The Best of the French Riviera Small group Guided Tour from Nice
Description
Discover the beauty of the Riviera on a full-day excursion with a professional local guide aboard a comfortable, recent vehicle. - You will be in a small group of maximum 8 people - Visit six French Riviera towns and village in just one day - Enjoy magnificent views and photo stop along the French Riviera - Free pick-up from your hotel or accommodation in Nice You will discover the charm and luxury of Monaco and Monte-Carlo. By discovering the princely palace, the cathedral, the Casino square and the famous Formula 1 circuit. Walk in the magnificent medieval village of Eze and its breathtaking views. Discover the secrets of the world of perfume by visiting the Fragonard perfumery (optional step according to your desire) Walk in Cannes along luxury boutiques and sandy beaches. Take photos on the famous red carpet. Admire the magnificent Provencal village of Saint Paul de Vence and its numerous art galleries. Visit the old town of Antibes, its immense port and its fortification walls.
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Itinerary
Your driver/guide pick you up from your accommodation in Nice to start your day
On the way to Monaco and Eze, you will make a short stop on a viewpoint overlooking Villefranche to admire and take pictures of the magnificent bay of Villefranche and its many colors. (Photo stop)
From the same point of view on Villefranche, discover the view of the famous Cap Ferrat with its luxury houses which looks like an island in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea (Photo stop)
From the medieval village of Èze, you will enjoy breathtaking views from the summit, its charming streets typical of the medieval age and its exotic garden. Optional access to the exotic garden is available depending on your preferences and fitness level. If you wish to access it, tickets can be purchased directly on site (price: €8).
Visit the Fragonard perfumery to discover the products and manufacturing secrets of this very important industry in the South of France. This is optional, possibility of skipping the visit of the perfume factory and having more time in the village if you are not interested by this step. (Make your request to the guide)
Arrive in Monaco to discover this principality which is the 2nd smallest territory in the world but also one of the richest. You will visit the old town of Monaco, its cathedral, the Prince's Palace square, the Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit , and the famous Place du Casino.
Enjoy the old town, the princely palace and the view of Monte-Carlo from the Rock. Take advantage of free time to also visit the cathedral where Prince Rainier and Princess Grace Kelly were married (included on the 1 hour in Monaco)
Enjoy free time in Monte Carlo to discover the Casino Square, the luxurious Hotel de Paris, boutiques of the most famous brands and luxury cars.
Enjoy the Casino Square and admire the luxury, sport cars and glamor of this very famous square. (Included on the 30 minutes in Monte-Carlo)
Take a complete tour of the Formula 1 circuit and drive where the Formula 1 cars drive each year during the Monaco Grand Prix. This legendary circuit located in the heart of Monaco will impress you.
During the tour of the Formula 1 circuit admire the luxury yachts in the port of Monaco and pass by the famous swimming pool of the race-track.
You will explore Cannes – the Beverly Hills of France. This pretty seaside resort is renowned for its international film festival, its creators, its prestigious hotels, its luxury boutiques and of course its sandy beaches
Walk along Boulevard la Croisette to admire the luxury boutiques of the most famous designers, the prestigious hotels and the sandy beaches. (included on the 30min in Cannes)
Take incredible photos on the world's most famous red carpet. The carpet of the Palais des Festivals in Cannes where actors, actresses and celebrities from around the world come together every year for the International Film Festival. (included on the 30min in Cannes)
By joining Antibes cross the town of Juan-les-Pins known for its pretty sandy beaches
Admire the largest marina on the French Riviera. The only port in the South of France where yachts over 100 meters long are welcome
Walk along the fortified ramparts along the old town of Antibes and admire the Cap d'Antibes on the west side and the snowy Alps on the northeast side. (Included on the 30 min in Antibes)
Enjoy the Local Provençal market of Antibes located in the old town (Depending on market days) (Included on the 30 min in Antibes)
Perched above the Mediterranean sea, Saint-Paul de Vence is considered the jewel of Provence and has been home to many artists like Chagal, Matisse, Picasso and others. We now find in the charming flower-filled streets of the village numerous art galleries and shops that you will have the opportunity to visit during your exploration of this medieval village.
Drop off at your accomodation or place of your choice in Nice
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up service available from your accommodation or any address in the city of Nice. Pickups start approximately 30 minutes before departure, the day before the activity we will share with you the exact pickup time.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pick up service available only from city of Nice
- This tour can not be provided for cruise travelers
- The order of visits to the sites may be modified depending on the day's events in order to offer you the best possible experience.
Reviews(1,289)
Absolutely incredible tour of the French Rivera. Our guide, Ben, was magnificent - he was very informative, helpful and funny, a true pleasure to spend the day with. The flow of the day was very thoughtful, and it allowed us to see all the cities without any stress. I highly recommend this tour :)
Francis was our guide for this extended day tour of areas outside of Nice -- Antibes, Cannes, Fragonard Perfume, St. Paul de Vence, Eze, Monaco, and Monte Carlo. The single best thing about the tour is going to so many places and not having to drive and park. Beyond that, Francis was delightful -- an excellent driver and guide. We had enough time in each place -- I especially enjoyed Antibes and Monaco. It was interesting to see Cannes and, in Monte Carlo, the harbor, city, and casino. Time was short in St. Paul de Vence both for lunch and to walk around the town. However, we had to consider that we were doing a lot in one day. I was not able to walk to the top of Eze because of the time and how steep it was. However, Francis encouraged my friend to go and was most supportive of her. My friend wrote about Francis: "Francis was a wonderful guide. In addition to sharing his knowledge of the areas we visited, he was inspiring and kind. When I didn’t think I could make it up the long trek to Le Jardin de Eze, Francis said, 'You can do this; here, come with me.' Francis wasn’t just a guide; he was a friend." A bonus of the tour is that eight of us on the tour were from five different countries -- Canada, the United States, Romania, Poland, and Australia. This was a bonus for me although I do not know how typical this is. It was a delightful aspect of the tour. The Best of Riviera is an excellent tour and Francis an excellent guide. I highly recommend the tour and Francis!
Salvador was our guide to this extensive tour of the French riviera. He explained each stop in good detail before we arrived to drop off locations were very convenient. We enjoyed this trip mentally and it was a great way to see that area in a short period of time. Salvador was a very safe driver and really helped us enjoy and understand this region.
Everything about tour was good. Top spots, very nice , clean minivan, tour guide was explaining everything very well, with details, she was extremely nice only bad thing was it was too rushed. Because of many spots and it was a quite a distance between places we could hardly had a chance to see place. Each spot you have 30 minute but to climb up to see the most beautiful part of the place you need an hour. Since time was not enough people were skipping to go and see , they were just hanging around close by streets to male it back on time. So I believe it is better to cover 2-3 spots a day but have more time there to enjoy and see everything without getting rushed.
It’s pretty convenient when you have a limited time and you want to see everything! Our tour guide Catherine was very nice, fun and also she provided all the information we needed. This trip was more than enough for us. Very greatful for it! Really worth it!
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Great day trip to get an overview of the area - very long and busy but worth it. Perfume tour was an unexpected highlight.
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This is a lovely tour if you're on a short trip and want to explore different places. Our tour guide, Vasilis, was fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience enjoyable. My friend and I had the best time and would definitely recommend this tour!
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I would highly recommend this tour!! Francis was absolutely incredible! Super friendly, funny and made the whole experience so relaxed and fun, whilst also relaying the history and facts of each place we went to. So many places were visited whilst still feeling relaxing and not rushed at all.
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People should take their swimwear with in order to swim, snorkel etc. Otherwise they won't enjoy the experience as much as others. I liked the music, drinks, water and views. Guides were also funny and gave some info about famous boat owners.
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Had a wonderful day with Catherine. She packed a week’s worth of sites with useful commentary and information into one efficient and extremely pleasant 10 hour excursion.
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