Embark on a highly recommended Small Group Private Half Day Shore Excursion from Antibes Cruise Port to visit Saint Paul de Vence village & Antibes

Meet your English speaking driver/guide

Today, we will come and pick you up at your cruise ship in Antibes 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 the French Riviera. Then board your premium A/C vehicle and begin to make your way to St Paul de Vence village.

Visit Saint Paul de Vence village

Saint 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 (the towns medieval walls), 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. You will certainly be amazed by the large number of art galleries and boutiques that line the narrow streets.

As this is one of the most popular destinations offered by the Cruise Lines on a shore excursion, we will make sure to get here as rapidly as possible so that you may enjoy a great experience, far from the crowds.

Then, visit the charming small town of Antibes

Enjoy a drive thourhg the countryside as we move on to visit Antibes, an enjoyable old town of the French Riviera, that houses one of the most famous Picasso collection. The town’s port is located below its fortifications, with luxurious yachts and brightly painted fishing boats. In the 1500s, Antibes’ Fort Carré, which now dominates the port, was the last French stronghold before the Italian border.

Antibes has plenty of little streets to explore and you will certainly marvel as you admire the world’s biggest private yachts in Port Vauban and the largest marina on the French Mediterranean Sea the area being coined Billionaires Quay. Follow your tour guide on a walking tour and enjoy some free time for personal discovery.

After the visit, enjoy some free time in Antibes and make your way back to your Cruise Ship on your own.