From Nice: Hidden Riviera ‘Beyond Clichés’ Day Trip

9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Begin your day trip with a departure from Nice. Head to Old Nice and learn about the city's Italian past, the wealthy families who wintered on the Riviera, and the artists and writers who lived in Nice.

Next, head to Villefranche-sur-Mer and learn about the U.S. Sixth Fleet and the arrival of Hollywood and the Rolling Stones.

Continue to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, the hidden capital of global wealth.

Next, visit and eat at the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild before heading to Monaco and Monte Carlo. Wander through Monaco's historic old town and see the Prince's Palace and the Casino.

Finally, head to Èze Village, a fortress above the sea, where the luxury perfume industry developed.

-Discover the French Riviera on a guided day trip from Nice

-Explore the Old Town of Nice and learn about its history

-Visit the picturesque village of Villefranche-sur-Mer

-Admire the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

-See the highlights of Monaco and Monte Carlo, including the casino

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–5
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Cognosimo

Ages: Children (0–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: Entrance fees: Entrance fee

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Old Town

45 min

Head to Old Nice and learn about the city's Italian past, the wealthy families who wintered on the Riviera, and the artists and writers who lived in Nice. Hear about the heist of the century in July 1976.
Villefranche-sur-Mer

45 min

Next, head to Villefranche-sur-Mer and visit the old port, the Citadel, and Chapelle St-Pierre. Discover the strategic military importance of Villefranche Bay, a naturally protected deep-water harbor, and its role in World War II and the Cold War. Learn about the U.S. Sixth Fleet in Villefranche-sur-Mer and the arrival of Hollywood and the Rolling Stones.
St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

one hour

Continue to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, the hidden capital of global wealth. Learn how the area transformed from a fishing village to a royal peninsula and hear about the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat and the royals who visited the Riviera, including Winston Churchill, Charlie Chaplin, and Elizabeth Taylor.
Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild

2 hours

Visit and eat a delicious meal in the Villa Ephrussi (Lunch fees not included).
Monaco-Ville

2 hours

Next, embark on a city tour of Monaco. Visit Monaco-ville, also known as the Rock, the Principality's historic birthplace. This picturesque, fortified district is one of eleven in the city-state, and today remains the nerve center of Monaco's political institutions. See the Prince's Palace, the Government, the National Council, the Town Hall, the Communal Council, and the main courts. Admire the Casino de Monte-Carlo, which embodies the splendor of the Belle Époque. Inside, the Casino is richly decorated. The visual universe is built around recurring themes, including women, nature, games, and emotions, each represented by frescoes, stained-glass windows, murals, and bas-reliefs. Experience the Casino with an audioguide and wonder in this magnificient building at your ease.
Eze

one hour

Finally, head to Èze Village, a fortress above the sea. Hear about the village's history between Savoy and France, Nietzsche's connection to the village, and the development of the luxury perfume industry, including Fragonard.

Please note that the remaining time will be dedicated to transport.