Itinerary | Essential French Riviera
Essential French Riviera
6 days /5nights
The French Riviera or "la Côte d'Azur" is a unique and beautiful place which has been attracting celebrities and the greatest fortunes of our World to establish their residencies.
It is also a worlwide famous aerea for luxurious holidays and prestigious events ( F1Monaco Grand – Prix , Cannes Film Festival ). Inland the French Riviera, one can find authentic and ancient villages, perched in the mountains.
NICE , MONACO , CANNES , SAINT - TROPEZ
Day 1Arrival in Nice
Welcome to France! Upon your arrival at the Nice Airport, your private english speaking guide will be waiting for you, to take you to your hotel. Night in Nice.
Day 2Half-Day Private City Tour of Nice with Tastings
Pick up at your hotel.
Your private guide will take you on a tour of the seaside town introducing its long history and taking you to some of the best viewpoints, where you enjoy commanding views of the city below as well the full length of the coast towards Monaco in the Eastand Saint Jean Cap Ferrat in the West. You will visit the old town and its famous flower and food market. Here, your guide will take you on a tour of its charming cobbled streets, and the finish at the market to explore the stalls where you will have the chance to sample dome traditionally Niçoise food.
At the end of your tour, your driver will drop you at your hotel or at the famous ''Promenade des Anglais'' along the beach.
Day 3Full-Day Private Tour: Monaco Monte-Carlo and Eze village
Pick up at your hotel.
The private tour will take you to the Principality of Monaco, the independant State under the Prince Grimaldi's family rule more than 700 years, and the member of the United Union.
You will visit the Old Town of Monaco, the Prince Albert II's Palace (the visit inside is optianal).
You will see the Monaco Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, where many of the Grimaldis were buried, including Grace Kelly and her husband the Prince Rainier III.
Let's continue to Monte-Carlo, a chic area in Monaco, with the historical building of Hotel de Paris and the Monte-Carlo Casino, the world's most famous gambling place dating from the mid-19th century. Get driven along the streets of Monaco and Monte-Carlo, where every year the Monte-Carlo Formula One takes place and feel the racing spirit in you.
Eze village's beginning dates from 13th century. Tiny and stone paved streets lead to the submit of this medieval village where ruins of the old castle remain. When walking in Eze, admirate the art galleries and the breathtaking views of the Mediterrean Sea.
Day 4Full-Day Private Tour: Cannes & Saint-Tropez
Pick up at your hotel.
Today with your private guide, let's go to discover Cannes. The City has an international as a resort of glitz and glamour, a celibrity playground home to the famous film festival and lined with designer boutiques, expensive cars and yachts. Its modern, trend-setting image is at the forefront, but it has also preserved its heritage and traditions, and an authenticity that can be enjoyed by you. The travel is about 45 min. from Nice to Cannes.
Then visit the famous fishing village of Saint Tropez in Var, 100 km west of Nice.
Saint-Tropez has an ultra glamorous image thanks to its 1950s association with actress and model Brigitte Bardot. The travel from Cannes to Saint-Tropez is about 45 min, and 1h30 back to Nice.
Saint-Tropez is still The Summer Resort and a jet set Town, with the beautiful bay and the port of luxurious yachts.
Day 5Free Day in Nice or optional excursions (see below)
Enjoy a free day (or more) to relax, or to discover more of Nice at your own pace, or discover more from the French Riviera with our optional excursions suggestions.
Day 6Bye Bye Nice
Pick up at your hotel and private transfer to Nice airport.
To give you an idea of prices:
Prices starting from 1300 € per person based on 6 persons upto 2250 € per person based on 2 persons
Our prices include :
- Accommodation as per the hotels of your choice with breakfast.
- Welcome at the airport on arrival, all transfers, visits and excursions mentioned in the program with private car.
- Visits and excursions with English speaking guide.
- All entrance fees to the monuments during excursions mentioned in the program.
- All government taxes and VAT applicable (except local taxes).
Our prices do not include :
- Visa charges and/or mandatory COVID-19 tests wherever applicable.
- Any services not mentioned specifically in the program, mandatory government taxes.
- International flight charges and airport taxes.
- Personal Insurances.
- Local taxes for accommodations.
- Lunch or dinner not specifically mentioned.
- Tips to the guide, driver or in the hotels and restaurants.
Your hotel in Nice
We have selected for you well located hotels close to the ''Promenade des Anglais'' and the heart of Nice
4 **** Hotel La Pérouse
Located in a unique setting, nestled on the Castle Hill, just at the end of the Promenade des Anglais, a short walk from the market of the Cour Saleya in the old Nice, just behind the port. The view on the Angel Bay is spectacular.
https://www.hotel-la-perouse.com
4**** Hotel Nice Riviera
Due to its fantastic situation, everything is within a stone's throw of the Nice Riviera Hotel. Treat yourself to a shopping trip in the many stores in the city centre, or along the legendary Promenade des Anglais.
4 ****Hotel West End Nice
Built in 1842, the hotel West End, a jewel of the Belle Epoque, is ideally located in Nice on the mythical Promenade ses Anglais. In magical surroundings, the Hotel West End provides you with a perfect blend of Belle Epoque tradition, hotel expertise and a sollicitous welcome.
We suggest you following optional excursions during your free day in Nice
Private full-day tour ''Jewels beyond the Riviera''
Full day roundtrip transportation with your guide.
You will discover Grasse and its famous perfume factories, Gourdon an eagle's nest overlooking the Gorges du Loup Valley, the medieval Saint Paul de Vence, one of the most beautiful villages in France, home of many artists, like Marc Chagal, Picasso or Renoir
Private full-day tour Nice & Villefranche-sur-Mer
Let's go to the Nice Mont Boron aerea where the rich and famous choose to live, because of the breathtaking views of Nice, the port and the bay, which is also known as the Bay of Angels. Continue with the War Monument, the Cimiez aerea in Nice with the Regina Palace, the Chagall or the Matisse Museum (optional). The Russian Orthodox Church, largest orhodox church in Western Europe, and enjoy the old town Villefranche-sur-Mer, a great place and small port to walk in, the old town, or chill out in a local Café while enjoying one of the most beautiful bays in the World.
Private half-day boat tour ''French Riviera Coastline''
Enjoy a boat trip with your private skipper to discover the beautiful French Riviera coatsline. Meet dolphins and whales in their natural environnement, the Pelagos sanctuary, a protected maritime space in the Mediterranean Sea.
Just tell us what you like
Do not hesitate to ask us further details about our suggestions. We have many other possibilities of excursions fo you!
Contact-us now in order to finalize your personalized program