Day 01 : NICE
Upon arrival at Nice, make your own way to the Hotel of your choice. Check-in at the Hotel. Day free at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 02 : NICE
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast enjoy Grand City Tour of Nice. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 03 : NICE
Day free for at leisure for shopping & other independent activities. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 04 : NICE
In the afternoon check out and proceed for your onward journey.
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Nice Attractions

Cimiez
Just north of the city centre is the wealthy residential suburb of Cimiez, crammed with reminders of its Roman past. The ruined remains of the ancient city of Cemenelum (Roman capital of the Alpes-Maritime province) are explored in the archaeological museum and site, which includes an amphitheatre and public baths. The olive grove behind the archaeological site is an evocative venue for July's jazz festival. Nearby there's a 16th-century monastery which affords superb views of the bay and displays some fabulous works of art. Painters Henri Matisse and Raoul Dufy are buried in the graveyard. A neighbouring museum unravels the history of the Franciscan monks.
Musée d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain

Musée Matisse
The Matisse Museum is Cimiez' biggest draw card. Attracted by the weather, the scenery and the proximity of his friends (Picasso, Renoir and Bonnard lived in neighbouring towns), Henri Matisse (1869-1954) wintered in Nice from 1916 until his death in Cimiez in 1954. The museum's collection spans the artist's long productive life, capturing all of his creative phases and including drawings, bronze sculptures, oil paintings and cut-out canvases. The permanent collection is housed in a red-ochre, 17th-century Genoese villa overlooking an ancient olive grove and the Parc des Arènes. Temporary exhibitions are held in the futuristic basement building.

Musée National Message Biblique Marc-Chagall
Housing the largest public collection of works by the Russian painter Marc Chagall (1887-1985), the museum was built in 1972 to hold the Biblical Message Cycle, a collection of 17 enormous canvases inspired by the Old Testament. Chagall's style is nothing short of magical; brightly coloured goats, violins and floating humans.

The Marc Chagall Biblical Message Museum houses the largest public collection of works by the Russian painter Marc Chagall (1887-1985), who lived in neighbouring Saint-Paul-de-Vence from 1950 until his death. The museum was built in 1972 to hold the Biblical Message Cycle, a collection of 17 enormous canvases inspired by the Old Testament. The building's severe lines set off the brightly coloured goats, violins and floating humans that are typical of Chagall's magical style. Preparatory sketches are also on display.

Promenade des Anglais
The pristine facades, palm trees and blue skies that feature on postcards of this famous promenade are not made of plastic - the seaside walkway really IS that sparkling-clean and exotic. The promenade des Anglais - or 'promenade of the English' - was built in 1820 by an Englishman, Lewis Way, for afternoon constitutionals. Today the pace has changed somewhat, and the promenade is popular with joggers, rollerbladers and walkers.

Vieux Nice
Nice's old town is a delightful mish-mash of winding streets, lively squares and Genoese, Provençal, medieval and baroque architecture. It has plenty of cafés and restaurants and comes alive in the evenings, with places to booze and boogie. Parc du Château, a 92m (300ft) hill, overlooks the old town.

If you want to see baroque churches, Saint-Martin-Saint-Augustin (the oldest church in Nice), Saint-François-de-Paule (baroque and classical), Saint-Giuame (also known as Saint-Jacques, l'Annonciation and Sainte-Rita) and the elegant Chapelle de la Miséricorde should keep you busy. The cathédrale Sainte Réparate (1650-80) in the area's central square, place Rossetti, was built in honour of the city's patron saint; the steeple dates from the 18th century.

Palais Lascaris is a beautiful example of Genoese baroque architecture, and it's also home to an 18th-century apothecary and a museum of local history. If you head past the palace towards the sea you hit the bustling cours Saleya, with its flower and vegetable market, and the Paillon gardens which separate the old and new towns. The belle époque Opéra is just off the cours Saleya.

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Nice Travel Tips

When to Visit - Arts and Events

Nice has a strong sense of its own identity and tradition. It even has its own language called Nissart, which is spoken by both young and old, especially at festivals. The three main festivals are the carnival, a time of fun and jubilation; Cougourdons Feast, to announce the arrival of spring; and May Feast, to celebrate spring.

Nice Dining

Nice has an excellent selection of restaurants, cafes and bistros. Seafood is a particular favourite with fresh fish from the port, salad Nicoise and tarts made from onion, anchovy and olives. With a strong Italian influence on the cuisine, olives, gnocchi and ravioli are frequently served. For those wanting more variety, there are several very popular African restaurants.

Nice Tipping Advice

Although a service charge is incorporated in hotel bills it is customary to tip chambermaids per night and porters by the bag. A service charge is included on restaurant bills, but it is usual to tip according to the level of service given.

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TOUR COST :

HOTEL Rate ( Per person on TWIN sharing basis )
Choiseul (2*+) EUR 154.00
Nice Rivoli (3*) EUR 200.00
Holiday Inn Nice (4*) EUR 311.00
Le Meridien Nice ( 5*) EUR 430.00

PRICE INCLUDES:
1) 03 Nights accommodation at the Hotel of your choice.
2) Daily Breakfast.
3) Grand City Tour.
4) All applicable taxes.

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