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Full-Day French Riviera: Nice, Eze & Monaco Small-Group Excursion

The definitive Riviera sweep in a single polished day — Nice's sun-drenched Promenade and old town, medieval Eze perched above the clouds, and Monaco's harbour and Casino Square — in a premium small group with an expert guide.

What to expect

The day opens in Nice, strolling the legendary Promenade des Anglais before plunging into the kaleidoscopic Cours Saleya flower market and the labyrinthine Baroque lanes of Vieux-Nice. After lunch (own account, guide recommends the best spots), the coach climbs to Eze village for its perfumeries, cactus garden, and jaw-dropping coastal panorama. The afternoon finale is Monaco: the Palace square, the harbour of superyachts, and the Casino's gilded façade at its golden-hour best. Return to Villefranche pier in time for all-aboard.

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Viator (local operator: French Riviera Shore Excursion specialist)
From USD 146.90 per person
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Good to know

Departs from and returns to the Villefranche cruise pier — confirm departure time at booking. A full day means an early start; wear layers as Eze is noticeably cooler than the coast. Comfortable, flat shoes are essential; the Monaco Casino exterior is free to photograph but entry requires smart dress and a cover charge.

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