Monte-Carlo Trip Overview
The French Riviera is the Mediterranean coastline of the southeast corner of France. At the heart of Europe, between the Southern Alps and the Mediterranean, come be amazed by the Côte d’Azur. A hundred years ago, celebrities from London to Moscow flocked to the French Riviera to socialize, gamble, and escape the dreary weather at home. Our guide will take you to the full-day private tour to feel a very important person.
You will be picked up from your cruise ship or from your hotel to begin your luxury adventure of the French Riviera.
Your guide will escort you through the pearls of the Côte d’Azur.
You will have guided tours of Cannes, Antibes, Nice, Monaco. Make a photo stop at Eze to take card view photos.
Before returning to Cannes by highway you will have time to have dinned in one of the elegant restaurants to try famous French cuisine.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Monte-Carlo, Monaco
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Monte-Carlo, Monaco, Monaco
The French Riviera is the Mediterranean coastline of the southeast corner of France. At the heart of Europe, between the Southern Alps and the Mediterranean, come be amazed by the Côte d’Azur. A hundred years ago, celebrities from London to Moscow flocked to the French Riviera to socialize, gamble, and escape the dreary weather at home. Our guide will take you to the full-day private tour to feel a very important person.
You will be picked up from your cruise ship or from your hotel to begin your luxury adventure of the French Riviera.
Your guide will escort you through the pearls of the Côte d’Azur.
You will have guided tours of Cannes, Antibes, Nice, Monaco. Make a photo stop at Eze to take card view photos.
Before returning to Cannes by highway you will have time to have dinned in one of the elegant restaurants to try famous French cuisine.
Stop At: Cannes, Cannes, French Riviera – Cote d’Azur, Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur
Cannes, a resort town on the French Riviera, is famed for its international film festival. Its Boulevard de la Croisette, curving along the coast, is lined with sandy beaches, upmarket boutiques and palatial hotels. It’s also home to the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, a modern building complete with red carpet and Allée des Étoiles – Cannes’ walk of fame.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Eglise Notre Dame d’Esperance, 1 rue de la Castre, 06400 Cannes France
Hilltop Gothic-style stone church completed in the 1600s, featuring a musical crèche & city views.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Antibes, Antibes, French Riviera – Cote d’Azur, Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur
Antibes is a resort town between Cannes and Nice on the French Riviera (Côte d’Azur). It’s known for its old town enclosed by 16th-century ramparts with the star-shaped Fort Carré. This overlooks luxury yachts moored at the Port Vauban marina. The forested Cap d’Antibes peninsula, dotted with grand villas, separates Antibes from Juan-les-Pins, a chic resort with buzzing nightlife and the Jazz à Juan music festival.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nice, Nice, French Riviera – Cote d’Azur, Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur
Nice, capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department on the French Riviera, sits on the pebbly shores of the Baie des Anges. Founded by the Greeks and later a retreat for 19th-century European elite, the city has also long attracted artists. Former resident Henri Matisse is honored with a career-spanning collection of paintings at Musée Matisse. Musée Marc Chagall features some of its namesake’s major religious works.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice, Avenue Nicolas II, 06000 Nice France
Built in 1912 by Tsar Nicholas, the Cathédrale Orthodoxe Russe Saint-Nicolas is considered one of the most beautiful Orthodox churches outside of Russia. Inspired by the Muscovite style, the cathedral has a richly decorated interior with many ornamental icons, murals, and carved woodwork, as well as an iconostasis of embossed metal. A virtual jewel box, the interior contains historical and religious objects that were brought here from Russia during its time of turmoil. The cathedral is still used as place of worship. Visitors are admitted but must respect certain rules: Men will not be admitted bare-chested or in shorts. For women, mini skirts and shorts are not allowed, shoulders should be covered, and a head covering is preferred. Guided tours of the cathedral are available (in English, French, or Japanese) daily.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Eze, Eze, French Riviera – Cote d’Azur, Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur
Èze is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France, approximately 12.5 kilometres from the city of Nice.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Monaco, Monaco
Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a sovereign city-state, country, and microstate on the French Riviera in Western Europe. France borders the country on three sides while the other side borders the Mediterranean Sea. Monaco is about 15 km from the state border with Italy.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Monte-Carlo, Monte-Carlo
Monte Carlo or colloquially Monte-Carl is officially an administrative area of the Principality of Monaco, specifically the ward of Monte Carlo/Spélugues, where the Monte Carlo Casino is located. Informally, the name also refers to a larger district, the Monte Carlo Quarter (corresponding to the former municipality of Monte Carlo), which besides Monte Carlo/Spélugues also includes the wards of La Rousse/Saint Roman, Larvotto/Bas Moulins, and Saint Michel. The permanent population of the ward of Monte Carlo is about 3,500, while that of the quarter is about 15,000. Monaco has four traditional quarters. From west to east they are: Fontvieille (the newest), Monaco-Ville (the oldest), La Condamine, and Monte Carlo.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Casino of Monte-Carlo, Place Du Casino, Monte-Carlo 98000 Monaco
The Monte Carlo Casino, officially named Casino de Monte-Carlo, is a gambling and entertainment complex located in Monaco. It includes a casino, the Opéra de Monte-Carlo, and the office of Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Casino Square, Place Du Casino, Monte-Carlo 98000 Monaco
Monaco’s casino & upscale restaurants surround this well-known plaza that is home to live events.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Prince’s Palace, Place du Palais, Monaco-Ville 98015 Monaco
The Prince’s Palace of Monaco is the official residence of the Sovereign Prince of Monaco. Built in 1191 as a Genoese fortress, during its long and often dramatic history it has been bombarded and besieged by many foreign powers.
Duration: 15 minutes