Cannes & French Riviera villages FD Trip from Nice (shared)
About this activity
Highlights
- Learn About Scents in the 'Perfume Capital'
- Local Arts & Crafts In The ´Village Of Violets´
- Walk Alongside the Rich and Famous Cannes
- English speaking Driver Guide
Full description
09:00 AM - Meet your Guide at your Accommodation in Nice City Centre
10:00 AM - Discover Cannes and walk the famous Croisette Boulevard
11:15 AM - Visit the capitol of perfume - Grasse
12:30 PM - Enjoy free time for lunch in Gourdon
02:00 PM - Drive along the winding roads in the Gorges du Loup
02:30 PM - Enjoy some sweets at Florian Confiserie
03:00 PM - Photo Stop at Tourrettes sur Loup
03:30 PM - Discover the beautiful village of Saint Paul de Vence
05:00 PM - Drop off at your Hotel in Nice
Embellished by Palm trees and fine sandy beaches, famous cafés, elegant shops and deluxe hotels have made Cannes one of the most famous cities of the French Riviera. Of course, the film festival is of world reputation so you will have the opportunity to see where it all takes place towards the Conference center. For the most, your time here will be spent discovering the town and enjoying great shopping possibilities.
Visit Grasse, perfume Capital of France
In the morning depart for world famous town of Grasse, coined the capital of Perfumes. Situated on a slope in a natural amphitheater in the lower Alps, Grasse is a world leader in the production of natural fragrances for the perfume industry and of flavourings for food manufacturers. The perfume industry, although largely controlled by multinational groups, dominates the local economy.
Roses, jasmine, and other flowers, as well as bitter orange blossom, from which the perfumes are distilled, are cultivated in the close vicinity of the town. Here, participate in a guided visit of the Fragonard perfume factory to discover all the secrets behind perfume making.
Visit the Village of Gourdon
Then reach the village of Gourdon that sits on the edge of a Rocky Spur above the River Loup. The village is dotted with tiny shops but is also home to one of the most famous Candy making Factory named Florian. After some time in the village, we will drive along the Loup River through the countryside to discover some places that are a heaven of quietness.
Visit Saint Paul de Vence
In the afternoon, stop in medieval Saint Paul de Vence, sheltered behind its ramparts and filled with art galleries, boutiques and sidewalk cafes. The village of St-Paul dates back to the 11th century and traces of its history still remain much to the delight of its visitors. It is a village well known for its artistic heritage, the beautiful landscapes surrounding St-Paul having inspired many artists and an enclave of art galleries and museums can be found around the quaint cobbled streets.
After your visit, return to Nice.
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Visits as mentionned
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Travel in premium, spacious minivans
- Personal insurance and expenses.
- Meals and drinks.
- Gratuities for the driver/guide.
- Entrance fees to monuments or attractions
Meeting point
Start Location
Nice, France
Nice, Nice, France
Important information
Know before you book
- Minimum number of 2 participants (adults) applies.
- Tour is operated in English.
- Prices are per person.
Know before you go
- Please be ready 10 minutes before arrival time
- You must wear good walking shoes for this tour.
- Adult tour only
- Currency is in Euros
Cancellation policy
Operator strictly adheres to its cancellation policy and will make no exceptions to the policy. If Guest chooses to cancel his or her reservation, Operator must receive written notice of said cancellation in writing via certified mail, fax or e-mail sent to info@ophorus.com (with confirmation of receipt from Operator), and Guest shall be subject to the following cancellation fee schedule: Ophorus requires full payment by credit card, internet payment (through our website) or wire transfer (Wire transfer fees at the charge of the Guest) to make a reservation. We accept payment by AMEX, Visa and Master Card. There is no charge or service fee for processing credit card payments except with American Express +3%. For any cancellation, the following fees will be deducted from the refund: > Up to 24 hours prior to departure: no cancellation fees except the booking fees. > 24 hours prior to departure and less > no refund All semi private tours depart on time. Clients should present themselves at the allocated meeting point at least 10 minutes before the beginning of the tour. Driver/guide will not wait unless Ophorus has been previously informed that the client will be late with a maximum waiting time of 10 minutes. Beyond that waiting time, tours will depart and Ophorus cannot be held responsible for clients missing their tour.
Reviews
We had a very fun day with Matt to Mont Saint-Mitchel. Matt is an excellent tour guide & he cared for his clients very much. He's an on time person. We learned a lot about the history of Saint-Mitchel via Matt. He made sure we have enough time browsing this beautiful UNESCO. We definitely recommend friends & family this tour. Thank you Matt
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Our Normandy D-Day tour was well worth it and we so enjoyed our tour guide Matt. He made the tour engaging, entertaining and informative. The tour was just the right size and a half day was perfect for us. It would have been much harder to get around to the sites and understand each without the information that Matt was constantly sharing. There was hardly a time that Matt was not telling us what/how/when of what we were looking at. Thanks Matt!
Additional information
• Instant booking confirmation. • Small groups of 2 to 8 persons. • Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate. • In case minimum numbers are not reached we will offer to reschedule or refund your tour. • If you are traveling with infants, please request a private tour. •
