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3 days · Nice itinerary

Nice in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Nice lets you add Cannes or Provence to the city and Monaco. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Nice — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: old town & seafront
  2. 2Day 2: Monaco & Eze
  3. 3Day 3: Cannes or Provence
  4. 4Riviera evenings

Day 1: the city

Explore Vieux Nice, the market and Castle Hill, the Promenade, and a coastal boat trip.

Day 2: Monaco and Eze

Day-trip to clifftop Eze and glamorous Monaco and Monte-Carlo.

Day 3: Cannes or Provence

Choose Cannes, Antibes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, or the lavender and Verdon Gorge of Provence.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Nice — prices per person.

2 Hour Walking Tour in the Old Town of Antibes
Antibes
2 Hour Walking Tour in the Old Town of Antibes
5.0(66)·2 hours
from$28/ person
via Viator
The Original Exclusive Luxury Private Boat Tour Nice/Monaco
Nice
The Original Exclusive Luxury Private Boat Tour Nice/Monaco
5.0(140)·2h 30min
from$512/ person
via Viator
Complete Monaco Antibes Cap Antibes Eze Nice -Licensed tour guide
Cannes
Complete Monaco Antibes Cap Antibes Eze Nice -Licensed tour guide
5.0(106)·8–9 hours
from$740/ person
via Viator
Provence Wine Tour - Private Day Tour from Cannes
Nice
Provence Wine Tour - Private Day Tour from Cannes
5.0(41)·8–9 hours
from$512/ person
via Viator
Walking Tour in the Old Town of Menton France
Menton
Walking Tour in the Old Town of Menton France
5.0(21)·3h 30min
from$68/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Private Cannes Shore Excursion: Nice, Monaco, Eze, Antibes
Nice
Full-Day Private Cannes Shore Excursion: Nice, Monaco, Eze, Antibes
5.0(50)·7 hours
from$1,821/ person
via Viator
Luberon Villages Day Trip from Aix en Provence
Aix En Provence
Luberon Villages Day Trip from Aix en Provence
5.0(38)·8 hours
from$682/ person
via Viator
Walking & Driving morning tour of Nice
Nice
Walking & Driving morning tour of Nice
5.0(15)·2h 30min
from$56/ person
via Viator

Nice in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Nice?
Three days is ideal — the city and its old town, a Monaco and Eze day trip, and a third day in Cannes and Antibes or the lavender of Provence.
What is the best day trip from Nice for 3 days?
Monaco and Eze is the most popular and glamorous; Cannes and Antibes are stylish and easy; and Provence’s lavender and Verdon Gorge are the most scenic.
How do I plan a 3-day Nice itinerary?
Spend day one in the city, day two in Monaco and Eze, and day three in Cannes or Provence, booking popular day trips ahead, especially in summer.

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