3 Days in Nice: Suggested Itineraries
By Viator, April 2015
Nice has a azure sea, a kind climate, unbeatable wine and food, exciting nightlife, art, views and ice cream the flavor of flowers. Whether you want history, fashion, fun, beaches, day trips or culture, Nice is more than nice.
Day 1: Discovering Nice
Start the day in Vieux Nice, the old town, at the Parc du Chateau. Enjoy views of Nice and the coast over coffee and croissants. Follow the narrow streets down to the food and flower market near the beachfront, stopping in at Cathédrale Ste-Réparate and the Eglise du Jésus St-Jacques Le Majeur with its yellow and blue-grey Baroque exterior. Take a traditional stroll along the beachfront promenade des Anglais or enjoy the sun on the pebbly beach. Avenue Jean Medecin is the main shopping strip and nearby Place Massena is a lovely public square. At night, the old town has the pick of restaurants and bars.
Day 2: Art and Beauty
Nice bursts at the seams with cultural riches. Begin at the striking Musée d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain, home to Warhol, Christo and many French artists. The Musée des Beaux-Arts boasts names like Rodin, Dufy and Sisley. Other must-sees include Marc Chagall Museum and the Musée Matisse in the Cimiez district. Nearby lie ancient Roman ruins at the Musée et Site Archéologigues. Matisse's magnificent Rosaire Chapel is located near Nice in Vence, and the Musée Picasso, in Antibes, is in a wonderful small castle overlooking the sea.
Day 3: French Riviera Day Trips from Nice
Take in the French Riviera by driving the stunning coastal road known as the Corniche. Visit the tiny principality of Monaco and the casinos and yachts of Monte Carlo. Return via Eze, a pretty medieval village perched high on a hilltop. Spend a day millionaire-watching in iconic St. Tropez. Take a boat cruise along the coast, soak in the movie-star glamor of Cannes, enjoy the fishing village atmosphere of Antibes, explore the lavender-infused Provence surrounding Saint Paul de Vence, or go shopping in an Italian market.
Tours & Tickets
Monaco and Eze Small Group Day Trip from Nice
Spend a day on the beautiful French Riviera with a small-group day trip from Nice to Eze and Monaco. Take a perfumery tour in Eze, see the changing of the ... Read more
Location: Nice, France
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
French Riviera Small Group Day Trip from Nice
From Monte Carlo to Cannes you'll see all the fabulous towns of the French Riviera on this small-group day trip from Nice. You’ll delight in the scenic drive ... Read more
Location: Nice, France
Duration: 9 hours (approx.)
Provence Countryside Small Group Day Trip
See the picturesque villages and lovely countryside of Provence on a small-group day trip from Nice. With your transport taken care of, you can sit back and ... Read more
Location: Nice, France
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
Nice Segway Tour
Explore top Nice attractions and take pictures you can’t wait to share on a fun 1-hour or 2-hour Segway tour. Cruise through historic Old Town, admire ... Read more
Location: Nice, France
Duration: 1 hour or 2 hours
Small-Group Tour: Grasse Perfumery and Provence Wine-Tasting Day Trip from Nice
Head inland from Nice to see the best of Provence on a full-day tour, discovering the beauty of the region’s much-applauded landscape. Pass rocky promontories ... Read more
Location: Nice, France
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
Italian Markets Shopping Tour from Nice
Get a taste of Italy and its wonderful open-air markets on an Italian Riviera shopping spree from Nice. With your minivan transport taken care of, you can sit ... Read more
Location: Nice, France
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
Cannes and Antibes Small Group Half Day Trip from Nice
Discover the glitz and glamour of the Mediterranean coast on this 4-hour Cannes and Antibes half-day trip from Nice. In Cannes — city of festivals, fireworks ... Read more
Location: Nice, France
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Private Luxury Yacht Cruise from Nice with Personal Skipper
Experience the French Riviera in luxury on this private yacht cruise from Nice. Let your personal skipper whisk you away along the stunning Côte ... Read more
Location: Nice, France
Duration: Varies
Molinard Perfume Workshop in Nice
Delve into the world of French perfume and create a personalized fragrance during this 1.5-hour perfume workshop in Nice. Learn about the history of French ... Read more
Location: Nice, France
Duration: 1.5 hours
St Tropez Small Group Day Trip from Nice
Luxury yachts, fashion boutiques, terrace cafes where else but Saint Tropez? See where the beautiful people hang out on this small group day trip from Nice.
Location: Nice, France
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
