Cannes, St. Paul de Vence and Antibes Sightseeing Excursion

Description

• Round-trip transportation from outside your Cannes cruise ship tender pier!
  
• Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured transportation!
• English-speaking certified guide!
• Enjoy free time in artistic St. Paul de Vence!
  
• View charming seaside Antibes during a driving orientation!
  
• Enjoy a drive along La Croisette in Cannes!
  
• Stop for photos on the steps of the Cannes Film Festival location!
  
• Escape the cruise ship shore excursion crowds and enjoy the unique sights of Cannes and the surrounding area!

See three of the most popular locations in the French Riviera - Cannes, St. Paul, and Antibes all in just half a day!

After meeting your driver/guide on your tender pier shoreside, you will depart Cannes in your exclusive group of no more than eight guests. Your first stop is a scenic 40-minute drive away to the charming medieval hill town of St. Paul de Vence.

Believed to be occupied since the 10th century AD, St. Paul de Vence's location between Provence and the seaside made it an important market town and desired location by local nobility. For the next 800 years, it had its share of numerous conquerors, as did most villages of the time. With each new conqueror, larger, higher, or thicker walls were built. In the 1920s, the richness and intensity of the light, colors, and scenery attracted artists including Signac, Picasso, and Matisse. The film world discovered the village in the 1950s as both a filming location and a hideaway. You will have approximately 60 minutes to wander this intriguing maze of pedestrian streets, courtyards and squares dotted with artist's shops and cafes.

Departing the hills, it is approximately a 30-minute drive to the coast and the popular old town of Antibes. The area was settled sometime in the 5th century BC by the Phoenicians. Situated on rocks with water on two sides, made for a perfect location to ward off an enemy attack. Your guide will drive you along the ancient walls giving you some of the histories of the town. You will also see the scenic harbor full of mega luxury yachts and boats are known as Billionaire's Quay. If time and traffic allow, a stop will be made for photos.

It's a short 20-minute drive back to Cannes, where a drive along La Croisette is a must. This main street separates the sea, with its swanky beach clubs and restaurants, from the gleaming white Belle Epoque buildings housing chic boutiques, cafes, and world-famous hotels such as the InterContinental Carlton Cannes, where a real-life prince met his princess.

A photo stop is made outside of the Palais des Festivals building, home each May to the Cannes Film Festival. Stand on the same steps as the famous stars do each year! As you make the 10-minute drive back to the tender pier, you will see the old town area to your right, starting at the base of the hill and climbing up to the clock tower. If time allows, it's worth exploring after your guided excursion.

What is included?

• Air-conditioned and licensed round-trip transportation from outside your cruise ship tender pier
  
• Enjoy free time in artistic St. Paul de Vence
  
• View charming seaside Antibes during a driving orientation
  
• Enjoy a drive along La Croisette in Cannes
  
• Stop for photos on the steps of the Cannes Film Festival location
• Fully licensed, English-speaking shore excursion guide
• All taxes and fees

Excursion Notes

• You must be on one of the first 2 tenders ashore to meet the guide on time. Please book your tender ticket onboard the cruise ship when your cruise starts.
• Excursion prices are quoted in US dollars.
  
• As you may be visiting a religious or memorial site, shoulders and knees must be covered on men and women.
  
• We suggest you have cash (Euros) on hand for refreshments, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.
• Sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes are highly recommended along with sun protection.
  
• Please pay attention to the restrictions and requirements for this excursion, no refund will be granted if the requirements are not met.

Where we meet

For the Cannes, St. Paul de Vence, and Antibes Excursion, you will meet your local excursion guide on your tender pier shoreside in Cannes. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket. Please allow enough time to tender ashore for your departure.

Excursion Restrictions

• This excursion is not wheelchair accessible.
• Guests must be able to step in and out of the van.
• Guests must be able to walk on paved, gravel, and cobblestone surfaces, some on inclines.
• There are steps required to enter several of the sites as well as steep curbs in some areas.
• This Cannes, St. Paul de Vence and Antibes Sightseeing Excursion may involve risks. We suggest you check with your elected person of choice to see if these possible risks might affect you.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.