Villefranche Shore Excursion: Small-Group Food Tour of Nice
Nice, France
Trip Type: Ports of Call Tours
Duration: 5 hours
Dip into the culinary delights and heritage of the French Riviera when your ship docks in Villefranche on this half-day shore excursion to Nice. Feast on Niçoise cuisine (cuisine Nissarde) — think onion tart and savory crêpes — as you sip on rosé at a port restaurant in Nice. Next, sample some of Provence’s delicious olive oil at an authentic olive oil mill. You'll also admire stunning vistas of Nice and the Mediterranean on a hilltop at Fort du Mont Alban. Numbers on this small-group are limited to eight people, allowing you to enjoy a personalized experience.
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Dip into the culinary delights and heritage of the French Riviera when your ship docks in Villefranche on this half-day shore excursion to Nice. Feast on Niçoise cuisine (cuisine Nissarde) — think onion tart and savory crêpes — as you sip on rosé at a port restaurant in Nice. Next, sample some of Provence’s delicious olive oil at an authentic olive oil mill. You'll also admire stunning vistas of Nice and the Mediterranean on a hilltop at Fort du Mont Alban. Numbers on this small-group are limited to eight people, allowing you to enjoy a personalized experience.
Meet your guide at Villefranche cruise port and board your comfortable, 8-passenger minivan with the rest of your small group. Sit back and absorb the views over the Mediterranean Sea as you travel through the French Riviera on route to Nice. This charming port city is one of the Côte d’Azur’s gastronomic meccas with its own Niçoise specialties that blend French and Italian cuisine.
En route, visit Opio, a tiny village perched on a hill east of Grasse in Provence. Here, visit a traditional olive oil mill and sample some of the region’s most renowned olive oil and tapenade.
Get your camera ready for a stop at Fort du Mont Alban, a 16th-century fortress sitting on a hilltop just outside Nice. Admire the sweeping views over Nice below and its sparkling bay opening to the Mediterranean.
The highlight of your excursion comes as you head into Nice center to sample some authentic local dishes. Head for a restaurant near the charming port area and sit down to two Niçoise favorites, moreish socca and pissaladière, each paired with a glass of delicious rosé wine.
As you eat, your guide will give you fascinating insights into the culinary heritage and customs of the Nice and French Riviera food scene.
Afterward, hop into your minivan for your journey back to Villefranche, where your shore excursion finishes with a drop-off at the cruise port.
Worry-free Shore Excursion
We will ensure your timely return to Villefranche cruise port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to your next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
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