Antibes Cruise Excursion, Eze, Monaco & Monte Carlo

French Riviera Small Group Private Full Day Shore Excursion from Antibes Cruise Port to Eze Medieval Village, Monaco & Monte Carlo. Discover the French Riviera as you visit the stunning village of Eze followed by world famous Monaco. 

• Pick up and drop off at Antibes Cruise Port
• Visit the medieval village of Eze
• Indulge in fascinating Monaco & Monte-Carlo

Embark on a vibrant Shore Excursion from Antibes Port of Call to visit Eze village, Monaco & Monte Carlo

Meet your English speaking local guide
Today, we will come and pick you up at your cruise ship in Antibes to visit two highlights of the area, Monaco and Eze village. Meet your English speaking driver guide who will go over the itinerary and program of the day on this private tour in the French Riviera. Then board your premium A/C vehicle and begin your private day trip with your tour guide.

Depart from Antibes Cruise Port
From the city of Antibes France depart for a full day tour to visit the Principality of Monaco and its Capital Monte Carlo. Then reach the medieval village of Eze where you will have some free time to explore a unique location praised by painters and actors alike and that offers stunning views over the French Riviera.

Arrive in the village of Eze
Hanging over the Sea, the hilltop village of Eze has retained all its charms throughout the centuries. From the ruins of its medieval fortress to its charming, narrow streets, the small village now attracts a multitude of artisans and artists. Established in what used to be barns or sheepfolds, they definitely contribute to the local ambiance of this peaceful area.

Celebrated for the calm that can be found here, numerous writers have also decided to settle down here, one of the most famous being Nietzsche who it is said to have written Thus Spoke Zarathustra in Eze. Visit the village and then discover the Fragonard perfume factory.

Visit a perfume factory
The famous perfume company Fragonard was established in 1926 by Eugène Fuchs who named his company after the 18th c. French Painter and to pay homage to the town of Grass (the French capital of perfumes) for having greeted the famed painter and his family. During the visit, discover the manufacturing secrets of the products: perfumes, soaps and cosmetics developed from the best raw materials using an expertise which combines traditional methods and modern techniques.

Reach Monaco
After the visit, head towards Monaco and walk in the small streets of the old town. Your tour will include the changing of the Guards of the royal palace that takes place just before midday. You will also have the possibility of visiting the Neo Romanesque Cathedral as well as the Memorial dedicated to Princess Grace & Rainier of Monaco.

End the tour in Monte-Carlo
Finally, end the tour in Monte-Carlo. Here you will discover the famous Old Casino, the Hotel de Paris and Café de Paris, the beautiful Gardens not forgetting the Deluxe Boutiques. Upon arrival or departure, you will also have the opportunity to drive on the Formula one grand prix race track. The drive back to Antibes will also include the famous low coastal road. 

• Princess Grace Japanese Garden, Avenue Princesse Grace, Monaco
• Eze village France 🇫🇷, Èze, France
• Prince's Palace of Monaco, Monaco
• Monaco Grand Prix de Monaco, Boulevard Albert 1er, Monaco
• Roseraie Princesse Grace, Avenue des Papalins, Monaco
• Casino Monte-Carlo, Place du Casino, Monaco
• Casino Garden, Allées des Boulingrins, Monaco

Ophorus requires full payment to guarantee your booking. In case of registration one month or less before shore excursion date, payment is expected immediately. We accept payment by credit cards (Visa, Master card, American Express), There is no charge or service fee for processing credit card payments but booking process does incur a booking fee. For any cancellation, the following fees will be deducted from the refund: 

Up to 48 hours prior to departure (Paris Time Zone) > no cancellation fees except the booking fees 

48 hours prior to departure and less > no refund 

No refund will be made in case the boat is unable to dock in the port of Call.

All private shore excursions must clearly specify the name of the ship and the local port of call. Ophorus will not be held responsible if the wrong port of call has been notified during reservation process. All private shore excursions departing from Bordeaux must specify local port of call: “Bordeaux city port of call” or “Bassens port of call“ or “Le Verdon port of call”. No insurance for cancellation or assistance is included in the prices mentioned for private shore excursions. Each customer has to check that he or she has the appropriate documents for their journey; a passport (with visa if necessary) or a valid ID card. No refund will be granted in case of lack or loss of ID documents. Eating, drinking and smoking on board the minivans are strictly forbidden (law of September, 17th, 1977). All passengers are insured during the excursions while in the vans. The responsibility of Ophorus is limited to our insurance contract clauses. 

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