Top Nice Day Trips - page 2

Booked this last minute half day journey to Monaco and Ezè for our final day in Nice. No regrets whatsoever. The van was full but great company and FX did not lack for knowledge. He kept us entertained and informed with history and pop culture built in. Monaco was packed but he allowed us a little time to walk around but not quite enough to have a drink and people watch (at the first stop), then he took us to the calmer (and cheaper) side where we walked up to the castle and had an adult beverage. Had a hour for shopping and whatnot. Next up was a perfume factory tour that was quick and efficient. Learned a lot but not so long that our 14 yo son was bored. Then onto Ezè where there were a LOT of stairs but awesome views. Beautiful pictures and FX knows all the iPhone secrets. The big bonus was the fact that he had a connection to a yacht club restaurant that, if suggested, you should 1000% go. The views, the drinks and the authentic food was one of our favorite meals of this entire trip. He offered it up because there were no tourists and our entire van went there for dinner. Well done FX and very much worth every penny. You will not regret this half day journey.

We went to three beautiful wineries and were able to test a variety of whites, rosés, and reds. Being from the United States I wasn’t expecting to enjoy the rosés as they are quite sweet there, but the rosés ended up being my favorite as they are known for them in this region. Our guide Méline was absolutely fantastic! She was extremely knowledgable and easy to talk to. We enjoyed learning both about wine and about the French Riviera from her!

Antonio was our fabulous tour guide. We followed him over high mountain roads and along roads next to the Mediterranean. We stopped at scenic areas and he shared a knowledgeable history of the areas. Our vehicles were small electric Fiats, I would classify somewhere between a golf cart and a car. They did have license plates and a drivers license is needed. The coupes were fairly new and well maintained. Most importantly Antonio was very safety conscious when we were driving on the road. We stopped in Eze and had a short tour of the perfume maker. Of course we made a purchase. We also walked around Eze village for a bit. We highly recommend this tour. The beautiful sights were plentiful and we would have missed most of this if we had just stayed in Nice for the entire visit. Special thanks to Antonio for sharing so much with us.

We had a wonderful time during this tour! Eric was our driver and he was great. Very kind and accommodating. The hotel pickup and drop off was seamless and very convienent! I would view this tour as a “taster” for these three destinations since you have a limited amount of time - I wish we got more time in Antibes and Saint Paul de Vence. But that is just the nature of seeing so much in a fixed amount of time. I don’t know if we would’ve explored these places without the tour, and now we are already itching to go back!

Highlight for me was the Monaco Grand Prix circuit, highlight for my wife was Cannes red carpet and Monte Carlo window shopping. An excellent tour with an excellent guide Stephane, who was very informative with local history and goings on. Thoroughly recommend this tour and would love to do it again one day.

With any guided tour, the make or break is the guide. Our guide was exceptional. Young, vibrant, fun, and knowledgeable, Sophia ensured that we had an amazing tour. The locations visited, along with the natural beauty of the area, exceeded our expectations. We plan to return to the French Riviera again soon to further explore the area and to learn more of the history and the culture that shaped one of the most beautiful areas of France.

Billie was an awesome tour guide! She called prior to meeting us at the Nice cruise terminal to let us know her ETA etc. She is a sole proprietor and she has a van that comfortably holds 6-8 people. We had 4 in our family and she had booked 2 others from our cruise. From Nice she drove us to Monaco, Monte Carlo along the Formula 1 Grand Prix which was so cool as they are setting it up for upcoming event. She gave us an ample amount of time to visit the infamous Monte Carlo Casino and surroundings. After that she drove us to the castle of Monaco's Prince & Princess. Guided us through the beautiful gardens that led to the Castle. She got us there in time for the changing of the guard. Which is a part of her tour plans. She then left to give us enough time to tour the area and have lunch on our own. Following, she took us to Eze Village and the perfume factory which was very nice and interesting to see. My family (wife, sister and BIL) had an awesome day and agreed that Billie is the best guide. We would highly recommend this tour when porting in Nice!

ship is leaving 10 minutes earlier, you need to be there 30 minutes before official departure and get a printed voucher to get on the boat.. beautiful sightseeing trip with the "Charlotte" (boat) and very kind and friendly crew! It was absolutely stunning! seats are very comfortable and the view even from the inside is very clear!