CRUISING SHORE EXCURSIONS • Mediterranean Ports of Call • France • Nice
France: Nice (Villefranche) Cruise Port
Mediterranean Ports of Call
Villefranche-sur-Mer sparkles on the French Riviera with the Alps in the background and nearby the famous resorts of Nice and Cannes. The deepest natural harbor in the Mediterranean, the port was used by Greeks and Romans in their travels and still hosts visiting naval fleets. The gorgeous scenery of this Cote d'Azur town has featured in many movies, from Hitchcock’s To Catch a Thief, the James Bond film, Never Say Never Again, The Jewel of the Nile and The Bourne Identity.
The dazzling landscape features the 16th-century Citadel and historic medieval buildings right along the coast. This quaint fishing town is a wonderful location from which to experience the unique lifestyle on the Riviera, visiting Nice, Monaco and Cannes.
• NICE Shore Excursions
When your cruise ship docks in Villefranche-sur-Mer, and you have only a single day to see the beautiful cities of Monte Carlo, Eze and Nice, you’ll need a privately guided, fully narrated shore excursion to show you the best of these French Riviera destinations. Enjoy visiting the most glamorous country in the world, Monaco, discover the picture-postcard village of Eze and delight in the charms of Nice … » see all Nice, France Port of Call Tours, Transfers & Shore Excursions |
• Things to See in NICE?
» Discover Nice
Nice is a city in southern France located on the Mediterranean coast, between Marseille and Genoa, with 1 million inhabitants in the metropolitan area at the 2007 estimate. The city is a major tourist centre and a leading resort on the French Riviera (Cote d'Azur). It is the historical capital city of the County of Nice …
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» Nice Tours, Travel & Activities
Discover the history and the treasures of Nice. Experience the pleasures of so many great stops including Castle Park, Matisse Museum, the flower markets in Cours Saleya, the Roman Arena of Cimiez, Garibaldi districts and the famous the Promenade des Anglais. Enjoy a tasting of la Socca, a typical dish of this region …
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» Places to Stay in Nice
Nice is the capital of the Cote d'Azur and the largest of the Mediterranean resort towns. With a history dating back to Greek and Roman colonization, Nice has attracted famous visitors for years. Nice has a busy airport, second only to Nice. In late February to early March, Carnival is celebrated for 18 days …
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CRUISING SHORE EXCURSIONS • Mediterranean Ports of Call • France • Nice
