⚠️ Normal physical conditions required (3-7km walk, some uphill for Monastery and Castle ruins) Get this Off-the-Beaten-Tracks Mountain Train Experience, now! Let it be through Alps mountains, canyons, viaducts & tunnels, get fresh air following 3 great valleys. Explore hidden gems & breathtaking landscapes into picturesque medieval villages (1 is labeled: "one of France's most beautiful villages") & many more. Lunch incl. in one of the best valley's restaurant. Visit its medieval jewels through unspoiled nature, ruins of castles, great panoramic points, a Monastery & a great Bronce Age Museum (option) - Short hike possible. A shuttle bus will permit us to jump from village to village by spectacular roads through canyons. Special Italian atmosphere (recently became French and great Alpine adventure, with history of wars & glory (WW2, Napoleon). You will love the tiny maze of medieval streets, a splendid baroque atmosphere in the monuments & how authentic is real Nice countryside.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 9 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 14.
Meeting point at 7.55am in front of the main entrance of: Gare de Nice Ville ("boulangerie Paul" terrace, next the main entrance), 12 avenue Thiers, Nice (2mn walk from Tramway (line 1) stop "Gare Thiers", follow up the black modern building during 2 minutes until the big square. The guide will be waiting for you at Boulangerie Paul terrace with a blue sign "Train Experience through the Alps". Don't be late, the train doesn't wait!
Baroque jewell unique in France, a very surprising monument! Its peaceful location, spectacular and breathtaking panoramic views and atmosphere, the courtyard, the rooms, spaces, church and amazing gardens. A heaven of peace…
Classified Village : One of the most beautiful medieval village of France and the best of Nice countryside, with a Castle which was a natural and manmade stronghold of the Italian Kingdom. A must-see! The village offers spectacular views of the Alps and surrounding canyons. Possibility of walking uphill to the Monastery (very recommended for view and monument - Quite sporty 150 meters uphill) and short hike downhill Stories of wars & great history of borders and medieval monuments The main church is magnificent! The itinerary could change depending on weather, unforeseen transports problems or temporarily closed monuments (possibility to change for the beautiful village of Breil-sur-Roya)
Historic Trainline passing through the southern Alps along 3 main valleys connecting Nice & French Riviera with the highest peaks of southern Alps and northern Italy (Piedmont). Great French civil engineering of the beginning of the XXst century through see spectacular artworks, bridges, surprising tunnels and canyons. Brand new trains. A must do! Beautiful scenery and landscapes. 1:15-hour uphill + shuttle bus by spectacular roads to the 2 villages ; 2-hours downhill
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Train Exp. through the Alps (Royal Baroque Route from Nice) lasts about 11 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $213 per person for this Nice experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM.
It can: 9 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meeting point at 8am in front of the main entrance:. Gare de Nice-Ville ("boulangerie Paul" terrace), 12 avenue Thiers, Nice (2mn walk from Tramway line 1 stop "Gare Thiers", follow black modern building Iconic). The guide will be waiting with a blue sign "Nice Creative Tours - Guided visits". Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Train Exp. through the Alps (Royal Baroque Route from Nice) | 11 hours | 4.8 (801) | $213 | |
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 NO DIET CLUB - Unique Local Food in Nice ! | 3h 30min | 4.9 (1,677) | $76 | View |
 ★ Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill | 2h 15min | 4.9 (1,536) | $33 | View |
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Beautiful medieval village nestled in a small valley of the Alps (historical wool & shepherds center) with its 7 wonders: ruins of the castle, spectaculars baroque monuments and its surprising cathedral, medieval engraved doors and labyrinth of tiny paved streets. We will take a minivan to visit a Temple dedicated to the sources and a chapel with unique XVth century frescoes. Optionally a short hiking will lead us to a breathtaking panoramic point. A village which became recently French (strong Italian heritage). Delicious Lunch in a typical local Restaurant Good physical conditions required for the uphill (stairs). The itinerary could change depending on the weather, transports unforeseen problems or monuments temporarily closed (may change for the beautiful village of Tende)
We will be just at the entrance door of the Mercantour National Park, depending on the day and season itinerary can change for other villages as nice as Tende, could change if we have the chance to take you in nature or beautiful monuments & chapels. Possibility to visit a Museum about bronco Age engraving stones (depending on the day and season)
The experience is available in EN, IT, FR, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 801 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Nice Creative Tours.
