Villefranche Cruise Excursion to Eze village & Monaco

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. 

• Visit the stunning village of Eze
• Discover the Old Casino in Monte Carlo
• Drive along Formula One Racing Track in Monaco

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.

• Casino de Monte-Carlo, Place du Casino, Monaco
• Musée océanographique de Monaco, Avenue Saint-Martin, Monaco
• Monaco Grand Prix, Boulevard Albert 1er, Monaco
• Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo, Place du Casino, Monaco
• Eze village France 🇫🇷, Èze, France

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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