How much does it cost?

From £1,799 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,430 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. Great Rail Journeys includes Eurostar Plus First Class from London to Paris and TGV First Class from Paris to Nice and return. All local rail, coach, and tram travel throughout the tour is included.

Is this tour escorted?

Yes. A UK Tour Manager accompanies the group from London through the entire journey.

The Hotel Westminster, a 4-star hotel on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, for all 6 nights.

What meals are included?

Breakfast every day, a light meal on Eurostar, and 2 dinners. Days 3 and 5 include only breakfast; dinner on those nights is not included.

When does this tour run?

Great Rail Journeys lists one departure in February 2027.

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

First-Class Côte d'Azur & Nice Carnival

Seven-day escorted rail tour to Nice Carnival and French Riviera.

Great Rail Journeys' seven-day escorted tour brings travellers to the French Riviera during the Nice Carnival, the highlight of the visit. Departing London St Pancras, the group travels on Eurostar Plus First Class to Paris and continues on TGV First Class to Nice, where they stay for six nights at the 4-star Hotel Westminster on the Promenade des Anglais. The itinerary balances guided group activities with free time: a guided coach tour of Nice explores Mont Boron, Cimiez Roman Ruins, and the colourful Old Town; Day 3 is devoted to the carnival, with reserved grandstand seats at Masséna Square for the evening parade; a coach excursion to Monaco includes the Changing of the Guards ceremony at the Palais du Prince, followed by a visit to the clifftop medieval village of Èze; and a full day explores the Provençal countryside, including Grasse's Parfumerie Fragonard and the hilltop medieval town of St-Paul-de-Vence. A UK Tour Manager travels with the group throughout. This tour suits repeat rail travellers, couples seeking a romantic escape, and history enthusiasts drawn to the Riviera's towns and villages.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has fallen £200 since 4 Jul, to £1,799.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

Only one departure is listed: February 2027. Confirm availability and book well in advance.
The single supplement is substantial: GBP 600 extra (from GBP 2599 vs GBP 1999 double), roughly 30% of the tour price.
Most dinners are not included; only 2 of 6 nights include dinner. Day 5 requires independent dining arrangements.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Nice
London to Nice: Journey to the French Riviera
Your wonderful tour of the French Riviera begins at London St Pancras, where we meet the Tour Manager this morning. We board the Eurostar to Paris, enjoying a light meal on the way. In the French capital, we change trains for a journey in First Class to Nice. On arrival, we check in to our four-star hotel on the famous Promenade des Anglais. Tonight, we have an evening at leisure.
Meals: Eurostar Light Meal
Day 2overnight: Nice
Discovering Nice's history on a guided tour
After breakfast, we explore Nice on a guided coach tour, beginning at Mont Boron for panoramic views, then the Cimiez Roman Ruins, and Nice's colourful Old Town, including the Opera House, flower market and cathedral. The afternoon is free - visit the Musée National Marc Chagall, the Matisse Museum, or the Hotel Negresco for a Royal Negresco cocktail - before a three-course dinner at our hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3overnight: Nice
The spectacular Nice Carnival
Today, you are free to enjoy the atmosphere of the city, perhaps walking the Promenade des Anglais or visiting Cannes, Antibes, Juan les Pins or Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Tonight, we travel by tram to Masséna Square, where we experience the carnival extravaganza from our reserved grandstand seats - more than one thousand dancers, actors and performers, with innovative floats adorned with flowers.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4overnight: Nice
Exploring Monaco and Èze
We embark on a coach journey along the Lower Corniche Road to Monaco, touring the medieval Old Town, the Palais du Prince for the Changing of the Guards ceremony, and Place du Casino. Leaving Monaco in the afternoon, we stop at nearby Èze, a medieval village set high on a rocky peak, with free time to explore its labyrinthine lanes.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5overnight: Nice
The French Riviera at leisure
After breakfast, the rest of the day is yours to explore, using the Côte d'Azur's affordable trains to visit Antibes, with its Château Grimaldi and Picasso Museum, or the glamorous resort of Cannes with its La Croisette, or Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Tonight, we dine independently.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6overnight: Nice
The fragrant and artistic charms of Provence
Heading into the Provence countryside, we explore Grasse, the perfume capital, with a guided tour of the historic Parfumerie Fragonard, in its current premises since 1782. Later, we make our way to St-Paul-de-Vence, a medieval hilltop village, with free time to visit the Maeght Foundation or walk the village's historic ramparts.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7rail
Homeward bound
Your tour concludes after breakfast this morning. Boarding a train to Paris, we journey through the heart of France. Changing trains in Paris, we board our First Class seats and arrive back in London this evening, saying farewell to the Tour Manager.
Meals: Breakfast, Eurostar Light Meal

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Depart London St Pancras on Eurostar Plus First Class to Paris, then continue on TGV First Class to Nice, arriving on the Côte d'Azur in the evening.
Day 2Guided tour of Nice: visit Mont Boron for panoramic Mediterranean views, explore Cimiez Roman Ruins, wander the Old Town's alleyways, and see the ornate Opera House.
Day 3Experience the Nice Carnival from reserved grandstand seats at Masséna Square, watching more than one thousand dancers and actors in the evening parade.
Day 4Coach journey along the Lower Corniche Road to Monaco; witness the Changing of the Guards ceremony at the Palais du Prince, then visit medieval Èze perched on a rocky hilltop.
Day 6Explore Provence: guided tour of Parfumerie Fragonard in Grasse to learn perfume history, then free time in medieval St-Paul-de-Vence with access to the Maeght Foundation and historic ramparts.

Included

Tour Manager: Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
Accommodation: 6 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
Transportation: Eurostar Plus; First Class rail travel; all rail and coach travel throughout your tour
Food & Drink: Eurostar Light Meals; Breakfast each day, 2 dinners
Excursions & Entertainment: All guided tours and excursions

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £1,799 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,430 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. Great Rail Journeys includes Eurostar Plus First Class from London to Paris and TGV First Class from Paris to Nice and return. All local rail, coach, and tram travel throughout the tour is included.
Is this tour escorted?: Yes. A UK Tour Manager accompanies the group from London through the entire journey.
Where do we stay?: The Hotel Westminster, a 4-star hotel on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, for all 6 nights.
What meals are included?: Breakfast every day, a light meal on Eurostar, and 2 dinners. Days 3 and 5 include only breakfast; dinner on those nights is not included.
When does this tour run?: Great Rail Journeys lists one departure in February 2027.