Cannes, Antibes, and St Paul de Vence Full-day from Nice Small-Group Tour
Description
Drive along the stunning coast road to the historic town of Antibes, famous for its incredible harbor and ramparts. Continue on to Cannes, cruising down the iconic Croisette boulevard to the Festival Palace, where you can walk up the famous red carpet steps like a star. On the way back, visit the charming medieval village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, known for its cobblestone streets, art galleries, and stunning views of the sea. This village, beloved by actors and artists, offers a unique and artistic atmosphere. This small-group shore excursion is limited to eight people, ensuring personalized attention from your guide. During the tour, your guide will provide insightful commentary while allowing you free time to explore on your own. For cruisers: In case of last-minute port call cancellation, a 50% refund will be granted upon request.
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Itinerary
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.
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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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Folding wheelchair accessible
- Gratuity is not included but is expected
Reviews(312)
Wonderful tour, only two of us in a group. We love comfortable car, professional guide Reena, she told us a lot of history and many interesting details about each place. Highly recommended, thank you for well organized experience.
I did this tour 9 years ago and chose it because it's reliable, predictable with no surprises. It delivers what it promises; doesn't feel rushed and avoids the crowds of the larger tours. Very knowledgeable, pleasant guide who looked after us, but who also gave us the time and space to explore. I would thoroughly recommend this tour, comfortable with air conditioned vehicles. Pick up and drop off at your local hotel. Safe to leave belongings on board the minibus knowing they're well looked after.
Victor our guide was very informative, had a great sense of humour and took time to explain where we were going, things to look out for. The trip places were all stunning and we enjoyed it thoroughly.
Milena , our tour guide was excellent She was personal , knowledgeable & very organised It was a great way to visit Cannes, Antibes&Saint Paul de Venice with an air conditioned mini van . We had four couples in our tour and it was one of our memorable experiences in Nice
The tour takes you through 3 places around Nice and is good. But it feels a bit hurried to enjoy all the 3 places.
Really nice spring trip to the Riviera. Nice,Cannes,Monaco and many small lovely places
Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Drink plenty of water and sunscreen up . Michael our guide was so enthusiastic and helpful.
We enjoyed this tour and found Antibes interesting. The very brief time in Cannes was not fun...there was not time to do anything at all. We really loved St Paul de Vance and would have preferred to spend the majority of time there, as we did...but even longer would have been nice.
The guide Lucie was extremely kind and led the tour with many important information and wonderful views, of the three destinations visited. The van was comfortable and the air conditioning gave us away from the excessive heat. I do not recommend doing it on my own in the summer. The heat is unbearable.
This was a great way to see all the main coastal towns without having to drive a lot! This tour had enough stops and time to do museums and light shopping. We had lunch in the walled city of Antibes which was great!
