Small-Group Half-Day Tour of Nice

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Duration: 4h
Location: Nice, Nice, France | Nice, France


Category: Tours & Sightseeing

Highlights:
Chance to explore the Promenade des Anglais & beaches
Lush gardens & dazzling fountains in the park on Castle Hill
Roman ruins, Queen Victoria’s home & an ancient monastery
The imposing Orthodox Cathedral in the Russian quarter
Charming houses & medieval streets in the vibrant old town

Inclusions:
Guided visit of Nice
Roundtrip transportation to and from your Cannes or Monaco hotel

Description:

Chic and charming Nice boasts a sunny climate and famously elegant atmosphere. Get to know this Riviera metropolis with a walk on the famous Promenade des Anglais and a stroll in Castle Park. Wander by Roman ruins in Cimiez, and lose yourself in the medieval streets of the city's historic heart.

After you're picked up from your hotel, drive toward the cosmopolitan, coastal capital of the French Riviera. Marvel at Nice's lavish Renaissance buildings and the magnificent palaces that face outward toward the sea as you make your way down the celebrated Promenade des Anglais boardwalk. Climb to the Parc du Chateau atop Castle Hill to admire the stunning view out over the city and across the sparkling azure waters of the Baie des Anges. Cool off in the shade of fragrant Mediterranean trees, pass by spectacular fountains on the hillside terraces, and explore the columns and foundations of ancient Roman ruins.

Wander along the streets of peaceful Cimiez, an upscale neighborhood filled with lovely homes. Have a look at the stony ruins of the Roman city of Cemenelum and the old Franciscan Monastery. Tiptoe through flowering gardens and an aromatic olive grove, and marvel at the elegant winter home of Queen Victoria. Admire the Saint Nicolas Orthodox Cathedral as you reach the Russian quarter, and then finish your explorey of Nice in the narrow, medieval streets of the city's lively historic center.