Villefranche Cruise Excursion to Eze village & Monaco

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Highlights

  • Visit the stunning village of Eze

  • Discover the Old Casino in Monte Carlo

  • Drive along Formula One Racing Track in Monaco

Summary

From Villefranche Sur Mer Cruise Port Visit the Medieval village of Eze and take some time in Monaco & Monte Carlo. Visit a perfume factory in Eze, Visit Monte Carlo including F1 Grand Prix lap and change of the guards in the morning. 

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
8
Pricing (From)
Adult: (18-99 years)
€650.00
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Meet your English speaking local tour guide :

Today, we will come and pick you up at your cruise ship in Villefranche sur Mer port of call. 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.

Enjoy a half day Tour of 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 panoramic views over the French Riviera.Then visit Monaco and Monte Carlo.


Program & Itinerary :

Pick up at your Cruise Ship in Villefranche-sur-Mer 

Drive to the medieval village of Eze
Visit of Eze including a Perfume Factory
Drive to Monaco & Monte Carlo
Visit Monaco & Monte-Carlo

Return to Ship in Villefranche sur Mer 

Visit the Village of Eze

Hanging over the Sea, the Medieval 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. Enjoy a private guided visit of the village and then discover the Fragonard perfume factory.

Visit a local 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.

Then head towards Monaco & Monte Carlo

After the visit, your Villefranche Shore Excursion private trip continues towards Monaco. Walk in the small streets of the old town. Your tour will include the changing of the Guards 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.

Finally, end the tour in Monte-Carlo. Here you will discover the famous Old Casino located on Casino Square, 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 along the Formula 1 world famous race track. The drive back to Nice port will also include the famous low coastal road known as the Corniche road.

After the visit of Monaco & Monte Carlo, your half day trip will head back towards Villefranche sur Mer and we will drop you off at your Cruise Ship Terminal.

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What’s included?

  • Pick up and drop off at Cruise Ship in Villefranche-sur-Mer (Nice)

  • Visit Eze village

  • Visit Perfume Factory, entrance fees included

  • English speaking driver or driver/guide

  • Transport in Premium A/C vehicle

  • Entrance fees to monuments, museums

  • Meals and drinks

  • Personal insurance and expenses

  • Gratuities for the guide

Things to know

Before you book

  • Prices are per group from 2 to 8 persons - Larger groups, contact us

  • This product is on request.

  • This tour is not recommended for persons with reduced mobility.

  • Tour can be fully customized to suit your interests

  • Tour is not wheelchair accessible

Before you go

  • Pick up at Cruise Ship

  • Private tour, personalized experiences

  • Currency is in Euros

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 48 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 48 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
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About operator:

Ophorus Tours is both a licensed Tour Operator, member of Atout France and ETOA, and a Transportation company with headquarters in Bordeaux. We operate since 2005 and conduct Walking Tours, Day Trips, Private Tours, Shore Excursions and multi-regional Tours throughout France. 

Our multilingual office staff is made up of France Travel Experts that design unique itineraries for both individuals and groups. Their perfect knowledge of the destination allows them to suggest carefully crafted programs to professionals of the Travel Trade all over the world. 

Our in house team of licensed, multilingual Tour Guides are local Experts that can conduct any type of tours including (but not limited to) Cultural & Historical, Food & Wine, Luxury, Battlefields, Active, Family friendly, Faith-based etc...

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