Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Meet at meeting point: Gare de Nice Ville 12 avenue Thier, 06008 Nice France Meeting point at 7.55am in front of the main entrance: Gare de Nice-Ville ("boulangerie Paul" terrace), 12 avenue Thiers, Nice (2mn walk from Tramway line 1 stop "Gare Thiers", follow black modern building). The guide will be waiting with a blue sign "Train Exp. through Alps"Attractions and Activities: Gare de Nice Ville (Ticket included) Meeting point at 7.55am in front of the main entrance of: Gare de Nice Ville ("boulangerie Paul" terrace, next the main entrance), 12 avenue Thiers, Nice (2mn walk from Tramway (line 1) stop "Gare Thiers", follow up the black modern building during 2 minutes until the big square. The guide will be waiting for you at Boulangerie Paul terrace with a blue sign "Train Experience through the Alps". Don't be late, the train doesn't wait! 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Southern French Alps (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Historic Trainline passing through the southern Alps along 3 main valleys connecting Nice & French Riviera with the highest peaks of southern Alps and northern Italy (Piedmont). Great French civil engineering of the beginning of the XXst century through see spectacular artworks, bridges, surprising tunnels and canyons. Brand new trains. A must do! Beautiful scenery and landscapes. 1:15-hour uphill + shuttle bus by spectacular roads to the 2 villages ; 2-hours downhill
Attractions and Activities: Saorge (Free entry) Classified Village : One of the most beautiful medieval village of France and the best of Nice countryside, with a Castle which was a natural and manmade stronghold of the Italian Kingdom. A must-see! The village offers spectacular views of the Alps and surrounding canyons. Possibility of walking uphill to the Monastery (very recommended for view and monument - Quite sporty 150 meters uphill) and short hike downhill Stories of wars & great history of borders and medieval monuments The Cathedral is magnificent! 1 hr(s)15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Saorge monastery (Ticket included) Baroque jewell unique in France, a very surprising monument! Its peaceful location, spectacular and breathtaking panoramic views and atmosphere, the courtyard, the rooms, spaces, church and amazing gardens. A heaven of peace… 45 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Tende (Free entry) Impressive medieval village, ruins of the castle & spectacular monuments and cathedral, city which became recently French (strong Italian heritage). Delicious Lunch in a typical local Restaurant Good physical conditions required for the uphill (stairs). Ruins of a castle & wonderful panoramic point! 4 hr(s)
Attractions and Activities: The Alps (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) We will be just at the entrance door of the Mercantour National Park, depending on the day and season itinerary can change for other villages as nice as Tende, could change if we have the chance to take you in nature or beautiful monuments & chapels. Possibility to visit a Museum about bronco Age engraving stones (depending on the day and season)
Guests leave on their own: Gare de Nice VilleEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion 12 avenue Thier, 06008 Nice France Meeting point at 7.55am in front of the main entrance: Gare de Nice-Ville ("boulangerie Paul" terrace), 12 avenue Thiers, Nice (2mn walk from Tramway line 1 stop "Gare Thiers", follow black modern building). The guide will be waiting with a blue sign "Train Exp. through Alps"
*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.