• Stroll through Old Town and the Rock of Monaco
• Explore the Prince’s Palace where Monaco’s royalty live
• Walk the Grand Prix Monte Carlo path
• Relax on the rocky Mediterranean beach, Larvotto beach.
• Visit the Antique Automobile Museum
  

One week in Nice/Monaco

Day 1-3, Nice

Day 1: Arrive in Nice, and get settled into your accommodation. Spend the evening relaxing and grabbing a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants.

Day 2: Spend the morning exploring the old town, filled with pastel colored buildings and cobblestone streets. Nearby is the Nice castle, and walk through the garden, which offers incredible views of the coast. Spend the evening walking the seaside promenade, Promenade des Anglais, for some shopping and a great dinner.

Day 3: Take a quick day trip to the village of Eze, about a scenic 30-minute bus ride from Nice. This village has a medieval feel, and has picturesque streets. Take a walk along the Nietzsche path, nestled up in the mountains and offers spectacular scenery. There is also an Exotic Garden, filled with succulents.

Day 4-5, Monaco

Day 4: Spend the morning in Nice, grabbing breakfast at a cafe before the journey begins to Monaco. Leave mid-morning, and take the 22-minute train ride over to Monaco. Check in at your hotel, and settle-in. Spend the evening exploring this seaside independent city-state. Grab dinner and one of the upscale restaurants, and hit the streets for some glamorous shopping, and watch the sunset over the sea.

Day 5: Spend the morning walking through the Jardin Exotique de Monaco, where succulent plants are brought in from the southwest corners of the US, the Arabian Peninsula, and other spots in the Southern Hemisphere. Nearby is the Prince’s Palace, where you can visit the residence of the current Prince. Spendthe afternoon at the Casino Monte-Carlo, whether it be admiring the design or doing some gambling. Take an evening train to Cannes, with a transfer in Nice, which should take just over an hour.

Day 6-7, Cannes

Day 6: Start your morning at Marché Forville, a morning market that offers local produce, and grab something to eat. Spend the afternoon at Le Vieux Port, watching the yachts arrive. Continue walking along La Croisette, one of the most iconic streets in France, and the most-known street in Cannes. Admire the hotels, or stop at one (you’ll have to pay for a sun-lounge) and enjoy the private beaches these hotels offer.

Day 7: Spend the morning at La Croix-Des-Gardes, a 200-acre green space with trails and hiking, that overlooks the Coast of Cannes. Visit Le Suquet, the oldest area in Cannes, and walk through the streets filled with Pastel-color buildings. Make your way back to Nice, about a 30 minute train ride, for your flight back home.

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One week in the Mediterranean - itinerary featuring Spain, France, and Monaco

Day 1-3, Barcelona

Day 1: Spend the day checking into your hotel in Barcelona, and settling into the time change. Visit the famous tree-lined La Rambla street for dinner.

Day 2: Spend the morning visiting the La Sagrada Familia, a church that was started in the 1880’s and is still being worked on to this day (as of 2019). The church is open for visitors, so make this your first stop of the day. Continue strolling through Barcelona, making your way over to the Gothic quarter, taking in the narrow, medieval streets. Spend the evening at Park Guell, which offers panoramic views of Barcelona.

Day 3: Spend the morning taking in more Gaudi masterpieces, with stops at Casa Batllo and Casa Mila. Take a stroll along La Barceloneta, a seaside street filled with beaches, great seafood, and tapas. Take an 1.5 flight between Barcelona and Nice, and spend the evening checking into your Nice hotel.

Day 4-5, Nice

Day 4: Spend the morning walking along Promenade des Anglais, a seaside street that is filled with boutiques and cafes. Make your way towards the Nice castle, which offers a garden with panoramic views of the Mediterranean. End your evening in old town, walking through cobblestone streets lined with pastel buildings.

Day 5: Make a day trip to the Mountain village of Eze, which is about a 30 minute bus ride away from Nice. Hike the Nietzsche Path, offering beautiful views of the mountains, the town of Nice, and the French Riviera. Check out the gardens, and walk through the charming medieval town. Spend the evening grabbing dinner at one of the many restaurants in Nice.

Day 6-7, Monaco

Day 6: Hop on the train in the morning, and take a 22-minute train ride to Monaco. Spend the day exploring Casino Monte-Carlo, a world-class Casino that is popular among the top one-percenters. Whether you’re there for gambling, to eat at one of the many restaurants, or to just check out this amazing casino, there are things for everyone. Make sure to check the dress-code before you go, and don’t forget ID, because you have to be over 18 to visit the casino.

Day 7: Start the morning at Prince’s palace, where the Prince of Monaco resides. Tours include the state apartments, and a variety of rooms including the Throne room, where ceremonies are held. Spend the afternoon at Musée Océanographique de Monaco, where you can see tropical fish, sharks, marine predators, and African spurred turtles. The terrace at the top of the museum offers 360 degrees views of Monaco and the Mediterranean, so make sure to soak in the beauty. Head back to Nice where you will board your flight back home.

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