Old Monaco & Prince Rainier's Private Car Museum
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Port
Cannes, France
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$129.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 7 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Depart the pier for a scenic 1.5-hour drive along the famed French
Riviera to Monaco, the second smallest country in the world. Home to the royal Grimaldi family who have ruled since 1297, it is a principality of fairytale beauty.Your coach will take you to the foot of the famous Rock of Monaco. From there, you’ll be carried to the top by a series of escalators and elevators. On the Upper Level, take a guided walking tour passing by the Oceanographic Museum, St. Nicholas Cathedral, the final resting place of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier and enjoy an exterior view of the Prince’s Palace. After your guided tour, you will have some free time for lunch.Continue to the Fontveille quarter and take a series of escalators and stairs to reach Monaco Top Cars Collection, showcasing Prince Rainier's private collection of vintage automobiles. One hundred automobiles are on display, including such priceless vehicles as a 1903 De Dion Bouton and a 1911 Renault Torpedo as well as Ford Model Ts and As, a 1928 Hispano-Suiza and a 1935 Packard. There is also a stunning selection of classic sport cars by such fabled marques as Maserati, Lamborghini and Ferrari. In addition to the automobiles, the collection displays six historic carriages that were favorites of the prince.
Following your tour, board your motor coach for the return drive to Cannes.
Notes:
Traffic can be unpredictable. The driver will do his/her best to keep moving safely. Your patience is greatly appreciated. Delays occasionally extend tour duration. Expect crowding at some locations. Guided visits are not allowed inside the Cathedral. Participants must negotiate stairs and/or uneven surfaces and is therefore not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Lunch is not included. You will have time to purchase lunch at your own expense during the tour.