Monaco Shore Excursion, French Riviera Sightseeing

Starting from Monaco cruise port, Principality of Monaco is a famous destination, 2nd smallest country in the world, and a playground for rich and famous. We'll go to the Palace Square to see official residence of Prince Albert II of Monaco (son of Grace Kelly), go inside Saint-Nicolas Cathedral where Princess Grace found her final resting place. We'll drive one full lap of Formula I race track, and make nice pictures at famous Monte-Carlo Square, where Historic Casino of Monte-Carlo and fabulous Hotel de Paris are located. To enter the Casino of Monte-Carlo, your passport will be required, dress code correct, and 17 Euros entrance fee per person not included, tickets are sold at the door. Casino is open always after 2 pm.

Following picturesque Moyenne Corniche road, we drive along seacoast - our next destination is medieval Eze - 13th century hill top village, built similarly to an eagle nest. Picturesque town, it dates back to 13th century, lots of donkey stairs, where animals used to walk up and down carrying merchandise. Among famous visitors - Walt Disney, who spend several of his vacations there, or german philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche ..

For those interesting in perfumery - Laboratory of Cosmetics, Fragonard - one of local Perfume manufactures will offer you a free guided tour inside their manufacture.

Moyenne Corniche road gives great views, next stop will be in Nice, capital of the French Riviera. We'll make photo stops at best viewpoints above Nice and Cap Ferrat. We'll ride on famous Promenade des Anglais seafront, Masséna Square and will spend some time in the Old Nice. Cours Saleya - by the Opera House, with a flower market and many restaurants. You could have a coffee and croissant, or just wonder around as you like. On Mondays there is a large flee market full of antiquities.

Later, if there's still time left, we can go visit Saint-Paul de Vence. Old 16th century fortress, it was turned into residential town, often visited by artists in the last century, today you will find there lots of art galleries, painting and sculptures .. or visit grave of painter Marc Chagall.