Undiscovered French Riviera

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From 16 years old - Group size: 2-8

Accomodation: Standard 

Nice Sea Front

Day 1 - JOIN Nice at any time
Join the hotel "Wilson" in Nice at any time. Located at 5 min walk from the sea front you will enjoy the heart of Nice at its best. Nice is a wonderful French Riviera city, and a popular destination for couples, honeymooners and sun-worshipers.
Meet in the evening with France Outdoors tour leader and enjoy a nice dinner in a nearby restaurant.

 

La Brigue, Medieval village

Day 2 - TRANSFER TO LA BRIGUE, Roya Valley
In the morning, transfer to the hotel “Fleur des Alpes” in La Brigue near the Mercantour National Park.
In the afternoon, pick one of these two activities below:
•Self Guided Hiking: Discover the region
Enjoy a nice and short loop walk (max 3,5 hours) above La Brigue up to “La Baisse de Peluna”
•Escorted sight-seeing visit: “Notre Dame des Fontaines” Chapel
Enjoy an excursion of "Notre Dame des Fontaines" considered as the Sistine Chapel of the Provence Alps.

rock bronze-age engraving

Day 3 - DISCOVER the Mercantour National Park
The “Vallée des Merveilles” is a unique site in Europe enlisted to the UNESCO world heritage.
Pick one of the two activities below:
•4 wheel drive guided excursion: Light hiking
Enjoy a guided short walk (less than 2 hours) and take the maximum benefit of the area and the engravings.
•Self guided hiking
Discover the area by yourself and enjoy a hike up to the “mont Bego”. 6 Hours walk (or shorter).

Dolceacqua

Day 4 - ITALY, Trip to Dolceacqua the Gem of Italy's Nervia valley
Dolceacqua is one of the most picturesque villages in Italy.
With a river meandering through, an impressive castle dominating the scenery and a calm atmosphere filled with memories of past centuries you can only love this place.
Enjoy the visit of the San Giorgio's church and the remains of the Augustinian Father's monastery.
Since this area also hosts one of the best Italian wines, in the afternoon we will visit of a local vineyard and enjoy a wine tasting session!

Follow the guide!

Day 5 - TENDE, the French / Italian fortified mountain town
In the morning, with your guide, transfer by train to Tende a lovely little Italian-style village.
In the afternoon, pick one of these two activities below:
•Guided walk back to la Brigue
Your guide will bring you on a path leading from Tende back to La Brigue. Magnificent views over the valley.
•Take your time in Tende: Take the train back to La Brigue in the afternoon
Numerous activities on option in Tende available.

Enjoy local food!

Day 6 - TRANSFER TO NICE
With your guide, take the train in the morning to Nice.
Nice is just a delight, with its flower market, superb coastline, sipping drinks mere feet from the Mediterranean, great shopping and delightful pastries. So explore the area at your own pace in full!
On option you can also pick any of the activities below:
Visit the museum Marc Chagall, superb bible paintings;
Visit the museum Matisse, located to in a XVIIth century Italian style house.
Possibility of Nice guided visit.


Monaco

Day 7 - TRIP TO MONACO
Today, you can join your guide for a visit to Monaco by train. Monte Carlo is an exquisite emerald in a setting of craggy rocks rising from the azure-blue Mediterranean sea. It celebrates with passion the arts, culture, outstanding cuisine, land and water sports.
You can also go for a walk on the tourist trail"Cap Martin" to enjoy a spectacular view of this site. 3 hours in total, possibility to make it shorter.
On option you can also pick any of the activities below:
Visit the exotic garden, enchanted place overhanging Monaco rocks. Rate €7,50 per person.
Visit the Oceanographic Museum & Aquarium. More than 4 000 species and 200 families of invertebrates! Rate €14 per person.

Undiscovered French Riviera

Day 8 -  FAREWELL!
Leave Nice at any time.

By plane:

-From Dublin access to Nice and Marseilles.
-From London access to Nice and Marseilles.
-From Glasgow access to Marseilles.
-From Liverpool access to Nice.
-From Birminghan access to Marseilles and Nice.
-From Manchester access to Marseilles and Nice.
-From New-York access to Nice

By high speed train

-Access to Marseilles Gare Saint Charles
-Direct from Paris Gare de Lyon

Regular bus shuttles from Nice airport and Marseilles airport to Nice city center.

 

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