Villefranche-sur-Mer Trip Overview
Make the most of your time in port in Villefranche by exploring elegant Nice on this half-day shore excursion. With an expert guide, experience the best of this lovely city as you hear more about its history and what makes it a jet-set favorite. Visit the palm-studded Promenade des Anglais, stroll around the lively flower market and stalls of the Cours Saleya, and admire the charming Place Garibaldi in the ocher-colored Old Town (Vieux Nice), among other highlights. Limited to eight people, this small-group tour offers a personalized sightseeing experience.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Villefranche-sur-Mer, France
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Villefranche-sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur, France
Make the most of your time in port in Villefranche by exploring elegant Nice on this half-day shore excursion. With an expert guide, experience the best of this lovely city as you hear more about its history and what makes it a jet-set favorite. Visit the palm-studded Promenade des Anglais, stroll around the lively flower market and stalls of the Cours Saleya, and admire the charming Place Garibaldi in the ocher-colored Old Town (Vieux Nice), among other highlights. Limited to eight people, this small-group tour offers a personalized sightseeing experience.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Promenade des Anglais, 06000 Nice France
Once you will reach Nice, you can observe the beautiful Belle Epoque architecture, and have a nice stroll along the well renown Promenade des Anglais
Stop At: Eglise Orthodoxe Saint Nicolas et Sainte Alexandra, 6 rue Longchamp, 06000 Nice France
Admire the colorful Russian Orthodox Cathedral’s frescoes and carvings.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Monastere de Cimiez, 1 Place Jean Paul II, 06000 Nice France
Your next visit is the atmospheric neighborhood of Cimiez, where Queen Victoria used to spend her winters. Today, this area hosts the Nice Jazz Festival every summer and is home to a few notable art museums.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Castle Hill of Nice, 06300 Nice France
In this half-day trip, you will explore one of the highlights of the French Riviera: Nice. Meet your guide either in the morning or in the afternoon in Villefranche and enjoy first the scenic drive along the Mediterranean roads towards Nice on the middle Corniche, which is a unique coastal road that will give you the opportunity to admire wonderful views of the French Riviera. Once you will reach Nice, you can observe the beautiful Belle Epoque architecture, and have a nice stroll along the well renown Promenade des Anglais. With your guide, go up to Castle Hill in order to get another astonished view of the surrounding area. If you are lucky enough, you could see the lush gardens and waterfalls on the hill.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Old Town, 06000 Nice France
Move on towards Nice Old Town (Vieux Nice) with a stop in the famous public square, Place Garibaldi. Finally, sense the charm of Cours Saleya’s busy flower market, inviting cafés and small shops.
Duration: 40 minutes
