Villefranche Shore Excursion: Small-Group Italian Riviera Market Tour
Nice, France
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Trip Type: Ports of Call Tours
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Discover the charm of the Italian Riviera on a half-day shore excursion from Villefranche, just north of Nice. Leaving the French Riviera, enjoy a scenic drive along the Mediterranean coast and cross the border to visit San Remo or Ventimiglia towns in Italy. Soak up the hustle and bustle of an Italian Riviera street market, brimming with Italian goods such as cheese, food produce, leather and fashion accessories. Then, follow your market visit with a tour of the town. Finally, pass through picture-perfect Menton and enjoy views of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin and Monaco.
This small-group tour is limited to just eight people, ensuring you’ll receive personalized attention from a local guide.
This small-group tour is limited to just eight people, ensuring you’ll receive personalized attention from a local guide.
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Discover the charm of the Italian Riviera on a half-day shore excursion from Villefranche, just north of Nice. Leaving the French Riviera, enjoy a scenic drive along the Mediterranean coast and cross the border to visit San Remo or Ventimiglia towns in Italy. Soak up the hustle and bustle of an Italian Riviera street market, brimming with Italian goods such as cheese, food produce, leather and fashion accessories. Then, follow your market visit with a tour of the town. Finally, pass through picture-perfect Menton and enjoy views of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin and Monaco.
This small-group tour is limited to just eight people, ensuring you’ll receive personalized attention from a local guide. When your cruise ship docks at Villefranche port, start with a pickup from the cruise terminal and meet your local guide. Relax aboard your 8-passenger minivan and enjoy a drive along the stunning Mediterranean coast.
Leaving the French Riviera behind, cross the France-Italy border and into the postcard-worthy Italian Riviera. Depending on the day you travel, either visit the lovely coastal town of San Remo (Tuesday and Saturday) or Ventimiglia (Friday).
Stop at a typical outdoor market, and take some time to browse the colorful stalls and soak up the market's energy. Shop for a variety of Italian products such as local cheese, fresh produce, authentic Italian leather goods, clothing and accessories galore.
Follow your market visit with a walking tour of the town to learn about its local history, culture and architecture.
Then, sit back and relax on the coastal drive back to France, this time passing through beautiful Menton, a town known as 'the Pearl of France' and famous for its annual Lemon Festival (Fête du Citron). Enjoy views of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin and Monaco before arriving back at the Villefranche port.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return to the Villefranche port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the 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.
This small-group tour is limited to just eight people, ensuring you’ll receive personalized attention from a local guide. When your cruise ship docks at Villefranche port, start with a pickup from the cruise terminal and meet your local guide. Relax aboard your 8-passenger minivan and enjoy a drive along the stunning Mediterranean coast.
Leaving the French Riviera behind, cross the France-Italy border and into the postcard-worthy Italian Riviera. Depending on the day you travel, either visit the lovely coastal town of San Remo (Tuesday and Saturday) or Ventimiglia (Friday).
Stop at a typical outdoor market, and take some time to browse the colorful stalls and soak up the market's energy. Shop for a variety of Italian products such as local cheese, fresh produce, authentic Italian leather goods, clothing and accessories galore.
Follow your market visit with a walking tour of the town to learn about its local history, culture and architecture.
Then, sit back and relax on the coastal drive back to France, this time passing through beautiful Menton, a town known as 'the Pearl of France' and famous for its annual Lemon Festival (Fête du Citron). Enjoy views of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin and Monaco before arriving back at the Villefranche port.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return to the Villefranche port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the 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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