Monaco, Eze, La Turbie

“Your tour starts on the scenic roads of the “Moyenne Corniche” offering a splendid view over Villefranche -sur-mer and the peninsula of Saint Jean Cap Ferrat.”

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.

More information about this lovely location can be found in Kayak’s Eze guide.

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.
The old town on “Le Rocher” (the rock) overlooking the sea and harbor (60 meters high), where you will discover :

• The Prince’s Palace. 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.

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.

– From Villefranche, Nice : pick up/return at your hotel, apartment, cruise ship terminal, or tender arrival.
– Other departure: On request

– Minivan with your multilangual speaking tour guide.
– Gas and toll fees
– The visits discribed in the tour

– Food & beverage
– Tips

In case of lockdown, tours are Fully refunded.

No fee for cancellation 24 hours notice prior to tour.

100% fee: Cancellation less than 24 hours and No-show.

– Hand sanitizer is available before, during and after each service.

– All our vehicles are desinfected before and after each service and deep cleaned every 24 hours.