Shore Excursion: Half-Day in Nice

While your cruise ship is docked in Villefranche-sur-Mer, don't miss the chance to discover the picture-postcard city of Nice on a private shore excursion. Choose either a morning or afternoon tour; with your transport taken care of, you can sit back and enjoy the scenic drive along the Mediterranean coast to Nice. Surprising immersion through Nice’s city. Let you tell its highlights, its anecdotes and legends. Think outside the box, discovering the unmissable sites: from the Greek city to the Roman remains; from the Promenade des Anglais to the Lympia harbor; from the old Nice’s city to the Russian cathedral. Get to know the heroes from Nice and the characters that shaped the History and culture of the city: Jellinek Mercedes, Giuseppe Garibaldi, Queen Victoria…

1. 1

   Colline du Chateau

   25 min

   Take in the sight of Nice's magnificent Bay of Angels, with the famous Promenade des Anglais running parallel to the sea-front.

2. 2

   Port Lympia

   Pass by

   Pass by

3. 3

   Marche aux Fleurs Cours Saleya

   30 min

   Discover the Old Town, with its bustling flower and provençal markets. Try some of the specialties of the area such as socca or the local olive variety.

4. 4

   Promenade des Anglais

   Pass by

   Drive along the Promenade des Anglais.

5. 5

   Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice

   15 min

   Visit the stunning Russian Orthodox cathedral, the largest in Western Europe, built with the generosity of Tsar Nicholas II to serve the large Russian community in Nice at the start of the 20th Century.

6. 6

   Parc des Arenes de Cimiez

   30 min

   Stroll around the ruins of the amphitheater of Cimiez, through the gardens and discover the Franciscan monastery and gardens and the resting place of artist Henri Matisse.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Duration of stops are approximate and may vary
• Foldable wheelchairs and strollers accepted
• Accompaniment required at certain sites for wheelchair users
• Complimentary baby and/or booster seats available only on request

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.