From Nice: Train Experience Through the Alps Two villages with Lunch at a Local Restaurant

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ID: GYG113638-596401
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Country: France

Duration: 13:00 hours


Description

Enjoy a day tour through the Alps and ride a train from Nice passing by canyons, viaducts, and tunnels. Stop by picturesque villages, amazing landscapes, and explore hidden gems of alpine valleys.
A unique experience by an Historic Mountain Railway through the Alps, beyond canyons, viaducts and tunnels discovering new treasures, unknown by most of the French Riviera's visitors. Come through surprising Alps' hidden gems & be amazed by landscapes & our most picturesque medieval villages.

We will visit 2 villages during the day: 1st village is classified with the label: "One of the nicest village of France" with a great medieval architecture, a beautiful Baroque Cathedral, fortifications & draw-bridge. Possible Option: 1/2 hour walk uphill (200 meters uphill, good physical conditions required) until a unique perched Castle with the most spectacular panoramas.

The 2nd village is amazing: troglodyte houses, a very nice maze of tiny streets built on a sandstone block & optionally (sporty) the most beautiful hiking you could imagine through a Mystic Forest (centuries old chestnuts trees), a mysterious cave & sandstone blocks.

Get this Off-the-Beaten-Tracks Experience, now!
⚠️ SPORTY DAY minimum 5KM/3 miles ; maximum 12KM / 7,5 miles option long hiking (recommended)

⚠️ Meeting point at 7.30am - Return to Nice at 8.57pm - Possibility of return at 4pm (Only 1 village only)

https://www.getyourguide.com/nice-l314/from-nice-annot-and-entrevaux-hiking-tour-with-train-ride-t452177/

Highlights

  • Board historic Mountain Train & take a fascinating ride through Alps
  • Explore 2 impressive medieval villages in the Alps
  • Lunch in a typical local Restaurant
  • One of the most breathtaking hikes in the region, a geological & natural jewel
  • Discover treasures of Baroque art, Medieval architecture and early 20th century

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• As this tour involves a lot of walking, it is advised to wear comfortable and good shoes. Dress appropriately to the weather the day of the tour
• A good physical condition is required for this tour (includes between 7km to 15km of walking in the villages, short hiking options offered)
• Bring a towel and swimsuit if you would like to take refreshing dip in the river (and tell us by advance to see if the itinerary can be adapted - only summer hot season)
At the big blue gate of Gare des Chemins de Fer de Provence (2mn walk from Tramway (line 1) stop "Libération", the beautiful building on the square Place Charles de Gaulle is la Halle de la Gare du Sud. The small train station is just behind Guide will be 7.30am at the blue gate of Gare des Chemins de Fer de Provence with a blue sign « Train Experience through the Alps »

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.