Nice Trip Overview
Nice is one of the most famous French Riviera cities, where the rich and famous travel for the warm sun and the Mediterranean Sea. But there’s much more to know. Discover the stunning Old Town, or “Le Vieux Nice”, bustling of things to see, eat and drink. Once known as Nikaia, a Greek colony founded in the 4th century before Christ, its name means “victory”, from the Greek word “Nike”.
Being one of the fifth most populated cities across France, walking in the city center is the best way to get to know “Nice the Beautiful”, as it has been known for centuries. We will take you from the city below, to the hills below its castle and the best views over the coast.
You will learn about:
The Greek origins of the city
The bustling port city of the Roman Empire
The annexation of Nice
The rise of royal tourism in the 19th century
The links to Italy
The French revolution and Napoleonic age
The Nazis and the second world war
The modern Riviera and the Mediterranean French lifestyle
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Nice, France
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France
Nice is one of the most famous French Riviera cities, where the rich and famous travel for the warm sun and the Mediterranean Sea. But there’s much more to know. Discover the stunning Old Town, or “Le Vieux Nice”, bustling of things to see, eat and drink. Once known as Nikaia, a Greek colony founded in the 4th century before Christ, its name means “victory”, from the Greek word “Nike”.
Being one of the fifth most populated cities across France, walking in the city center is the best way to get to know “Nice the Beautiful”, as it has been known for centuries. We will take you from the city below, to the hills below its castle and the best views over the coast.
You will learn about:
The Greek origins of the city
The bustling port city of the Roman Empire
The annexation of Nice
The rise of royal tourism in the 19th century
The links to Italy
The French revolution and Napoleonic age
The Nazis and the second world war
The modern Riviera and the Mediterranean French lifestyle
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Nice, Nice, French Riviera – Cote d’Azur, Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur
You will see:
Place Massena
Neuf Lignes Obliques
Promenade des Anglais
Opera de Nice
Marché aux Fleurs Cours Saleya
Palais de la Préfecture
Place Rossetti
Saint Reparate Cathedral
Castle Hill of Nice
