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Capital city of the French Riviera Nice and the wine tour
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Your guide will meet you at the agreed place and take you for a ride around Nice that takes 5 hours. You will see all major attractions of the city and taste the best of local wines. You may want to start at 9 am or 2 pm – it’s up to you, this is a private tour and we’ll be happy to adopt it to your individual expectations.
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Driver/guide
Transport by private vehicle
Food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Nice
Return
Itinerary
1
Promenade des Anglais
The tour starts when driving by the one and only Promenade des Anglais – famous boulevard along the Bay of Angels, between the airport of Nice Cote d’Azur and its Port Lympia. With all the greatest hotels by, not to mention the majestic Negresco among them – a real pearl of belle-epoque archirecture.
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Nice
• Our first stop would take place in front of St Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral - the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Western Europe, opened in 1912 and meant to serve the large Russian community that had settled in Nice by the end of the 19th century.
20 minutes
3
Chateau De Cremat
Shortly after, you’ll start getting out of Nice and approach the hilly district of vineyards de Bellet with its center point – real medieval castle, Chateau de Cremat. The place rememebers the times of Roman empire and these were the Romans who started cultivating vineyards around there. Since then the same wine cellars hold number of big barrels with wine stored in just perfect temperature. English speaking guide would tell you about the wine production and finally you’ll also enjoy the ceremonial wine tasting (additional fees apply). You would also learn the untold story of mystyrious connections of the place with the Coco Channel herself… truly French experience
40 minutes
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Saint-Jeannet
Some 20 minutes driving away, you will land at the real rustic and agriculture wine maker’s – Saint Jeannet. The host would explain the wine making and proper storing process, plus how some of the wines turn into stronger liquids. Local art is also to be involved and that will make an unforgettable experience – especially if you decide to taste the drinks offered (additional fees apply)
40 minutes
5
Old Town
On the way back we stop at doorstep of the Old Town, on the vibrant Massena Square, next to the statue of Apollo. From there you’ll enjoy walking around the heart of Old Nice. Must-see spots like Cours Saleya – incredible flower market that turns out into Mediterranean food court in the evenings as well as the surroundings baroque streets next to the Opera building reflected in the paintings of Matisse still proudly holding the mood of Napoleon era. Just few steps away you may see the Nice Cathedral of Saint Reparata built in XVII century and hear the story of the mythical martyr girl, the patroness of the cathedral. Then splendid instantiation of the Neoclassical heritage of Nice – Palace of Justice and the square with the charming fountain and souvenir boutiques around it will have your full attention.
1 hour
6
Colline du Chateau
From the old Town we will get you to the Castle Hill – place overviewing the city and the Bay of Angels, it attracts tourists with its amazing waterfall and an old Jewish cemetary.
Capital city of the French Riviera Nice and the wine tour
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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Your guide will meet you at the agreed place and take you for a ride around Nice that takes 5 hours. You will see all major attractions of the city and taste the best of local wines. You may want to start at 9 am or 2 pm – it’s up to you, this is a private tour and we’ll be happy to adopt it to your individual expectations.