Best of the French Riviera Full-day from Monaco Small-Group and Shore excursion
Overview
This small-group shore excursion is limited to eight people, ensuring a personalized experience. During your tour, the guide will provide information in the minivan in order to give you free time to explore on your own.
For Cruisers, in case of last minute cancellation of port of call, an exceptional refund of 50% will be granted upon request.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned luxury minivan
- Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: La Croisette, Promenade de la Croisette, 06150 Cannes France
After being picked-up at your hotel by our English-speaking tour guide, you will head towards the motorway (speedway) and shoot off from there to the the scintillating town of Cannes.
Explore the city and discover its magnificent palaces along the Croisette boulevard : the Carlton, the Majestic or the Martinez where the stars are staying during the Film Festival.
Stop At: Palais des Festivals et des Congres of Cannes, 1 boulevard de la Croisette, 06414 Cannes France
Take the opportunity to walk on the famous red carpet covering the world famous steps of the Palais des Festivals - where it all takes place in May - you might feel like walking up ‘the 24 steps of glory’ and perhaps strike your most graceful pose on the red carpet. Do have a look at the local Walk of Fame with its celebrities’ handprints before you go, too.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Antibes, Antibes, French Riviera - Cote d'Azur, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Once the high-end boutiques and splendid hotels of Cannes are left behind, you will take the coastal road to Antibes which traverses the summer resorts of Golfe-Juan and Juan-les-Pins, both steeped in history as well as ongoing events. You’ve now reached Antibes, or Antipolis as the Greeks had first named it. A town which played the role of sentinel for the country during many centuries, hence its ramparts circling the Old Town. There you might consider strolling along those XVth century walls and Grimaldi Castle - nowadays the Picasso museum.
Then your guide will drive you out of the Old Town. Once past Antibes’ large marina and its ‘Billionaires’ Quay‘, you will proceed along the coastline until you reach the town of Villeneuve-Loubet with its extraordinary ‘Marina of the Bay of Angels’ from where you will go inland towards your last site visit.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: St-Paul-de-Vence, St-Paul-de-Vence, French Riviera - Cote d'Azur, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Last but not least, Saint-Paul-de-Vence will enchant you. When walking through the mesmerizing maze of cobbled streets with their numerous listed monuments, it becomes clear how this medieval village appealed to a vast number of artists with the likes of Matisse, Modigliani, Chagall or Picasso instilling a definite artistic touch that one can now ascertain when gazing at the windows of the countless art galleries. Taking you back to another time - notably due to its aura of light at certain hours - it is no wonder why famous actors too have chosen the quaint village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence as their ideal retreat when coming to stay on the Riviera.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: La Turbie, La Turbie, Alpes Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Admire the sight of the most ancient Roman vestige on the French Riviera: the ’Trophy of the Alps’ in the village of La Turbie.
Stop At: Vieux Eze, Rue de la paix 06360 Office de Tourisme, 06360 Eze France
Not even midway, and you will then take a halt to venture into one of France’s prettiest villages: Eze, filled with history and offering a stunning location over 400 meters right above sea, a truly unique place on earth.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Parfumerie Fragonard - L'usine Laboratoire Èze - Visite Gratuite & Guidée, 158 Av. de Verdun, 06360 Èze, France
Meet up again with your driver and, just around the corner, seize the chance to visit the renowned Fragonard Perfume Factory and discover the secrets of this realm of fragrances…
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Prince's Palace, Place du Palais, Monaco-Ville 98015 Monaco
Descent towards the state-city of Monaco and its Palace on the ’Rock’, in time for the change of the guards(morning only). You will be given some free time to wander around the old town for a souvenir maybe, or even admire the view from the St. Martin Gardens, and definitely visit Monaco’s Cathedral and its chapel of the late sovereign Princes and Princesses.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cathedrale Notre-Dame-Immaculee, 4 Rue Colonel Bellando Castro, Monaco-Ville 98000 Monaco
Definitely visit Monaco’s Cathedral and its chapel of the late sovereign Princes and Princesses.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Casino Square, Place Du Casino, Monte-Carlo 98000 Monaco
Make a stop at Monte-Carlo’s Casino and its display of luxury cars beside and get the chance to gamble few coins inside this magnificent building (17€, afternoon only) and capture with eyes and memory only its beautiful inner architecture.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Folding wheelchair accessible
- Gratuity is not included but is expected
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
Cancellation
We took this day trip with another couple traveling with us on a Mediterranean cruise. Due to rough seas, our ship had to drop anchor in the harbor at Villefranche-sur-Mer, instead of Monaco. Because our driver had to pick up a third couple at a hotel in Monte Carlo, and combined with Grand ...
We took this day trip with another couple traveling with us on a Mediterranean cruise. Due to rough seas, our ship had to drop anchor in the harbor at Villefranche-sur-Mer, instead of Monaco. Because our driver had to pick up a third couple at a hotel in Monte Carlo, and combined with Grand Prix week traffic, he was a little late in picking us up on shore. BUT, he more than made up for it with an outstanding day of touring through Cannes, Antibes, St. Paul de Vencewhere we paused for lunch, Eze and Monaco. He obliged us by taking to places that we definitely wanted to visit and explore a bit as we may have desired, and spending less time at the more touristy or commercial spots that we didn't care so much about. He also gave us a bit longer day than the tour required, so we were thankful that he did so to compensate a bit for the late start. The Mercedes van was comfortable, and our driver was very pleasant and a wealth of knowledge about history and places/things to see that we may not have known about. I would definitely recommend this tour in satisfying the desire for a custom and pleasant day's experience. at what I think was a very good value for the money spent.
Our driver Oliver was very thorough and spent far more than the allotted time.
We enjoyed our day on the French Riviera.
Our driver Oliver was very thorough and spent far more than the allotted time.
We enjoyed our day on the French Riviera.
Good value and worth the time. Guide was very flexible on activities....and responsive and cordial. Tour
guide could have been more informative but not a deal breaker....Go for it....
Good value and worth the time. Guide was very flexible on activities....and responsive and cordial. Tour
guide could have been more informative but not a deal breaker....Go for it....
Nous avons séjourné deux jours dans un magnifique bateau en compagnie du skipper Fred. Nous recommandons vivement ce skipper chaleureux, professionnel et bienveillant qui a embellit notre séjour. Nous lui avons fait confiance les yeux fermés, Il a été de très bons conseils pour les restaurants, L...
Nous avons séjourné deux jours dans un magnifique bateau en compagnie du skipper Fred. Nous recommandons vivement ce skipper chaleureux, professionnel et bienveillant qui a embellit notre séjour. Nous lui avons fait confiance les yeux fermés, Il a été de très bons conseils pour les restaurants, Les plus belles criques…je vous souhaite à tous de rencontrer ce skipper!Mónaco es una pequeña ciudad-Estado de Europa. Cada año miles de turistas acuden a Mónaco a jugar en sus casinos, a ver alguno de sus grandes eventos deportivos o a disfrutar de la Ópera de Montecarlo, entre otros atractivos. Es el segundo país más pequeño del mundo: Mónaco con una superficie d...
Mónaco es una pequeña ciudad-Estado de Europa. Cada año miles de turistas acuden a Mónaco a jugar en sus casinos, a ver alguno de sus grandes eventos deportivos o a disfrutar de la Ópera de Montecarlo, entre otros atractivos. Es el segundo país más pequeño del mundo: Mónaco con una superficie de solo 2 kilómetros cuadrados solo es más grande que El Vaticano. Aunque toda la Costa Azul es una zona muy lujosa y la vida allí es bastante cara, Mónaco podría ser considerado el representante por excelencia. Por ello, visitar Mónaco en un día puede resultar interesante y divertido para todos. Algunas de las visitas interesantes son: El gran casino de Monaco. Parada obligada para todo el visitante. Un lugar de lujo, justo al lado del Hotel Paris, donde podrás hacer unas grandes fotos para el recuerdo, tanto del casino, como de los jardines, sin olvidarnos de que disfrutaras las vistas de los automóviles que allí se aparcan… auténticos "aviones" del asfalto, tales como ferrari, lamborghini, bugatti, audi entre otros. La cuna de la antigua Monoikós En lo alto de la sagradísima roca de Mónaco, mucho antes de que se construyera el castillo de opereta que hoy preside la Place du Palais, se alzó hace miles de años un templo que honraba al héroe griego Hércules. Actualmente es considerado uno de los lugares más codiciados por los europeos. Su bahía y puerto, al abrigo de vientos y tormentas y sobre todo la Roca, son lugares de valor incalculable para controlar la zona sur de Francia. El puerto de los yates de lujo Montecarlo es la ciudad del lujo, y a pesar de su escaso tamaño, la cantidad de coches y yates de lujo que nos encontraremos es impresionante. Como en la tierra no hay mucho sitio para construir mansiones, los habitantes de allí prefieren invertir sus fortunas en los inmensos yates, algunos incluso con helicóptero incorporado. En un paseo por el puerto veremos algunos de los yates más grandes imaginables, y también de los más rápidos. Saint-Martin Gardens Uno de los lugares más bellos en la parte antigua de Mónaco. Al salir del casco antiguo justo a los pies de la catedral comienza un bellísimo paseo que nos regala unas vistas impresionantes al Mediterráneo y una colección de casas y mansiones bellísimas. Pero la estrella de esta zona son los jardines Saint Martin que cuelgan prácticamente de la roca y nos adentran en uno de los lugares más elegantes, tranquilos y desconocidos de este pequeño país. Mónaco, ciudad moderna ha sabido administrar su espacio al agrandarse hacia el mar; otras cosas que no puedes perderte en caso de tomar Mónaco como destino de vacaciones es visitar el barrio de Fontvieille surgido de las aguas, donde la tecnología se codea con el Arte. Para sumergirse en el centro de la ciudad que burbujea, nada mejor que darse un paseo por el típico mercado de la Condamine y descubrir el barrio del Moneghetti.The full day excursion was great. The tour guide Karolina was amazing. She was very knowledgeable about the country and location history. We lucked out and had the full day tour to ourselves. I would highly recommend the tour. The sights and views were amazing.
The full day excursion was great. The tour guide Karolina was amazing. She was very knowledgeable about the country and location history. We lucked out and had the full day tour to ourselves. I would highly recommend the tour. The sights and views were amazing.