Authentic Europe
Nice & the Highlights of the French Riviera
Self-guided Nice base trip with a train pass and Monaco tour
5 daysfrom $452
20% rail
Vacations By Rail · Escorted tour
The Cote d'Azur & Nice Carnival
Witness the sights and sounds of Nice's vibrant carnival, and discover the charming Provencal towns and coastal cities of the south of France
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Nice
London to Nice: Journey to the French Riviera
Meet the Tour Manager and group at London St Pancras, board the Eurostar Plus to Paris with a light meal, then change to a First Class train to Nice. Check into the hotel on the Promenade des Anglais; evening free to relax or dine independently.
- Day 2overnight: Nice
Discovering Nice's history on a guided tour
A guided coach tour of Nice beginning at Mont Boron, then the Roman ruins of Cimiez and the historic Old Town including the Opera House, flower market and cathedral. Free afternoon before a three-course dinner at the hotel.
- Day 3overnight: Nice
The spectacular Nice Carnival
A free day in Nice or the wider Riviera, followed by an evening tram ride to Massena Square for the Nice Carnival from reserved grandstand seats.
- Day 4overnight: Nice
The fragrant and artistic charms of Provence
Visit Grasse, including a tour of the Parfumerie Fragonard perfumery, then the medieval 'perched' village of St-Paul-de-Vence with free time to visit the Maeght Foundation or walk the ramparts.
- Day 5railovernight: Nice
The French Riviera at leisure
A free day to use the Cote d'Azur's train network to visit Antibes, Cannes or Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat independently. Dinner independent this evening.
- Day 6overnight: Nice
Exploring Monaco and Eze
A coach journey along the Lower Corniche Road to Monaco for a guided tour of the Old Town, the Palais du Prince and the Changing of the Guards ceremony, then the Place du Casino. Afternoon stop in the medieval village of Eze. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
- Day 7rail
Tour conclusion
Board a train to Paris after breakfast, then change to Eurostar Plus seats with a light meal for the journey to London, where the trip concludes.
Included
- Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
- 6 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
- First Class rail travel on local rail networks
- All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
- Eurostar Plus
- Eurostar light meals
- Breakfast each day, 2 dinners
- All guided tours and excursions
