Cannes to Eze, La Turbie, and Monte Carlo Sightseeing Excursion

Description

• Round-trip transportation from outside your Cannes cruise ship tender pier!
  
• Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured transportation!
• English-speaking certified shore excursion guide!
• See the Medieval hilltop town of Eze!
  
• Enjoy an introduction to perfume!
  
• See ancient Roman ruins!
  
• Visit the Rock of Monaco and stop for photos in Casino Square!
• Ride along portions of the Monte Carlo Grand Prix!
  
• Escape the cruise ship shore excursion crowds and enjoy the unique sights of Cannes and the surrounding area!

Get the most out of your half-day excursion - see the top highlights of Medieval Eze, La Turbie, Monaco, and Monte Carlo. This is a fast-paced excursion to see the sites. For those guests wishing to have free time to explore the sites, please see Cannes Full Day to Monte Carlo, Eze, La Turbie, and Monaco Excursion

Your Cannes sightseeing excursion driver/guide will be waiting for you ashore, in the chic port of Cannes. This is a small group sightseeing shore excursion with a maximum of only 8 participants. You will depart Cannes, following the motorway past the seaside towns of Antibes and Nice, to reach the Medieval hilltop town of Eze, approximately 50 minutes away. The views are great with a panoramic overlook of the Mediterranean. You will have approximately 30 minutes to browse the town, wander the shops at the base, or for the energetic, climb up into the medieval town for the most spectacular photo ops including Cap Ferrat.

You will then meet up for a short visit to the nearby Fragonard perfume, soap, and cosmetics factory. The company began making perfumes in 1926, in the nearby town of Grasse, and now the family business is under the eye of the third generation. This will be a short guided visit and the staff will be on hand to explain how to choose a fragrance that is right for you.

Your route will take you to the hillside village of La Turbie. You will stop for a photo overlooking the town and the ruins of the 6th century BC, Trophy of the Alps (Tropaeum Alpium), erected by Roman Emperor Augustus to celebrate a victory. Many former pieces of the Trophy are now part of the homes and buildings that surround it.

The real jewel of the French Riviera lies up and over the hill - Monaco. Your first stop here will be the Rock, with an overlook of the city. You then have an exterior visit to the Royal Prince Palace. You might get to see the changing of the guard that takes place at 11:55 a.m. daily. The Cathedral is a short walk away where those wishing can see the final resting place of both Prince Rainier and his Princess Grace.

Your transportation will then take you for a quick drive over to Casino Square. You will have the opportunity for a quick photo of the exterior of the casino with the endless lineup of exotic and luxury cars lined up in front, the Hotel de Paris, and the Cafe de Paris.

To wrap up your quick half-day cruise shore excursion to the French Riviera, your driver will follow a portion of the Monte Carlo Grand Prix circuit before returning to the motorway for the approximately one-hour drive back to your cruise tender pier in Cannes.

What is included?

• Air-conditioned and licensed round-trip transportation from outside your Cannes cruise ship tender pier.
  
• See the Medieval hilltop town of Eze.
  
• Enjoy an introduction to perfume.
  
• See ancient Roman ruins.
  
• Visit the Rock of Monaco.
  
• Stop for photos in Casino Square.
  
• Ride along portions of the Monte Carlo Grand Prix.
• Fully licensed, English-speaking shore excursion guide.
• All taxes and fees.

Excursion Notes

• You must be on one of the first 2 tenders ashore to meet the guide on time. Please book your tender ticket onboard the cruise ship when your cruise starts.
• Excursion prices are quoted in US dollars.
  
• As you may be visiting a religious or memorial site, shoulders and knees must be covered on men and women.
  
• We suggest you have cash (Euros) on hand for refreshments, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.
• Sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes are highly recommended along with sun protection.
  
• Please pay attention to the restrictions and requirements for this excursion, no refund will be granted if the requirements are not met.

Where we meet

For the Cannes to Eze, La Turbie, and Monte Carlo Excursion, you will meet your local excursion guide on your tender pier shoreside in Cannes. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket. Please allow enough time to tender ashore for your excursion departure.

Excursion Restrictions

• This excursion is not wheelchair accessible.
• Guests must be able to step in and out of the van.
• Guests must be able to walk on paved, gravel, and cobblestone surfaces, some on inclines.
• There are steps required to enter several of the sites as well as steep curbs in some areas.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.