Train Exp. through the Alps (Royal Baroque Route from Nice)

4.8(800)11 hFree cancellationBy Nice Creative Tours

About this activity

⚠️ Normal physical conditions required (3-7km walk, some uphill for Monastery and Castle ruins)

Get this Off-the-Beaten-Tracks Mountain Train Experience, now! Let it be through Alps mountains, canyons, viaducts & tunnels, get fresh air following 3 great valleys. Explore hidden gems & breathtaking landscapes into picturesque medieval villages (1 is labeled: "one of France's most beautiful villages") & many more.

Lunch incl. in one of the best valley's restaurant.

Visit its medieval jewels through unspoiled nature, ruins of castles, great panoramic points, a Monastery & a great Bronce Age Museum (option) - Short hike possible.

A shuttle bus will permit us to jump from village to village by spectacular roads through canyons. Special Italian atmosphere (recently became French and great Alpine adventure, with history of wars & glory (WW2, Napoleon).

You will love the tiny maze of medieval streets, a splendid baroque atmosphere in the monuments & how authentic is real Nice countryside.

What's included

✓Lunch of local food (excellent food) included (at least a main dish and a drink, sometimes starter)
✓Train ride through the Alps (3h30 during the all day), traintickets, bus shuttle and private minivan (30mn) included in the price
✓Driver/guide
✓Local professional guide expert of the valleys
✓Fuel surcharge
✓Live commentary on board
✓Local taxes
✓Guided visit of 2 beautiful villages

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point at 8am 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 Iconic). The guide will be waiting with a blue sign "Nice Creative Tours - Guided visits"

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions (except if it rains all-day), please dress appropriately
The guide will send you a text message the day before the tour with the final details (temperature, weather, advises for clothing). If you want to check meteo forecast by yourself type on google: meteo Tende + day of tour)
There is only time departure at 8am from Gare de Nice-Ville, 12 avenue Thiers 06000 Nice (Boulangerie Paul) (we don't organize pick-up from hotel)
Good physical conditions required (there are some important uphills if you want to visit all the monuments)

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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