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Cote D'Azur: Nice and Cannes

Nice to Cannes rail trip along the French Riviera

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Railbookers runs Cote D'Azur: Nice and Cannes, a 7-day, 6-night independent rail vacation along the French Riviera. The first three nights are spent in Nice, with time to walk the seafront and explore the Promenade des Anglais, Place Massena, and Vieux Nice at leisure. Day 3 is a day trip to Monaco, taking in the Monte Carlo casino, the Grand Prix circuit, Prince's Palace, the Oceanographic Museum, and Port Hercule. On day 4, a short 30-minute SNCF train carries travelers along the coast to Cannes for three more nights, where Le Suquet's ruined castle, the Old Town, and La Croisette Boulevard are within walking distance. A second Monaco excursion on day 5 follows the scenic Moyenne Corniche via Eze and La Turbie, and day 6 includes a boat trip to the Iles de Lerins. With a single short rail leg and two organized Monaco day trips, the vacation suits independent explorers and photographers drawn to Riviera coastline and glamour.

What to know before you look closer

  • There are 12 accommodation options listed across tiers and cities rather than one fixed hotel; the specific property in Nice and Cannes depends on the tier selected.
  • Only one direct rail leg connects the two base cities, a 30-minute Nice to Cannes journey; the two Monaco day trips are described as a scenic journey and a drive rather than named train rides.
  • Monaco is visited twice, once from Nice on day 3 and again via a Cannes-based corniche drive on day 5.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Nice

    Your Journey Begins in Nice

    Welcome to Nice! Check in for a three-night stay. Walk along the seafront or enjoy Nicoise cuisine at a restaurant.

  2. Day 2overnight: Nice

    Nice

    Explore "Nice la belle" - the Promenade des Anglais, Place Massena, Vieux Nice, or the 19th century Palais Massena.

  3. Day 3overnight: Nice

    Monaco Day Trip

    Scenic journey from Nice to Monaco - Monte Carlo casino, the Grand Prix circuit, the Old Town, Prince's Palace, the Oceanographic Museum, and Port Hercule.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Cannes

    Nice to Cannes

    Short 30-minute train journey from Nice to Cannes along the Cote d'Azur. Check in for a three-night stay. Walk through Le Suquet to the ruined castle.

  5. Day 5overnight: Cannes

    Cannes

    Drive along the Moyenne Corniche via Eze and La Turbie to Monaco, watching the changing of the guard outside the Prince's Palace.

  6. Day 6overnight: Cannes

    Cannes

    Discover Cannes' Old Town and La Croisette Boulevard. Boat trip to one of the Iles de Lerins - St Honorat or Ste Marguerite.

  7. Day 7

    Depart Cannes

    Final breakfast at the hotel, then check out and continue with your travels.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Nice sightseeing takes in the Promenade des Anglais, Place Massena, Vieux Nice, and the 19th century Palais Massena.
  • Day 3A day trip from Nice to Monaco takes in the Monte Carlo casino, the Grand Prix circuit, the Old Town, Prince's Palace, the Oceanographic Museum, and Port Hercule.
  • Day 4A short 30-minute SNCF train ride carries travelers from Nice to Cannes along the Cote d'Azur.
  • Day 5A scenic drive along the Moyenne Corniche via Eze and La Turbie reaches Monaco in time for the changing of the guard outside the Prince's Palace.
  • Day 6Cannes' Old Town and La Croisette Boulevard are followed by a boat trip to one of the Iles de Lerins, St Honorat or Ste Marguerite.

Included

  • Rail as per the itinerary
  • 3 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Nice
  • 3 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Cannes
  • Day trip to Monaco from Nice
  • Day trip to the French Riviera from Cannes

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in the price?
Yes, for the leg between the two base cities. A 30-minute SNCF train connects Nice to Cannes on day 4. The day trips to Monaco are described as a scenic journey and a drive, not named train rides.
Is this an escorted or independent tour?
It is an independent rail vacation with guided day trips. City time in Nice and Cannes is unguided, while the day trips to Monaco on days 3 and 5 are organized excursions.
What is included?
Rail travel as per the itinerary, 3 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Nice, 3 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Cannes, a day trip to Monaco from Nice, and a day trip described as the French Riviera from Cannes.
What hotels are used?
The package draws from 12 accommodation options, including the Negresco, Boscolo Nice Hotel & Spa, and Splendid Hotel & Spa Nice in Nice, and Hotel Martinez and JW Marriott Cannes in Cannes; the exact hotel depends on the tier chosen.
How much walking is involved?
Sightseeing in Nice and Cannes involves walking the seafront, Old Town streets, and La Croisette Boulevard. No hiking or high-altitude activity is described.

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