Your tour starts on the scenic road of the "Moyenne Corniche" offering a splendid view over Villefranche -sur-mer and the peninsula of Saint Jean Cap Ferrat.Stop in Eze " the eagle nest" to visit this amazing medieval village. Discover the Principality of Monaco, the Casino and the Prince's Palace.
En route to Monaco, make a first stop to discover the medieval village of Eze, one of the most picturesque sites of the French Riviera. Dating from the Middle Ages, the village was built on top of the rocky outcrop for security reasons. The walls of the twelfth century will be dismantled in 1706 by order of Louis XIV. Take the cobbled streets and reach the top where you can find today the exotic garden and the castle ruins, the view is amazing (427 meters high). Visit the famous Fragonard perfume factory down to the village.
Go through the village of La Turbie, also called the "Monaco terrace" because of the panoramic view of the Principality of Monaco. Admire the ruins of an imposing monument (50 meters high) : the Trophy of the Alps, dedicated to the Emperor Augustus, built 7 BC on the road that linked Italy to Cimiez (the Roman Quarter Nice) longtime ago.
You will then reach the Principality of Monaco.Spend the afternoon in the old town on "Le Rocher" (the rock) overlooking the sea and harbor (60 meters high), where you will discover :
The Prince's Palace and the Changing of the Guard at 11:55. In front of the Palais du Prince, you will notice the Carabinieri Barracks . Created on the 8th of December 1817, the Carabinieri have for main missions to ensure the safety of the Royal Family as well as maintain public order.
The Cathedral of neo-Roman style, the first stone was laid the 6th of January 1875. Entirely built in white stones from La Turbie career during the reign of Prince Charles III, it was completed on the 12th of November 1903. You can pay tribute to the Monaco Princes and "Princesse Grace de Monaco" who rest here .
The Justice Palace was inaugurated in 1930, built in solid tufa, a porous gray stone also used to construct the walls.The Oceanographic Museum created there over a century by Prince Albert I of Monaco.
Take the oportunity to visit the Prince Palace (10 euros/adult, 5 euros/child)
The Oceanographic Museum (18 euros/adult, 12 euros/child) or enjoy a short Monaco tour by using the touristic train. Reach Monte-Carlo in the most beautiful way by taking the famous Grand Prix track of Formula One. Explore Monte Carlo and discover :
The Casino de Monte- Carlo whose construction was ordered by the Société des Bains de Mer (created by François Blanc in 1863 ) and the plans were developed in 1878 by the famous architect Charles Garnier.
Lavish Gardens Casino.
The Hôtel de Paris wich has all the charm of the great hotels of the 19th century, the inauguration took place in 1864.
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Best tour of our entire trip! Xavier is a fantastic guide!
This was an amazing tour! Our guide, Xavier, met us exactly as described in the instructions. The vehicle was clean and comfortable. And we knew it was going to be a great day from the very beginning! Xavier was friendly, professional, knowledgeable, engaging, and provided as with a lot of interesting information. That way we didn't have to only get historical information or only get cultural information but instead got information that was relevant and interesting to us. Xavier was one of the best tour guides we've had in our 20 plus years of traveling the world! He has a wonderful personality, is an extremely safe driver, is flexible and accommodating, and wonderfully engaging! Thanks for the fantastic tour!
Great tour
I am so glad I booked this tour instead of the cruise ship tour I was offered. It was just 6 people instead of a bus full of people which made it more enjoyable. It also offered the ability to see Eze . Sebastian was our tour guide and he was great. Very informative and always making sure we were enjoying the tour. We couldn't have asked for a better tour guide.
First time in Europe
Tour was outstanding. Tin is very knowledgeable, entertaining, engaging, and enthusiastic.
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