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

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11 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, Italian, Spanish

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 labeled: "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.

What's Included

  • Lunch 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
  • Fuel surcharge

    Meeting Location

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    Gare Sncf De Nice
    12 Avenue Thiers, 06000 Nice, France

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    What To Expect

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    Gare de Nice Ville

    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!
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Monastere de Saorge

    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…
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    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Saorge

    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 meters uphill) and short hike downhill Stories of wars & great history of borders and medieval monumentsThe 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)
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    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    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
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    La Brigue

    Beautiful medieval village nestled in a small valley of the Alps (historical wool & shepherds center) 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 RestaurantGood 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)
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    4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    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)
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    Additional Info

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • 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)

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Train Exp. through the Alps (Royal Baroque Route from Nice)?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    What's Included

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    • LunchLunch 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
    • Fuel surcharge
    • Live commentary on board
    • Local taxes
    • Guided visit of 2 beautiful villages
    • Local professional guide expert of the valleys
    • Driver/guide

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    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers 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 organize pick-up from hotel)
    • Good physical conditions required (there are some important uphills if you want to visit all the monuments)
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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