Nice & Cannes: Best Itinerary Ideas
How many days do you need in Nice & Cannes?
- Most travelers spend 6-8 days in Nice and Cannes combined
- Visiting Nice and Cannes in 5 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 9 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Saint-Tropez, Aix-en-Provence, and Monaco
How Many Days to Spend in the French Riviera
Recommended Itineraries for Nice & Cannes
Recommended Itinerary for 6 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Nice, Explore | Nice |
| Day 2 | Cooking Class & Perfume Tour in Nice | Nice |
| Day 3 | Wine Tour in Bellet & Saint Paul de Vence | Nice |
| Day 4 | Transfer to Cannes, Explore | Cannes |
| Day 5 | Private Sailing Tour of the Lérins Islands | Cannes |
| Day 6 | Depart Cannes |
Spend six short but sweet days exploring the French Riviera on this luxury trip. Prepare a three-course meal on a cooking class in Nice, tour Provence on a bespoke wine tour, and stroll along the Cannes waterfront. End the trip with a private sailing trip to the crystal blue waters of the Lérins Islands. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 1 Week
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Nice, Explore | Nice |
| Day 2 | Cooking Class & Perfume Tour in Nice | Nice |
| Day 3 | Wine tour in Bellet & Saint Paul de Vence | Nice |
| Day 4 | Private Tour of Monaco, Monte Carlo & Eze | Nice |
| Day 5 | Transfer to Cannes, Explore | Cannes |
| Day 6 | Private Sailing Tour of the Lérins Islands | Cannes |
| Day 7 | Depart Cannes |
If you've got a week to get away from it all, head to the sunny French Riviera coast on this bespoke luxury trip. From private cooking classes in Nice to wine tours in the Provence hills, this trip lets you relax without sweating the details. Tour the lavish city-state of Monaco, then end with a private sailing trip to the Lérins Islands. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
10-Day Itinerary Including Aix-en-Provence & Paris
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Paris, Explore | Paris |
| Day 2 | Classic Walking Tour of Paris | Paris |
| Day 3 | Covered Passageways of Paris | Paris |
| Day 4 | Train to Aix-en-Provence | Aix-en-Provence |
| Day 5 | Provence Cooking Class | Aix-en-Provence |
| Day 6 | Explore Calanques National Park & Marseille | Aix-en-Provence |
| Day 7 | Drive to Saint-Tropez, Transfer to Cannes | Cannes |
| Day 8 | Perfume Tour of Grasse | Cannes |
| Day 9 | Driving Tour of Nice | Nice |
| Day 10 | Drive to Marseille, Depart |
This itinerary covers a boggling number of must-see places and unique excursions for an authentic taste of French life. Over the course of 10 days, you'll enjoy the beauty of Paris with the help of a local guide before spending three nights in Aix en Provence. From here, tour the French Riviera's best seaside towns starting in Cassis and heading east to Cannes and Nice, where you'll complete the adventure. Read more
2-Week Itinerary Including Saint-Tropez
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Nice, Explore | Nice |
| Day 2 | Cooking Class & Perfume Tour in Nice | Nice |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to Menton & Farmer's Market in Ventimiglia | Nice |
| Day 4 | Wine tour in Bellet & Saint Paul de Vence | Nice |
| Day 5 | Private Tour of Monaco, Monte Carlo, & Eze | Nice |
| Day 6 | Transfer to Cannes, Explore | Cannes |
| Day 7 | Provence Tour & Perfume Workshop | Cannes |
| Day 8 | Private Sailing Tour of the Lérins Islands | Cannes |
| Day 9 | Sunset Hike & Aperitif in the Esterel Massif | Cannes |
| Day 10 | Drive to Saint-Tropez, Explore | Saint-Tropez |
| Day 11 | Free Day in Saint-Tropez | Saint-Tropez |
| Day 12 | Private Boat Tour of Îles d'Or | Saint-Tropez |
| Day 13 | Private Driving Tour of the Mediterranean Coast | Saint-Tropez |
| Day 14 | Depart Saint-Tropez |
If two luxurious weeks on the French Riviera sounds enticing, look no further than this bespoke trip. From wine tasting in Provence to the art galleries of Cannes, there's no shortage of cultural experiences. If you love the ocean, you're in luck—relax on Saint-Tropez's white-sand beaches and set sail for the blue waters of the Îles d'Or islands. Read more
How to travel between Nice & Cannes
The distance between the two destinations on Nice and Cannes on the French Riviera is 16 miles (26 km), traveling southwest along the coast. The easiest way to make the trip is by train, which takes about 25-40 minutes and is not subject to traffic. Driving yourself in a rental car or hiring a private transfer are both convenient options, and the route takes only 30 minutes without traffic. Read more
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