Italian Coast, French Riviera, Menton and Monaco Private Customizable Tour
From Italian markets to Monaco glamour, a full-day journey across two of Europe's most scenic rivieras.
This Italian Coast and French Riviera private tour takes you across two countries in a single day, weaving through charming border towns, a lemon-scented coastal city, and one of the world's most iconic principalities. Designed to be fully customizable, the experience adapts to your interests and the day of your visit.
Your private guide leads you from Nice into Italy, where the pace slows and the atmosphere shifts immediately. Whether you explore San Remo, Ventimiglia, Bordighera, or the medieval village of Dolceacqua, each destination offers a distinct character shaped by centuries of coastal Mediterranean culture.
The return leg through Menton introduces you to one of the most photogenic towns on the French Riviera, known for its vibrant old town and its celebrated lemon heritage. The day concludes in Monaco, where the principality's layers of history, architecture, and motor racing culture come into full view.
Tour Highlights
Browse authentic Italian open-air and covered markets in Ventimiglia, renowned for leather goods and local crafts.
Enjoy a genuine Italian espresso or cappuccino in a local bar, a small ritual that defines daily life along the Italian Riviera.
Walk the medieval bridge in Dolceacqua, a stone arch immortalized in an 1884 painting by Claude Monet.
Explore Menton's colorful old town and taste limoncello, the region's celebrated lemon liqueur, in the lemon capital of France.
Visit Monaco's palace square, the cathedral where Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III were married, and the historic old town.
Complete a full circuit of the Monaco Formula 1 track, which winds through the streets of Monte-Carlo in the heart of the city.
Pass through Casino Square in Monte-Carlo, where luxury automobiles and an unmistakable atmosphere define this legendary address.
Itinerary
Your private guide collects you in Nice and drives you along the coastal highway into Italy. Depending on the day of your booking and your preferences, the destination is chosen from San Remo, Ventimiglia, Bordighera, or Dolceacqua.
On Fridays, Ventimiglia hosts its famous open-air and covered market, a local institution known for leather goods, handbags, and fresh produce. Take time for a real Italian coffee in a neighborhood bar before exploring the streets at your own pace.
Walk through the narrow lanes of this well-preserved medieval village and cross the single-arch bridge that Monet painted in 1884. The surrounding valley and the hilltop castle create a setting that has changed little in centuries.
Your guide drives you back along the Riviera to Menton, a French border town whose old town rises in colorful tiers above the seafront. Free time allows you to have lunch at a local restaurant and sample the town's signature limoncello.
Arriving on the Rock of Monaco, you discover the princely palace square, the old town, and the cathedral where Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace Kelly were married. The compact historic district rewards slow exploration on foot.
The final stop is Monte-Carlo, where Casino Square draws visitors from around the world and the Formula 1 circuit unfolds through the city streets. Your guide completes a full tour of the circuit before the return to Nice.
What Is Included
Included
- Private transportation throughout the day
- Professional licensed private guide
- Customizable itinerary based on your preferences
- Guided visit of Menton old town
- Guided visit of Monaco, palace square and cathedral
- Full tour of the Monaco Formula 1 circuit
Not Included
- Lunch and beverages
- Entrance fees to monuments or sites
- Personal purchases at markets
- Gratuities for the guide
Important Information
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