Excursion Nice & eze tour at Montecarlo
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Discover the exquisite beauty of Nice during this picturesque, full-day excursion to the Old City, and a visit to the medieval village of Eze.
Old City, Cours Saleya, Market Square, Free Time, Lunch
At arrival in nice, from the drop off point walk for approximately 20-30 minutes to reach the old town.
Proceed for a visit of the Old Nice. Here, tall houses tightly-packed across the narrow streets are often festooned with bright flowers or hanging laundry, and designed to provide shade and keep the streets cool during the long, hot summers. A stop is made for a leisurely stroll along the Cours Saleya, the elegant promenade of Old Nice, which is now lined with shops, restaurants and the famous Flower Market (not on Mondays, replaced by flea market). Afterward, some free time is made available for lunch at the Market Square at your own expense.
Middle corniche, Eze village, free time & Fragonard Perfume Factory.
Reboard your coach to do a scenic drive along the Middle Corniche en route to the medieval village of Eze, which is perched on a rocky promontory overlooking the coast.
Upon arrival, walk up to and through the 14th-century double gateway, and begin your guided stroll through this medieval city. A sentry walk leads into the steep and narrow streets, passageways and stairways. At times, the streets run beneath carefully restored houses that now serve as smart boutiques or artists' studios.
Then, Walk to the Fragonard Perfume Factory. Upon arrival, take an in-depth, guided walking tour through this renowned perfumer to learn how its scents are produced. Following your tour, some free time is made available for shopping in Eze at your leisure.
Finish the tour by following the middle corniche by coach to your ship.
Points of interests
Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Monte Carlo, Middle Corniche, Eze, Fragonard Perfume Factory, Nice, Promenade des Anglais, Baie des Anges, Old City, Cours Saleya, Market Square, Free Time
Note
Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking for approximately 2.1 to 2.5 Miles (about 3.5 to 4 kilometres), at times over uneven and cobblestone surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and many steps to negotiate in Eze Village. Walking in Eze Village and Nice is at the discretion of each guest. Guests should be in good physical conditions and confortably walking for an extended period. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection and bottled water from the ship. This tour is offered in Monaco during the Grand Prix. At this time and due to extreme traffic and parking limitations, there may be a ten-minute-20-minute guided walk to/from the coach parking location. Local currency is required for restroom facilities. Groceries and flower markets are closed on Mondays, but a flea market can be found by the Cours Saleya. The tour sequence may vary.