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From Nice: Eze, Monaco, & Monte-Carlo Half-Day Trip

1. From Nice: Eze, Monaco, & Monte-Carlo Half-Day Trip

Be picked up from your accommodation in Nice in the morning or in the afternoon. Enjoy a panoramic view of Nice and the bays of Villefranche-sur-Mer and Saint Jean Cap Ferrat. In Èze, have the opportunity to visit the medieval village like an eagle's nest. You can also take a free guided tour of Fragonard Perfumery to learn more about the perfume-making process. Next, be driven to Monaco and take a walk in the old town. Discover the princely palace and explore the town and its neo-Romanesque cathedral. Also see the famous Casino Square, the Grand Casino, luxury boutiques, and Café de Paris. A ride on the Monaco Grand Prix circuit awaits you from Monaco to Monte Carlo.

Nice: Monaco, Mala Caves, & Bay of Villefranche Boat Tour

2. Nice: Monaco, Mala Caves, & Bay of Villefranche Boat Tour

1ststage: Located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, the Principality of Monaco has two ports that are worth a visit. Very large luxury yachts stop there, a real spectacle. 2nd stage: Visit the Mala caves, a magical cove in Eze. 3rd stage: Direction Saint Jean Cap Ferrat for a swim with its underwater trail. Discover the local fauna and flora in transparent water. 4th stage: The bay of Villefranche, sheltered from the wind, is one of the most beautiful landscapes on the Côte d'Azur. 5th stage: Go back to the port of Nice.

From Nice: French Riviera Full-Day Tour

3. From Nice: French Riviera Full-Day Tour

Start with pickup from your accommodation in Nice and admire the famous Promenade des Anglais as you depart the city. With your guide, travel first to Eze, one of the most picturesque villages on the Côte d'Azur where you can take in a panoramic view of Villefranche over Cap Ferrat and its many famous villas. Visit the famous Fragonard perfume factory and discover the history of perfume-making from its beginnings to the present day. Continue to the Principality of Monaco, where you can stroll through the streets of the old town. See the Prince’s Palace, the Courthouse, the Cathedral, as well as a beautiful view of the Mediterranean Sea. Enjoy a ride along the streets used for the famous Formula 1 race circuit to reach the most glamourous section of Monaco, Monte Carlo, with its famous casino and exclusive hotels. Next, enjoy a short stop in the town of Cannes, famous for its annual film festival and wonderful sandy beaches. Continue to Antibes, one of France's oldest cities which was founded by Greek merchants in the 5th century. Discover St Paul de Vence, one most beautiful villages in Provence, recognized for its cultural and artistic heritage. Finally, be returned to your accommodation in Nice after a full day of sightseeing.

Nice: Culture, Wine & Food – Old Town Guided Walking Tour

4. Nice: Culture, Wine & Food – Old Town Guided Walking Tour

Wander the honeycomb streets of Vieux Nice (Old Nice) in the company of a foodie guide, and taste some of the city’s best produces. Along the way, learn the culture and traditions of Nice and its population in the city’s oldest neighborhood. Discover what the locals really like to do and eat at venues serving the best olive oils, wines, cheeses, bread, local main dishes & snacks, pastries, candied fruits, and much more. Guided by a local gourmet guide, with a wealth of knowledge and experience about the regional culture, the tour will let you experience the joie de vivre of the French Riviera first-hand, and ends with a typical picnic in the Castle Hill park with wine pairings and typical desserts. Along the way, we will recommend you the best of the hidden restaurants and bars to explore further during your time in Nice and the French Riviera.

From Nice: Train Experience Through the Alps & Baroque Route

5. From Nice: Train Experience Through the Alps & Baroque Route

Escape off the beaten track and join us on an excursion that combines adventure by train, exploration of medieval villages, breathtaking medieval and Baroque architecture and incredible natural landscapes in the middle of the Alps. Meet your guide at 8:30 a.m. in front of Nice-Ville's main train station (Boulangerie Paul terrace). Discover breathtaking scenery as you cross natural canyons, high bridges and tunnels on a 2.5-hour train ride to your destination. Along the way, your guide will reveal the secrets of one of France's most beautiful railroad lines, a testament to French civil engineering in the early 20th century. We'll make two stops to visit two medieval villages, Saorge and Tende (depending on the day, the guide may change the program to visit other equally beautiful villages). First, visit Tende and its Museum des Merveilles to discover mysterious Bronze Age engravings and other historical artifacts from the Mercantour National Park. Afterwards, you'll visit the Mercantour National Park House to observe protected species of endemic flora and fauna. After lunch (you can choose between a picnic or lunch in a local restaurant), you'll visit other must-see sites in Tende, such as a baroque cathedral, a labyrinth of medieval streets, panoramic views from the top of the village, the cemetery and the ruins of an ancient castle. Let's continue our journey to Saorge, an impressive village, a pearl of medieval architecture with steep streets, built on a concave hill. Classified as one of France's most beautiful villages. Admire the charming and peaceful Franciscan convent of Saorge (option 5€/p), founded in the 17th century, before visiting the church of Saint-Sauveur, another jewel of Baroque art. The village offers spectacular views of the Alps and surrounding canyons. An enchanting day full of surprises! Return by train, arriving in Nice at 7.45pm. The guide reserves the right to modify the itinerary depending on the interests of the guests, the weather conditions or availabilities of the restaurants/snacks, museums/monuments (Itinerary could include La Brigue, Breil/Roya or Sospel (instead Tende and Saorge)) Example of option to change the itinerary during the hottest summer days: - Take a refreshing dip in a natural swimming pool (river) (La Brigue or Breil-sur-Roya option)

Nice: Sunset Saint Jean Cap Ferrat Boat Tour with Wine

6. Nice: Sunset Saint Jean Cap Ferrat Boat Tour with Wine

Embark on a boat trip from Nice to admire the coast and discover Villefranche sur Mer, its citadel and old town from a unique point of view. Enjoy delicious snacks and a glass of wine while you listen to music of your choice and take in the stunning views. Stop and jump into the inviting waters and swim under the rays of the golden hour. Continue to the creek of Saint Jean Cap Ferrat. A real jewel of nature, the peninsula of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat is known for its preserved and authentic environment. Then return to the port in Nice to end your amazing sunset tour.

Nice: Villefranche, Cap-Ferrat, & French Riviera E-Bike Tour

7. Nice: Villefranche, Cap-Ferrat, & French Riviera E-Bike Tour

Discover the astonishing history of the French Rivera and its monuments, beautiful landscapes between the littoral and mountains, and end the tour with the breathtaking view of the Castle Hill in Nice. We will start our trip at the Massena central place, the perfect example of Nice's multicultural history, with the beauty of Turini inspired monuments, and the junctions between the old and the new city. Then, we will go on the "Promenade des Anglais", one of the most famous littoral walk, built for the winter holidays of english tourists in the nineties. We will after continue our way to the east with several stops : -Robba Capeu, with the famous "I Love Nice" structure, most used instagram backgroung for our tourists photos, with the view of Nice Bay at west, Port Lympia at East, and the monumental first war Memorium sculpted on the castle's cliff. -Port Lympia, with an amazing contrast between his mega yachts and his traditionals fishing boats. You will learn about the Harbor history, highly related to Nice's economical development, and see the former Nice prison. - La Réserve de Nice, where you will be abble to admire the wild part of Nice's littoral ; amazing villas such as "Villa beau-site" and surpizing monuments like "Le Plongeoir Restaurant", and possibility for those who wants to cliff jump ! Borrowing the beautiful bike path of the littoral road, we will soon reach the bay of Villefranche and make a stop at the Princess Grace Memorium learning about Grimaldy's Monaco Royal Family and enjoying the view on Villefranche and Saint-Jean Cap ferrat. Continuing our way to the east, we will go down to visit Villefranche old city printed by the art of the famous french painter Jean Cocteau. You will discover a 16th century Fortress, the beauty of the colorful old city streets of Villefranche and its Harbor. Still Going further to the east, we will reach Saint-Jean Cap-Ferrat, the "Island of millionaires", where you will enjoy riding at the shadows of pin's wood, slaloming between the magnificents luxury villas. The roads will make us ride above nices little beaches, and lead us to Paloma Beach, in the Saint-Hospice point of Saint-Jean Cap-Ferrat, the best beach of the coast, with an amazing view on Eze, Cap d'ail and Beaulieu-Sur-Mer. We will then explore the Harbor and the cute city of Saint-Jean Cap-Ferrat, before getting to the Saint-Hospice point, where you will discover the astonishing Saint-Hospice sanctuary, with his unique 4meter Virgin Mary Statue, his Belgian military cimetary and the beauty of his church. Our last stop on the coast will amaze you with the wildnerness of Saint-Jean Cap-Ferrat's coast on the famous "sentier des douaniers. Getting back to Nice, we will climb easily (thanks to the eletric assistant) Villefranche slopes, to reach Mont Boron Hills, his forest and end our tour with an amazing view to Nice, Villenfranche and Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat, and discover Mont-Alban fortress.

Nice: Monaco & Mala Caves Boat Trip w/ Breakfast on the Sea

8. Nice: Monaco & Mala Caves Boat Trip w/ Breakfast on the Sea

1st step: Located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, the Principality of Monaco has two ports that are worth a visit. Very large luxury yachts stop there, a real spectacle. 2nd step: Visit the Mala caves, a magical cove in Eze. 3rd step: Visit the creeks of Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, discover protected turquoise waters, a real jewel of nature. 4th Step: Take a delicious breakfast and a glass of juice, a cup of coffee on board Accompanied by good music (of your choice!) 5th Step: Swimming under turquoise waters Enjoy, live, one of the most beautiful representations of nature. 6th Step: Return to the port of Nice.

Nice: bike and E-bike Rental

9. Nice: bike and E-bike Rental

Set off to explore Nice's charming promenades on a bicycle or e-bike. Cycle down the Paillon promenade and through the beautiful alleys of old Nice. Enjoy a practical and fun way of getting around as you explore Nice. Pedal out to Cap d'Antibes or Villefranche/Mer and enjoy a stroll on the French Riviera. Use an e-bike and enjoy the feeling of freedom that the electric motor gives you. Take advantage of this fun and eco-friendly way of touring Nice.

Nice: Old Town Treasures and Castle Hill Walking Tour

10. Nice: Old Town Treasures and Castle Hill Walking Tour

Get a local’s perspective of Vieux-Nice on an informative 3-hour walking tour of Nice Old Town and Castle Hill. Meet your guide on the seafront, next to the stairs and elevator up to Castle Hill. Listen to an introduction to the history of the most Italian-style French city, starting with its Greek foundations, through its time as a dominion of Savoy to the modern day. Learn about the influence of the English and Russian aristocracy, discover how it got its name, and more. Then, enter the Old Town through a gate built during the reign of one of the last Italian governors. See the old houses of the local nobility, and marvel at baroque churches and monuments. Go to one of the most famous markets in Nice, and breathe in the aromas of the produce on sale (food market only in the morning tour). Explore a honeycomb of tiny streets, learning the history of each square, street name, and design. Next, ascend to the top of Castle Hill passing through some of the quietest areas of Vieux Nice. Walk through a forest to the old cemeteries with their panoramic views of the city and harbor. Admire the ruins of the old fortifications, and see the majestic waterfall on the Colline du Chateau. A taste of local food (1 or 2 or 3 specialties from Nice) is included in the tour. Get useful advice and tips on how to spend the rest of your time in Nice from your knowledgeable guide.

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What people are saying about Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

We had Honore as our tour guide and he was absolutely FABULOUS! We booked this tour for my Dad’s 65th birthday and it was a highlight for our trip and a must do!!! We saw so much of the French Riviera and our guide gave us so many helpful tips. Our tour guide was amazing, booking was easy and straightforward - 10/10 highly recommend.

Loved the tour! Bikes were very comfortable and new. The E-bikes are a must for the steep hills and make it a breeze. Tour guide, Nicolas, was excellent.

It was a great experience. Nicolas was a great guide. I would absolutely recommend the experience and our navigator Nicolas

Had a great tour with Nicolas, was such lovely views and the route was very easy and enjoyable on the e-bikes.

Great ride along the coast with beautiful views. Great way to see everything!