Day Trip: Eze and Monaco-Monte Carlo (Small Group)

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Duration: 7 hours
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Experience Highlights

Enjoy a scenic drive to Monaco, passing through Nice, Villefranche Bay, and Monaco. Stop in Eze to visit the medieval village and learn about perfume-making at Fragonard (note: a few steps to reach the top). Afterward, drive through La Turbie and see the 2000-year-old Trophy of the Alps before arriving in Monaco. Explore the Casino Square in Monte-Carlo, take a ride on the Formula 1 circuit, and visit the old town with the Prince’s Palace and Cathedral. Witness the Changing of the Guards at 11:55 am (no visit inside the Prince’s Palace). You’ll have free time to explore Monaco at your own pace. The tour offers a perfect mix of sightseeing, culture, and relaxation. The guide will provide information in the minivan, allowing free time to explore. For cruisers, in case of last-minute port cancellation, a 50% refund is available upon request.

What’s included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned luxury minivan
  • Guided perfumery tour in Eze

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Step by Step

En route to Monaco, make a first stop to discover the medieval village of Eze, one of the most picturesque sites of the French Riviera. Dating from the Middle Ages, the village was built on top of the rocky outcrop for security reasons. The walls of the twelfth century will be dismantled in 1706 by order of Louis XIV. Take the cobbled streets and reach the top where you can find today the exotic garden and the castle ruins, the view is amazing (1,400 ft / 427 meters high). Stop to discover the process of perfume at the perfum factory Fragonard.
Go through the village of La Turbie, also called the "Monaco terrace" because of the panoramic view of the Principality of Monaco. Admire the ruins of an imposing monument (164 ft/ 50 meters high) : the Trophy of the Alps, dedicated to the Emperor Augustus, built 7 BC on the road that linked Italy to Cimiez (the Roman Quarter Nice) longtime ago.
In front of the Palais du Prince, you will discover the Changing of the Guard at 11:55, you will notice the Carabinieri Barracks . Created on the 8th of December 1817, the Carabinieri have for main missions to ensure the safety of the Royal Family as well as maintain public order. This stop does not include the visit of the Prince's Palace. If you like, you can visit the inside of the Prince's Palace (10€/adult, 5€/child)
You will then reach the Principality of Monaco. Spend the afternoon in the old town on "Le Rocher" (the rock) overlooking the sea and harbor (197 ft / 60 meters high), where you will discover the Prince's Palace and the Changing of the Guard at 11:55. Free time
Next, see the Justice Palace was inaugurated in 1930, built in solid tufa, a porous gray stone also used to construct the walls.
You will also see the Cathedral of neo-Roman style, the first stone was laid the 6th of January 1875. Entirely built in white stones from La Turbie career during the reign of Prince Charles III, it was completed on the 12th of November 1903. You can pay tribute to the Monaco Princes and "Princesse Grace de Monaco" who rest here
You can also have a look at the Oceanographic Museum created there over a century by Prince Albert I of Monaco.Oceanographic Museum (14€/adult, 10€/child)
Afterwards, move on to Monte-Carlo in the most beautiful way by taking the famous Grand Prix track of Formula One.
Explore Monte Carlo and discover the Casino de Monte-Carlo whose construction was ordered by the Société des Bains de Mer (created by François Blanc in 1863 ) and the plans were developed in 1878 by the famous architect Charles Garnier. See the lavish Gardens Casino, and marvel at the Hôtel de Paris wich has all the charm of the great hotels of the 19th century, the inauguration took place in 1864.

Reviews

4.7
· 553 Reviews
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    N. M.
    5
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    We visited stunning locations, from the luxurious Monaco and Monte Carlo to the charming hilltop village of Eze. The views were breathtaking, and La Turbie offered a perfect photo opportunity. Our guide was excellent, providing fascinating insights into each destination. The tour was well-organized, with just the right amount of time at each stop. A perfect way to experience the highlights of the French Riviera in one day! Highly recommend!
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    M. C.
    5
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    Absolutely amazing tour . Picked up at hotel and off we went . Small group of 4 of us and our tour guide Zara who was excellent , told us all about the things we seen and the history surrounding it . Had leisure time to do our own thing . The village of Eze was beautiful . Not overwhelmed with visitors so nice to explore and take pictures . Perfume factory was very informative . Monaco was stunning plenty to do and Monte Carlo was superb , very extravagant and set up beautifully for Christmas . Zara was amazing such a great guide 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️If you get chance to do this tour go for it ❤️
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    P. T.
    5
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    We were lucky to have Zara as our guide and we happened to be the only 2 people on the tour which very much became a private. Thanks Zara for your professionalism despite only two of us.
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    N. B.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    A great tour that takes in a few locations and has enough time to walk around Monaco and Monte Carlo. If you want to spend time doing activities in Monaco though, this tour would not be quite long enough in Monaco.
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