A Short Stay in Nice -

A Short Stay in Nice

4 Days | History & Culture

French Riviera's sparkling Nice is a can't miss site

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Explore Nice and the French Riviera in just four days. Take a full-day private tour to see the influence of Americans on the Riviera. They created the summer season on the Riviera in 1925, changing the character of the seaside and development. You'll also take a tour around the famous corniche roads of the Riviera. Creating a perfect addition to a Provence or Paris trip.

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Day 1: Nice

Private Transfer in Nice

A chauffeur will meet you for a private transfer between the Nice city and your activity in a premium vehicle.

A chauffeur will meet you for a private transfer from Marseille airport to Aix-en-Provence.

Suggestion: Visit Nice – The Pearl of the French Riviera

The elegant city of Nice is set against an impressive backdrop of soaring hills and the famous blue waters of the French Riviera. The “Place Rossetti” is at the city’s heart, surrounded by brightly colored buildings, the cathedral, and a large fountain lending the square a unique flavor. Nice is a city for all seasons.

The Cours Saleya is the main street in the old town and hosts a daily flower and vegetable market (except Mondays). You can find top-notch seasonal produce here, and there is a good selection of other local souvenirs if you’re eyeing some Marseille soap or lavender to take home with you.

Spend some time by the beautiful harbor, where the sun shines from the west in the evening. It’s a popular restaurant area if you’re looking for a special dinner by the water.

From the harbor, you can climb to the Colline du Château for great views of the city. Despite the name, there is no longer a castle on the hill, as it was destroyed in 1706. Now there is a beautiful park with views of the beach stretching along the Baie des Anges (“Angel Bay”).

The beach might be Nice’s most famous attraction. The famous “Promenade des Anglais” boardwalk follows the Mediterranean seafront for 3 miles (5 kilometers). It was built in the early 19th century when the English upper class began coming to the French Riviera to spend their winters in a mild climate. This gave the boardwalk its name, which translates to the “Walkway of the English.”

Day 2: Juan les Pins - Draguignan - Mandelieu-la-Napoule - Nice

Full-day Guided Tour of the American Riviera with a Licensed Driver-Guide

Your driver-guide will pick you from your accommodation for a full-day art, culture and history tour with a licensed guide.

During the roaring twenties, a whole generation of American writers and artists left the US for Europe. For more than a decade, many of them considered the French Riviera their second home.

These Americans created the summer season on the Riviera in 1925 and thus, changed the character of the seaside with the development of Juan Les Pins, the construction of a dozen villas, the beach and sun culture, and the creation of the largest film festival in Cannes.

You will get to see the famous Belle Rives Hotel, where Fitzgerald once lived with his wife and daughter. Next stop is the Rhone American Cemetery and Memorial near Draguignan which commemorates the military who fell during Operation Dragoon, the liberation of the South of France in August 1944.

You can also enjoy a free visit to the Landing Museum in Le Muv and Artillery Museum in Draguignan.

After the tour, your driver-guide will drop you back at your hotel.

Promenade des Anglais street in Nice, France

Day 3: Villefranche-sur-Mer - Èze - Monte Carlo

Riviera Grand Classic Private Tour with Licensed Driver-Guide

Explore the beauty of the Riviera with a licensed driver-guide.

A tour around the famous corniche roads of the Riviera, a great classic with some of the most renowned sites. Movies, history, legends, vistas, luxury: we’ll call on each theme to show the multiple facets of the Côte d’Azur.

The Exotic Garden of Èze is located on the site of a medieval fortress, perched 429 meters above the Mediterranean Sea. The panorama from the garden offers one of the most spectacular views of the French Riviera extending all the way to the Esterel Mountains and the Gulf of Saint Tropez.

Panoramic vistas and scenic visuals fill the Riviera. Sheltered to the north by the Maritime Alps and Ligurian Apennines, the Riviera offers its visitors an unforgettable experience. You’ll be delighted by its rugged coastlines that have long drawn the immense gaze of a thousand eyes. With jewels of France like Cannes and Monte Carlo nearby, the Riviera is the perfect spot to spend a few memorable days exploring a scenic paradise.

Your driver will pick you up and drop you off at the hotel after the tour.

Highlights include: the Mont Boron Panoramic View, the three Corniche Scenic Roads, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Eze Village, Principality of Monaco & Monte-Carlo

Day 4: Nice

Private Transfer in Nice

A chauffeur will meet you for a private transfer between the Nice city and your activity in a premium vehicle.

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About This Trip:

    • Enjoy 24/7 English-spoken telephone assistance while traveling
    • This itinerary includes transport, activities, guides, accommodations with breakfasts, and other listed services
    • Price is in USD per person, assuming double occupancy. Note that prices and availability are subject to change.

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