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The French Riviera and The French Alps in one Day Private Tour

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Nice. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private full-day tour from Nice with driver-guide
  • 02 Explore L'Escarène and the mountain road of Col de Braus
  • 03 Visit the medieval village of Sospel and Saint Michel Cathedral
  • 04 Enjoy free time in colorful Menton near the Italian border
  • 05 Finish in Eze with panoramic Riviera views
  • 06 Scenic journey between the French Alps and the Mediterranean coast

Discover two sides of southeastern France in a single private day trip, combining the mountain scenery of the French Alps with the elegance and color of the French Riviera. Travel with a private driver-guide from Nice through hilltop roads, historic villages, and coastal viewpoints, with time to explore at a relaxed pace.

Visit L'Escarène and Sospel in the alpine hinterland, continue to Menton near the Italian border for free time and lunch, and finish in the medieval village of Eze. Along the way, enjoy dramatic landscapes between sea and mountains, scenic drives including the Col de Braus and the middle cornice, and sweeping views over Villefranche and Cap Ferrat.

Along the way, enjoy dramatic landscapes between sea and mountains, scenic drives including the Col de Braus and the middle cornice, and sweeping views over Villefranche and Cap Ferrat.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Nice, Menton, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Èze
Languages English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

To start yout day, you will reach the village of L'Escarène in 30 minutes where you will have free time to visit the cathedral and have a coffee while enjoying the view of the famous Viaduct built in 1928.Then you will take the famous Col de Braus, the road that looks like a big snake and which will take you to the top of the mountains.Once you arrive in the village of Sospel, you will have free time to visit this small medieval village famous for its Old Bridge built in 1823. Your guide will drive you to the very special Roman Catholic Saint Michel Cathedral built in 1641.You will follow the mountains to arrive at Menton located on the coast, near the Italian border and capital of lemons, this colorful village is known to be the pearl of France. Your guide will give you free time for lunch (Lunch price not included)End this beautiful day with the medieval village of Eze, our local eagle's nest with its exotic garden and the famous view on the Rade de Villefranche and Cap Ferrat.Admire the magnificent views along the middle cornice. The landscapes between sea and mountains will impress you

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Nice. 4 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private Driver/Guide for the full day
  • Accomodation pickup and drop-off
  • Transport in a recent and comfortable vehicle

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • You will meet your driver/guide at your accomodation or the address of your choice

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Nice.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Nice.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Nice..

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