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

Earn OneKeyCash when you sign in and book an activity

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

By Nice Creative Tours

Exceptional

Free cancellation available

See tickets

Features

Free cancellation available
11h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Multiple languages

Overview

⚠️ 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 labelled: “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.

Activity location

Gare de Nice Ville
- 12 avenue Thier
- 06008, Nice, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

Gare Sncf De Nice
- 12 Avenue Thiers
- 06000, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Check availability

With Restaurant For Lunch

11h
English

Best Local Food Restaurant: We select for you the Best restaurants in one of the villages

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 08:00

Price details

£146.12 x 1 Adult£146.12

Total

Until Sat, 13 Jun

2nd day in the Alps - Night

11h
English

Night under the stars: Unusual accomodation in small hotel, guesthouse, inn or mountain refuge(dependng on season, availability & 2nd day programme
2nd day into nature: Surprise depending on villages' events: hiking in nature, relax by the river, Mercantour National Park (petroglyphs)
Meet the locals: We'll propose a programme matching w/ your interests, if you want challenging activities (canyoning, hiking, via ferrata)
Duration: 1 day: We will find you the best accomodation and a relaxing or challenging programme
Breakfast & lunch included: Local restaurant for lunch
Return in Nice by train: 7PM
TRAIN ride + Shuttles: Depending on the programme established

village/locals? More nature?: If activities chosen:
-how many miles/km and uphills max. you would like to adapt the itinerary (relax/medium/challenging)

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 08:00

Price details

£345.84 x 1 Adult£345.84

Total

Until Sat, 13 Jun

What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

Public transport options are available nearby
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers 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 organise pick-up from hotel)
Good physical conditions required (there are some important uphills if you want to visit all the monuments)
In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Gare de Nice Ville

30m
Admission ticket included

Meeting point at 7.55am in front of the main entrance of: Gare de Nice Ville ("boulangerie Paul" terrace, next the main entrance), 12 avenue Thiers, Nice (2mn walk from Tramway (line 1) stop "Gare Thiers", follow up the black modern building during 2 minutes until the big square. The guide will be waiting for you at Boulangerie Paul terrace with a blue sign "Train Experience through the Alps". Don't be late, the train doesn't wait!

Monastere de Saorge

45m
Admission ticket included

Baroque jewell unique in France, a very surprising monument! Its peaceful location, spectacular and breathtaking panoramic views and atmosphere, the courtyard, the rooms, spaces, church and amazing gardens. A heaven of peace…

Saorge

1h 15m

Classified Village : One of the most beautiful medieval village of France and the best of Nice countryside, with a Castle which was a natural and manmade stronghold of the Italian Kingdom. A must-see! The village offers spectacular views of the Alps and surrounding canyons. Possibility of walking uphill to the Monastery (very recommended for view and monument - Quite sporty 150 metres uphill) and short hike downhill Stories of wars & great history of borders and medieval monuments The main church is magnificent! The itinerary could change depending on weather, unforeseen transports problems or temporarily closed monuments (possibility to change for the beautiful village of Breil-sur-Roya)

Southern French Alps (Pass by)

Historic Trainline passing through the southern Alps along 3 main valleys connecting Nice & French Riviera with the highest peaks of southern Alps and northern Italy (Piedmont). Great French civil engineering of the beginning of the XXst century through see spectacular artworks, bridges, surprising tunnels and canyons. Brand new trains. A must do! Beautiful scenery and landscapes. 1:15-hour uphill + shuttle bus by spectacular roads to the 2 villages ; 2-hours downhill

La Brigue

Beautiful medieval village nestled in a small valley of the Alps (historical wool & shepherds centre) with its 7 wonders: ruins of the castle, spectaculars baroque monuments and its surprising cathedral, medieval engraved doors and labyrinth of tiny paved streets. We will take a minivan to visit a Temple dedicated to the sources and a chapel with unique XVth century frescoes. Optionally a short hiking will lead us to a breathtaking panoramic point. A village which became recently French (strong Italian heritage). Delicious Lunch in a typical local Restaurant Good physical conditions required for the uphill (stairs). The itinerary could change depending on the weather, transports unforeseen problems or monuments temporarily closed (may change for the beautiful village of Tende)

The Alps (Pass by)

We will be just at the entrance door of the Mercantour National Park, depending on the day and season itinerary can change for other villages as nice as Tende, could change if we have the chance to take you in nature or beautiful monuments & chapels. Possibility to visit a Museum about bronco Age engraving stones (depending on the day and season)

Location

Activity location

Gare de Nice Ville
- 12 avenue Thier
- 06008, Nice, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

Gare Sncf De Nice
- 12 Avenue Thiers
- 06000, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Best Deals on Things to Do

Experience the wonders of the world up close with great deals on things to do near and far. Expedia offers one-of-a-kind activities that allow you to explore Nice your way. Whether you love nature, culture, food or a bit of adventure, we have the perfect activity for you.

Top experiences in Nice

With so many things to do in Nice, planning the perfect day out may seem like a daunting task. Expedia is here to take the hassle out of finding the best attractions, tours and activities in Nice. Families, couples and business travellers can all find the perfect activity in Nice to create life-long memories with the help of Expedia.