The best French Riviera Full-Day from Cannes Small-Group Shore Excursion
Description
Discover the best of the French Riviera on this full-day shore excursion from Cannes. Visit the iconic Festival Palace in Cannes, admire the luxury yachts at Billionaire’s Quay in Antibes, and head to Eze to explore the Fragonard perfumery and the stunning hilltop village. Climb a few steps to reach the top for breathtaking views. Next, visit glamorous Monaco to see the Prince's Palace, the lavish casinos of Monte Carlo, and drive along the famous Formula One Grand Prix race circuit. This small-group tour is limited to eight people, ensuring personalized attention from your guide. Throughout the tour, your guide will share interesting information while allowing you free time to explore on your own. For cruisers: In case of last-minute port call cancellation, an exceptional 50% refund will be granted upon request.
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Itinerary
Admire the sight of the most ancient Roman vestige on the French Riviera: the ’Trophy of the Alps’ in the village of La Turbie.
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.
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…
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.
One the way back take the coastal road to Antibes 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.
Explore the city of Cannes 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.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your guide will come to pick you up at the time mentionned on your voucher in front of your Hotel/address. We recommend you to be ready in advance. The guide will not be able to wait with other clients. Thank you very much and we wish you a pleasant tour.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Gratuity is not included but is expected
- Passport is required to enter the Casino
- Folding wheelchair accessible
Reviews(70)
We had a wonderful day with Jaoued! It was myself and my husband and just one other couple which made the day more customized and able to connect with our tour mates and our guide. Jaoued was knowledgeable, sweet, and accommodating. He filled our tour with history, personal expertise, and many beautiful photo opportunities. Would highly recommend this tour to see all the highlights of the Riviera!
We had a perfect day touring much of the area. We loved seeing as much as possible in a short amount of time. Our guide, Jaoued, was fantastic! We highly recommend this tour if you want to see more than just Cannes!
We had a lovely trip with our guide Jaoued. He was informative and the places we stopped at to explore and for photo ops had something to give each individual on the tour. Jaoued was very personable and considerate of each members physical activity level. We stayed on time and yet never felt rushed. The places we explored were interesting and fun.
Very comfortable trip, as I was picked up from the hotel and felt very safe. Beautiful places along the Côte d'Azur, with enough time to explore everything.
Superb! Perfect for the short days stay party! Rainer was our Tour guide…5 stars!! Fragonard … the cherry on top🩷 Will not regret it!! Book NOW😜✌️
Tour guide was on time and we went to Monte Carlo and also saw the changing of the guard at the palace. The scenery was amazing! Beautiful views of Sea and mountains.
Dear Finola, Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour, the palace, and the incredible scenery. We look forward to seeing you again! All the best!
We had a wonderful experience with Lucie, our guide. The small group aspect was great and allowed us to travel comfortably in a van while Lucie went over interesting points along the way. She was a great guide, very well spoken and able to answer any question, no matter how obscure. She did a great job of explaining each stop and giving us ample time to explore on our own. My group included 2 young children and two older adults and the pace was perfect for everyone. We kept on schedule and arrived back at the ship with ample time.
Dear Julie, We’re so happy to hear that you had a fantastic experience with Lucie! It’s wonderful that the tour worked well for your whole group, and that she was able to provide insightful commentary while keeping everything on schedule. Thank you for sharing your experience — we hope to see you again! Best wishes!
Great guide who was very knowledgeable on the area. Would highly recommend this excursion! Guide was very willing to curtail the agenda to meet our needs.
Hello, We’re so happy to hear that you had a great experience with your guide! It’s wonderful that they were able to adjust the agenda to meet your needs while sharing their knowledge of the area. Thank you for recommending us! Best Regards,
My husband and I took this tour to maximize what we could see of the French Riviera and we weren't disappointed! Our tour guide was wonderful, and this tour let us get a taste for the difference areas in the French Riviera. We stopped at Antibes, Monaco and Eze. All stops were sufficient time to walk around on our own (with a little guidance from our tour guide) to do some sightseeing and shopping. This area is breathtaking! I would highly recommend this tour!
Dear Victoria, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your husband enjoyed exploring the French Riviera and that your tour guide helped make the experience memorable. It’s great to know that the stops in Antibes, Monaco, and Eze gave you time to sightsee and shop at your own pace. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another tour soon! Best Regards!
We had a beautiful day exploring many places. Originally we thought it might feel rushed, but it didn’t at all. We got more time places than we thought we would. Alex, our guide, was very friendly, funny, and shared a lot of knowledge with us. 10/10 would recommend this tour as an efficient way to see a lot of the area!
Dear Andrea, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a beautiful day exploring the area and that the tour felt relaxed while still allowing you to see so much. Alex will be delighted to know that his friendliness, humor, and knowledge made such a positive impression. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another tour soon! Kind Regards,
