From Nice: Train Experience Through the Alps

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Duration

13 hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English, Italian

About this tour

A unique experience by an Historic Mountain Railway through the Alps, beyond canyons, viaducts and tunnels discovering new treasures, unknown by most of the French Riviera’s visitors. Come through surprising Alps’ hidden gems & be amazed by landscapes & our most picturesque medieval villages.

We will visit 2 villages during the day: 1st village is classified with the label: “One of the nicest village of France” with a great medieval architecture, a beautiful Baroque Cathedral, fortifications & draw-bridge. Possible Option: 1/2 hour walk uphill (200 meters uphill, good physical conditions required) until a unique perched Castle with the most spectacular panoramas.

The 2nd village is amazing: troglodyte houses, a very nice maze of tiny streets built on a sandstone block & optionally (sporty) the most beautiful hiking you could imagine through a Mystic Forest (centuries old chestnuts trees), a mysterious cave & sandstone blocks.

Get this Off-the-Beaten-Tracks Experience, now!

⚠️ SPORTY DAY minimum 5KM/3 miles ; maximum 12KM / 7,5 miles option long hiking (recommended)

⚠️ Meeting point at 7.30am – Return to Nice at 8.57pm – Possibility of return at 4pm (Only 1 village only)

⚠️ WINTER sessions (November 6th – February 28th):

– On Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday: 1 village: Entrevaux Old Town & Castle OR Annot village & Hiking. Return in Nice: 4pm

– On Sunday: 2 villages: Entrevaux Old Town & Castle AND Annot village & Hiking. Return: 6.15pm

Highlights

Board historic Mountain Train & take a fascinating ride through Alps
Explore 2 impressive medieval villages in the Alps
Lunch in a typical local Restaurant
One of the most breathtaking hikes in the region, a geological & natural jewel
Discover treasures of Baroque art, Medieval architecture and early 20th century

Included/Excluded

Roundtrip train tickets
Lunch picnic or lunch at a local restaurant (depending on option selected)
Professional guide
Commentary onboard the train, in the villages, and inside the monuments

Breakfast
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Chemin de Fer de Provence

(1.5 hours)

Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (4 hours)

Lunch, Regional food (45 minutes)

(30 minutes)

Break time, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Walk, Hiking (4 hours)(optional)

Chemin de Fer de Provence

Durations

13 Hours

Languages

English

Italian

Destinations

Nice

Frequently asked questions

People with mobility impairments

Comfortable shoes

As this tour involves a lot of walking, it is advised to wear comfortable and good shoes. Dress appropriately to the weather the day of the tourA good physical condition is required for this tour (includes between 7km to 15km of walking in the villages, short hiking options offered)Bring a towel and swimsuit if you would like to take refreshing dip in the river (and tell us by advance to see if the itinerary can be adapted - only summer hot season)