EXCURSIONS À TERRE

Depuis Cannes, vous vous rendrez à Monaco en bus, où vous atteindrez le haut du rocher via des escalateurs et des ascenseurs. On the upper level, enjoy a guided walking tour passing by the Oceanographic Museum, the cathedral, and view the exterior of the Prince's palace. After a short period of free time, you'll reboard your coach and head to Monte Carlo to enjoy some additional leisure time near the Place du Casino. You may wish to stroll across the street to admire the Hotel de Paris, do a little window shopping, or even try your luck at the Casino de Monte Carlo or the Cafe de Paris Casino.

The dazzling city of Nice enjoys a privileged setting on the hill-framed curve of the Baie de Anges. Walk to the old town to enjoy free time and discover the colorful houses, little squares, narrow streets filled with shops and restaurants. Take in the vibrant colors and fragrances of the flower market. Continue to Monaco and enjoy a guided walking tour of the main highlights. You'll have free time for lunch before continuing to Monte Carlo. Marvel at the Place du Casino, where you'll have some free time to take in the attractions of your choice around the square.

Montez à bord de l'autocar et rendez-vous jusqu'au village d'Èze. En grimpant les rues pavées en pente raide, le cadre médiéval vous ravira. Don't miss the stunning views of the coast from the top. Rejoin your coach and continue to Monaco. Your coach will park at the foot of the rock and you'll be carried to the top by escalators and elevators. On the upper level enjoy a guided walking tour, passing by the main sights. After free time for lunch, you'll reach Monte Carlo and discover Casino Square. You'll have some free time to take in the attractions of your choice around the Place du Casino. Your coach will take you back to Cannes.

Drive to Nice and walk to eco-friendly electric "Little train" which will take you around the area of the old town of Nice and colorful Massena and Garibaldi squares, the heart of the city. Popular with both the young and the young-at-heart, the "Little Train" is a pleasant and unique way to discover Nice with a narrated panoramic ride. See the narrow streets of the old town, featuring interesting buildings and an abundance of small shops, bars and restaurants. You'll have some free time to enjoy the sights and atmosphere of this popular Riviera resort. Stroll along the beachfront promenade, wander through the old town and purchase some local specialties or a souvenir of your visit. This tour provides an effortless way to discover this delightful city.

Relax during your scenic drive from Cannes to Nice. Your coach tour includes viewing sights such as Regina Hotel and Cimiez Hill before continuing into the old city of Nice where tall houses, bright with flowers, shade the streets from the brilliant Mediterranean sun, keeping them cool and inviting. Upon arrival in old Nice, Enjoy your walk along Cours Saleya, an elegant promenade lined with shops, restaurants and home to the famous flower market that's held here. Your drive continues passing the Regina Hotel to Cimiez Hill, an upscale area with many large villas. You'll pass the Franciscan Monastery, gardens and Roman arenas, before joining the highway back to Cannes.

Antibes est une jolie station balnéaire très populaire qui attire aussi bien les touristes que les gens de la région. The old town is well preserved, with ramparts along the sea and a protective wall along the port. Spend some leisure time exploring this little gem of the French Riviera. Enjoy nice views over the Bay of Cannes during your drive. Walk by the best equipped leisure harbor of the Riviera, it lies between Fort Vauban to the north and the gate and ramparts of the Old District to the south. An orientation tour provides you with interesting information and scenic views towards the Maritime Alps and through narrow streets where flowers made their way. Your tour ends by the old market and you'll have approximately 1 1/2 hours of free time. Enjoy the pleasures of the beach, the town or visit the Picasso Museum on your own. There are bars and cafes offering tasty snacks, restaurants of all types and prices and lots of shops. There is a cozy sand beach at the foot of the ramparts with clear blue waters.

On viendra vous chercher à l'embarcadère de Monaco. Une fois au parking du car, des ascenseurs et des escaliers mécaniques vous mèneront au Rocher où vous commencerez votre journée à Monaco. Un guide vous accompagnera à votre départ et à votre retour au navire. You'll be given a map of the Principality of Monaco and booklet, which includes tourist attractions (including opening times and entrance fees). Attractions you may like to visit in Monaco are the Prince's Palace, the Palace Square, the Oceanographic Museum, Aquarium or Monaco Cathedral - the choice is entirely yours.

If you want to visit Monte Carlo, you can ride the little train or the hop-on hop-off bus (at your own expenses), that will get you to Monte Carlo Casino square where you can shop, admire the luxury cars or the architecture of the Grand Casino Monte Carlo or the Hotel de Paris, or perhaps have a flutter at the Casino. Attractions worth a visit include the Japanese Garden and the National Museum. After your allotted time in Monaco, you'll rejoin your motor coach for the return to Cannes.

Snap selfies at the most photogenic spots in and around Cannes and Grasse, many of them iconic attractions that define the cities. To ensure the best possible results, a selfie tutor will offer tips so you can capture just the right angle, lighting and composition for every shot. Your pictures will be ideal for posting on social media and sharing in other ways.

As you walk and ride through Cannes and Grasse, you will pause at designated selfie stops that include:
• Fragonard perfumery in Grasse
• Église Notre-Dame D’Espérance Viewpoint
• Palais des Festivals Convention Center
• Cannes Old Port

HIGHLIGHTS

• Take inspiring selfies at the most photogenic attractions in Cannes and Grasse.
• Follow tips from your selfie tutor to ensure the very best pictures.
• Learn the historical significance of the locales while enjoying their dramatic settings.
• Browse the factory in Grasse where Fragonard produces its extraordinary perfumes.
• Pose like a star at the convention center where the annual Cannes Film Festival is held.
• Capture the ultimate shot of Cannes from the Église Notre-Dame d’Espérance viewpoint.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
• Be sure your phone or camera is fully charged.

OVERVIEW

Who says Grasse says floral scents, but the town and the countryside all around is also home to wonderful Olive trees. Scenic drive from Cannes into the Hinterland, through Sophia Antipolis Business District built since 1984 as a French 'silvercon valley'. Upon arrival in the city of Grasse, reach a private country house. Warm and private welcome by the owner introducing you to the discovery of the Gastronomy of Provence. The owner will make a presentation and comments about the olive tree, its products, origin and manufacturing processes, the olive tree of Nice, Afterwards, comparative tasting of 6 different extra virgin olive oils. You will also have a tasting of two varieties of olives: the little olive of Nice (Caillette) and the large green olive of Aix-en Provence (Picholine), followed by all explanation on the methods of making the oil, anecdotes from Provence, on the use of these products in cookery, with suggestion on food and olive combination. Next destination, your bus takes you to one of the preferred localities for living is the charming village Valbonne. The medieval village created in the 16th century in the middle of an oak tree forest. Built like a well-protected square, Valbonne offers tiny pedestrian streets with shadowed squares covered galleries, peaceful fountains. A wonderful little town to stroll through little boutiques, galleries and interesting shops, situated out of the touristic roads. Enjoy time at leisure before driving back to Cannes.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Ride around Cannes in a vintage cabrio minibus and while enjoying Mediterranean cuisine and drinks at atmospheric venues throughout the city. To add to the nostalgia of buzzing around in a van that was popular in the 1950s and ‘60s, the driver will be dressed in a marinière, the iconic blue-and-white striped shirt once worn by the French navy. Fittingly, you will first stop at a yacht club restaurant for a cocktail. While driving through Cannes, you will pass the seemingly endless boutiques that line the palm-fringed boulevard La Croisette and head on into the old quarter for a dining experience at the Tredici restaurant. The selections will likely include a French spritz cocktail, petit farcis niçois stuffed vegetables and arancini, a sort of fried risotto street food. Later, you will toast the day with a glass of French wine and tasty tapas at the rooftop bar at Hotel Belle Plage.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Buzz around Cannes in a vintage cabrio minibus.
• Begin with a refreshing cocktail at a yacht club that overlooks the sea.
• Drive along the beaches, through the old quarter and down chic La Croisette boulevard.
• Savor an array of Mediterranean specialties at the Tredici restaurant.
• Take in the views from a rooftop bar while sipping wine and sampling tapas.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Détendez-vous lors de votre trajet de Cannes à Nice par l'autoroute. As you enter the city, you'll drive along the Promenade des Anglais, a lovely palm lined boulevard stretching three miles along the Baie des Anges. Visit the old city and walk along the Cours Saleya, an elegant promenade with its famous flower market.

Continue by way of the Middle Corniche, with its superb views of the coast, towards the medieval village of Eze, perched on a craggy peak above the Mediterranean. As this town is closed to traffic, there will be time for a brief walk along the narrow stone streets before returning to your ship. Visit Fragonard perfume factory where you will discover the art of the perfume creation. You will see the laboratories where the products are crafted. Some free time will be allowed to browse in the shop.

Take a stroll through Cannes as you learn about its history. En compagnie de votre guide, admirez le vieux quartier du Suquet et le célèbre boulevard de la Croisette. You'll begin with a walk to the old part of the city built on the site of the former Canois Castrum, a Roman town dominated by a castle, on the slopes of Mont Chevalier. As you take Rue Perissol, the road ascends to Place de La Castre, surrounded by a defensive wall and dominated by the 16th-17th century Provencal Gothic style church, Notre Dame de L'Experance. The old bell tower leads you to a long tree lined terrace, offering a fine view of the town, harbor and Ile Ste. Marguerite.

Continue on Rue Meynardier, formerly the main street linking the new town with Le Suquet. It is lined with a variety of shops and some fine 18th century doorways. Pass by the old covered market on your way to the famous Rue d'Antibes, the main shopping street. As you return to the maritime terminal along the famous Boulevard de La Croisette, see where locals stroll in the winter, and how the elegant promenade is bordered by palm trees and gardens overlooking a fine sandy beach. Luxury hotels and elegant shops line the front and side streets along with galleries, antique shops, cinemas and night clubs. At the top end of La Croisette, east of the port, is the new Festival and Conference center; the last stop before heading back to your ship.