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Enjoy a full-day trip to some of the most beautiful towns and villages of the French Riviera. Your day begins with pick up at your cruise ship in Monaco Port of Call. Before the start of the tour, your guide will introduce you to the area and to the different sites you will be seeing on this full-day tour dedicated to the most renowned towns and villages of the Côte d’Azur. This private tour is a perfect introduction to the region if you only have a short time in port.
Arrive in Nice, jewel of the Côte d’Azur. Marvel at the beauty of the Promenade des Anglais and explore the Old Town with its famous flower market. The city also boasts notable museums and a rich architectural heritage, from 16th-century houses to elegant 19th-century façades that reflect its rise as a fashionable resort. Your guide will also take you up to Mont Boron, where you will enjoy a panoramic view over the city and the Bay of Angels.
Continue to Saint-Paul-de-Vence, one of the many perched villages set in the Provençal hills. From its origins as a military stronghold, it has preserved its ramparts, guard walkways, cannons, and other historic features. The village is also famous for the many painters, writers, and film-makers who have been drawn here by the Mediterranean light and peaceful atmosphere.
Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, and Renoir are just a few of the artists who spent time in this small paradise to focus on their work. You will have time to explore the village, strolling the narrow, picturesque streets from the Royal Gate to the Southern Gate and admiring beautiful stone facades from the 16th and 17th centuries. Other highlights include the Folon Chapel, the Fondation Maeght, and renowned restaurants such as La Colombe d’Or.
Arrive in Cannes and walk along the famous Croisette Boulevard, lined with the Film Festival Palace, designer boutiques, and elegant sandy beaches. Embellished with palm trees and lined with luxury cafés, upscale shops, and grand hotels, Cannes has become one of the most iconic towns on the French Riviera.
You will see where the world-famous film festival takes place near the Palais des Festivals and the conference center. Most of your time here will be spent discovering the town, soaking up the glamorous atmosphere, and enjoying excellent shopping opportunities.
After your stop in Cannes, it will be time to head back to Monaco. Your guide will drive you back to the port and drop you off at your cruise ship, bringing your French Riviera shore excursion to a relaxed and memorable close.
This tour is well suited to cruise passengers departing from Monaco who want a private shore excursion combining coastal scenery, city landmarks, and Provençal heritage. It appeals to private groups interested in the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, the panoramic setting of Mont Boron, the medieval lanes and ramparts of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, and Cannes’ Croisette and Festival Palace. Photography lovers and travelers interested in art, architecture, and Riviera culture will appreciate the contrast between Mediterranean seafronts, elevated coastal views, historic stone villages, and Cannes’ urban atmosphere.
Refund Policy: You must notify us at least 48 hours in advance if your ship cannot dock (due to weather or port changes) to qualify for a refund. All our terms and conditions can be found here: https://www.ophorus.com/terms-sales
All private shore excursions must clearly specify the name of the ship and the local port of call. Ophorus will not be held responsible if the wrong port of call has been notified during reservation process. Each customer has to check that he or she has the appropriate documents for their journey; a passport (with visa if necessary) or a valid ID card.
No refund will be granted in case of lack or loss of ID documents. Eating, drinking and smoking on board the minivans is strictly forbidden (law of September, 17th, 1977). All passengers are insured during the excursions while in the vans. The responsibility of Ophorus is limited to our insurance contract clauses.
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