Top Nice Bus Tours - page 5

We really had a great time on this tour. Our tour guide Nicole was a terrific driver. The tour contains a lot of driving, almost all of it on narrow very winding roads that can leave the folks (8, plus the tour guide) in the van getting a bit car sick, so if you have any issues with car sickness, please take meds, or you might want to second guess attending. That said, Nicole was a terrific at making the experience smooth for everyone, she is a great technical driver. The tour contained a stop every hour, or so… 1st stop at a waterfall viewing platform, a couple of very nice villages. one of which we all ate at a local restaurant on your own. The final stop was at the lake for a swim, the water was nice, and the spot was very popular with the locals, so it was fun watching everyone. We really didn’t have enough time to rent a paddle boat due to the crowds, due to the 40C temps. The “beach” is also rocky so bring aqua socks, or sandals. The guide/tour operator are very strict on making sure you do not return to the van with a wet suit, make sure to bring a dry set to wear, and a towel! We had a great time, but I would be remiss if I didn’t mention an awkward moment between Nicole and two gusts concerning shutting the van sliding door, although the tour guide continued to want her to open/close the doors, and operate the seats to allow access to the rear seats. Nicole complained the the two gusts should have closed to door, to which the gusts apologized, but the the tour guide continued on by saying it was “common sense”, it made the rest of the tour a bit weird. As a last word on this tour… if you really want to see Verdon Gorge (which is beautiful), be prepared for a long day!

Our tour with Albano was one of the highlights of our trip! He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, organized, and accommodating from start to finish. We saw so much while exploring Monaco, Monte Carlo, and Nice, and his fascinating insights into the history and culture made every stop even more meaningful. Albano went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a wonderful experience. He was always happy to take photos for us, offered an excellent lunch recommendation, and made the entire day feel relaxed and enjoyable. We are so thankful for this tour and especially for Albano. If you’re looking for an outstanding guide, we couldn’t recommend him more highly!

Laurence is a fantastic tour guide. She’s so thoughtful, knowledgeable, friendly, energetic and put everyone at ease. The next time I visit the region, I will definitely book another tour with her. She also sent us a bunch of super helpful tips after the tour, so she really goes above and beyond. It was delightful to visit all the different medieval villages and learn about their history. Overall this was a highlight of my trip to Côte d’Azur!