You’re in Paris and you’ve never been to the French Riviera? Don’t pass up this chance: let us take you down to Nice and the French Riviera, show you the sights, and bring you back, all in one relaxing day! If you can spare two days, so much the better…
One day tour: Your day starts at 7 a.m., when our hostess picks you up at your hotel to drive you to Orly airport. At 8 am you will fly to Nice on Air France, arriving at 9 am, where you will be met by your friendly English-speaking chauffeur and tour guide for the day. He will take you to your limousine and you’ll start your day of sightseeing of the French Riviera. Depending on how much you can take in, we can show you:
- In the morning: City tour of Nice. See this historic, Italian Baroque city, with its famous seaside “Promenade des Anglais”, flower market, fountains, museum and theatre.
- Scenic drive to Monaco: along the high cliff road overlooking the sea.
- Enjoy lunch on the way in a garden restaurant on the cliffside, with lovely views over Monte Carlo bay, price of lunch not included.
- Visit Monte Carlo: Playground of the rich and famous, with its plush shops, port, famous casino (which opens at 2 p.m., in case you are in a hurry to hit the jackpot?.
- See the perfume factory of Eze: On your way back from Monte Carlo you can stop at the old perfume factory in Eze, and find out for yourself why France is famous for its perfumes.
- See Antibes and Cannes, an hour from Nice: Drive along the coast to the village of Antibes and then Cannes, of film festival fame. These are lovely, lush towns with splendid architecture and greenery.
- If time permits, have tea at the Martinez Hotel in Cannes, where movie stars stay during the film festival. Walk up the red-carpeted steps of the Palais des Congrès, where the film festival is held every year, price of tea not included;
But for us, you are the stars, and we will make sure you enjoy your visit! At 4 p.m. your chauffeur will start back for Nice airport to arrive at 5 p.m., in time for your 6 p.m. flight to Paris. You’ll be back in Paris at 7 p.m. . You will make your way back from Orly airport to your hotel by taxi on your own, a 20-minute drive, in time for dinner. You will see the highlights of the Côte d’Azur all in one day!
Includes transfer to airport, airfare to Nice and back, chauffered car for full day. Lunch near Monte Carlo, tea in Cannes not included.
Price of this tour: 3,000 euros for two people. Extra person 1,200 euros.