From Nice: Hidden Riviera ‘Beyond Clichés’ Day Trip

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Old Town

  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.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Villefranche-sur-Mer

  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.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

  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.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild

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

  2 hours • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Monaco-Ville

  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.

  2 hours • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Eze

  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.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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