Nice and Eze

From tiny Monaco, travel the coastal road to the French Riviera’s biggest city and of its most scenic villages. As you enter Nice, your guide will begin the narrated portion of the drive. Admire the rocky beach of Baie des Anges on one side of the palm-lined Promenade des Anglais and the grand buildings on the other, the grand Hotel Negresco, with its extravagant Belle Epoque façade, among them. The route will focus on key city landmarks, including the Russian Orthodox Church, before stopping near Vieux Nice. From here you’ll stroll around the city’s oldest quarter with its colorful Italianate architecture, historic churches, and lively open-air market, first with your guide, then on your own. Rejoin the tour transportation for the drive to Eze, an eagle’s nest of a village, seemingly carved into the mountains high above the sea. A guided tour of this medieval town features its lovely botanical garden, followed by free time to enjoy lunch at your leisure and to explore the steep, narrow streets on your own.