Recommended Tours | Day Trips & Sightseeing Tours in Nice 

French Riviera Day Trip from Nice by Minivan - From Cannes to Monte Carlo, you'll see all the glamorous towns of the French Riviera on this small group day trip by minivan. Traveling along the famous coast road, your journey takes in the designer shops of Cannes, trendy boutiques in Juan-les-Pins, the colorful flower market in Nice and Monte Carlo's royal palace.

Monaco, Monte Carlo and Eze Day Trip by Minivan - See the changing of the guard at Monte Carlo's palace, do a lap of Monaco's Formula One Grand Prix circuit and take a perfumery tour in Eze to discover the true essence of Provence. With your transport taken care of, you can sit back and enjoy your personalized small group visit to the famous French Riviera.

Provence Countryside Day Trip by Minivan - Be transported to the lavender fields, quaint towns and splendid countryside of Provence on a small group tour, picking up from Cannes and Nice. With your transport taken care of, you can sit back and enjoy your visit to Provence on this personalized small group tour.

St Tropez Day Trip by Minivan - Luxury yachts, fashion boutiques, terrace cafes – where else but Saint Tropez? See where the beautiful people hang out on this small group day trip from Cannes and Nice.

Monaco and Monte Carlo Half-Day Trip from Nice by Minivan - Even if time is tight it's easy to take a quick two-hour tour to Monaco in the morning or afternoon. With your transport taken care of, you can sit back and enjoy your short visit to Monte Carlo on this small group tour, and spend the rest of the day how you please.

A Tourist Guide To Nice

Nice is a beautiful city on the Mediterranean side of the south coast of France. It is a great settle point to exploring the French Riviera and Provence region. It boasts fascinating historic culture and is very popular with artists.

Traveling There If you are after exploring the Côte d'Azure (French Riviera) then Nice International Airport is the most conveniently located and easiest option. Two TGV high speed trains reach Nice each day from Paris. That journey takes a total of six hours one way. There are large roads entering the city from all areas making car and bus a good twavellng option as well.

Accommodation Options There are accommodation options to suit all budgets and requirements. However, the famous Hotel Negresco is an impressive feature on the Promenade but is quite pricey and extravagant. Hotels are generally the most expensive option where as guest houses and pensions provide cheaper letting rates. Accommodation options are more diverse towards the train station and away from the city.

A Brief History of Nice Settlements in Nice date back to four hundred thousand years ago. By the 10th century, the city had established itself as a trading port. In the early 20th century, Nice became popular with artists and was a favourite location for Pablo Picasso. These days it is one of France's best loved seaside towns and is visited by thousands of tourists every year.

Sights and Attractions Walk along the Promenade Des Anglais to capture the feel and atmosphere of the Côte d'Azur. Nice is a typical traditional French city with narrow streets, shuttered houses and baroque churches so a wander around is always a pleasant experience. As mentioned earlier, the area is famous for being a popular destination for world renowned artists so it is worth checking the galleries and museums within Nice.

Dining Options The French have a positive reputation for food and the wine meaning that in this popular area you will have endless choices. The most expensive restaurants are found along the seafront promenade. The many bars within the town allow provide some delicious and unique French specialties. Nce is renowned for its nightlife so you will never find yourself bored and out of opions in the evening.

Shopping The centre of the city is the main area for shopping. There are running through the week that provides an alternative to the many high street shops.

About the Author: Dan Oldfield writes for Hire Cars and produced this travel guide. tourist guide to Nice from Budget car hire specialist He also works at Self Catering The House hire comparator

Comments (0)

Name

Email

Website

Title

Comment

Add Comment