How much does it cost?

From £999 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,349 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. The package includes Eurostar Standard Class from London St Pancras to Paris and TGV travel from Paris to Nice and return, plus tram travel to the Nice Carnival.

Is this an escorted tour?

Yes. Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager from start to finish, guided tours of Nice and Monaco, and scheduled group dinners.

When does this tour run?

The operator does not publish specific departure dates in the information provided. Contact Great Rail Journeys to confirm availability.

Can I visit the French Riviera towns like Cannes and Antibes?

Yes, on Day 3. The itinerary notes that you may travel by train to Antibes (with the Picasso Museum and Provençal Market) or Cannes (with the Croisette boulevard).

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

Nice Carnival & The French Riviera

Great Rail Journeys operates this 6-day escorted tour from London to the French Riviera, timed to coincide with the Nice Carnival. The journey begins with Eurostar in Standard Class from London St Pancras to Paris, then continues on the TGV direct to Nice, where you stay five nights at the 3-star Hotel Locarno near the Promenade des Anglais. Day 2 includes a guided tour of Nice's Old Town, with its 17th and 18th century alleyways, the Opera House, and cathedral. On Day 4, the group travels along the scenic Lower Corniche Road to Monaco to tour the Monte-Carlo Casino, witness the Changing of the Guards ceremony at the Palais du Prince, and explore the principality's historic center. The highlight is Day 5, when you experience the Nice Carnival from reserved grandstand seats, watching over a thousand performers and dancers in decorated floats adorned with flowers. Day 3 is entirely free to explore the French Riviera independently, with the option to travel by train to Antibes, Cannes, or Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. A UK Tour Manager accompanies the group throughout, and the package includes breakfast daily, two dinners, all rail and coach travel, and all guided tours.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has fallen £100 since 4 Jul, to £999.

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

The package is priced from GBP 1099; optional upgrades (Eurostar Plus Class, London hotel stay, UK rail connections) are extra.
Day 3 is entirely free; the itinerary offers travel suggestions (Antibes, Cannes, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat) but no guided excursion.
Hotel Locarno is 3-star; the Promenade des Anglais is a short distance away rather than on the seafront itself.
Only 2 dinners are included; most other evening meals are independent.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Nice
By rail to the south of France
Meet the Tour Manager at London St Pancras, board the Eurostar to Paris, then the TGV direct to Nice for a five-night stay, with the evening free to explore.
Day 2overnight: Nice
Discovering Nice on a guided tour
Guided tour from Masséna Square through the Old Town, taking in the Opera House and Nice Cathedral, with an afternoon free to visit the Chagall or Matisse museums before a group dinner.
Day 3railovernight: Nice
Free day on the French Riviera
A free day to travel independently by train to nearby towns such as Antibes, Cannes or Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, dining independently in the evening.
Day 4overnight: Nice
Along the coast to opulent Monaco
Drive the Lower Corniche Road to Monaco for a guided tour including the Monte-Carlo Casino, Le Rocher Old Town and the Changing of the Guards at the Palais du Prince, returning to Nice for dinner.
Day 5overnight: Nice
The spectacular Nice Carnival
A day at leisure in Nice before travelling by tram to Masséna Square in the evening for the Nice Carnival procession from reserved grandstand seats.
Day 6rail
Homeward bound
Check out after breakfast and board a direct train to Paris, changing to the Eurostar back to London.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Depart London St Pancras on Eurostar in Standard Class, connect to the TGV in Paris, and arrive in Nice on the Côte d'Azur in one day.
Day 2Guided tour of Nice's historic Old Town with 17th and 18th century alleyways, the Opera House, cathedral, and Masséna Square.
Day 4Drive along the scenic Lower Corniche Road to Monaco; witness the Changing of the Guards ceremony at the Palais du Prince and tour the Monte-Carlo Casino.
Day 5Travel by tram to Masséna Square and watch the Nice Carnival from reserved grandstand seats; over a thousand dancers, actors and performers in decorated floats adorned with flowers parade through the streets.

Included

Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
5 nights' 3-Star hotel accommodation
Eurostar Standard Class; all rail and coach travel throughout the tour
Breakfast each day, 2 dinners
All guided tours and excursions

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £999 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,349 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. The package includes Eurostar Standard Class from London St Pancras to Paris and TGV travel from Paris to Nice and return, plus tram travel to the Nice Carnival.
Is this an escorted tour?: Yes. Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager from start to finish, guided tours of Nice and Monaco, and scheduled group dinners.
When does this tour run?: The operator does not publish specific departure dates in the information provided. Contact Great Rail Journeys to confirm availability.
Can I visit the French Riviera towns like Cannes and Antibes?: Yes, on Day 3. The itinerary notes that you may travel by train to Antibes (with the Picasso Museum and Provençal Market) or Cannes (with the Croisette boulevard).