Discover the charming coastal towns of Cannes, Antibes, and St-Paul-de-Vence on this half-day shore excursion from Villefranche, just a short distance from Nice. Drive along the stunning French Riviera to Antibes and marvel at Billionaire’s Quay, home to some of the world's most luxurious yachts. In Cannes, take a stroll along the glamorous Croisette Boulevard and visit the iconic Festival Palace, famous for hosting the annual Cannes International Film Festival. On the way back, soak in the beautiful landscapes of Provence and stop at the medieval village of St-Paul-de-Vence.
This small-group tour is limited to just eight participants, ensuring a more personalized experience with your guide. Throughout the tour, the guide will provide interesting facts in the minivan, allowing ample free time for you to explore each destination at your leisure.
For cruisers, in the event of a last-minute port of call cancellation, a 50% refund will be granted upon request.
Tour departs in the morning but will depend on your ship's docking time
After being picked-up at your hotel by our English-speaking tour guide, you will head towards the motorway (speedway) and shoot off from there to the the scintillating town of Cannes. Explore the city and discover its magnificent palaces along the Croisette boulevard : the Carlton, the Majestic or the Martinez where the stars are staying during the Film Festival.
Take the opportunity to walk on the famous red carpet covering the world famous steps of the Palais des Festivals - where it all takes place in May - you might feel like walking up ‘the 24 steps of glory’ and perhaps strike your most graceful pose on the red carpet. Do have a look at the local Walk of Fame with its celebrities’ handprints before you go, too.
Once the high-end boutiques and splendid hotels of Cannes are left behind, you will take the coastal road to Antibes which traverses the summer resorts of Golfe-Juan and Juan-les-Pins, both steeped in history as well as ongoing events. You’ve now reached Antibes, or Antipolis as the Greeks had first named it. A town which played the role of sentinel for the country during many centuries, hence its ramparts circling the Old Town. There you might consider strolling along those XVth century walls and Grimaldi Castle - nowadays the Picasso museum. Then your guide will drive you out of the Old Town. Once past Antibes’ large marina and its ‘Billionaires’ Quay‘, you will proceed along the coastline until you reach the town of Villeneuve-Loubet with its extraordinary ‘Marina of the Bay of Angels’ from where you will go inland towards your last site visit.
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Your guide will come to pick you up at the time mentionned on your voucher in front of your Hotel/address. We recommend you to be ready in advance. The guide will not be able to wait with other clients. Thank you very much and we wish you a pleasant tour.
Your guide will come to pick you up at the time mentionned on your voucher in front of your Hotel/address. For cruisers, your guide will be waiting at the exit of the tenders or the cruise terminal building. He/she will be holding a sign with your name on it. If necessary, we highly advise you to book an early tender as soon as you get on the cruise We recommend you to be ready in advance. The guide will not be able to wait with other clients. Thank you very much and we wish you a pleasant tour.