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🌴 10 Days in Nice: A Mediterranean Adventure 🌴

sulty malak

sulty malak

30 Dec 2023

Join me on a 10-day journey through the stunning city of Nice, where we'll explore ancient marvels, indulge in authentic cuisine, and soak up the Mediterranean sun. From world-class museums to picturesque gardens, this itinerary has it all!

Day 1Discovering the Artistic Legacy of Nice
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$113

Musée Matisse
Set in an elegant 17th-century villa, this museum of Matisse paintings offers tours & a library.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$113
3 - 4 min

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Garden of Arenas Cimiez
This historic site features ruins of a Roman amphitheater that held up to 5,000 spectators.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 2Immerse in the Beauty of Marc Chagall and Saint-Nicolas
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$113

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$ 15

Marc Chagall National Museum
Museum dedicated to paintings & work in other media by Russian-born French artist Marc Chagall.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$113
8 - 10 min

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Cathédrale Saint-Nicolas de Nice
Byzantine-style place of Orthodox worship & gardens at the site of Tsarevich Nicholas' death.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 3Unveiling the Sun Fountain and Vibrant Place Masséna
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$0

Fontaine du Soleil
Landmark bronze sculpture of Greek god Apollo, a focus of local jokes & anecdotes since the 1950s.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Place Masséna
Ornate 19th-century plaza lined with cafes & neoclassical buildings, host to many public events.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
Day 4Strolling the Promenade du Paillon and Gardens Galore
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Promenade du Paillon
Green space with diverse plants & trees, plus fountains, a play area for kids & a reflecting pool.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Jardin Albert 1er
19th-century public park with mature trees, lawns, pools, a bandstand & summer open-air theater.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Basilique Notre-Dame de l’Assomption
Vast neo-Gothic church founded in 1864, known for its imposing twin towers & vibrant stained glass.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 5Embracing Nature's Serenity at Parc du Mont Boron
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Parc du Mont Boron
Picturesque elevated park offering walking trails amid sea, mountain & city views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
Day 6Contemporary Art and Flower Market Delights
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$113

Modern and Contemporary Art Museum (MAMAC)
Modern towerlike building containing collections of avant-garde art from American & France.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$113
9 - 14 min

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Marché Aux Fleurs Cours Saleya
Long-running outdoor market featuring fresh cut flowers as well as local produce & food products.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 7Stepping into History at Musée du Palais Lascaris
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$68

Musée du Palais Lascaris
17th century Baroque palace with frescoed ceilings, tapestries & antique musical instruments.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$68
2 - 3 min

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Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate de Nice
Baroque cathedral housing paintings, 3 organs & altar with the remains of the martyred St Reparata.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 8Exploring the National Museum of Fernand LĂ©ger
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$90

Musée national Fernand Léger
Modern art museum with works illustrating LĂ©ger's career & exterior mosaics by Heidi & Lino Melano.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$90
Day 9A Tropical Escape at Parc Phœnix and Asian Arts
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$113

Parc Phœnix
Botanical garden & zoo with huge tropical glasshouse, aviaries & habitats for otters & wallabies.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$56
5 - 8 min

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Asian Arts Museum
Collections of Asian art & a tea ceremony room in a striking waterfront museum with free admission.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$56
Day 10Villa Masséna and the Fine Arts of Nice
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$169

Villa Masséna Musée
Ornate center for Riviera art & artifacts to the belle Ă©poque, including Napoleon's death mask.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$90
10 - 15 min

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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nice
Fine-art museum in 19th-century mansion with paintings by van Loo & Monet, plus sculptures by Rodin.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$79

Budget breakdown: $791 In total

Activities & Food:$777
Transport:$15