Train Experience Through The Alps : The Baroque Royal Route & Salt Road Full Day | La Vacanza Travel

Train Experience Through The Alps : The Baroque Royal Route & Salt Road Full Day

Duration: 8 to 12 hours
Destination: France, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Nice
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  • 8 to 12 hours
  • Nice
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

A unique experience by mountain Railway through the Alps, beyond canyons, viaducts and tunnels discovering new treasures unknown by most of the visitors of the French Riviera.

We will stop in the most picturesque villages, very surprising hidden treasures, being astonished as well by the landscapes, as by medieval villages & baroque treasures of the Baroque Route, also called Salt Road for the Trading Route back in centuries.

The Valley of Roya is surrounded by Alps Mountains and is the main door of the very preserved National Park du Mercantour, well known for his several lakes, and his mysterious engraving stones on the Valley des Merveilles.

Attention: A good physical condition is required for this tour (includes between 7km to 15km walk/hiking)

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Gare Thiers, 06000 Nice, France

Meeting point, beautiful train station built in 1864

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Tende, Tende, Alpes Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur

Amazing medieval village in the Alps

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: La Brigue, La Brigue, Alpes Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur

Beautiful medieval village, with a Castle (Lunch and visit of the village) and spectacular baroque & medieval monuments.

Short hikings around the village possible (more time if the lunch option picnic is chosen)

The full day include 2 villages : Tende (or La Brigue) & Saorge (it depends, guide reserves the right to change the itinerary depending on circumstances

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Saorge, Saorge, Alpes Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur

One of the most beautiful village in French, hanging on the mountains

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Collegiale Notre-Dame-De-L'Assomption, Rue Cotta 06430 Tende, 06430 Tende France

One of the greatest example of Baroque Architecture in the Alps. A pure diamond!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Monastere de Saorge, Nr. N 2204, 06540 Saorge France

The only Baroque Monastery of France, unique, peaceful, surprising guided visit to understand the Franciscans. Today converted in a residence for writers & artists. Overwhelming the village & the canyons, hanging on the sky. A must-see!

Duration: 45 minutes

Inclusions
  • Local taxes
  • Lunch
  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Local guide
  • Professional guide
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Snacks

Exclusions
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • 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, please dress appropriately
    • Near public transportation
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience 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
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
    Departure Point

    Paul, Gare Sncf De Nice, Av. Thiers, 06000 Nice, France


    Departure Time

    08:30 AM


    Return Details

    Returns to original departure point

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    8 to 12 hours


    User's Reviews

    AuroraP995

    27 Apr, 2024

    We spent a wonderful day with Cyril riding through the French Alps by train. Cyril prepared delicious treats for us and shared the history of La Brigue and Saorge. Hiking through the villages was like walking back in time. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and history of the area with us. The journey was spectacular and Cyril is simply the best!

    Michael_P

    26 Apr, 2024

    This was an amazing day. The views were amazing, the knowledge of the guides, the whole experience was first rate.

    James_D

    25 Apr, 2024

    The trip was way more than I expected. Views from the train were ok, hard to see from the windows but our guide, Will did a good job showing us pictures and pointing out landmarks. Once we disembarked the trip became Amazing. Quaint villages, spectacular lunch, and a nice hike afterwards. I highly recommend this trip.

    tomlS1378JA

    22 Apr, 2024

    This trip was lots of fun. Our guide Will was friendly and informative. We saw several small towns and tons of beautiful scenery! We would definitely do this tour again!.

    Tovand

    21 Apr, 2024

    If you have been to Nice and experienced the city and the promenade, why not bring one day to the Alps? We booked a tour by Tripadvisor and met Will outside the train station in Nice. Will guided us through the valleys and tunnels and had good knowledge about the small towns we went through. We stopped in La Brigue and went through the village with narrow paths and in to the church. A lot to see. Lunch at a local restaurant, no hurry. The last part was the town Saorge, which was spectacular. We had an interesting day and got to see more than we could have planned ourselves. The tour is highly recommended.

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