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

Description

• Air-conditioned and licensed round-trip transportation from your Villefranche Nice cruise tender pier!
  
• See the Medieval hilltop town of Eze and enjoy an introduction to perfume!
• See ancient Roman ruins!
  
• Visit the Rock of Monte Carlo 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 Villefranche 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 a slower-paced excursion and free time to explore the sites, please see Villefranche Full Day Eze and Monte Carlo Excursion.

After tendering to shore in the charming port of Villefranche, you will meet your driver/guide and take a short walk uphill to the parking area where your air-conditioned transportation will be waiting. This is a small group excursion with a maximum of 8 participants. You will depart Villefranche, weaving through the curving hillside roads to reach the Medieval hilltop town of Eze, approximately 30 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 at 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. There will be a short guided visit and the staff on hand will explain how to choose a fragrance that is right for you. Browse, shop or just enjoy the scents.

Your route along Middle Corniche 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 - the principality of Monaco and the glitzy Monte Carlo. Your first stop here will be the Rock, a rocky outcrop where you will have an exterior visit of the Royal Prince Palace. You might get to see the changing of the guard that takes place at 11:55 AM 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.

Departing the casino hill, your driver will follow a portion of the Monte Carlo Grand Prix circuit before departing Monaco for the approximately 30-minute drive back to the tender pier in Villefranche.

What is included?

• Air-conditioned and licensed round-trip transportation from your Villefranche Nice cruise tender pier
  
• See the Medieval hilltop town of Eze and enjoy an introduction to perfume
• See ancient Roman ruins
  
• Visit the Rock of Monte Carlo and stop for photos in Casino Square
• Ride along portions of the Monte Carlo Grand Prix

Excursion Notes

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