledgable; she gave information about the locations when we are on the way and we needed to explore the places ourselves, if you want more guidance when you visit places, this ways of touring would be disappointing for you. We started the tour around 9:30 ish and this I think affected our times in Cannes and Antibes, we had 20-25 minutes in these places, I wish we would start the trip at the time stated in Tripadvisor (8:20/30ish) and we could have had time for these two places, it felt like we are in a hurry. But apart from this it was a really nice experience, thanks for all!
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St Paul de Vence, Monaco, Antibes were are favorite stops. Our guide Milena was very knowledgeable about the entire area which made the day very fun and enjoyable.
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Amazing experience well worth waking up early to get ready. Rainier and Michael were outstanding guides and very safe on taking my wife and me to all the magical gems mentioned in the tour description. They gave us historical content as well as current day to day happenings on the spots that we visited. Our guides were knowledgeable and friendly, we definitely recommend them. Consider wearing walking shoes to enjoy the entire sites included in the visit. My wife and I will definitely be coming back for more. Cheers!
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Actually the tour and tour guide was 5 stars but I am taking a star off because there was a mix up with the pick up location, which is fine, mistakes happen. But when I called the agency, they tried to blame it on me telling me I had given the wrong address (I had not, even the voucher had the correct address on it) and then told me the hotel I was staying at did not exist. They again wrote a message saying that I had given the wrong address. This really annoyed me because instead of apologising for their mistake, they tried to put the blame on me. The tour guide/driver confirmed that the agency had given him the wrong address. So the day got off to a bad start. But it quickly approved after that. We saw so much and were taken to so many beautiful places. The tour guide/driver was wonderful and gave lots of interesting info. In each place we had 1 to 2 hours to explore on our own, which was enough and we never felt rushed. Really good overview of the south of France region and highly recommended if you're short on time and want to see a lot.
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Our driver was punctual very informative and nice. The van was clean and comfortable. We saw a lot of the rivieras best places in a very short time. Otherwise it would not be possible to see this much in this amount of time.
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This was the perfect way to see and experience the French Riviera. We were a party of 6 and it was ideal to be brought to all these locations and dropped off and collected centrally. Our guide Rene was informative and very pleasant. We would highly recommend doing this to get a real feel for the area from coast to mountain villages.
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This is the best introduction to the French Riviera you could possibly get. Ben knew all the ideal places to take our group and how to get us there efficiently for maximum exposure to just about all the Riviera has to offer. You could tell Ben loves this place and wants you to know and appreciate it like he does. What would make the tour perfect would be a sound system for the van to enhance the listening experience.
