Train Experience through the Alps Royal Baroque Route from Nice with Lunch
by Nice Creative Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€338Overview
This full-day train experience through the Alps follows the Royal Baroque Route starting from Nice. The tour begins at Gare de Nice Ville at 7:55 a.m., where participants meet in front of the main entrance near the Boulangerie Paul terrace. The group boards a train that travels for about one hour and fifteen minutes uphill through three valleys in the southern Alps, passing viaducts, tunnels, and canyons. After the train ride, a shuttle bus transports guests along scenic canyon roads to the first stop, the medieval village of Saorge. Saorge is known for its castle, cathedral, and panoramic views of the Alps. Visitors can choose to walk uphill about 150 meters to visit the Monastery or take a shorter downhill hike. The village reflects a history of border conflicts and Italian heritage. Next, the tour visits a Baroque monument in the Southern French Alps, notable for its peaceful setting, gardens, courtyard, church, and panoramic views. Following this, the shuttle bus takes guests to La Brigue, another medieval village with castle ruins, a cathedral, and strong Italian influences. Lunch is served at a local restaurant in La Brigue. The village includes uphill climbs and stairs to visit monuments, requiring good physical condition. Depending on the day and season, the itinerary may include a visit near the entrance of Mercantour National Park or to other villages such as Tende. There is an option to visit a museum featuring Bronze Age engraving stones. Throughout the day, walking distances range from three to seven kilometers with some uphill sections. The tour lasts approximately ten to twelve hours. Included are a local and professional guide, driver/guide, lunch, fuel surcharges, live commentary on board, and local taxes.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Gare de Nice Ville
The group meets at 7.55am in front of Gare de Nice Ville, at the Boulangerie Paul terrace next to the main entrance, 12 avenue Thiers. It is a 2-minute walk from the Gare Thiers tram stop (line 1), following the black modern building to the big square. The guide will be waiting holding a blue sign reading "Train Experience through the Alps." The train leaves on time, so punctuality is required.
30 min
Monastere de Saorge
Travel on the historic train line through the southern Alps connecting Nice with the French Riviera and northern Italy. The route crosses three main valleys and features early 20th-century civil engineering including bridges, tunnels, and canyons. The train ride is followed by a 1 hour 15 minute uphill walk and shuttle bus trip on scenic canyon roads to two villages, then a 2-hour downhill walk. New trains are used and the scenery includes alpine landscapes and mountain peaks.
Saorge
This village is classified among France's most beautiful medieval villages and offers views of the Alps and surrounding canyons. It features a castle that served as a stronghold of the former Italian Kingdom. Visitors can walk uphill about 150 meters to a Monastery for views and monuments or take a short downhill hike. The village has medieval streets and a cathedral noted for its architecture. The area has historical significance related to wars and border changes.
75 min
Southern French Alps
Visit a Baroque monument unique in France, located in a quiet setting with panoramic views. The site includes a courtyard, rooms, church, and gardens. It is noted for its peaceful atmosphere and architectural details.
45 min
La Brigue
This medieval village recently became part of France but retains strong Italian heritage. It contains ruins of a castle, a cathedral, and other historic monuments. Lunch is served at a local restaurant here. The visit requires good physical condition due to stairs and some uphill walking. A panoramic viewpoint is accessible from the village.
240 min
The Alps
The tour reaches the entrance of Mercantour National Park or alternatively visits other villages such as Tende depending on the season and day. There may be an opportunity to visit a museum featuring Bronze Age engraved stones, depending on timing.
Meeting point
Meeting point at 7.55am in front of the main entrance: Gare de Nice-Ville ("boulangerie Paul" terrace), 12 avenue Thiers, Nice (2mn walk from Tramway line 1 stop "Gare Thiers", follow black modern building). The guide will be waiting with a blue sign "Train Exp. through Alps"
End point
Meeting point at 8am in front of the main entrance: Gare de Nice-Ville ("boulangerie Paul" terrace), 12 avenue Thiers, Nice (2mn walk from Tramway line 1 stop "Gare Thiers", follow black modern building Iconic). The guide will be waiting with a blue sign "Nice Creative Tours - Guided visits"
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Train Experience through the Alps Royal Baroque Route from Nice with Lunch
by Nice Creative Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€338Overview
This full-day train experience through the Alps follows the Royal Baroque Route starting from Nice. The tour begins at Gare de Nice Ville at 7:55 a.m., where participants meet in front of the main entrance near the Boulangerie Paul terrace. The group boards a train that travels for about one hour and fifteen minutes uphill through three valleys in the southern Alps, passing viaducts, tunnels, and canyons. After the train ride, a shuttle bus transports guests along scenic canyon roads to the first stop, the medieval village of Saorge. Saorge is known for its castle, cathedral, and panoramic views of the Alps. Visitors can choose to walk uphill about 150 meters to visit the Monastery or take a shorter downhill hike. The village reflects a history of border conflicts and Italian heritage. Next, the tour visits a Baroque monument in the Southern French Alps, notable for its peaceful setting, gardens, courtyard, church, and panoramic views. Following this, the shuttle bus takes guests to La Brigue, another medieval village with castle ruins, a cathedral, and strong Italian influences. Lunch is served at a local restaurant in La Brigue. The village includes uphill climbs and stairs to visit monuments, requiring good physical condition. Depending on the day and season, the itinerary may include a visit near the entrance of Mercantour National Park or to other villages such as Tende. There is an option to visit a museum featuring Bronze Age engraving stones. Throughout the day, walking distances range from three to seven kilometers with some uphill sections. The tour lasts approximately ten to twelve hours. Included are a local and professional guide, driver/guide, lunch, fuel surcharges, live commentary on board, and local taxes.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Gare de Nice Ville
The group meets at 7.55am in front of Gare de Nice Ville, at the Boulangerie Paul terrace next to the main entrance, 12 avenue Thiers. It is a 2-minute walk from the Gare Thiers tram stop (line 1), following the black modern building to the big square. The guide will be waiting holding a blue sign reading "Train Experience through the Alps." The train leaves on time, so punctuality is required.
30 min
Monastere de Saorge
Travel on the historic train line through the southern Alps connecting Nice with the French Riviera and northern Italy. The route crosses three main valleys and features early 20th-century civil engineering including bridges, tunnels, and canyons. The train ride is followed by a 1 hour 15 minute uphill walk and shuttle bus trip on scenic canyon roads to two villages, then a 2-hour downhill walk. New trains are used and the scenery includes alpine landscapes and mountain peaks.
Saorge
This village is classified among France's most beautiful medieval villages and offers views of the Alps and surrounding canyons. It features a castle that served as a stronghold of the former Italian Kingdom. Visitors can walk uphill about 150 meters to a Monastery for views and monuments or take a short downhill hike. The village has medieval streets and a cathedral noted for its architecture. The area has historical significance related to wars and border changes.
75 min
Southern French Alps
Visit a Baroque monument unique in France, located in a quiet setting with panoramic views. The site includes a courtyard, rooms, church, and gardens. It is noted for its peaceful atmosphere and architectural details.
45 min
La Brigue
This medieval village recently became part of France but retains strong Italian heritage. It contains ruins of a castle, a cathedral, and other historic monuments. Lunch is served at a local restaurant here. The visit requires good physical condition due to stairs and some uphill walking. A panoramic viewpoint is accessible from the village.
240 min
The Alps
The tour reaches the entrance of Mercantour National Park or alternatively visits other villages such as Tende depending on the season and day. There may be an opportunity to visit a museum featuring Bronze Age engraved stones, depending on timing.
Meeting point
Meeting point at 7.55am in front of the main entrance: Gare de Nice-Ville ("boulangerie Paul" terrace), 12 avenue Thiers, Nice (2mn walk from Tramway line 1 stop "Gare Thiers", follow black modern building). The guide will be waiting with a blue sign "Train Exp. through Alps"
End point
Meeting point at 8am in front of the main entrance: Gare de Nice-Ville ("boulangerie Paul" terrace), 12 avenue Thiers, Nice (2mn walk from Tramway line 1 stop "Gare Thiers", follow black modern building Iconic). The guide will be waiting with a blue sign "Nice Creative Tours - Guided visits"
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.