Capital city of the French Riviera Nice and the wine tour

5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Capital city of the French Riviera Nice and the wine tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Description

Your guide will meet you at the agreed place and take you for a ride around Nice that takes 5 hours. You will see all major attractions of the city and taste the best of local wines. You may want to start at 9 am or 2 pm – it’s up to you, this is a private tour and we’ll be happy to adopt it to your individual expectations.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: Russian, English, French
Operated by: Sophie Tour

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Private tour
Included: Driver/guide
Included: Transport by private vehicle

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Promenade des Anglais

Passing by

The tour starts when driving by the one and only Promenade des Anglais – famous boulevard along the Bay of Angels, between the airport of Nice Cote d’Azur and its Port Lympia. With all the greatest hotels by, not to mention the majestic Negresco among them – a real pearl of belle-epoque archirecture.
2
Nice

20 min
- Our first stop would take place in front of St Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral - the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Western Europe, opened in 1912 and meant to serve the large Russian community that had settled in Nice by the end of the 19th century.
Castle of Cremat

40 min Admission not included

Shortly after, you’ll start getting out of Nice and approach the hilly district of vineyards de Bellet with its center point – real medieval castle, Chateau de Cremat. The place rememebers the times of Roman empire and these were the Romans who started cultivating vineyards around there. Since then the same wine cellars hold number of big barrels with wine stored in just perfect temperature. English speaking guide would tell you about the wine production and finally you’ll also enjoy the ceremonial wine tasting (additional fees apply). You would also learn the untold story of mystyrious connections of the place with the Coco Channel herself… truly French experience
Stop 4

40 min

Some 20 minutes driving away, you will land at the real rustic and agriculture wine maker’s – Saint Jeannet. The host would explain the wine making and proper storing process, plus how some of the wines turn into stronger liquids. Local art is also to be involved and that will make an unforgettable experience – especially if you decide to taste the drinks offered (additional fees apply)
Old Town

one hour

On the way back we stop at doorstep of the Old Town, on the vibrant Massena Square, next to the statue of Apollo. From there you’ll enjoy walking around the heart of Old Nice. Must-see spots like Cours Saleya – incredible flower market that turns out into Mediterranean food court in the evenings as well as the surroundings baroque streets next to the Opera building reflected in the paintings of Matisse still proudly holding the mood of Napoleon era. Just few steps away you may see the Nice Cathedral of Saint Reparata built in XVII century and hear the story of the mythical martyr girl, the patroness of the cathedral. Then splendid instantiation of the Neoclassical heritage of Nice – Palace of Justice and the square with the charming fountain and souvenir boutiques around it will have your full attention.
Colline du Chateau

30 min

From the old Town we will get you to the Castle Hill – place overviewing the city and the Bay of Angels, it attracts tourists with its amazing waterfall and an old Jewish cemetary.