Monaco, Monte Carlo, Nice & St Paul de Vence Shore Excursion From Monaco

Embark on a vibrant Shore Excursion from Monaco / Monte Carlo to visit this unique corner of France followed by the city of Nice and the village of Eze.

Today, we will come and pick you up at your cruise ship in Monaco Port of call. Meet your English speaking driver guide who will go over the itinerary and program of the day on this private tour in Monte Carlo and the French Riviera. Begin the day with the visit of the Principality of Monaco and its Capital Monte Carlo. Then reach the city of Nice. End the day with a visit in the medieval village of Saint Paul de Vence where you will have some free time to explore a unique location praised by painters and actors alike.

Begin your tour in Monaco / Monte Carlo and walk in the small streets of the old town. Your tour will include the changing of the Guards that takes place just before midday. You will also have the possibility of visiting the Neo Romanesque Cathedral as well as the Memorial dedicated to Princess Grace & Rainier of Monaco. Here you will also discover the famous Old Casino, the Hotel de Paris and Café de Paris, the beautiful Gardens not forgetting the Deluxe Boutiques. Upon arrival or departure, you will also have the opportunity to drive along the Formula 1 world famous race track. 

After the visit, an by way of the coastal road, arrive in Nice the jewel of the Côte d’Azur. Marvel at the beauty of the Promenade des Anglais. Explore the old town with its world famous flower market. The town is also home to the Marc Chagall national museum. Other highlights of the city include 16th century houses, as well as numerous 19th century architecture that correspond to the city's rise of popularity as a tourist destination.

From Nice, we will then take you to the village of Saint Paul de Vence. St Paul de Vence is one of the numerous perched villages that are located in the Provence hinterland mountain range. From its origin as a military stronghold it has kept its ramparts, guard’s way, canons and other such features. The village is also very famous because of the large number of celebrities, painters or film producers who have come to appreciate the local light, the calm, the sea and peacefulness of the area. Picasso, Matisse, Chagall or Renoir are just but a few of those that have come to take advantage of this small paradise on earth to devote some time for their art work. Here, you will have time to explore this unique village and stroll through the narrow and picturesque streets from the Royale Gate to the Southern Gate to discover magnificent stone facades from the 16th and 17th centuries. Other highlights of the village include the Folon chapel, the Fondation Maeght and amazing restaurants like La Colombe d'Or.

We also organize fun & informative shore excursions from Cannes, Nice & Villefranche sur Mer to other major sites of the region including Cannes and its film festival palace, hilltop villages and medieval village of Eze, Saint Tropez, Cap Ferrat or Grass, world capital of perfumes. Contact us for more information.