Mountains by rail, lunch in in our Day Trips from Nice comparison.
Trade-off: One early start from the station; uphill walking.
Last checked: September 22, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
A mountain train day from Nice into the Alps over viaducts and through tunnels, with guide, restaurant lunch and minivan links included, plus medieval villages, a monastery and castle ruins on foot. Expect a few kilometres of walking with uphill stretches; a two day version with a night in the valley exists. 4.79 from 776 reviews at €169 per person.
⚠️ 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.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #32 of 53 | €169 | 11h | 4.79 (776) | shared |
| Eze and Monaco Private Half-Day Tour | €670 per group | 5h | 4.99 (172) | private |
| French Riviera Dolce Vita Electric Fiat Tour | €85 | 4h | 4.91 (501) | shared |
| Provence Wine Tour - Small Group Tour from Nice | €176 | 8h | 4.91 (399) | shared |
Ranked #32 of 53 in Day Trips from Nice by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €65 to €478, median €125; typical length 8h. 20 of 53 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 53 Day Trips from Nice
This tour runs daily, departing at 08:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 25, 2026.
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"
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"
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |